FHA-Food & Beverage 2025 Welcomes 65,000 Visitors to Celebrate Asia’s Premier International F&B Tradeshow

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2025 – The highly anticipated Food & Hotel Asia – Food & Beverage (FHA-F&B) event officially opens today, reaffirming its position as Asia’s premier international food and beverage platform. With an expected 65,000 attendees from both local and international markets, FHA-F&B is set to … Read more

Kearney’s 2025 FDI Confidence Index® highlights APAC’s innovation-driven growth amid mounting global headwinds

Source: Media Outreach Japan and South Korea leap in ranking due to technological innovation capabilities and improving economic performance. Rising commodity prices, regulatory challenges, and geopolitical tensions temper optimism. Southeast Asia’s emerging markets showcase strong talent and investment appeal. New U.S. tariffs add urgency to scenario planning and highlight sector vulnerabilities, particularly in manufacturing and … Read more

Man charged over Auckland burglaries

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police have caught up with a burglar who broke into three homes, including one in which he was disturbed by the victim. Members of the Tactical Crime Unit arrested the Papatoetoe man following a search warrant this morning. Counties Manukau West Area Commander, Inspector Dave Christoffersen says a Papatoetoe … Read more

Police catch up with alleged identity thief

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A prolific fraudster faces dozens of charges after racking up over $100,000 in trade debt allegedly under someone else’s identity. The Auckland man has been remanded in custody after being arrested by fraud detectives on Tuesday at an apartment in Auckland’s CBD. Auckland City’s Financial Crime Unit has been … Read more

Update: Further appeal in relation to missing man Thomas Basire

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd, Hutt Valley Area Investigations Manager: Hutt Valley Police are continuing to appeal for the public’s help to locate missing 28-year-old Thomas Basire, who has not been seen since November 2024. Thomas was last seen walking towards Petone on the stop bank near … Read more

Government restraint offers hope to firms, farms, and families

Source: ACT Party Responding to the Reserve Bank cutting the Official Cash Rate by 0.25 points, ACT Leader David Seymour says: “Spending restraint is paying off. The Reserve Bank has just delivered its fifth interest rate cut running, and households will start to see mortgage rates beginning with a four. “Firms, farms, and families will … Read more

Release: Property Law Amendment Bill pulled from ballot

Source: New Zealand Labour Party A Bill to protect first home buyers and others from bad faith property vendors has been drawn from the Member’s Ballot. “This simple Bill aims to protect people buying a new home from the small number of property vendors who would choose to rip up a contract in bad faith, … Read more

Fatal crash, Horsham Downs + appeal for information

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm one person died in hospital yesterday from injuries sustained in a crash at Horsham Downs last month. The single vehicle crash on Bankier Road was reported just before 7:20pm on Friday 28 March. Police investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, and we would … Read more

Inditex supports Asian University for Women by funding the university education of 50 female textile industry workers in Bangladesh for five years

Source: Media Outreach The beneficiaries of this new Inditex scholarship program, aimed at promoting professional development at the Asian University for Women, will be selected from the workers of Inditex’s partner suppliers in the country ARTEIXO, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2025 – Inditex and the Asian University for Women have launched … Read more

Finance and Banking – ASB lowers variable rates for personal, business and rural customers

Source: ASB ASB is dropping variable interest rates across home lending, business and rural lending by 0.25%, following today’s decision by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to reduce the Official Cash Rate (OCR). ASB’s Executive General Manager Personal Banking Adam Boyd says, “We expect our reduced variable rates will appeal to customers choosing to … Read more

OCR reduction affirms spending discipline

Source: New Zealand Government The reduction in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) affirms the work done by the  Government to bring public spending back under control, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The Reserve Bank today reduced the OCR by 25 basis points, meaning the rate has come down 200 basis points since August last year. … Read more

Federated Farmers Says: Shear Brilliance: Government Backs Kiwi Wool!

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming the announcement that from 1 July all government agencies will be directed to use woollen products when building or refurbishing. “This is a clear vote of confidence in the future of New Zealand wool as a natural and sustainable product,” Federated Farmers meat & wool chair Toby Williams says. … Read more

Universities – Global EV adoption fails to cut CO₂ – study – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) There’s little point in buying an electric vehicle if you’re charging it with electricity generated by fossil fuels. In fact, when it comes to carbon dioxide emissions, your EV may be doing more harm than good. This is according to a study by researchers from the University of Auckland and … Read more

AutoCount POS Achieves BIR Accreditation, Simplifying Tax for Philippine SMEs and Driving Growth

Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2025 – Philippine small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), particularly those in the retail and food & beverage (F&B) sectors, can now enjoy greater peace of mind when it comes to tax compliance. AutoCount, a leading provider of accounting and business software solutions, has … Read more

