Absen A25 Series Brings 3D Panda to KL’s Golden Triangle

August 15, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 August 2025 – Absen has transformed the McDonald’s intersection in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle into a global digital landmark with its A25 series outdoor giant screen and a groundbreaking naked-eye 3D panda animation. The first project in Absen’s Global 20 Super Landmark Cases Plan, it marks a milestone in company’s 20-year global journey, merging cutting-edge display tech with creative storytelling to turn one of Asia’s busiest hubs into an international destination for digital art and public engagement.

Picture: Giant Screen in the Golden Triangle of KL

Located near the Petronas Towers, the site draws over 500,000 pedestrians daily. To stand out, Absen partnered with a Spanish visual design team to create an immersive narrative: a giant panda peeks from behind curtain, slips while reaching for bamboo, floats in zero gravity, and is pulled into a swirling vortex—before “I Love KL” appears and the panda lands playfully, sparking cheers and social sharing. Each scene breaks screen boundary, delivering powerful visual impact with strong viral potential.

“Malaysians have a natural affection for pandas,” said Sophia, Absen’s Malaysia Outdoor Advertising Manager. “This isn’t just advertising—it’s an urban-scale interactive experience that makes the screen part of city’s collective memory.”

Built for high-traffic, high-challenge urban environments, the A25 features IP66 full-sealing and a five-layer waterproof interface, ensuring reliability in high heat, humidity, and monsoon rains. Its advanced power-saving technology reduces energy consumption by over 50% compared to conventional displays, saving up to USD 200,000 in electricity over five years for a 300㎡ screen—dramatically lowering total cost of ownership.

A client representative said: “We chose Absen for efficiency, durability, and image quality. But more importantly, it helps us create something iconic—not just another ad. With 3D storytelling and custom pandas, we make it fun, not boring.”

Since launching its first overseas screen in Saudi Arabia in 2005, Absen has deployed over 2 million displays worldwide. “We make low power consumption a core focus of our R&D,” said Shaun, Absen VP & R&D Director. “The A25 redefines the ‘low-carbon landmark’ — energy-smart, reliable, and city-activating. Backed by a 10-year warranty, it sets a new standard for outdoor displays.”

As the first of 20 global landmarks, the Kuala Lumpur project embodies Absen’s vision: where technology, creativity, and urban culture converge to shape future of public spaces.

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Yuexiu Transport (1052) profit attributable to shareholders increased by 15%

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August 15, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 August 2025 – Yuexiu Transport (1052) announced its interim results 2025 and recorded revenue of RMB2.099 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 14.9%. Profit attributable to shareholders was RMB361 million, an increase of 14.9%. The Company remains committed to maintaining a stable dividend policy with an interim dividend of HK$0.12 per share, equivalent to the payout ratio of 50%.

In November 2024, the Company acquired the Pinglin Expressway from its parent company. During the period, this project contributed approximately RMB256 million in toll revenue and approximately RMB42 million in profit attributable. This project is continuously bringing new momentum to the Company’s development and benefiting its long-term growth.

In the first half of 2025, the Company’s revenue and profit attributable to shareholders both realized double-digit growth. The Company’s 10 subsidiary projects, as a whole, recorded y-o-y growth in both average daily toll revenue and average daily toll traffic volume. The Company further reduced its total liabilities-to-total assets ratio, continued to optimise its financial structure and further extended its debt duration. The total liabilities-to-total assets ratio was 57.9%, dropped by 1.0 percentage point compared to the end of 2024. The weighted average financing rate was 2.57%, down by 0.48 percentage point compared to the first half of 2024.

The Company is committed to becoming a leading transport infrastructure asset management company in China. Guided by its “3331” development strategy, the Company will refine the three platforms (listed platform, REITs platform, incubation platform), enhance the three core abilities (investment ability, operation and maintenance and construction management ability, capital operation ability), and focus on three directions (expressway main business, key areas, expansion of related auxiliary businesses).

The Company will firmly grasp the strategic opportunities in expressway investment and mergers and acquisitions. Gaining its foothold in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau Greater Bay Area and in Central and Eastern China, the Company will expand its presence in the regions benefiting from urbanisation process and rapid industrialisation development. With the full utilisation of a model that features interaction among its three platforms, the Group continues to strengthen and expand its infrastructure business, with a particular focus on toll roads.

