Fast-track approval for Drury Metro Centre

November 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the Fast-track approval of a major metropolitan development project in Auckland.

Kiwi Property Holdings lodged an application in April 2025 for the 53-hectare Drury Metropolitan Centre development in South Auckland, which has now been approved by an expert panel.

The Drury Metropolitan Centre project includes developing land for future residential use and a mixed-use centre, including approximately 10,000 m² of commercial space, 56,000 m² of retail, and 2,000 m² for community activities.

“The development is projected to inject over $1.45 billion into Auckland’s economy over the next 11 years and is expected to deliver around 3,420 full-time direct employment roles in construction and related services,” Mr Bishop says.

“This is great news for jobs and growth in this fast-growing part of Auckland. The government is investing heavily into Drury and the surrounding area through new train stations at Drury, Ngākoroa, Paerātā, and electrification of the rail line to Pukekohe.

“Major roading projects in the area include the Papakura to Drury project, including additional lanes on SH1, wide shoulders for future bus services, and extensive interchange improvements at Drury. We are also delivering upgrades to Waihoehoe Road and the SH22 Drury Corridor to enable better access to the new train stations and support long-term growth and housing in the area.

“The government welcomes this investment into this important part of the Golden Triangle’s future prosperity.”

“The Drury Metropolitan Centre is the fifth project to receive Fast Track approval this year, following the Maitahi Village development in Nelson, the Milldale Development in Auckland, the Port of Auckland expansion and the reconsenting of the Tekapo A and B hydro scheme announced earlier this week.

“Fast track is delivering – it’s helping address our infrastructure deficit, it’s boosting housing supply, and it will create jobs and growth into the future.”

“The Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill, which has its first reading in Parliament yesterday, will further speed up projects going through the approvals system and improve the efficiency of the Act.”

For more information about the project: Drury Metropolitan Centre – Consolidated Stages 1 and 2

Notes to editor:

Kiwi Property Holdings No. 2 Limited lodged a substantive application for the project on 4 April 2025.
The panel was appointed by associate panel convener and commenced on 30 July 2025.
The draft decision was issued by the panel on 21 October 2025.
Panels make the decisions to approve or refuse consents and whether to impose conditions.
Pukekohe rail electrification was completed and opened for passengers in February 2025.
Drury and Paerātā stations are expected to be operational in 2026, Ngākōroa station in 2027.
The Papakura to Drury project is being delivered in stages. Stage 1A began in April 2021 and was completed in August 2024. Stage 1B began in November 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2030. More information here: https://nzta.govt.nz/projects/south-auckland-projects/sh1-papakura-to-bombay
The SH22 Drury and Waihoehoe Road upgrades are due to begin this year.

Fast-track projects to date:

The Fast-track Approvals Act contains a list of 149 projects which, from 7 February, have been able to apply for consideration by an expert panel.

Projects not listed in the Act can also apply for referral into the Fast-track process.

Project approved by expert panels:

Bledisloe North Wharf and Fergusson North Berth Extension [Infrastructure]
Maitahi Village [Housing]
Milldale – Stages 4C and 10 to 13 [Housing]
Tekapo Power Scheme – Applications for Replacement Resource Consents [Renewable energy]
Drury Metropolitan Centre – Consolidated Stage 1 and Stage 2 [Housing]

Expert panels have been appointed for:

Sunfield Masterplanned Community
Waihi North
Kings Quarry Expansion – Stage 2
Drury Quarry Expansion – Sutton Block
Taranaki VTM Project
Ryans Road Industrial Development
Rangitoopuni
Homestead Bay
Stella Passage Development
Pound Road Industrial Development
Green Steel
Arataki project
Ashbourne
Takitimu North Link – Stage 2
Ayrburn Screen Hub
Southland Wind Farm
Waitaha Hydro

Projects currently being assessed prior to panel appointment

Haldon Solar
Waitākere District Court – New Courthouse Project
Kaimai Hydro-Electic Power Scheme
The Point Solar Farm

