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7-Eleven X Peko-chan X Sho-chan: New Year, New Look Makeover

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Redeem 4 Limited-Edition “Denim Style Cushions” Plus “Magic Cling Fai Chun” to Decorate Your Home and Bring Good Luck

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 January 2025 – 7-Eleven is here to help you celebrate a joyful and prosperous Year of the Snake! Following the overwhelming popularity of our first “New Year, New Look” collection featuring 8 Denim Style bags with Peko-chan and Sho-chan, we’re delighted to announce the second wave of our exciting Chinese New Year campaign!

Get ready to welcome even more cuteness and good fortune with 4 limited-edition Denim Style Cushions starring the beloved Peko-chan and Sho-chan. These soft and stylish cushions will not only add a fresh touch to your home décor but also serve as lucky charms for your home or office. May they bring you good luck, prosperity, and a wonderful start to the New Year! These adorable and practical Denim Style Cushions will be available in 7-Eleven stores from 7am on 22 January. Don’t miss out – grab yours while stocks last!

Limited-Edition Denim Style Cushions: Add a Touch of Fun to Your New Year Décor!
These festive Denim Style Cushions are crafted from soft and cosy fabric in a vibrant red and blue colour scheme. Adorned with Japanese-inspired patterns and featuring the adorable Peko-chan and Sho-chan, these cushions are designed to bring you good luck and happiness in the New Year.

The collection includes 4 stylish designs in both round and square shapes. The round cushions showcase close-up portraits of Peko-chan and Sho-chan, while the square cushions feature Peko-chan, Sho-chan and other Japanese motifs interwoven together. Made from irresistibly soft material, these cushions are perfect for cuddling or using as back support at home or in the office.

With their festive colours and auspicious patterns, these Denim Style Cushions symbolise good fortune and success in the year ahead. Whether you keep them for yourself or give them as gifts to loved ones, they’re sure to add a touch of warmth and joy to your New Year celebrations.

Denim Style Cushion Product Details:

1. Sho-chan Denim Style Round Cushion

This New Year, surround yourself with good fortune and cheer! This cushion features the energetic Sho-chan with a big, joyful smile, radiating New Year blessings and spreading festive cheer. May it bring you good health and happiness throughout the year!

This Denim Style Cushion comes in a stylish deep blue colour, complemented by light blue and dark red stripes and blooming flowers, symbolising prosperity and good fortune. It’s sure to be a delightful addition to your home décor!

Product Dimensions:
Cushion diameter: Approx. 37cm
2. Peko-chan Denim Style Round Cushion

Beloved by all ages, Peko-chan takes the form of a round cushion to bring you New Year blessings! With her signature red bow and adorable tongue-out expression, she’s sure to be a delightful source of joy this Chinese New Year.

This Denim Style Cushion comes in an elegant brick red colour, complemented by Japanese-inspired wave patterns, adding a touch of festive cheer and happiness to any corner of your home. Don’t miss out on this charming cushion, especially if you have a soft spot for all things cute and kawaii!

Product Dimensions:
Cushion diameter: Approx. 37cm
3. Double-Sided Denim Print Square Cushion

It’s time to give your home a New Year refresh! This Denim Style Cushion features a denim-like pattern with an assortment of Japanese New Year floral motifs, beautifully complementing the gold accents of Sho-chan and Peko-chan. This design symbolises wealth, prosperity and good fortune. With its blend of Japanese aesthetics and understated style, this soft and comfortable cushion is perfect for cuddling or using as back support at home or in the office. It’s a must-have item for the New Year!

Product Dimensions:
Cushion length: Approx. 35cm
4. Double-Sided Lucky Square Cushion

This Denim Style Cushion features a unique double-sided design with a blue front and a dark red back, both adorned with the auspicious Chinese character for “luck” (吉) and other Japanese-inspired patterns. It’s overflowing with blessings and joy, wishing you a lucky and prosperous Year of the Snake! Sho-chan playfully mimics Peko-chan’s signature tongue-out expression, bringing laughter and adding to the adorable charm of this cushion. Get ready for a Lunar New Year filled with joy and good fortune!

