oOh!media New Zealand is expanding its team, with the appointment of Sarah Donald as Senior Business Manager and Sian Emery as Client Solutions Executive. National Sales Director, Mark Banbrook shares, “Sarah brings exceptional media experience to the table, and we are excited to welcome her through the doors of oOh!media NZ. Emery’s background is in OOH and digital content management, with previous roles at i-media (London) and MediaWorks. David Owen, Research & Insights Director says, “It’s great to see our team expanding, now with two Client Solutions Executives. This growth not only strengthens oOh!’s capabilities but also underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions in the ever-evolving media landscape here in NZ.

However, experts warn that very few travel insurance policies cover such insolvencies. (Today)"Whilst insolvency of a travel provider can certainly disrupt travel plans, most insurers see it as a business financial risk, rather than a risk of travel itself. "Pricing for other businesses going bust is extremely difficult, so most travel insurers opt to limit their exposure and keep their premiums more affordable for consumers. Unattended itemsCover for lost and stolen items is one of the major benefits of travel insurance, but most travellers don't realise their belongings aren't covered when unattended, Ball said. If you're planning an adventurous holiday, it may be worth looking to insurers who specialise in certain activities, Ball said.

H ad you been trying to market a suburb inIn some ways, I couldn’t have been closer to the tragedy. In others, I was a whole universe away. This essay was first published on 3 March, 2024. The Sunday Essay is made possible thanks to the support of Creative New Zealand....

Dog food company Pedigree has launched a new campaign, Adoptable, with Colenso BBDO and Nexus Studios as part of its mission to end dog homelessness. The campaign, Adoptable, is using AI to put adoptable shelter dogs at the centre of Pedigree’s advertising. The initiative combines proprietary technology with Pedigree’s global ad reach to turn the brand’s digital ads into ads for shelter dogs, too. Launched first in Pedigree’s global test market, New Zealand, the Adoptable technology is being refined and rolled out globally. Soon, our advertising won’t just take our products to the world, it’ll take adoptable dogs, too,” says Fabio Alings, Global Brand Director, Pedigree.

We are living with Right Wing myths and culture war revenge fantasies as social policy. Science doesn’t matter because ‘Right Wing Feelings’ now dominate all legislation. Charter Schools DON’T work. Military Boot Camps don’t work, but voters frightened by TV Media Crime Porn coverage don’t give a fuck if they don’t work. We are implementing draconian kneejerk bullshit right wing myths that will make things worse, not better and the right wing spite electorate are so drunk on power they refuse to acknowledge any of that.

A New Zealand beekeeper said he is $2 million out of pocket after being ordered to destroy thousands of hives, by authorities that found traces of American foulbrood disease. A New Zealand beekeeper said he is $2 million out of pocket after being ordered to destroy thousands of hives, by authorities that found traces of American foulbrood disease (AFB). North Canterbury company Springbank Honey was forced to burn thousands of bee boxes by the National American Foulbrood Management Agency. National American Foulbrood Management Agency compliance manager Niharika Long said she could not share the spore count as it was “commercially sensitive”. Long said she “could not stress enough the importance of destroying any equipment” with traces of American Foulbrood.

French Film Festival AotearoaWhether you are in the mood for a comedy, thriller, biopic, drama or even a family-friendly flick, French Film Festival Aotearoa has a little something for everyone.

The country’s largest digital and print news media business, Stuff Group, has bought the Wairarapa Times-Age from National Media Limited, with current owner Andrew Denholm joining Stuff in a new role. The sale includes the daily Wairarapa Times-Age [WTA], the weekly Wairarapa Midweek, and Wairarapa Property, the digital news site, and social media properties. WTA joins Stuff’s portfolio of regional and local news products, which together form New Zealand’s largest regional news network. Stuff managing director masthead publishing Joanna Norris says WTA is a natural fit in Stuff’s strong regional network. “Selling WTA wasn’t an easy decision,” says Denholm, “but I know I’ve found the right partner in Stuff.

After a two-and-a-half year process, BLUNT officially joins the B Corp club, becoming the first umbrella brand to receive the certification. There are over 8,500 B Corp certified companies around the world, over 650 are from Australia and New Zealand. “B Corp is the most broadly recognised and respected measure for validating our efforts at BLUNT for being a force for good in the world. Its journey in receiving the B Corp certification was a long two and a half years which included getting full company buy-in, participating in multiple workshops with partners and advisors, allocating resources and so much more. To achieve a B Corp certification, a business must achieve a minimum of 80 points.

There will be no surprises in Budget 2024 as the Government will be focused on reducing public spending and cutting taxes, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Wednesday. In a speech to the Auckland Business Chamber, the Prime Minister said there would be more money for health, education, and law enforcement in the Budget. Luxon's speech contrasted against the newly-released Australian budget which lifted net spending by AU$24 billion and will shift the Federal Government from a surplus to deficit. The Prime Minister said previous big budgets had resulted in higher taxes, more debt, and an economy dependent on government interventions. Luxon reiterated Willis’ view that bringing down public spending had to be done gradually to reduce the risk of stalling the already fragile economy.

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Hamilton City CouncilTe kaunihera o KirikiriroaSearch SearchKirikiriroa Maaori Ward By-election 2024Hamilton City Council will hold a by-election in 2024 in the Kirikiriroa Maaori ward following the resignation of Councillor Melaina Huaki. Whether you’re standing or voting, have a look around and find out more about how you can share your voice and shape your city.

Written By: mickysavage - Date published: 9:22 am, May 15th, 2024 - 30 commentsCategories: covid-19, health, nz first, politicans, winston peters, you couldn't make this shit up - Tags:Winston Peters has served his anti vaccination supporters well. And it is perhaps fitting that NZ First included in its coalition agreement with National the ending of a policy that no longer exists and was ended in September 2022. New Zealand First secured the commitment during negotiations to form a government last year and leader Winston Peters hailed the policy win during his state-of-the-nation speech, in March. That’s despite Labour having already axed all government vaccine mandates in September 2022. Someone should tell Winston Peters.

About the issue of “comity” the Court said that because the Tribunal could make recommendations to the Government only the principle had limited effect. The letter provided by Chhour to the Trubunal is also interesting. The thing is like Chhour before him he has got the law completely wrong. Just to stymie the Waitangi Tribunal. Fancy misrepresenting what the law was, and picking a fight with the Waitangi Tribunal and with Oranga Tamariki.

Photo: RNZ/Marika KhabaziThe Wairarapa Times-Age newspaper has been sold to Stuff. Before Denholm bought it, the Times-Age had been the property of NZME, or APN News and Media, as it was then. Stuff's managing director Joanna Norris said the newspaper's local, rural and real estate was a natural fit for Stuff's regional network. "We love being able to support local journalism in Wairarapa with this acquisition and retain a strong commercial presence with the ability to deliver wider reach through our rural and real estate offerings." "I'm delighted that Stuff has added the Wairarapa Times-Age to its regional footprint and am confident we are in very good hands."