NZ-AU: IREN February 2025 Monthly Update

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries, “IREN” or “the Company”), today published its monthly update for February 2025. February Highlights Resilient mining hardware profit margin (70%) Ramping up to 50 EH/s over the next 4 months AI Cloud Service nearing full utilization at … Read more

IMPEX Returns: Hong Kong’s Largest Immigration & Property Expo to Take Place on March 22-23, 2025

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – As immigration policies continue to tighten across many popular destinations, navigating the increasingly complex regulations and restrictions can be a challenge. Individuals planning their next move often face an overwhelming amount of information online, making it difficult to make informed … Read more

Arrow Electronics Launches Robotics Solutions Resources

Source: Media Outreach COLORADO, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – Arrow Electronics has developed and launched a set of resources to help members of the electronics community better understand the advancements in the rapidly evolving robotics landscape. Building upon its existing wealth of resources, Arrow has created a robotics playbook, containing … Read more

TOJOY CEO GE Jun Advocates Enhanced China-Europe Collaboration at Kopaonik Business Forum

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – GE Jun, the Chairman of the Board and CEO of TOJOY Shared Smart Enterprise Services Co Ltd (“TOJOY”), received a special on-stage interview with former Prime Minster of Montenegro Igor Lukšić at the 32nd Kopaonik Business Forum in Serbia, underscoring … Read more

Conexus Studio Expands Footprint in Southeast Asia with New Offices in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – Conexus Studio, a leading workplace design and build firm based in Singapore, is strengthening its Southeast Asia presence with new offices in Bangkok, Thailand, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This strategic move enhances Conexus’s ability to serve clients across the region, reinforcing its … Read more

Media – KIWI FILM TINĀ OPENS OVER $1M, STRIKING A COLLECTIVE CHORD ACROSS AOTEAROA

Source: New Zealand Film Commission New Zealand’s latest cinematic success, Tinā (Tih-NAH), has taken the country by storm, surpassing $1 million in its opening weekend. The film is currently No. 1 on the box office charts, earning $1,324,529 to date with nearly 84,000 ticket sales. Tinā also set a new record for the widest release of … Read more

Development – Rotorua retirement village granted COVID fast-track consent – EPA

Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, for the Summerset retirement village in Fairy Springs, Rotorua. Summerset Villages (Rotorua) Limited applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020. The project involves constructing and operating a retirement village that includes both independent and assisted care units. … Read more

Events – Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga – Community Events in Hokitika

Source: Heritage New Zealand Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga invites West Coasters to two special events on Saturday, 15 March 2025-a chance to connect with local heritage, share stories and memories, and celebrate the region’s history. Hokitika Government Building Drop-in Session Date & time: Saturday, 15 March, 2:00-4:00 PM Venue: Upstairs in the Okitiki Building (Renton’s Hardware), 21 … Read more

First Responders – Waipoua River fire update #9

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving from active firefighting to monitoring the fire in Waipoua Forest, which began last Wednesday and forced the evacuation of the Waipoua settlement. Incident Controller Denis Cooper says that after a week-long battle to contain and extinguish the 91-hectare fire, forestry contractors were dealing … Read more

Reform – Retirement Villages Act changes gain momentum – Minister applauded

Source: Retirement Villages’ Residents’ Council The Retirement Villages’ Residents’ Council today congratulated Minister Tama Potaka for expediting regulatory and legislative changes to the Retirement Villages Act. The Minister wrote to the Council today, and other key stakeholders, advising that he had, “… heard your collective desire for legislative and regulatory changes to be completed more quickly.” … Read more

Employment Issues – PSA Oranga Tamariki social workers, supervisors, care and protection workers, to strike tomorrow

Source: PSA Around 2,800 PSA members at Oranga Tamariki will strike from 3pm to 5pm tomorrow (Friday 7 March), as part of ongoing action against an insulting pay offer and unsafe and unmanageable workloads. Members across the country will take part in the total withdrawal of labour, including social workers and members working in care and … Read more

Health and Govt Cuts – Nurses call for bowel screening changes to be reversed

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Government changes to bowel screening eligibility will leave more Māori and Pacific people at risk of dying at a younger age from bowel cancer, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says. Health Minister Simeon Brown today announced the Government is repurposing funding set aside from now scraped … Read more

Celebrate You & Save with iShopChangi’s March Spring Sale Extravaganza in Singapore

Source: Media Outreach iShopChangi blossoms this spring with an irresistible Spring Sale! Throughout the month of March, explore an array of new finds, from chic wardrobe must-haves to essential travel gear, all at GST-absorbed and tax-free prices. But that’s not all! Revel in the spirit of International Women’s Day by treating yourself to a selection … Read more

