Over 1,000 business events industry professionals have arrived in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, New Zealand for Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS 2023 exhibition. New Zealand’s two-day annual industry trade event is being held in Wellington for the first time in its 27-year history and signals a new era for the sector. BEIA Chief Executive, Lisa Hopkins…
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Updated News Release: International business event organisers convene in Wellington
Over 1,000 business events industry professionals have arrived in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, New Zealand for Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS 2023 exhibition. New Zealand’s two-day annual industry trade event is being held in Wellington for the first time in its 27-year history and signals a new era for the sector. BEIA Chief Executive, Lisa Hopkins…
New book explores balance between artistic rigour and care in disabled theatre – Te Pukenga
The latest research work on theatre for learning disabled by Ara | Te PÅ«kenga National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Arts (NASDA) Lecturer Tony McCaffrey, has many voices. Giving and Taking Voice in Learning Disabled Theatre (Routledge 2023) includes 20,000 words from the learning disabled artists of Different Light Theatre. Four years in the making,…
Commissioner Foon to stand down – Human Rights Commission
Following the statement this afternoon from Associate Justice Minister Deborah Russell, Te KÄhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission offers its utmost appreciation and gratitude to outgoing Kaihautu Whakawhanaungatanga-Ä-iwi Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon, for his services to Aotearoa New Zealand. Foon today confirmed his intention to resign, following revelations in April that he and his…
FacingTime: Portraits of Geoff by Euan Macleod opens at NZ Portrait Gallery
An exhibition centred around isolation, loss, technology and most importantly friendship created during the Covid-19 lockdown, has opened at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te PÅ«kenga Whakaata FacingTime: Portraits of Geoff by Euan Macleod, is series of 321 portraits depicting fellow artists Euan Macleod and Geoff Dixon’s daily communication on FaceTime, a godsend for so…
Noel Leeming partners with non-profit Orange Sky to support homeless Kiwis
In celebration of its 50th birthday, New Zealand’s home for technology Noel Leeming has announced support of Orange Sky Aotearoa – a not-for-profit that provides free laundry services, warm showers and genuine conversation for Kiwis experiencing homelessness and hardship. Launching today, Monday 19 June, in line with National Volunteer Week, Noel Leeming customers are encouraged…
New Zealand’s Braden Currie claims Cairns Airport Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns title
New Zealand’s Braden Currie has claimed victory at the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns, with setting a new course best time on his way to the win. Currie crossed the line in 7:50:11 to take out the men’s title, with Australia’s Kylie Simpson standing on the top step of the podium in 8:40:53 to…
Price set to defend title as NZ Darts Masters field confirmed
Gerwyn Price will defend his New Zealand Darts Masters title in August, with the field confirmed for the World Series of Darts event in Hamilton as Nathan Aspinall and Danny Noppert prepare for their debut Down Under. The PDC’s annual trip Down Under will begin with the NZ Darts Masters at Hamilton’s GLOBOX Arena on…
New Zealand welcomes 1,500 refugee quota for the first time – Michael Wood
Today on World Refugee Day the Government is celebrating the milestone of resettling 1,500 refugees this quota year. “New Zealand has a long and proud history of helping people whose lives are at risk and are forced to flee their country,” Immigration Minister Michael Wood said. “In 2020 we increased our annual quota under the…
SFO files charges against former Oranga Tamariki employee over $2 million fraud
The Serious Fraud Office has filed charges against a former Oranga Tamariki (OT) property manager for allegedly awarding more than $2 million of work to her husband’s construction company without OT’s knowledge. Neha Sharma and her husband Amandeep Sharma face charges of obtaining by deception and money laundering. Mrs Sharma also faces charges of using…
‘My Food Bag completes game-changing automated pick technology investment’
My Food Bag, New Zealand’s leading meal kit and food solutions provider, has completed the implementation of state-of-the-art automated pick technology in its Christchurch and Auckland distribution centres. This technology has enabled a 48% increase in the number of recipes customer can choose from each week, as well as improved productivity and picking accuracy across…
Property prices rise in more than one in 10 NZ suburbs – CoreLogic NZ
Despite soft market conditions persisting across most of Aotearoa New Zealand, dozens of suburbs have defied the downturn, increasing in value in the past three months and providing evidence the bottom of the market is approaching. CoreLogic NZ’s interactive Mapping the Market tool reveals detailed insights into the three and 12-month change in values across…
Canterbury Safety Charter marks 10-year Anniversary
One of the success stories from the Canterbury earthquakes will mark its ten-year anniversary on June 29th. The Canterbury Safety Charter was formed as a collaboration between the construction industry, Government agencies, and unions, to improve health and safety outcomes during the demolition and rebuild of the city. Given the scope of the work required,…
Georgetti scholarship recipients boost vital research – Universities NZ
From theoretical physics to addressing fundamental issues in the criminal justice system, the nine recipients of the William Georgetti Scholarships for 2023 represent some of the finest student researchers in Aotearoa New Zealand. The purpose of the Georgetti Scholarship is to encourage postgraduate study and research in fields that are important to the social, cultural…
Introducing Northbrook: A new vision for luxury later living in NZ
Shaped by New Zealand’s leading design thinkers, Northbrook is a new vision for a luxury lifestyle and the first of its kind in New Zealand. With its first show suite now open in Wynyard Quarter in central Auckland, Northbrook is a brand new luxurious later living offering that is being built in exquisite locations throughout…