20 projects have now been referred into the Fast-track process by the Minister for Infrastructure

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Climate News – October Climate Summary: wind, wind and more wind – Earth Sciences NZ

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November 7, 2025

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand

The October Climate Summary is out

Highlights:

– A sudden stratospheric warming over Antarctica drove much of October’s weather

– it was a wet and unsettled month, with several severe gale wind events (including one particularly damaging storm on 23 October)

– Milford Sound, known for its wet weather, recorded its second highest October rainfall ever

– Multiple temperature records broken, including the second highest ever October temperature of 32.5°C, recorded at Kaikōura (Middle Creek)

– Conditions transitioned to La Niña.

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Business – EMA honours Alexander Topp with 2025 Patrick Seaman Award for Excellence in Health and Safety

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November 7, 2025

Source: EMA

The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) is proud to announce that Alexander Topp, Health and Safety Manager at Briscoe Group, has been awarded the prestigious Patrick Seaman Award for Excellence in Health and Safety.

The award was presented at a recent event celebrating a major milestone of 100 graduates of the EMA’s NZ Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management Level 6.

According to Nick Sheppard, EMA’s Head of Learning & Development, Alexander was recognised for his exceptional commitment to the Diploma programme.

“Alex’s work set a new standard for excellence in the course. He didn’t just complete the assessments, he produced some of the most impressive submissions since the Diploma course was first established, combining practical application with real depth of understanding.”

About the EMA’s NZ Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management Level 6

Since its registration at Level 6 in 2018, the EMA’s NZ Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management has built a strong network of health and safety professionals across multiple industries throughout New Zealand. This year marks a significant milestone, with 100 graduates who have benefited from the programme’s unique approach to practical, workplace-focused learning.

The Diploma remains the only face-to-face Level 6 training course for health and safety professionals in New Zealand, offering participants peer relationships with senior practitioners nationwide and exposure to international best practice. The in-person learning fosters deeper engagement and leads to real-world impact, ultimately improving outcomes across organisations and contributing to better health and safety results for New Zealand.

About the Patrick Seaman Award for Excellence in Health and Safety

The Patrick Seaman Award for Excellence in Health and Safety is a prestigious recognition presented by the EMA to an outstanding student of the New Zealand Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management Level 6.

Established in honour of the late Patrick Seaman, a respected figure in New Zealand’s health and safety community and a long-standing contributor to the EMA’s learning programmes, the award celebrates excellence, dedication and impact in the field of workplace health and safety. Patrick’s legacy of leadership and influence continues through this award, which was created with the blessing of his family and first introduced in 2016.

The award recognises learners who demonstrate exceptional commitment, capability and contribution to health and safety practice, often going above and beyond the requirements of the Diploma. While academic excellence may be a factor, the award also honours those who exemplify the practical application of health and safety principles in their workplaces and communities.

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Local News – Porirua’s ChoctoberFest a sweet boost for local economy

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November 7, 2025

Source: Porirua City Council

ChoctoberFest is once more in the rearview mirror, having poured more than $200,000 into Porirua’s economy.

With the festival complete for the year, businesses have crunched their numbers and reported back on the positive impact of the event. The decision to hold the Whittaker’s-backed festival in the recent school holidays proved a success, with businesses noting a significant increase in foot traffic and sales compared with the previous three outings. Many reported new customers as a result of the month-long event.

After a public vote, Sushil’s Musclechef Café’s (Aotea) Molten Embrace took out the bake off, while The Jetty’s (Plimmerton) Nutty Blend won the drink section.

The Jetty’s Angela Bendall said their victory was the result of creativity and teamwork.

“Between The Jetty and our other café, Get Fixed, we’re passionate about crafting experiences that make people smile and want to come back time and again,” she said.

Sushil Ravikumar, executive chef and owner of Sushil’s Musclechef, meanwhile, said ChoctoberFest was huge for his business.