Product Dimensions:
Cushion length: Approx. 35cm
WARNING:

  1. This product is a cushion, not a toy. Not suitable for children under 4 years of age.
  2. Adult supervision is required for children using this product.

USE & CARE:

  1. Keep away from fire and heat to avoid fire hazard or damage.
  2. Hand wash only, do not iron.
  3. Do not bleach, tumble dry, or dry clean.
  4. Slight colour variations in the pattern are normal.
“Denim Style Cushion” Promotion Details:

How to Collect Physical Stamps and Digital FunStamps:
From now until 25 February 2025, customers can earn 1 physical stamp or digital FunStamp with a single purchase of $20# or more at 7-Eleven stores* or online. For every additional $10 spent, you’ll receive another stamp.

To collect FunStamps with online purchases, customers must download the 7-Eleven app, register as a member, and link their yuu Account. For in-store purchases, customers need to either have their yuu ID scanned by the cashier before payment or pay with a linked Octopus or Hang Seng enJoy card. Stamps are awarded based on single transactions; split transactions are not allowed. Digital and physical stamps cannot be exchanged or combined for redemption.

“Denim Style Cushion” Redemption Details:

FunStamps: From 22 January (7am onwards) to 28 February 2025, collect 5 FunStamps and add $68 to redeem your favourite “Denim Style Cushion.”

Physical Stamps: From 22 January (7am onwards) to 28 February 2025, collect 8 physical stamps and add $68 to redeem your favourite “Denim Style Cushion.” Enjoy $10 off when redeeming 2 cushions (16 stamps plus $126).

Special Offer for yuu Rewards Members:
From 22 January to 28 February 2025, redeem your favourite “Denim Style Cushion” with 8,800 yuu Points + $28.

Choose your favourite! Customers can select their preferred cushion design.

Magic Cling Fai Chun: Share the Trendiest Blessings with Your Loved Ones!
What better way to decorate your home for the New Year than with festive fai chun that bring good luck and positive vibes? 7-Eleven presents two sets of “Magic Cling Fai Chun” to help you celebrate the Lunar New Year in style! These fai chun are not only fun and colourful, but they also feature a practical static cling design that allows for easy removal and reuse without leaving any marks. Each set includes 7-8 fai chun of varying sizes, all featuring the adorable and quirky Sho-chan and Peko-chan. They’re so fun and auspicious, you’ll want to collect both sets! Stick these unique fai chun on windows, doors, walls, refrigerators, or any smooth surface to fill every corner of your home with a cheerful and playful New Year atmosphere. Perfect for decorating or gifting!

For “Magic Cling Fai Chun” product details, please refer to the attached table.

1. “Happy New Ear!” Fai Chun Set
This set includes the following 4 festive fai chun:

  • 長Hea長有 (“May you have a long and relaxing life!”)
  • 年年有餘 (“May you have abundance every year!”)
  • Happy New Ear! (A playful twist on “Happy New Year!”)
  • 招財 (“May you attract wealth!”)
 2. “Eye-Poppin’ Good Luck” Fai Chun Set
This set includes the following 4 festive fai chun:

  • 桃花極旺 (“May your love life be prosperous!”)
  • 恭喜發財 (“Wishing you prosperity and wealth!”)
  • 好事成雙 (“May good things come in pairs!”)
  • 招福 (“May you attract good fortune!”)
Product Dimensions:

1. “Happy New Ear!” Fai Chun Set

  • 長Hea長有: Approx. 19cm wide x 16cm high
  • 年年有餘: Approx. 10cm wide x 25cm high
  • Happy New Ear!: Approx. 29cm wide x 14cm high
  • 招財: Approx. 12cm wide x 13cm high
  • Festive Design: Approx. 5cm wide x 8cm high

2. “Eye-Poppin’ Good Luck” Fai Chun Set

  • 桃花極旺: Approx. 10cm wide x 25cm high
  • 恭喜發財: Approx. 19cm wide x 17cm high
  • 好事成雙: Approx. 27cm wide x 11cm high
  • 招福: Approx. 13cm wide x 14cm high
  • Festive Design: Approx. 5cm wide x 8cm high

WARNING:

  1. We are not responsible for any damage caused by improper use.
  2. This product is not a toy. Not suitable for children under 4 years of age.