New Zealand’s business events capability on show at MEETINGS 2023 – BEIA
New Zealand’s capital, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington is set to host New Zealand’s largest business events showcase MEETINGS 2023 next week, the first time it has been held in the city. Staged by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA), MEETINGS will be attended by a record number of international and domestic buyers and exhibitors on 21 and…
New airline launches to increase New Zealand’s freight capacity – Texel Air
Texel Air, a 100% New Zealand-owned charter cargo airline, has launched its first step to increasing air freight capacity for the New Zealand domestic market, plus exporters and importers. The new airline is starting with one Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (B737-800BCF) aircraft servicing domestic cargo needs. By the end of 2023 Texel Air will…
Are we there yet? Property downturn eases once more – Quotable Value
The residential property market’s downward trajectory has eased slightly for the second month in a row – but we could yet be in for some increased volatility in the months ahead. The latest QV House Price Index shows home values decreased by 3.4% nationally over the three months to the end of May 2023 –…
Tackling climate change: Methane-munching forest soils to the rescue – Scion
Scion scientists have embarked on important new research to find out how much methane is being consumed by microorganisms in New Zealand’s planted forest soils. Forest soils are good habitats for bacteria that absorb and release methane (CH4) as a source of carbon and energy. By quantifying how much methane is consumed by the bacteria,…
Freedom Lifestyle Villages proudly launches it’s first over 50s village
A new lifestyle village for over 50s that offers high-quality affordable homes and resort-style amenities will officially open on June 30 at Ravenswood in the Waimakariri District, North Canterbury. Developed by Freedom Lifestyle Villages, this is the first village of its kind in the South Island. Once completed, Freedom Ravenswood will feature 237 architecturally designed…
Use of force against man in Christchurch justified – IPCA
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that Police officers were justified in using force against a man who advanced on them with a knife in Rolleston, Christchurch, on 26 November 2021. Earlier in the day the man had stolen two vehicles, been pursued by Police, and attempted to steal a third vehicle at knifepoint….
Use of force against man in Christchurch justified – IPCA
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that Police officers were justified in using force against a man who advanced on them with a knife in Rolleston, Christchurch, on 26 November 2021. Earlier in the day the man had stolen two vehicles, been pursued by Police, and attempted to steal a third vehicle at knifepoint….
Infrastructure key to the continued success of Canterbury – CECC
The Building Nations conference is underway at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre this week, with attendees discussing the resilience and future of New Zealand’s infrastructure. “Businesses in Canterbury are the engines of growth in New Zealand and make ours the strongest regional economy in the country” says Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive,…
Black Ferns Pacific Four Series and O’Reilly Cup announced for 2023 – New Zealand Rugby
Nine debutants named in first Black Ferns Squad for 2023 Ruahei Demant and Kennedy Simon named as Co-Captains Hamilton to host Black Ferns Test Match for the first time since 2013 A new era for the Rugby World Cup winning Black Ferns is underway with the first squad named today ahead of their opening Test…
Orange Sky announces significant fleet upgrades to reduce environmental impact in Aotearoa
Orange Sky Aotearoa – a not-for-profit providing free mobile laundry and shower services to people experiencing homelessness or hardship – is today announcing an innovative project to upgrade its entire hybrid laundry and shower van fleet across Aotearoa. As part of Orange Sky’s broader initiative to create smarter and more efficient ways to help more…
‘New research unveils Kiwis’ remarkable return to the workplace and rejuvenated mobility’
During the global health crisis, it was widely believed that the concept of the workplace had fundamentally changed, and Kiwis would never revert to the working habits of pre-pandemic, particularly regarding frequency in the office. Three years on, a research study by leading out-of-home media company JCDecaux New Zealand into the mobility of New Zealanders,…
Nurses to “bargain hard” for health and safety – NZNO
New Zealand Nurses Organisation TÅpÅ«tanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) nurses, midwives, health care assistants and kaimahi hauora who work for Te Whatu Ora say they will continue to bargain hard until their demands to be valued and safe at work are met. Thousands of NZNO members attended 58 stop work meetings were held across…
Youth Hub Christchurch one step closer to reality thanks to $1m contribution
Stage one of Aotearoa’s first purpose-built Youth Hub is one step closer to reality thanks to a $1 million donation from Christchurch-focused family philanthropic organisation, the Wayne Francis Charitable Trust. Stage one of Youth Hub Christchurch is under construction at 109 Salisbury Street in central Christchurch and aims to be a ‘one-stop shop’ that will…
‘Problematic’ supermarket pricing perseveres – Consumer NZ
In March, Consumer NZ brought examples of over 300 dodgy supermarket specials to the attention of the supermarket bosses, yet New Zealanders continue to share evidence that the supermarkets’ pricing practices are far from fair. “In the last two months alone, we’ve received over 160 complaints which highlight how often people are experiencing pricing issues…
Police leaders recognised in first King’s Birthday Honours – New Zealand Police
Three senior members of Police staff are today honoured for their services to New Zealand Police and the community. Mr Bruce Russell, a former Detective Senior Sergeant and now non-constabulary specialist investigator from the Bay of Plenty District, is made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM). Sergeant Wally Kopae, from Southern…