“We welcomed a lot of new customers from outside the region too,” he said.

Porirua Mayor Anita Baker said ChoctoberFest’s dual goals of supporting local businesses and showing off the artistry and innovation in our community had easily been met.

“ChoctoberFest has a now well-embedded recipe for success and it showed off how Porirua can be a destination for hospitality, as well as being the home of Whittaker’s of course.

“I congratulate not only our winners and place-getters, but everyone who took part and showed so much imagination in the drinks and baking. I can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with in 2026!”

Whittaker’s chief executive James Ardern said having the opportunity to engage with local businesses in the city where Whittaker’s chocolate is made was fantastic.

“Our team were also delighted to have over 300 Chocolate Lovers visit our pop-up at local food hub Kai Tahi on 26 September. We love the fact that ChoctoberFest just keeps growing because the community is so passionate about celebrating Porirua as the home of world class chocolate.”

By the numbers:

Participating businesses: 32
Drinks on offer: 28
Bakes on offer: 18
Drinks sold: 11,906
Bakes sold: 5652
Total spent on ChoctoberFest items alone: $201,909
4901 people rated what they tasted and were in to win a Whittaker’s factory tour
Votes came from all over the Wellington region, Wanganui, New Plymouth, Manawatu, Hawke’s Bay, Auckland, Christchurch and Australia

The top three in each category:

Whittaker’s Bake Off

Winner – Sushil’s Musclechef Café | Molten Embrace
Second – Sweet & Co | Triple Chocolate Pistachio NYC Cookie
Third – Black Beauty Caravan | Raspberry Rhapsody Brownie

Top of the Chocs

Winner – The Jetty｜Jetty’s Nutty Blend
Second – The Coffee Cart Elsdon｜Chocolate Cold Foam Cloud
Third – The Regal Shortbread Co.｜Hok-ye & pok-ye.

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Health – ProCare launches immunisation drive and calls for urgent funding boost to fast-track protection for tamariki

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November 7, 2025

Source: ProCare

Leading healthcare provider ProCare is helping to drive up the number of tamariki getting vaccinated in response to the measles outbreak with the launch of a new outreach service. This service aligns with Measles Immunisation Week, which has renewed urgency to protect our youngest — and highlights the need for targeted health investment to help general practices reach more children.

By partnering with trusted Pacific health provider The Fono, this free outreach focuses on children who are Māori, Pacific, or living in high-deprivation (Q5) areas and have not yet received their first MMR vaccination. ProCare is also mobilising its own Ara Hauora outreach team to support the effort. Registered vaccinators will visit families at home on behalf of practices to engage whānau and encourage immunisation — helping to ensure no child is left behind.

However, resources are limited. A funding boost would help to fast-track the outreach and immunisation efforts, especially for hard-to-reach patients. This includes funding for additional outreach staff, mobile vaccination clinics, and tailored communications to engage whānau who may be hesitant or face access barriers.

ProCare supports a network of more than 140 general practices caring for around 700,000 patients, including 150,000 Māori and Pacific people in Auckland.

Bindi Norwell, Chief Executive at ProCare says the current system places a heavy burden on already stretched practices, and without additional support, vulnerable children risk missing out.

“Last year we vaccinated more than 14,000 tamariki against preventable illnesses. We don’t want any child to miss out on the MMR vaccine which is why we’ve launched this new offering. However, we also can’t afford to pull resources away from other essential health services,” says Norwell.

“Behind the scenes, practices are investing time and effort to check health records, phone whānau, and have meaningful conversations about immunisation. This work needs to be recognised, resourced, and funded appropriately. We’re advocating for targeted funding boosts during outbreaks like this so we don’t need to compromise care elsewhere.”

ProCare is also providing tailored data tools to help identify tamariki who aren’t fully protected.

Dr Allan Moffitt, Clinical Director at ProCare, says the approach is about making immunisation accessible by taking the services to people, and empowering families to make informed decisions.

