Arts – NZSA 2025 CompleteMS Programme

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Source: NZSA Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa Do you have a completed draft of your manuscript that’s ready to take to the next level? Poetry, fiction, short fiction, non-fiction… Apply now for the NZSA Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa CompleteMS Manuscript Assessment Programme. See: https://authors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=905a5275ec5c023659502ec21&id=92ffb1a8a6&e=466373ae7c The NZSA CompleteMS assessment programme is open for applications until 28 … Read more

Finance Sector – Otago retains top spot in ASB’s latest Regional Economic Scoreboard – ASB

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Source: ASB Otago top of the leaderboard for second quarter runningThe South Island secures top four places through an uptick in tourism, strong rise in construction and increased consumer confidenceEconomic recovery expected to be gradual, rather than swift, across 2025 South Island leads this quarter, with Otago remaining on top The South Island finished 2024 … Read more

Fire Safety – Outdoor fires now banned in all of Auckland and Northland

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited season for Auckland, Waitematā and Counties Manukau Districts from 8am Friday 14 March, until further notice. Northland and most of Waikato are already in a prohibited season, which means no outdoor fires are allowed and all fire permits are revoked. Te … Read more

Employment – PSA takes legal action against councils to end pay discrimination against library workers – PSA

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Source: PSA Library workers are taking their long-overdue pay equity claim to the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) today, almost six years after the claim was first lodged. The PSA lodged the claim with Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin councils in 2019. Since then, the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi (PSA) has … Read more

Dunedin Futures report should be a wake-up call

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Source: Green Party The newly released report on the South Dunedin Future Programme must be a wake-up call for our Government. “Climate delay is the new denial. Failure to act now will see the future of communities like South Dunedin swamped in floods,” says the Green Party’s Dunedin Issues spokesperson, Scott Willis. “The local community, … Read more

Council for International Development 40th Anniversary Dinner

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Source: New Zealand Governor General E nga rau rangatira mā, e huihui mai nei I tenei wa, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I specifically acknowledge: Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Bernadette Cavanagh, MFAT Deputy Secretary, Pacific and Development Group, and Peter Rudd, Peter Glensaw, and Heidi Coetzee from the … Read more

Council invites feedback on bus options and consent fees

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Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Chair Craig Pauling said some big decisions were made in the Long-Term Plan last year, and its important people know that most of that work is still going ahead. “What we’re looking at here are some changes we’ve had to make to work that was dependent on central government funding, … Read more

Outdoor fires now banned in all of Auckland

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Source: Auckland Council Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited season for Auckland, Waitematā and Counties Manukau Districts from 8am Friday 14 March, until further notice. Northland and most of Waikato are already in a prohibited season, which means no outdoor fires are allowed and all fire permits are revoked. Announcing the total … Read more

Auckland overnight motorway closures 16 – 21 March 2025

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 21 March 2025. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday. Daily updated closure information(external link)  Unless otherwise stated, closures … Read more

Spotlight on SH14: Works update

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 14 is benefiting from a range of essential projects to improve safety, road quality, and serviceability this maintenance season, with various works completed, underway or planned along this key corridor. Some of these works are part of the significant state highway summer maintenance programme for Northland, which will … Read more

Great white shark makes cameo appearance

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Source: Department of Conservation Date:  13 March 2025 DOC staff and researchers from Sea Through Science were carrying out a Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) survey in Tamatea/Dusky Sound in February to collect data on the abundance and diversity of fish species in the fiords. The work was designed to get a better understanding of two … Read more

Streamlining identity verification online

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says the Government is making it easier for businesses to verify the identity of their staff and customers by simplifying the process to be approved for the RealMe Identity Verification Service.“Many businesses, including financial service providers and educational institutes, are required to verify the … Read more

New practices to improve the safety of people affected by family violence

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Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour has launched the new Family Violence Risk and Safety Practice Framework, which will improve the safety of people affected by family violence.“This new Practice Framework will ensure that family violence risk is recognised early, responded to safely and appropriately, … Read more

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Growth sectors on offer

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Source: New Zealand Government Global investors, worth a combined $6 trillion, at the Infrastructure Investment Summit in Auckland were today told New Zealand will be saying yes to investment, by Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay.The Government showcased investment opportunities across sectors that included renewable energy, advanced transportation including space, cleantech, aquaculture, and minerals and … Read more