Hashtag: #YuexiuTransport

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Amazing Thailand Grand Privileges for Family Tourists This August to September 2025

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August 15, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 August 2025 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to introduce the “Amazing Grand Privilege in Amazing Summer Family Month” campaign, part of the Grand Privileges – 2 BY 4 Global Campaign under the vibrant “Thai’d Up This Summer” theme. Running throughout August and September 2025, this initiative presents exceptional travel benefits curated for international families and multigenerational tourists across Thailand.

The campaign unites leading partners across hospitality, retail, transport, and entertainment to deliver outstanding privileges, including:

At Siam Piwat’s leading department stores (Siam Center, Siam Discovery, and Siam Paragon):
Get a ONESIAM GLOBAL Visitor Card for tourist promotions of up to 80%.
Tourist Card for up to 5% discount at The Mall Group stores (Emporium, EmQuartier, Emsphere). Receive various discounts and convenient VAT refunds through the electronic VAT Refund system.
AVIS Car.
Get special rental start THB 750 per day (limited offer). Get promo code and book in advance via https://avisthailand.com/Amazing/booking.php

Grab Thailand Travel Pass.
Access via ‘GrabRewards, My Rewards’ page on the Grab app.
Airport rides, GrabCar Premium, GrabFood and GrabMart.

Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit and Hyatt Regency Hua Hin Special offer for families.

HarborLand:
Purchase one adult and one child admission ticket and receive a complimentary gift.

More details, including terms and conditions and precise duration, will be available on
www.tourismthailand.org/amazinggrandprivileges from August 1, 2025, onwards.

TAT’s initiative supports green season travel and encourages tourism dispersal to emerging cities.
Showcasing Thailand’s cultural richness, exceptional service, and heartfelt hospitality, this campaign positions the country as a destination for families of all generations.

Hashtag: #TAT #AmazingThailand

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SafetySam Unveils WORKSafe Greta Safety Boot

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August 15, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 August 2025 – SafetySam, Singapore’s provider of safety solutions and workwear, is proud to announce a new product launch—the WORKSafe Greta Safety Boot.

Born from Craftsmanship, Built for the Field

Known as “Generally Resistant Enough To Anything”, the Greta boot is a rugged innovation designed for industrial professionals who rely on their footwear every day. The new product launch demonstrates the blend of traditional leather craftsmanship with cutting-edge safety performance.

After the success of its sneaker-style WORKSafe Starfire, SafetySam sought to create something more timeless. Inspired by classic leather boots and the designer’s own appreciation for Goodyear-welted construction, Greta was developed to meet a clear gap in the Singapore market: a durable, stylish, and functional safety boot that doesn’t compromise in wet or high-intensity work environments.

“Cemented and injection-moulded soles just don’t cut it in our humid climate,” said Jeffrey Seah, General Manager at PDS International. “We needed a boot that wouldn’t split, would age well, and still meet the demands of modern workers.”

What Sets Greta Apart

Greta is certified to EN ISO 20345:2022+A1:2024 and SS513:2005. It has been field-tested and endorsed by workers across construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. The new product launch introduces a range of features to deliver protection, performance, and durability.

Goodyear-Welted Construction for water resistance and long-lasting durability (WR).
Natural Latex Outsole with superior grip and hot contact resistance (HRO).
Free Lacing System for quick on-and-off without sacrificing style.
Metatarsal Impact Gel Guard (M) to shield the top of the foot.
Penetration-Resistant Sole (PS) that’s non-metallic yet highly protective.
Antistatic Protection (A) to guard against electrostatic discharge.
Energy Absorption Heel (E) and PU/PE insole for fatigue-free comfort over long shifts.
HBR lining is a waterproof, breathable membrane that contributes to the overall shoe achieving S7S compliance.

Who Is Greta For?

The new product launch targets the following groups:

Construction and Civil Engineering – where falling objects and heavy impacts are daily risks.
Oil and Gas / Marine – where exposure to fluids, heat, and slippery surfaces is constant.
Heavy Manufacturing – where hot metals, debris, and rough terrain challenge every step.
Logistics and Warehousing – where long hours on concrete demand both comfort and support.