The Mira Hong Kong Stages the First-Ever Ramadan Iftar Dinner

Source: Media Outreach Co-hosted with Miramar Travel and Consulate General of Türkiye in Hong Kong, Showcasing Muslim-Friendly Hotel Services HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – The Mira Hong Kong, a design-led urban lifestyle retreat located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, has proudly hosted the first-ever Ramadan Iftar … Read more

No More Limits to Dreaming Big – uFinance Unveils New Student Loan Option for Hong Kong Tertiary Students

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – Hong Kong tertiary students are eager to seize their youth and chase bold dreams—whether it’s studying abroad on an exchange program, mastering new skills, or launching a startup to earn their first fortune. Yet, financial constraints often force many to … Read more

MooneyBird and HKUST Startup to Launch Cantonese “AI Voice Concierge,” Delivering a Barrier-Free Property Search Experience

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – MooneyBird, a real estate technology company focusing on property marketing and AI applications, has officially introduced Hong Kong’s first Cantonese-focused AI Voice Concierge tailored for the real estate industry. Developed in partnership with AIVOICE, a startup nurtured by the HKUST … Read more

Wells Home Café launches the First 2-in-1 Solution for Coffee and Tea

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – Wells Singapore is proud to introduce the Wells Home Café, the world’s first Tea X Coffee capsule machine designed to elevate the home beverage experience in Singapore. This innovative appliance seamlessly integrates with the Wells The One water dispenser, providing users with … Read more

Seafood stakeholders call for a level playing field for Sustainability

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – A consortium of civil society organisations today called on the Hong Kong government to urgently address critical gaps in the city’s seafood import regulations. The coalition warns that Hong Kong’s current regulatory framework dates back to the 1940s and fails … Read more

No frills Teaching Council needed

Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) The Teaching Council has opened consultation this week on a proposal to increase practising certificate renewal fees from $464 to $501 for the next three years.    Chris Abercrombie said the proposal represented an 8% increase which the Council advise is the result of cost inflation as well as … Read more

Cyanobacteria health warning placed on Lake Rotokaeo

Source: Waikato District Health Board A health warning has been issued today by National Public Health Service (NPHS), advising people to avoid recreational water activity at Lake Rotokaeo, due to a significant rise in the cyanobacteria (blue green algae) concentration. Lakes Rotokauri, Waikare, Whangape and Hakanoa continue to have cyanobacterial health warnings in place, with … Read more

Pūtiki pedestrians get safer SH4 crossing

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Safer road crossing for residents at Pūtiki in Whanganui is now a reality. Work has now been completed on State Highway 4 at Pūtiki, with a new pedestrian refuge island installed and a new flush median, kerb extension and pram crossing points (where the footpath dips down to meet the … Read more

Arrest made following investigation into injured baby, Dargaville

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB: Police investigating an incident involving an injured five-month-old baby in Dargaville have today made an arrest. A 22-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and will appear in Whangārei District Court … Read more

Warrant to arrest – Rawiri Cave

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are seeking Rawiri Cave, 25, who has a warrant for his arrest. He is wanted in relation to a number of incidents in Counties Manukau, including aggravated robbery and escapes custody. Cave has long hair, usually worn in a top knot style, and has two Tā moko style … Read more

Release: Labour calls for end to police referrals to Destiny programmes

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Police have referred 20 offenders to Destiny Church-affiliated programmes Man Up and Legacy as ‘wellness providers’ in the last year, raising concerns that those seeking help are being recruited into a harmful organisation. “Referrals to Man Up and Legacy need to stop. Members of these groups violently disrupted a Pride … Read more

Special Minds Launches 1-to-1 Special Needs Platform to Empower Families with Five Key Pillars

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – Special Minds is redefining special needs education in Singapore with the launch of its groundbreaking 1:1 matching platform. As a new and innovative solution, the platform is designed to connect families with highly skilled professionals, offering tailored services to meet each child’s … Read more

TouchPoint, Inc. Appoints Staci Kroon as President and CEO

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – TouchPoint, Inc. is excited to announce the appointment of Staci Kroon as their new President and CEO, reporting directly to TouchPoint’s Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2025. Brian McNeill, who has served as TouchPoint’s President and CEO for 25 … Read more

Bridge inspections planned this month for the Top of the South

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Ensuring state highway bridges are safe and fit for purpose will see bridge inspections completed on state highways across the top of the South this month. The Auckland based Bridge Inspection Unit will be in the region from mid to late March to assess bridges on State Highways 1, 6, … Read more