“We’re taking immunisation to the people. By meeting whānau where they are, we can help protect tamariki and their wider whānau from the serious risks of measles, especially those who might otherwise miss out.”

“Measles spreads easily and can affect family members who haven’t had their MMR immunisations. This outreach means we can connect with families who might otherwise miss out and give them the support they need to protect their tamariki.”

ProCare has also shared new resources with its network, including guidance on how to talk with vaccine-hesitant patients and navigate declined immunisations. A toolkit from Health New Zealand is also available to help practices raise awareness within their communities.

“This is about practical support,” says Norwell. “We know practices are under immense pressure, so it’s our role to step in and provide solutions. But we need the system to back us with targeted funding that enables outreach teams to scale up quickly, without pulling resources away from other essential services. It’s about protecting tamariki now — and building a more responsive immunisation system for the future.”

About ProCare

ProCare is a leading healthcare provider that aims to deliver the most progressive, pro-active and equitable health and wellbeing services in Aotearoa. We do this through our clinical support services, mental health and wellness services, virtual/tele health, mobile health, smoking cessation and by taking a population health and equity approach to our mahi.

As New Zealand’s largest Primary Health Organisation, we represent a network of general practice teams and healthcare professionals who provide care to nearly 700,000 patients across Auckland. These practices serve the largest Pacific and South Asian populations enrolled in general practice and the largest Māori population in Tāmaki Makaurau. For more information go to www.procare.co.nz

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Synology Marks 25 Years by Unveiling Next-Gen Flagship Products

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November 7, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 November 2025 – Synology marked its 25th anniversary today by unveiling a new generation of enterprise solutions designed to strengthen cyber resilience and accelerate intelligent transformation. Building on a quarter-century of innovation, it introduced advanced data protection, AI-powered video surveillance and high-performance storage systems tailored for today’s digital enterprises.

Thachawan Chinchanakarn, Head of Southeast Asia at Synology, with the company’s latest data management solutions

“Digital transformation continues to be the main driver of data growth,” said Thachawan Chinchanakarn, Head of Southeast Asia at Synology. “This strong momentum is fueling greater demand for advanced solutions.”

According to Synology’s 2025 Digital Transformation Trend Survey, nearly 90% of businesses in Southeast Asia have already invested in digital transformation — not just as a plan, but as a strategic commitment. However, challenges remain as 85% of organizations are still in the early stages. While more than 55% have experienced cyberattacks, only one in five expressed confidence in their ability to recover.

As businesses accelerate digital transformation, the rise of AI has further amplified both opportunities and challenges. While businesses embrace the benefits of AI, this evolution also introduces growing challenges in data privacy, regulatory compliance and operational resilience.

In this new era, cyber resilience is emerging as the foundation of sustainable growth and operational continuity.

Singapore’s digital drive fuels demand
Singapore plays a critical role as the regional hub with multinational corporations as well as small and medium-sized enterprises alike investing heavily in digital infrastructure and emerging technologies. From government initiatives to private sector investments, the nation’s strong focus on digitalization and emerging technologies highlights the growing demand for modern data infrastructure and the need for solutions that ensure cyber resilience.

“Over the past five years, Synology has continuously earned the trust of enterprises and organizations in Singapore, nearly doubling revenue growth,” said Jason Sin, Account Manager of Synology. “With our expanded portfolio, business customers in Singapore now have more tailored solutions to meet their diverse and specific needs.”

Earlier this year, Synology launched ActiveProtect, a purpose-built backup appliance for enterprises protecting diverse workloads across multiple sites. With various models ranging from 8TB to 140TB capacity, it meets the needs of diverse enterprise scenarios while delivering immutable backups, air-gap capabilities, and regulatory compliance support to provide a robust defense against evolving cyber threats.

In addition, Synology has expanded its video surveillance ecosystem, offering a complete suite of cameras, storage and management software for both on-premises and cloud deployment.