The Story Behind the Boot: Greta and the Wild West

As with all great WORKSafe products, Greta is brought to life through SafetySam’s original comic series. This time, Sam is thrust into a Wild West multiverse—a tribute to the rugged origins of leather boots. There, he combines old-world techniques with modern safety innovations, mirroring the real-world development process behind Greta.

“The Wild West aesthetic captures the spirit of Greta—gritty, independent, and ready for anything,” as revealed by Crystal Heng, Marketing Manager at PDS International. “It’s a fun, narrative-driven way to express the soul of the product.”

The comic not only reflects the journey of a boot but also conveys a belief: workwear can be both legendary and practical.

Authentic Launch, Real Connections

The product launch is in line with SafetySam’s long-standing community—those who’ve supported the brand’s evolution from the ground up. The campaign now expands across digital platforms, social media, and storytelling content designed to resonate with both seasoned tradespeople and a new generation of users.

Notably, SafetySam is actively exploring partnerships. It is seeking content creators, industrial influencers, and distributors who share the same appreciation for quality craftsmanship and purpose-driven gear.

Hashtag: #SafetySam

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Groundbreaking New Campaign Unveiled for Colgate Optic White Purple Featuring K-Pop Icon IU, Redefining Oral Care as a Beauty Essential

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August 15, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 August 2025 – Colgate-Palmolive has launched a new campaign for Colgate Optic White Purple, starring global K-Pop idol and beauty icon, IU. This marks the first time a Korean celebrity has been engaged for a Colgate campaign of this scale, strategically associating oral care within the thriving K-beauty landscape across 18 markets in the Asia Pacific region.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with IU, the Queen of K-pop, a partnership poised to make a significant impact with beauty enthusiasts across Asia and globally,” said Samir Singh, EVP Marketing, Colgate-Palmolive, Asia Pacific. “As leaders in the Oral Care category, we are using the success of Optic White Purple to position toothpaste and oral care serums as beauty essentials. IU embodies the essence of K-beauty, a cultural force defining new trends in beauty across the world, now reveals the secret behind her smile – Colgate Optic White Purple. We will showcase the science of colour correction and use Omni-demand generation to drive engagement and purchase across every consumer touchpoint”.

Launched in August, the high-decibel campaign will span TV, digital, social media, retail, and Out-of-Home (OOH) channels, reaching consumers in Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Macau.

Speaking of the partnership, IU, the multifaceted musician and actress who debuted in 2008 has cultivated a loyal global fanbase known as UAENAs shared, “I’m truly delighted to collaborate with Colgate – it’s a brand I genuinely love.”

The campaign was created by WPP CP, led by Ogilvy teams in Singapore, Hong Kong & Korea, WPP Media & Social@Ogilvy Australia. The core objective is to continue building momentum for Colgate Optic White Purple, following the successful launch of Purple toothpaste and Serum innovations. This collaboration stays true to Colgate and IU’s authentic charm and personality, as it has been designed as a gift to her dedicated fanbase speaking directly to them. It features special product packs, exclusive collectibles, and behind-the-scenes content, all while reinforcing the message that “Purple is a must-have beauty hack for a whiter smile.”

“K-beauty is renowned for its viral beauty hacks, yet teeth have largely been left out of this dialogue – until now,” said Daniel Cullen, APAC Executive Director, WPP CP. “Our strategy was to create intrigue and firmly establish Colgate Optic White as an indispensable part of the beauty regimen. By re-introducing it as IU’s personal beauty hack, not for her skin, but for her teeth, we’re tapping into a powerful cultural phenomenon and a highly engaged audience.”

Watch the full campaign film and discover IU’s beauty hack for a whiter smile here.

Catch the teaser on Instagram and TikTok and don’t miss the GWP reveal and unboxing video on Instagram and TikTok.