USE & CARE:

  1. Once the static cling is positioned and applied, avoid touching it as much as possible, as any movement or repeated peeling and sticking will cause static loss, thereby reducing or even eliminating the static cling function.
  2. Avoid using on uneven, damp or dirty surfaces.
  3. Avoid placing near ventilation systems or air vents.
  4. Suitable for indoor use only.
“Happy New Ear! Magic Cling Fai Chun” Promotion Details:
From 22 January (7am onwards) to 28 February 2025, add $32 to any purchase# at 7-Eleven stores* to redeem 1 set of “Happy New Ear! Magic Cling Fai Chun,” or add $58 to redeem 2 sets.

Special Offer for yuu Rewards Members:
From 22 January to 28 February 2025, redeem 2 sets of “Happy New Ear! Magic Cling Fai Chun” with 3,800 yuu Points + $38.

Limited quantities available, while stocks last. Images are for reference only; actual product sizes may vary.

FunStamp redemptions are only valid in Hong Kong.

*This promotion is not valid at Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre, Team Disney Building, or food kiosks inside Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.

Product images are for reference only; actual product sizes may vary.

Purchases to redeem “Denim Style Cushions” are not eligible for FunStamps, yuu Points, or the 5% discount when paying with a Hang Seng enJoy card. Purchases to redeem “Happy New Ear! Magic Cling Fai Chun” are eligible for yuu Points and the 5% discount with a Hang Seng enJoy card, but not for FunStamps. For details, please visit our website.

#Eligible spending excludes 7-Eleven Pre-order products, yuu pre-order products, cigarettes, milk powder (all types), diapers, redemption items under stamp promotions, online game cards, mobile phone top-up cards/SIM cards/value coupons, Octopus cards/products, Macau Pass cards/products, gift cards, prepaid cards, admission tickets/tickets/stamps of any kind, plastic shopping bag charges, and other service items. (Other service items include but are not limited to the last 10 Octopus transaction records printing, prepayment, e-coupons, bill payment, donations, value-added services (including but not limited to Octopus, Macau Pass/MPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, “Tap & Go”, TNG and other e-wallets), fax and photocopying services, mobile phone charging services, parcel pick-up and return services, lockers, parking fee payment, Inspiration Lake activities, self-service laundry services, etc.) For more details, please visit our website.

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American Express and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Celebrate 25 Years of Partnership with Special Limited-Time Rewards for Card Members

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Source: Media Outreach

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 January 2025 – American Express and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer are marking their 25 years of partnership by introducing exclusive limited-time rewards for new and existing American Express® Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card Members, designed to elevate their travel experiences.

Celebrating 25 years of Rewarding Journeys with American Express and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer

As part of this milestone, new and existing KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card Members can accelerate their journey toward attaining KrisFlyer Elite Gold membership. With this limited-time reward, which starts 1 February and ends 31 July 2025, they can now attain this membership by spending S$16,000 on eligible everyday purchases like groceries, travel accommodation, dining and more1, including a minimum of S$6,000 on eligible Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights2.

Additional American Express Gift

In addition, the first 250 KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card Members who spend S$16,000 including a minimum of S$6,000 on eligible2 Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights will receive a S$150 eCapitaVoucher.

The first 250 KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card Members who spend S$20,000 or more with at least S$6,000 on eligible2 Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights will receive a 28-inch Samsonite luggage. Card Members who are eligible for the luggage will not be eligible for the eCapitaVoucher.

Mr. Marlin Brown, Singapore Country Manager, American Express, said, “Our Card Members are avid travellers. The accelerator programme allows a fast track to KrisFlyer Elite Gold membership. This will not only bring more convenience, but also peace of mind when they are exploring and enjoying new experiences on one of the best airlines in the world.”

KrisFlyer Elite Gold members can enjoy benefits such as priority check-in, priority boarding, priority baggage handling, extra check-in baggage allowance, access to over 1,000 airport lounges, accelerated upgrade to higher membership tiers with selected hotel loyalty programmes and more.3

Terms and conditions apply. More information on the campaign can be found on here.

https://www.americanexpress.com.sg
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Hashtag: #AmericanExpress #SingaporeAirlines

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DYMO Partners With GA International (LabTAG) To Offer Cryogenic Labels For DYMO Labelwriter 5 Series Printers

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Source: Media Outreach

ATLANTA – Newsaktuell – 23 January 2025 – DYMO®, a leading provider of innovative labeling and printing solutions and part of the Newell Brands portfolio, and GA International (LabTAG), a leader in exceptional laboratory and industrial identification solutions, have announced a strategic partnership that makes high-quality cryogenic LabelWriter® labels available to users of the DYMO LabelWriter® 5 Series printers.