The latest lineup introduces AI-powered video analytics that can detect people, vehicles and intrusions in real time, while C2 Surveillance, Synology’s cloud-based management platform, enables secure and flexible deployment across sites. All components integrate seamlessly with Synology Systems to enable centralized monitoring and efficient management across multiple sites.

Aside from data protection and video surveillance solutions, Synology has premiered PAS7700, its first all-NVMe enterprise storage that delivers ultra-performance with end-to-end NVMe architecture, achieving up to two million IOPS and 30 GB/s throughput with less than one millisecond latency. Its active-active architecture ensures continuous availability, while robust encryption and enterprise-grade performance make it ideal for mission-critical workloads.

Safeguarding the digital future
Looking ahead, Synology will bring AI-powered capabilities into Synology Office Suite, including OCR (Optical Character Recognition), semantic search, summarization, and real-time translation. These features will be powered by on-premises servers to ensure sensitive data remains private while giving organizations smarter and safer ways to collaborate.

“Cyber resilience is now the top priority for IT leaders worldwide, essential for business continuity and enterprise competitiveness,” said Thachawan. “Our portfolio demonstrates Synology’s commitment to delivering simple, scalable and secure solutions that empower businesses to safeguard their most critical assets and thrive in the digital future.”

https://www.synology.com/en-sg

Hashtag: #Synology

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IP Merchandise Emerges as the New Ace in the Young Consumer Market; GiftOne Decodes Industry Trends and Offers Custom Custom IP Gift Solutions

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November 7, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 November 2025 – Apex One Global Limited, a Hong Kong-based corporate gift customisation company operating under the brand name GiftOne, today released a market observation report providing an in-depth analysis of the “breakthrough code” for IP merchandise (IP Gift) in the young consumer market. The report highlights that as Generation Z becomes the primary consumer force, traditional company gift items are increasingly unable to satisfy their demands. IP merchandise, which combines personalisation with emotional value, is fast becoming a crucial link for businesses to connect with younger customers. Leveraging over ten years of industry experience in gift HK, GiftOne offers professional, custom-designed IP gift solutions for corporations and organisations.

Consumption Paradigm Shift: From “Good Value” to “One-of-a-Kind,” IP Merchandise Meets Young Demands
“Yat Jai,” a senior practitioner in GiftOne’s Marketing Department, stated in the report that a decade of industry dedication has given the team a clear view of the changing consumer landscape. Today’s Gen Z consumers hold significantly different views; “good value, good quality, and good appearance” (平靚正) is no longer the top priority, with personalisation and uniqueness becoming core pursuits. They wish to avoid “clashing styles,” aspiring to express their identity and taste through their possessions. Furthermore, in this era of information overload, their consumption is more rational, demanding higher quality and exclusivity from corporate gift items.

IP merchandise precisely matches this demand. IP gift items featuring popular anime characters, movie protagonists, or trendy IP that resonate with young consumers have transcended mere object status to become “status symbols.” “When customers receive a company gift printed with an IP they actively follow, it feels like a signal saying, ‘I understand you.’ The influence of this emotional connection should not be underestimated,” Yat Jai stressed.

Consumption Trend Transformation: From “Material” to “Spiritual,” IP Merchandise Creates Emotional Resonance
The report further indicates that the current consumer market is undergoing a deep transformation from “material consumption” to “spiritual consumption.” Consumers no longer purchase items solely to satisfy functional needs but also seek emotional experiences and spiritual fulfilment. Taking trendy IP toys as an example, the core reason products like blind boxes and figures attract consumers to queue is the “sense of belonging to a trend” they carry—consumers are buying not just a toy but an “entry ticket” to a subculture.

IP merchandise as a corporate gift functions as a cultural symbol that can quickly spark emotional resonance within the target demographic. “Just like buying a watch: in the past, it was to tell the time; now, it’s to showcase taste and identity. The ‘you-understand-me’ feeling brought by an IP gift can instantly establish a priceless sense of identity and belonging, something traditional company gift items struggle to achieve,” added a relevant GiftOne representative.