Campaign Credits:
Colgate Palmolive:

Samir Singh, EVP Marketing, Asia Pacific
Akash Parekh, Sr. Director Marketing APAC
Supriya Chavan, Marketing Director APAC
Tracy Lui, Marketing Manager APAC
Kenny Choo, Head Content Lab, APAC
Jacinta Francis, Content Production Manager , APAC
Katelyn Chen, Senior Digital Art Director, APAC
Audrey Lee, Shopper Design Manager , APAC

WPP CP / Ogilvy / Hogarth/ Production team:

Sarah-Leith Izzard, Regional Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy APAC
Ken Kaneko, Senior Art Director APAC, WPP CP
Ali Silao, Head of Art & Creative Director, Ogilvy APAC
Ida Siow, Senior Strategy Partner, Ogilvy Asia
Ines Rubio, Associate Strategy Director, WPP CP
Daniel Cullen, Executive Director APAC, WPP CP
Kunal Rasania, Business Director, APAC, WPP CP
James Baldwin, Head of Influence, Ogilvy Singapore
Ada Tong, Account Director, PR & Social, Ogilvy Singapore
Siyoung Sung, Business Director, Ogilvy Korea
Sohee Choi, Account Supervisor, Ogilvy Korea
Ben Hickey, Head of Consumer Health, Ogilvy PR ANZ
Brenda Ho, Director, Social and Influence Strategy, Ogilvy PR ANZ
Andrea Rutgers, Senior Social Specialist, Ogilvy PR ANZ
Emily Bowen, Social Specialist, Ogilvy PR ANZ
Claudia Connolly, Coordinator, Ogilvy PR ANZ
Fabian Sommer, Head of Moving Image, Hogarth Singapore
Renee Lim, Integrated Producer, Hogarth Kuala Lumpur
James Wong, Regional Strategy & Planning Partner, WPP Media Singapore
Benjamin Lee, Senior Regional Manager, Strategy & Planning, WPP Media Singapore
Livana Weng, Regional Digital Director, WPP Media Singapore

Production

Alvaro Colom – Film Director
Go Wontae – Photographer
Great Guns – Production House
Lucien Tyssendier – Executive Producer, Great Guns

Hashtag: #ColgatePalmolive #IUxColgatePurple

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Trend Micro Launches Agentic SIEM to Herald New Era of Proactive Security

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August 15, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

AI-based offering will help make alert overload a thing of the past for SecOps teams

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 August 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced new agentic AI technology designed to solve the traditional pain points associated with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). When combined with Trend’s digital twin capabilities it will help to transform security operations by proactively mitigating security risks.

To learn more about Trend Micro’s Agentic SIEM technology, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/business/products/security-operations.html

Dave Gruber, Principal Cybersecurity Analyst at ESG: “As the cybersecurity stack increasingly becomes AI driven, the security data layer must evolve to support data-hungry agentic capabilities, including infusing agentic AI into core SIEM functions. Trend Vision One Agentic SIEM enters the SIEM market at a pivotal time, leveraging Agentic AI from the ground up to drive speed, performance, and a new level of risk-driven, contextual insights to rapidly mitigate cyber threat activity.”

SIEM technology has been around for decades, but users face longstanding issues including cost, complexity, alert overload, and passive data lakes. In addition, traditional SIEMs rely on manual configuration and static parsers, which can’t keep up with the pace or variety of modern data sources. Trend’s Agentic SIEM was built from the ground up to address these challenges, leveraging the next generation of AI technology to proactively think, learn, and act. Acting independently, it cuts through alert noise, reducing workloads for overburdened security teams. What used to take weeks of setup is now automated by Agentic AI — it learns, maps, and optimizes data as it goes.

Customers using Trend’s agentic SIEM will improve their security and efficiency with:

900+ data sources supported since launch on August 1 to improve visibility, context and threat detection
Three-day onboarding for new log types—with reduction to three hours by 2026—to reduce the risk of the unknown in enterprise environments
Trend’s proven XDR capabilities, with six native security sensors across endpoint, cloud, email, networks, servers, and identity. Agentic SIEM brings in third-party telemetry to provide a full view of the environment.
Up to seven years of archival data retention and two years of analytic retention for enhanced detection, threat hunting, and compliance support.

Rachel Jin, Chief Enterprise Platform Officer at Trend: “Agentic SIEM is a major stepping stone to our long-term vision for full, AI-driven SecOps. It’s a future in which security teams will have more time to work on strategic tasks, safe in the knowledge that our agentic AI has their backs. With this launch, Trend is once again laying down a marker for cybersecurity innovation and global market leadership.”