Pharmac Acting Chief Executive welcomed

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour has welcomed Pharmac’s Acting Chief Executive Brendan Boyle. Brendan Boyle will start as Pharmac’s Acting Chief Executive on Monday 31 March, for a period of up to six months, taking over from Sarah Fitt.“In a trying fiscal environment, we need to prioritise funding … Read more

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Tolling concessions could help deliver more roads sooner

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is exploring toll concessions as a tool for delivering important new roads faster and more efficiently, with an initial focus on six potential opportunities, Minister of Transport Chris Bishop says.“This Government is committed to investing in high-quality transport infrastructure to grow the economy and help get Kiwis to where … Read more

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Waitematā Harbour Crossing

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has laid out next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour.“The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of the most critical transport links in New Zealand, carrying around 184,000 vehicles including 12,000 freight vehicles and 35,000 bus passengers daily, plus water and gas pipelines … Read more

Raft of charges following fleeing driver incident

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Eagle’s eye in the sky has aided in the arrest of two people following a dangerous driving incident, which could have ended in tragedy. At about 4am, the Police Eagle helicopter spotted a vehicle travelling on Mount Albert Road with a broken quarter light window. Auckland City West Area … Read more

Police out in force to target antisocial road user behaviour in Manawatu

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Ashley Gurney, Manawatu Area Prevention Manager: Police will have a visible presence on Manawatu roads this weekend, ahead of an expected gathering of antisocial vehicle users, pushing one clear message: your disruption will not be tolerated on our roads. Police are spearheading a response by bolstering … Read more

Police make arrests over gang fight in Pukekohe

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have made seven arrests over a serious assault in Pukekohe at the end of 2024. Investigators have executed a number of search warrants this week, and there are further arrests expected. Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Hunkin says on 18 December 2024, Police were initially called to a disorder … Read more

Update: Further arrests following protest during Auckland Pride event

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have made three further arrests in the investigation into a protest at the Te Atatū Community Centre. It follows four arrests on Wednesday into complaints made with Police after the 15 February event. The three men have been charged and bailed to appear in the Waitākere District Court … Read more

Man before the courts after fleeing driver incident, Shannon

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Senior Sergeant Sam Gilpin: A man has been remanded in custody following an incident in Shannon on Wednesday morning that involved a crashed car, a fleeing driver, and two stolen Holdens. Just after 5am on 12 February, Horowhenua Police responded to reports of a crash in Shannon, … Read more

Failing to register firearms has consequences

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A firearms license holder is facing prosecution in a case where it is alleged he failed to register his firearms because he believed the law would change in future. A 44 year-old Auckland man has been summonsed to appear at Waitakere District Court next month on charges under section … Read more

Melco continues to lead with the city’s top number of Stars granted by MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2025

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Source: Media Outreach MACAO SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2025 – Melco Resorts & Entertainment continues to lead in Macau in the newly published MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2025, being granted eight MICHELIN Stars across five restaurants located in City of Dreams, Studio City and Altira Macau. This year’s result … Read more

Galaxy Macau’s Reveals a Galaxy of Stars As the Integrated Resort’s Restaurants are Awarded Five Michelin Stars in the 17th Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2025

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Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2025 – In the 17th Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2025, Galaxy Macau™, the world-class luxury integrated resort, has once again proven its place at the forefront of the Greater Bay Area dining scene. An impressive four of its restaurants have collectively earned … Read more

Prince Holding Group Earns Fifth Consecutive ‘Best in Cambodia’ Award for CSR Initiatives

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Source: Media Outreach Recognized at the 17th Annual Global CSR & ESG Awards for Sustainable Development Efforts PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2025 – Prince Holding Group has been recognized as “Best in Country Excellence – Best in Cambodia” at the 17th Annual Global CSR & ESG Awards, marking the … Read more

LFC and adidas reunite with new multi-year partnership

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Source: Media Outreach LIVERPOOL, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2025 – Liverpool Football Club and adidas have agreed a new multi-year partnership that will see the sportswear giant once again become the club’s official kit partner. From 1st August 2025 Liverpool FC will wear the iconic three stripes for the third time … Read more