Core Traits of Successful IP: Malleability and Scalability Are Essential
Not all IP can succeed in the market. The report specifies that successful IP must possess two key traits: Malleability and Scalability. Malleability means the IP can break through the limitations of a single medium, moving across different scenarios such as film, comics, and games, to consistently maintain freshness. Scalability refers to the IP’s potential for cross-industry development, extending from cultural and creative products to everyday items like stationery, electronics, and apparel, achieving “all-around penetration.”

“These two traits are critically important for corporate gift customisation. Only IP with the capacity to ‘transform’ and ‘replicate’ can provide us with more creative space to design IP gift items that align with market changes and exceed consumer expectations, helping businesses stand out in the competition,” the GiftOne team explained.

Industry Cases: McDonald’s and Sushiro Attract Young Audiences with IP Marketing
In the report, GiftOne cites two major examples of successful IP marketing. Global chain McDonald’s, known for deeply familiar in-house IP such as Ronald McDonald and Grimace, has recently launched co-branded toys with Pokémon, which broke age boundaries. These collaborations not only attract children but have also become collectors’ items for adult Pokémon enthusiasts; the co-branded products in Japan even triggered a buying frenzy.

In the Gift HK market, Sushiro has successfully attracted Generation Z (Post-00s) consumers through collaborations with popular IP like Oshi no Ko and Haikyu!! Social media platforms, including Instagram and Threads, are frequently filled with young users sharing their Sushiro IP gift “hauls” or documenting content like “eating Sushiro for multiple consecutive days just to collect IP merchandise,” fully confirming the powerful appeal of licensed company gift items to the younger demographic.

GiftOne: Over a Decade of Experience to Help Businesses Capitalise on the IP Merchandise Boom
To help businesses seize the IP merchandise trend, GiftOne relies on over ten years of corporate gift customisation experience to provide clients with a full-process service, from IP selection and solution design to production execution. Whether it involves developing IP gift items based on popular licensed IP or creating exclusive IP products for a corporation, the team combines market research with user needs to ensure the merchandise possesses both trendy attributes and brand value, thereby assisting businesses in precisely reaching the young consumer group.

Hashtag: #GiftOne

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Xencelabs Launches Ultra-Portable 4K OLED Pen Display 16 Lite

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November 7, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

VANCOUVER, CANADA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 November 2025 – Xencelabs today announced the Pen Display 16 Lite, a new ultra-portable 4K OLED pen display designed for mobile professionals. Priced at $899 Euros, it combines studio-grade performance with exceptional portability.

The product launch is highlighted by a unique collaboration featuring artwork from the upcoming animated short Ted’s World (2026). This project, uniting Xencelabs, Pixar’s RenderMan team, DAMN! Visdev, and Dell, brought the 2D character Ted Paul to life as a 3D animated creation.

“As Ted Paul was created in Jesper’s unique style, maintaining visual integrity was our top priority,” said Fabio Sciedlarczyk. Nicolas De Aquino from DAMN! Visdev added that the pen displays enabled precise brush strokes true to the original art. Dylan Sisson of Pixar Renderman Team noted the collaboration embodies “art challenging tech, and tech inspiring art.”

Check Video via Xencelabs YouTube Channel or here

Key features of the Pen Display 16 Lite include a 4K OLED display (3840×2160) with 1.07 billion colors, 100,000:1 contrast ratio, and wide color gamut support (Adobe RGB, Rec 709, sRGB). It offers a natural drawing experience with an anti-glare screen, a finely tuned pressure curve, and includes two v2 pens. Weighing just 1.2 kg (2.67 lbs) and only 12mm thick, it features single-cable USB-C connectivity for ultimate portability.

The Pen Display 16 Lite is available now through Xencelabs’ official stores. Visit www.xencelabs.com for more information.