Agentic SIEM has the potential to supercharge SIEM across a variety of use cases:
Threat Detection and Response: Replaces manual log and alert monitoring with autonomous data analysis, anomaly detection and response—reducing time to detect and mitigate threats.
Compliance Support: Combines extended data retention with the ability to search archival logs—meeting audit and regulatory requirements with ease.
Incident Investigation: Replaces manual, time-consuming and error-prone investigations with automated data correlation from multiple sources, to accelerate the process and enhance accuracy.

The potential to combine Agentic SIEM with Trend’s latest digital twin technology is a revolutionary opportunity for customers. Doing so enables proactive mitigation of security risks impacting these virtual models—surfacing intelligence to enhance resilience, compliance, and competitive advantages. This presents major opportunities in highly sensitive use cases including healthcare, supply chain security, predictive maintenance, and smart building management.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/trend-micro-hong-kong-96353768/
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Hashtag: #trendmicro #trendvisionone #visionone #cybersecurity #AgenticSIEM #SIEM #AISecurity #Nvidia

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Universities – Cutting-edge healthcare technology to showcase in heart of South Auckland – U0A

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August 15, 2025

Source: University of Auckland (UoA)

NZ’s medical technology innovation hub, Medtech-iQ Aotearoa holding showcase in heart of South Auckland.

New Zealand’s medical technology innovation hub, Medtech-iQ Aotearoa will hold an inaugural showcase in the heart of South Auckland this month.

MedTech Explorer will be an interactive showcase of MedTech innovations – from life-saving medical devices and AI-powered diagnostics, to wearable health tech and digital solutions shaping the future of healthcare. The event will bring researchers, innovators and experts together with cutting-edge healthcare technology alongside South Auckland communities.

Open to the public with free admission, the event will be held at the Fale in Māngere on 28 August.

University of Auckland’s Strategic Partnership Lead of Auckland Bioengineering Institute Dr Diana Siew, co-leads the national Te Titoki Mataora | Medtech Research Translator programme, the foundation of Medtech-iQ Aotearoa. She also chairs the national stewardship group of Medtech-iQ Aotearoa.

Her vision is to develop capability in NZ to create new medical technologies with a focus on health and equity. She aims for the Fale showcase to inspire young Pacific people and entrepreneurs to participate in the sector, highlighting opportunities for high-value jobs, supporting Pacific community health and encouraging the start of their own tech businesses.

“It’s important to meet the Pacific community in the heart of their neighbourhood. This is a such a wonderful opportunity to introduce Pacific youth to the wonders of the latest technology meeting the urgent demands of the health sector.

“This event offers the community a unique look up-close, to not only learn the latest techniques and equipment available, but also to showcase to our young people possible career pathways about making a real difference to the lives of whānau and fri

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BJAK 8.8 Mega Giveaway Awards RM500,000 In Prizes, Including A BYD Seal Electric Car

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August 15, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

A Simple Insurance Quote Turns Into a RM180,000 Electric Car Prize.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 August 2025 – BJAK has concluded its 8.8 Mega Giveaway, awarding prizes worth over RM500,000 to lucky participants nationwide, including the grand prize of a BYD Seal electric car worth over RM180,000.

Halimie bin Abdul, 20, celebrates after being named the grand prize winner of BJAK’s 8.8 Mega Giveaway, taking home a BYD Seal electric car worth over RM180,000.

The nationwide campaign, held from 15 July to 8 August 2025, was part of BJAK’s ongoing efforts to engage with customers and offer value through its services. Participants qualified for the lucky draw by requesting a free motor insurance quote on BJAK.com, ensuring an easy and accessible entry process.

In total, the campaign attracted over 120,000 entries nationwide, with 2,500 winners receiving FREE BJAK VIP Services – including free unlimited towing and free extended services – while 50 winners took home lucky draw prizes such as TVs, PS5 consoles, gadgets & appliances, lifestyle items, and more.

The giveaway culminated in a livestream announcement hosted by well-known personalities Ceddy Ang, Scha Alyahya and Awal Ashaari. The online event drew viewers nationwide, with winners announced live as part of the celebration.

The highlight of the giveaway was the grand prize, won by 20-year-old Halimie bin Abdul from Rawang, who is still completing his driving lessons. “I’m in the midst of completing my driving lessons and never imagined I would own a car so soon,” said Halimie, recalling the moment he learned he was the grand prize winner. “When I heard my name, I froze in disbelief. It was an overwhelming moment of joy that brought me to tears.”