DYMO & GA International (LabTAG)

“We are excited to join forces with GA International to offer our customers exceptional laboratory labeling solutions for the DYMO LabelWriter 5 Series, saving them time, money and effort” said Liesbet De Soomer, Global Marketing Director of DYMO. “This partnership reflects our commitment to providing innovative labeling solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers across various industries.”

GA International (LabTAG) will offer a portfolio of Cryogenic labels for DYMO LabelWriter 5 Series printers, including the LabelWriter 550, 550 Turbo and 5XL. “Combining DYMO’s lab-friendly printers and software with GA International’s high-performance and proprietary cryo labels will empower users worldwide to optimize their sample management and lab operations,” said George Ambartsoumian, CEO of GA International (LabTAG). “By joining forces, we will unlock substantial advantages across various sectors, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, chemicals, petrochemicals, and many other related industries.”

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Universities – Vice-Chancellor responds to research and science reforms – University of Auckland

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA)

The Vice-Chancellor of New Zealand’s leading university, and the country’s largest research-led institution, says the changes announced today by the government to reform the science sector, informed by the first report of theScience System Advisory Group, will need to incorporate robust systems to identify funding priorities and measure research impact.
 
Responding to the research and science reforms, the University of Auckland’s Professor Dawn Freshwater welcomed the emphasis on research impact and end-user outcomes.
 
“We will always require investment in basic science and discovery. Research is an ecosystem that starts with these fundamentals.
 
“New Zealand has pockets of world-leading science and discovery. However, the pipeline to innovation, translation and commercialisation must be joined up with government, business, industry and incentivised researchers working together.”
 
In this context, Professor Freshwater says that focused discovery, translation application and commercialisation will better deliver innovation, economic development, skill and novel contributions to societal challenges. She applauded changes to incentivise quality, relevant and impactful research.
 
However, she added that the system must have a “coherent strategy and governance around funding priorities and investments as well as ways of monitoring, evaluating and measuring the impact and outcomes across all domains”.
 
Professor Freshwater says it is also essential that New Zealand’s research takes account of the research relevance in social sciences and humanities and their importance in enhancing and advancing societies and creating social cohesion.
 
Noting the recently released global report on trust in science and the comparatively high levels of trust in New Zealand, Professor Freshwater says, “We must now build on that trust as a nation and realise this strength amongst New Zealanders.
 
“Universities are committed to a future-focused, relevant and impactful role as part of a recharged and reformed research and science ecosystem. International collaborations are essential to maximise this, creating strength and the potential to deliver world-leading outcomes with reach well beyond New Zealand.”
 
Among the changes revealed today, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins announced that the seven Crown Research Institutes will be consolidated into four Public Research Organisations. Read more: (ref. http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/reforms-boost-science-sector-and-economy )

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Fire Safety – Offenders sentenced for lighting the 2022 Awarua Wetlands wildfire during a total fire ban