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Powerful Global Alliance aims to Halt Job-Killing Port Automation

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November 7, 2025

Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) has joined a powerful new Global Maritime Alliance committed to halting the expansion of job-killing automation in ports worldwide.

The resolution unites dockworker (port worker) unions from around the globe who have pledged to collectively engage in coordinated global strike action against any company that invests in automation at the expense of workers.

The resolution, formally titled “Protecting Employment, Communities and Collective Bargaining against Job-Destructive Automation”, creates an international network for union coordination.

The Lisbon summit brought together hundreds of docker and port worker trade union representatives from more than 60 countries, establishing a historic framework for global action.

Mr Findlay says this is a historic and necessary step for dockworkers and all workers.

“This fight is not theoretical. It’s about protecting livelihoods right here in New Zealand.”

“We have already proven this battle can be won. At the Port of Auckland, MUNZ successfully fought and stopped a disastrous, ill-conceived automation project. That project was a costly failure that vindicated our warnings, and we are proud to have saved hundreds of jobs for Kiwis.”

Mr. Findlay says the push for automation comes when New Zealand’s unemployment rate rising and communities are already under severe financial pressure.

“At a time when Kiwis are facing a cost-of-living crisis and growing job insecurity, it is reckless for corporations to pursue automation with absolutely no plan for the workers and communities they intend to displace,” Mr. Findlay says.

Mr Findlay says good jobs are the lifeblood of our economy, as they provide the incomes families need to live, but automation is a direct threat to those incomes.

“We have to ask: will the CEOs and Boards pushing these schemes be automated out of their own jobs? If not, why is it only working people who are expected to sacrifice their futures for the benefit of highly paid management and shareholders?”

Mr. Findlay says the global alliance is not opposed to technology, but to its use as a weapon to eliminate workers.

“As was made clear in Lisbon, we are not against innovation, we are against its use to erase workers from the map,” says Mr. Findlay.

The new Global Maritime Alliance was inspired by the ILA’s successful strike action in the United States in 2024, which secured a contract protecting all workers from automation. The Lisbon Resolution now extends that principle worldwide.

“MUNZ will fully support this campaign,” says Mr. Findlay.

“Our message to port companies in New Zealand and around the world is simple: People Over Profits.”

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Luxshare Precision Reports Strong Revenue and Profit Growth in Q3 2025 Results

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November 7, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 November 2025 – Luxshare Precision (002475.SZ) announced its Q3 2025 financial results on October 30. In the third quarter, the company achieved approximately RMB96.411 billion in revenue, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 31.03%. The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company reached RMB4.874 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 32.49%. For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved approximately RMB220.915 billion in revenue, representing a year-on-year growth of 24.69%, and the net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company reached RMB11.518 billion, up 26.92% year-on-year. Basic earnings per share stood at RMB1.59, increasing 26.19% compared to the same period last year.

According to the report, in the first three quarters of 2025, despite the complex and evolving global political and economic landscape and the ongoing restructuring of global supply chains, the company seized strategic opportunities and remained committed to executing its “Three Five-Year” strategic plan, achieving steady and high-quality growth. The company continued to strengthen its three core business segments—consumer electronics, communications and data centers, and automotive—driving coordinated development across these segments through a development strategy driven by “organic growth and external expansion” twin engines.

Sustained Growth Momentum in Consumer Electronics
Luxshare Precision continued to deliver solid performance in the consumer electronics segment, reflecting its strong technological capabilities. In September 2025, Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 series. According to Counterpoint Research, sales in the first 10 days after launch were 14% higher than those of the iPhone 16 series during the same period, with sales of the standard model in China nearly doubling. Luxshare Precision undertook full-series production of the iPhone 17, participating extensively from component manufacturing to final assembly, covering key modules such as wireless chargers, acoustic components, and linear motors—demonstrating its comprehensive vertical integration advantage. Guotai Haitong Securities noted that the strong market response to the iPhone 17, together with the anticipated launch of the foldable iPhone and potential AI functionality upgrades in iOS 26.4 in 2026, could accelerate replacement demand among existing users, further driving Apple’s overall shipment growth and enhancing Luxshare Precision’s profit flexibility.