ShopUp and Sary Merge to Create SILQ, Gulf-Emerging Asia’s Largest B2B Commerce Platform, Secures USD$110M Funding

Source: Media Outreach DHAKA, BANGLADESH – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2025 – ShopUp, Bangladesh‘s largest B2B commerce platform, and Sary, the leading B2B marketplace and services platform in the Gulf, have merged to form SILQ Group. This merger brings together Gulf & Emerging Asia, creating the largest B2B commerce platform to serve the … Read more

Change forecast for Govt’s weather agencies

Source: New Zealand Government Merging the Government’s weather forecasting agencies will make for a more efficient, connected weather forecasting system, supporting a resilient economy and delivering benefits for everyday Kiwis State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown and Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti say. Legislation will be introduced this year to enable NIWA’s … Read more

NZCTU announce transformative policy vision for Aotearoa

Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has launched a new policy platform, Aotearoa Reimagined, which has been developed by engaging workers, community leaders and policy experts over the past year. “Today we are announcing a transformative policy vision that reimagines our society and economy … Read more

Release: More children at risk of losing family connections

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Karen Chhour is proposing to scrap Oranga Tamariki targets which aim to connect more children under state care with family and their culture. These targets include aiming to place more children in the care of their wider whānau and investing in iwi organisations who support our tamariki. “These reckless changes … Read more

World Vision – Sport and music stars join forces to raise funds to combat hunger in the Pacific caused by climate change

Source: World Vision      A group of star-studded inspirational Kiwis, including rugby players, pop icons, and a climate activist are putting their names behind this year’s World Vision 40 Hour Challenge.     The stellar line up of ambassadors fronting the campaign this year includes singer Stan Walker; rugby legends Caleb Clarke and Wallace Sititi; Warriors rugby … Read more

Innovation – Nigel Latta Launches Parentland, a Groundbreaking Parenting App

Source: www.parentland.app AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Wednesday 9th April 2025 – Parentland, a revolutionary new app offering tailored, evidence-based parenting advice launches this week. The brainchild of renowned New Zealand clinical psychologist Nigel Latta, Parentland is like having an experienced psychologist in your pocket, offering personalised, science-backed solutions when parents need them the most. Unlike other … Read more

Privacy Week 2025

Source: Privacy Commissioner Privacy Week 2025 is a series of free webinars promoting privacy awareness. Our 2025 theme is Privacy on Purpose, which invites speakers to present on the need for businesses, organisations, and individuals to be purposeful with their privacy. Doing privacy well is a business advantage, not just a tick-box exercise. Register now … Read more

Govt Re-Configures MSOs – Diesel users to pay for new standards at the pump – ERA

Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa warns that consumers will ultimately face higher costs at the pump because of new Minimum Stockholding Obligations (MSO) announced today. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie says with diesel consumption expected to decline in the coming years, investment in diesel assets is challenged and may become obsolete. “The … Read more

Serious crash, Newbury Line, Bunnythorpe

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash in Bunnythorpe, near Palmerston North. The crash involves a truck and van and happened at the intersection of Newbury Line and Te Ngaio Road, about 10.10am. One person has serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit will be conducting a … Read more

Vehicle collision in Waipa Waikato – one injured

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Ohaupo Road, Waipa in the Waikato is closed due to a vehicle crash this morning. A pedestrian is being treated for serious injuries. Diversion are in place and the road is expected to be closed while emergency services are at the scene. ENDS Issued by Police Media Team. MIL … Read more

Shenandoah Highway Tasman District – closed due to crash

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Shenandoah Highway between Creighton Road and SH65 is currently closed following a vehicle crash this morning. Police are in attendance where one person is being treated with serious injuries. Detours are in place and the road is expected to be closed for sometime. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre … Read more

Great Initiatives – Adventurers to take on 4,000km journey across Aotearoa to support Pacific nation climate resilient classrooms – Save the Children

Source: Save the Children Australian adventurer, environmental advocate and longstanding Save the Children Ambassador Huw Kingston has teamed up with former Kiwi representative cyclist Laurence Mote to ski, cycle, hike and sail 4,000km across Aotearoa New Zealand, to raise crucial funds for Vanuatu’s first climate resilient classrooms. Dubbed ‘Alpine Odyssey Aotearoa’, the 90-day journey will see … Read more

Appointments – Kevin Jenkins appointed to BRANZ Board

Source: BRANZ BRANZ Chair Nigel Smith announced today the appointment of Kevin Jenkins to the BRANZ Group Board of Directors. “As a founding member of business advisory firm MartinJenkins, Kevin has more than 30 years’ experience of helping organisations across a wide range of industries to drive performance and tackle complex challenges. “He joins BRANZ … Read more