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Fire and Emergency New Zealand acknowledges the sentences handed down today in the Invercargill District Court for offences under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017.
Deputy National Commander, Steph Rotarangi, says the offences related to a fire lit in the Awarua Wetlands in Southland on 2 April 2022 during a prohibited fire season where a total fire ban was in place.
Offenders have pleaded guilty to fire-related offences, including lighting a fire during a prohibited season and allowing fires to get out of control and spread. Sentencing has been issued for some, while another will be sentenced at a later date.
“The fire burnt through 1,330 hectares and had environmental and financial consequences in an internationally recognised conservation area. Fire and Emergency fought the fire for over a week” Steph Rotarangi says.
“Fire and Emergency declares or revokes prohibited or restricted fire seasons based on weather and ground conditions. We do this to prevent fires and keep people, property, and the environment safe from unwanted fire.
Compliance with fire safety regulations is essential, particularly in areas under a prohibited or restricted fire season where lighting fires in the open air is not permitted. While most individuals adhere to these requirements, clear breaches of fire safety legislation carry penalties.
“Given the significance of the impact of the Awarua Wetlands fire, and the fact the area was under a total fire ban, we considered it appropriate to prosecute three individuals for the fire.”
Department of Conservation (DOC) Southern South Island Operations Director Aaron Fleming, says the Awarua Wetlands fire caused significant damage to the biodiversity and ecosystem of the wetlands, caused vast carbon emissions, and seriously set back DOC’s conservation work in the area.
“Awarua Wetlands is one of the largest remaining wetland complexes in this country and was recognised as New Zealand’s first Ramsar Convention on Wetlands site of international importance in 1976.
“The fire burned about 980ha of wetland plants, which is an important habitat for threatened species like matuku-hūrepo/Australasian bittern and other birds, plants, insects, lizards, and fish. It also injured or killed a high number of animals.
“Weeds like gorse and Spanish heath are already beginning to invade the burned areas, in some places outcompeting native plants.
“Wetlands like Awarua store vast amounts of carbon, built up over thousands of years, which is released in fires like this one. It is estimated about 104,000 tonnes of carbon emissions were released into the atmosphere from this fire – equivalent to driving about 409,829,000 kilometres in an average petrol car.”
Steph Rotarangi says it is essential to not light fires in prohibited fire seasons, or in restricted seasons without a fire permit, and to check the weather conditions.
“We ask people who are considering lighting a fire in the outdoors to check the local fire danger and fire season at www.checkitsalright.nz.
Always make sure your fire is fully extinguished and check again the next day. If your fire gets out of control, you must call Fire and Emergency on 111 as soon as possible.
“Everyone should make an effort to know the fire danger and fire season and get fire safety advice at www.checkitsalright.nz whatever they’re doing and wherever they are.”
One offender was sentenced in relation to two offences under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act relating to lighting a fire in a prohibited fire season and allowing a fire to get out of control and spread. The offender was sentenced to 7 months’ home detention with post detention conditions, and to pay reparation of $10,000.
Another offender was sentenced in relation to an offence under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act relating to allowing a fire to get out of control and spread. The offender was sentenced to 200 hours community work and 12 months supervision, and to pay reparation of $10,000.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s successful prosecution following the significant Awarua Wetlands fire in Southland in April 2022 is the second prosecution under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017. Our first prosecution resulted in an $18,000 fine for an unauthorised burn-off.
Fire and Emergency’s primary focus will always be on reducing risk through providing education and advice, so organisations and individuals can clearly understand the risks that exist, and to provide them with the tools and information they need to comply.
In cases where Fire and Emergency determines non-compliance to be of a serious nature, it has a range of enforcement options available under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017, and its associated legislation, from issuing of infringements through to undertaking legal proceedings.
The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands, adopted in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971. The primary purpose of the Ramsar Convention is to promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands through international cooperation.

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Business and Politics – Government answers businesses’ call for growth centred policies