At the same time, Luxshare Precision completed the acquisition of equity interests and assets from several subsidiaries under Wingtech Technology on July 2, expanding its ODM’s manufacturing capacity and customer base while creating synergies with its existing clients. According to Guosen Securities, non-recurring gains made a notable contribution to Luxshare Precision’s third-quarter results, with income of RMB 479 million arising from “the acquisition cost of subsidiaries being lower than the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired” (including Leoni and Wingtech’s ODM/OEM assets), reflecting accounting gains generated through external expansion.

Amid the wave of AI-driven intelligent transformation, demand for smart devices such as AI smartphones, AI laptops, and AR/VR products has surged, driving the need for high-precision, miniaturized, and multi-functional integrated components. Leveraging its accumulated expertise in acoustics, optics, electronics, thermal management, radio frequency, and structural parts, together with its vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities, Luxshare Precision has become one of the few suppliers capable of providing comprehensive AI terminal solutions, injecting new momentum into the company’s sustained business growth.

Steady Momentum in AI and Automotive Businesses
The communications and data center segment benefited from the rapid global growth of generative AI applications, as AI servers and data center infrastructure construction continued to accelerate, driving increased demand for high-speed optoelectronic interconnects, thermal management, and power solutions. Luxshare Precision possesses vertically integrated capabilities in high-speed interconnect and optoelectronic technologies, with related products already adopted by multiple global cloud service providers and equipment manufacturers, supporting steady expansion of the segment’s business scale.

Leveraging its strengths in connector technology, Luxshare Precision has achieved full-chain integration for 224G electrical connections. At the China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE) held in Shenzhen in September, the company showcased AI server application solutions including CPC (Co-Packaged Copper Interconnection), CPO (Co-Packaged Optics), and HVDC (High-Density Power), demonstrating further enhancement of its R&D and supply capabilities in AI cluster components. Meanwhile, the company has been actively expanding cooperation with global technology leaders such as NVIDIA and Meta, which is expected to become a new growth driver for its business performance.

In the automotive segment, as the penetration of smart cockpit and autonomous driving technologies continues to rise, the industry’s transformation toward electrification, connectivity, intelligence, and shared mobility has further deepened. Luxshare Precision is progressively expanding its product applications from traditional wiring harnesses and automotive connectors to smart cockpit systems, driver-assistance solutions, and powertrain components. Leveraging Leoni Group’s global production capacity and distribution network, the company is strengthening collaboration with international OEMs, driving steady growth in automotive component shipments and an increasing contribution from this segment to overall revenue.

Luxshare Precision is actively advancing its proposed listing in Hong Kong to further broaden its access to overseas capital markets. On August 18, 2025, Luxshare Precision officially submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This application marks a substantial step forward in Luxshare Precision’s capital market operations and internationalization strategy, providing greater financial flexibility to support the sustained development of its core business segments in AI terminals, communications, and automotive.

Luxshare Precision expects its net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company for the entire year of 2025 will reach between RMB 16.52 billion and RMB 17.19 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 23.6% to 28.6%, with earnings per share estimated at RMB 2.28 to 2.37. The company continues to deepen its globalization strategy, leveraging its overseas bases as strategic hubs to flexibly respond to regional demand and deliver resilient, cost-efficient global manufacturing solutions. Having been listed among the Fortune Global 500 for three consecutive years, Luxshare Precision will continue to drive steady business growth through a development strategy driven by “organic growth and external expansion” twin engines. Looking ahead, as the company advances its Hong Kong listing process, it is expected to further broaden its global capital market presence, strengthen its international competitiveness, and create greater value for investors and partners.

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