The campaign drew over a million entries, yet it was Halimie’s story that resonated most. The BYD Seal, worth over RM180,000, will be his first car. For now, it will remain parked until he obtains his licence, although he already knows his first drive will be shared with his parents.

BJAK’s 8.8 Mega Giveaway underlines the company’s commitment to rewarding its customers while promoting safe driving. The overwhelming response of the campaign reflects the trust Malaysians place in BJAK’s insurance comparison platform and services.

For more information on BJAK and its insurance quotes, please visit https://www.bjak.com.

Hashtag: #BJAK

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Health and Employment – Te Whatu Ora nurses begin local strikes on Monday

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August 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation

Exhausted Te Whatu Ora nurses will begin several local strikes on Monday in response to their concerns about staff shortages continuing to go unaddressed, NZNO says.

The actions by Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) members follow a 24-hour nationwide strike by more than 36,000 Te Whatu nurses, midwives, health care assistants and kaimahi hauora on 30 July.

NZNO delegate and District Nurse Lesley Pook says North Shore District Nursing Service nurses will begin a week-long “uniform strike” on Monday 18 August.

“Instead of uniforms, we will wear T-shirts saying ‘Not Enough Nurses’. These are designed to prompt patients and members of the public to ask us about the conditions we work in.

“The North Shore District Nursing Service is short of six staff. That leaves 26 nurses to provide crucial community-based nursing such as complex wound care, intravenous medication management, cancer treatment support and palliative care.

“Being short-staffed means we have to ration care. We can’t see everyone when we need to and have to rush the appointments of those we can get to.”

Lesley Pook says without district nursing services, many more patients would need hospital-based care, putting further pressure on already stretched wards and emergency departments.

Meanwhile, nurses from two other regions go on strike next week to stop redeployment to other areas of their respective hospitals in order to fill staffing gaps caused by chronic shortages.

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) nurses at Auckland City Hospital and their colleagues from Ward 4 (Acute Surgical Services) at Whangarei Hospital undertake a “redeployment strike” 7am on Monday 18 August to 7am Saturday 23 August. This will enable these nurses to stay in their wards with their patients with CVICU patients in particular being very vulnerable.

NZNO Ward 4 delegate Chantelle Thompson says the strike involves NZNO members remaining at their places of work, leaving only for genuine Life Preserving Services, and focusing on the critically ill patients for whom they are trained to care.

“Nurses are currently sent to other areas that are short-staffed when required, but this often results in their own areas becoming understaffed. They are also sometimes seeing patients outside their areas with no orientation and are often unfamiliar with these patients.

“As the health system stands, it does nothing to enforce safe staff-to-patient ratios. This strike is about safe staffing and putting patient safety first,” Chantelle Thompson says.

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Legal Issues – IHC welcomes Supreme Court decision confirming unfair detention for intellectually disabled man

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August 15, 2025

Source: IHC

IHC welcomes today’s Supreme Court decision that has confirmed the human rights of a man (‘J’) locked away for half of his life have been breached.

J has an intellectual disability and autism, has been detained under the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act since 2006.

The Court of Appeal acknowledged J’s original offending in 2004 as minor, but ruled his ongoing secure detention was justified because multiple experts said he posed a high risk to the public if released.

The original charge carried a maximum penalty of three months in prison or a $2000 fine, but due to his intellectual disabilities and autism, he was found unfit to stand trial.

IHC joined the case, along with the Human Rights Commission, as intervenor in 2024 to assist the Court in understanding the rights of people with intellectual disabilities.

IHC Director of Advocacy Tania Thomas says people with intellectual disabilities deserve appropriate support and the rights they are entitled to under the law – in the same manner that all New Zealanders should be treated.

“This man has been treated unfairly under the law for too long,” says Tania. “This decision will ensure that more balanced considerations occur in future, and people like J will receive more appropriate care and support to be able to work towards release.”

The Court’s new approach in determining how compulsory orders are considered prioritises the importance of each individual’s human rights alongside the seriousness of the offence and the community’s ongoing safety.

IHC will continue to advocate for changes to the disability framework supporting people like J under this Act.

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