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Source: Business Canterbury

Business Canterbury welcomes the Prime Minister’s comments in his State of the Nation speech today, announcing that economic growth will influence all decisions this year and that nothing is off the table as many businesses look ahead to 2025 with cautious optimism, but with plans for investment and growth ready to go.
Business Canterbury Chief Executive, Leeann Watson says, “Businesses have been navigating an elastic band economy over the last five years, dealing with a global pandemic, supply chain issues, unprecedented labour market constraints, and then crippling inflation and interest rate pressure which also caused consumer confidence and demand to plummet”
“The last six months have seen a turnaround in business confidence, with many looking ahead at 2025 with the hope that it will be a better year, despite challenges remaining with cashflow and demand.”
In Business Canterbury’s December business confidence survey, a net 57% of businesses said they anticipate stronger financial performance in the coming months, the highest level recorded since mid-2022.
Watson says, “While business confidence has turned around relatively quickly in Canterbury, expectations of investment in property, plant and equipment, as well as staff hiring intentions, have been a tougher ask.”
“Local businesses have been calling for policies that help the economy regain momentum, allowing them to grow with confidence.
“For growth to take off, there must be continued efforts to cut red tape, ensuring businesses are not bogged down by clumsy rules and regulations.
“The Prime Minister confirmed today that the government will be moving forward with health and safety reform – a step businesses will welcome. This comes as 42% of Canterbury businesses tell us that current health and safety requirements poorly or very poorly balance risk with cost and productivity.
“Another priority for the government should be the Holidays Act – which is a handbrake for businesses, often monopolising time and causing stress for small businesses and those with a predominantly casual or part time workforce.
“Even changes to procurement rules could unlock significant growth opportunities – with 39% of Canterbury businesses saying they don’t tender for public contracts because they don’t know how to or it is simply too hard – with many commenting that the way the system is set up stifles innovation and only nods to prioritising New Zealand businesses.
“Access to capital has long been a barrier to many New Zealand businesses looking to grow onto the world stage. With Christchurch and Canterbury now being a hub for aerospace, food and fibre tech, health tech, and high-tech services, the announcement of a dedicated body for attracting and facilitating foreign investment could be a game-changer for our region.
“With ‘nothing off the table’, Business Canterbury looks forward to continuing to work with government on policies that enable an environment for innovation, productivity and sustainable growth.”
About Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury, formerly Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce, is the largest business support agency in the South Island and advocates on behalf of its members for an environment more favourable to innovation, productivity and sustainable growth.

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Upper Hutt crash closes State Highway 2 to southbound traffic

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

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State Highway 2 in Upper Hutt is currently closed to southbound traffic between Totara Park Road and Gibbons Street.

It follows a two-vehicle crash at the Gibbons Street intersection around 2:30 this afternoon.

Emergency services and contractors are at the scene and local road detours are available.

While the northbound lane remains open, access to State Highway 2 northbound from Gibbons Street is unavailable.

The Police Serious Crash Unit is attending, and traffic management can be expected to remain in place until its investigations are complete, and the crash site is cleared.

Southbound traffic must use an alternative route and drivers can expect delays when travelling through the area.

Updates on the highway’s status are available on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website. Drivers are urged to check road conditions before they travel:

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Summer roadworks kicking back off in Tairāwhiti

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

If you’re travelling the Tairāwhiti state highway network, you can expect to see a renewed level of activity for 2025.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and Transport Rebuild East Coast (TREC) crews are back at work repairing and renewing state highways to ensure more efficient travel and safer, more resilient roads.

Work on many sites on both State Highway 2 (SH2) and State Highway 35 (SH35) is either underway or about to begin. Many sites will have stop / go traffic management and temporary lower speed limits in place while work is carried out.

NZTA is reminding everyone using the state highway network around the region to plan their journeys and expect delays. While summer maintenance work has been staged to reduce the overall impact on road users, there is likely to be delays to people’s travel – with cyclone recovery work, annual road renewals and other projects underway.

Works are weather dependent and subject to change. Please allow extra time to travel around the region and use NZTA’s Journey Planner to check for updates.

SH35 sites underway or starting this month

  • Road resealing on SH35 between Christopher Rd and Pouawa Bridge will continue until late January. The work will take place between the hours of 6am to 6pm. Stop/go traffic management will be in place with 10-to-15-minute delays possible.
  • Overnight road resealing on SH35 between Tatapouri Boat Ramp and Okitu Scenic Reserve from 28 January to 1 February. The work will take place between 6pm and 6am. Stop/go traffic management will be in place in addition to a temporary 30km/h speed restriction. Delays of between 10 and 15 minutes are possible.
  • Overnight road resealing on SH35 Awapuni Rd between Lytton Rd and the Speedway (Makorori) from 27 January until 3 February. The overnight work will take place between 6pm and 6am. Stop/go traffic management and a temporary 30km/h speed restriction will be in place. Delays of between 10 and 15 minutes are possible.
  • Ongoing cyclone recovery work on SH35 at Awatere Gully, until late March. A buttress wall with gabions (baskets fill with rocks) will be constructed to repair the underslip. Stop/go traffic management will be in place between 6am and 6pm with a temporary 30km/h speed restriction in place.  Delays of up to 10 minutes are possible.
  • Ongoing cyclone recovery work on SH35 at Kemps Culvert, until late April. Crews will reinstate the inlet/outlet of the culvert and focus on additional drainage improvements.  Stop/go traffic management will be in place in addition to temporary speed restrictions. Delays of up to 10 minutes are possible between 6am and 6pm.
  • Cyclone repair work on SH35 at Kopuaroa, north of Tokomaru Bay, (underslip repairs and road reinstatement). Stop/go traffic management and temporary speed restrictions will be in place until mid-2025. Delays of up to 10 minutes are possible.

SH2 sites underway or starting this month

  • A road replacement (road rebuild) on SH2 south between Maraetaha Rd and Wharekakaho Rd, Bartletts. Stop/go traffic management will be in place in addition to temporary speed restrictions between the hours of 6am and 6pm. Work is expected to be complete by 4 February.
  • A road replacement (road rebuild) on SH2 north between Whakarau Rd and Waihuka Rd, Puha. Stop/go traffic management will be in place with 10–15-minute delays possible between 6am and 6pm. Work is expected to be complete by 29 January.
  • A road replacement (road rebuild) on SH2 south between Maraetaha Rd and Wharekakaho Rd, Bartletts. Stop/go traffic management will be in place in addition to temporary speed restrictions between the hours of 6am and 6pm, 13 and 30 January. 
  • A road replacement (road rebuild) on SH2 north between Whakarau Rd and Waihuka Rd, Puha. Stop/go traffic management will be in place with 10–15-minute delays possible between 6am and 6pm, 6 to 24 January.
  • A road replacement (road rebuild) on SH2 south between Puninga Rd and Tarewa Rd, Whareratas.  Stop/go traffic management will be in place in addition to temporary speed restrictions, between 6am and 6pm, 20 January to 3 February.
  • Ongoing cyclone recovery work on SH2 through the Otoko Hill area. Stop/go traffic management is is place in addition to temporary speed restrictions. Delays of up to 10 minutes are possible until late 2025.

Summer is always a busy period for road maintenance, as the weather is typically drier and warmer.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi acknowledges this work will be disruptive for some road users and appreciates people’s patience while this strengthening work is carried out to make these road more resilient.

This summer, roadworkers are out across the region making improvements. Expect delays and allow extra time before you travel. Road workers are out in all weather and do their best to keep everyone moving. Be tolerant and respectful of all crew members and follow any instructions on site. They’re helping to keep you safe.

As always, work is weather dependent and there may be changes to the planned works in the case of unsuitable weather. Please visit the NZTA Journey Planner website for up-to-date information on these works, including any changes due to weather.

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Keeping State Highway 6 in tip top shape – night closures planned for February

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

The top of the south summer maintenance continues with State Highway 6 Whangamoa Saddle, between Rai Valley and Hira, and the Pelorus Bridge next in line for work.

This route will have three weeks of night closures from late-February until mid-March for road resurfacing and maintenance work.

The work will run from 23 February until 13 March. During this time State Highway 6 between Hira and Rai Valley will be closed from 8 pm to 5.30 am, Sunday to Thursday nights. No work will be done on Friday and Saturdays.

To take advantage of this closure and reduce future disruption on this corridor, the Pelorus Bridge on State Highway 6 between Havelock and Rai Valley will be closed on the night of 23 February from 8 pm until 5.30 am. The bridge will be open for traffic at 12:30 am.

Rob Service, System Manager Nelson-Tasman, says it’s critical this important route between Nelson and Marlborough is regularly and properly maintained.

It’s essential our road crews get in well before winter to ensure the highway is in good shape before the cooler, wetter weather arrives. They’ll be clearing drainage, replacing a culvert, doing resilience improvements, and other general maintenance work.”

“The work on Pelorus Bridge on the first night of the closure involves replacing a bridge deck panel. The bridge must be closed while this work is undertaken. Our Nelson and Marlborough teams have worked together and planned this work to occur during the Whangamoa Saddle work to reduce the impact on road users.”

“We have deliberately timed the work to happen at night and it is also well outside peak summer holiday traffic. It means it will affect as few road users as possible,” Mr Service says.

The road will be opened once per night at 12:30 am to let traffic through. The freight industry and other drivers will need to plan carefully to ensure they meet this schedule.

Mr Service says given the narrowness of the road and the equipment being used, the highway must be closed.

“We realise road closures are disruptive, but they help keep our road crews safer and let us complete our work faster.”

“Doing this work during the day under stop/go when there is more traffic, would create major delays for drivers. Night closures help us avoid this,” Mr Service says.

And he says drivers need to be aware of other state highway maintenance work planned for State Highway’s around the region in February and March.

“Drivers must keep this in mind. Please, check road conditions before you travel. Be aware of where the road works are so you can plan your journeys properly,” Mr Service says.

Other State Highway maintenance works:

  • SH6 Havelock – Nighttime works: Asphalting
    • Tuesday, 11 February to Sunday, 6 March, 7 pm to 7 am. Stop/go with delays of up to 10 minutes.
  • SH6 Pelorus – Day time work: Area Wide Pavement Treatment
    • Monday, 10 February to Tuesday, 11 March, 7 am to 7 pm. Stop/go with delays of up to 10 minutes.

SH6 Whangamoa Saddle – works schedule and location:

  • 23 February to 13 March. Sunday to Thursday nights, 8 pm – 5:30 am.
  • No work will be done on Friday and Saturday nights. The highway will be open, but traffic management and temporary speed limits will apply at work areas.
  • There will be one nightly opening of the road at 12:30 am to allow vehicles through. Drivers must be at the closure points (at the weighbridge in Hira, and on the Rai Valley straight at Rai Engineering & Mechanical) by 12:30 am.
  • Bad weather may see works delayed or extended.
  • There will be other areas of work on our state highways across the top of the South during February. Please plan ahead when travelling.

SH6 Pelorus Bridge – works schedule and location:

  • Sunday 23 February, 8 pm – 5:30 am with one opening of the road at 12:30 am to allow vehicles to cross the bridge.
  • Drivers must be at the closure points at the Pelorus Bridge by 12:30 am.
  • Contractors will return to the site to complete maintenance work on SH6 Pelorus Bridge from 3 March to 6 March, 8 pm – 5:30 am. Expect delays of up to 10 minutes.
  • Bad weather may see works delayed or extended.
  • There will be other areas of work on our state highways across the top of the South during February. Please plan ahead when travelling.

Detour Route:

  • The alternate route for drivers wanting to travel over night between Blenheim and Nelson is via State Highway 63 and St Arnaud.
  • This a much longer route and will add more than two hours to travel times.

Works Location:

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One to face court after drugs, stolen items, and cash seized, Hawke’s Bay

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

An operation targeting methamphetamine dealing in the Hawke’s Bay has resulted in an arrest, alongside the seizure of drugs, stolen items, and around $57,500 cash.

In Hastings, at around 7.45am this morning, the Armed Offenders Squad arrested and charged a 55-year-old man in relation to the operation.

Following the arrest, a search of the man’s vehicle located around $7,500 cash, scales, and around 56grams of methamphetamine.

The Organised Crime Unit, assisted by Offender Prevention Teams, the Armed Offenders Squad, and a Police dog unit, executed three search warrants within Hastings and Napier later in the day.

In properties in Flaxmere and Camberley, Police staff located a small amount of methamphetamine and cannabis, as well as stolen power tools, e-scooters and e-bikes, and a stolen Holden Commodore.

At a commercial premises in Pandora, Napier, the Organised Crime Unit located $50,000 cash and 220grams of methamphetamine.

Detective Sergeant Kris Payne says, Police is pleased with the result from this operation.

“We work hard to disrupt the supply of methamphetamine and other drugs as we see first-hand the serious impacts and harm these illicit drugs have on our communities every day.”

Police will continue to target those who supply illicit drugs, which cause extreme harm and damage to our communities. However, we cannot do this alone, and we ask that anyone with information about the supply of illicit drugs contacts us on 105.

Information can also be reported to your local Police station or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.

We encourage anyone affected by drug addiction to seek help through Alcohol and Drug helpline on 0800 787 797, or free text 8681.

The 55-year-old man appeared in Hastings District Court today, charged with possession of methamphetamine to supply and supplying methamphetamine. He is remanded in custody to reappear on Tuesday 11 February.

Further charges are likely.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

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