Press Release – Whakaata MaoriKa p te ruha, ka hao te rangatahi. (Photo/Supplied)1.5 DEGREES A GLOBAL WARNING premieres Monday 8 July at 7.30PM on Whakaata Māori and MĀORI+. “As aspiring architects, we need to intentionally design with climate change as our focal point,” say Corban Richter and Toby Whata. How do you make plans to restore a taonga species when the impacts of climate change are now looming to hamper their comeback? Note:Whakaata Māori trades under its reo Māori name to better reflect the role it plays in revitalising te reo Māori, our culture, and sharing our stories across multiple platforms.
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July 04, 2024 14:11 UTC
Source: ACT PartyACT is welcoming the end of Labour’s compulsory intensification rules as the Government announces new plans to implement housing growth targets and free up land. This is how ACT makes the Government better. The mad Labour-National plan to zone every section in major cities for three three-storey houses is dead. If we don’t solve our housing crisis, we risk a generation looking offshore for the hope of a secure future. ACT understands that housing development isn’t just held back by land use rules, but by a lack of instrastructure.
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July 04, 2024 12:32 UTC
The warning comes as the IRD intends to scrutinise people who actively deal in crypto assets, but aren't declaring income from this in their tax returns. That crypto values have reached new highs means people are well positioned to pay their tax for the 2024 and earlier year, IRD said. Even keeping transactions outside the country is unlikely to hide them from the IRD. The tax department said it receives data from crypto exchanges in New Zealand and overseas, and has signed up to the OECD crypto asset reporting framework. "That means New Zealand works closely with other tax jurisdictions and will get more data on customers' crypto asset transactions outside New Zealand," the department spokesperson said.
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July 04, 2024 11:34 UTC
The GDPNow forecast took another dip today with the key item, Real Final Sales, now at 0.9 percent. The difference between the two line is Change In Private Inventories (CIPI) which nets to zero over time. The GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the second quarter of 2024 is 1.5 percent on July 3, down from 1.7 percent on July 1. But I was very confident the model did not expect the dismal ISM Report or the dismal manufacturing data. Severe Weakness in the Latest Manufactured Goods ReportPlease see Severe Weakness in the Latest Manufactured Goods ReportAlso see The Services ISM Plunges Into a Recession Forecasting ContractionThis is very recessionary data.
Source:Otago Daily Times
July 04, 2024 08:07 UTC
Marbella is proposing is a €750 ($1200) fine for anyone caught urinating in the sea off any of the 25 beaches in the Malaga municipality. Previously the fine was €300 ($480) and it is unclear if anyone was ever made to pay out. READ MORE: Cruise expert shares mistake you might be making at the buffetMarbella is famed for its beaches and Mediterranean coastline. Marbella is not the first Spanish seaside resort to slap a hefty ban on beachgoers relieving themselves in the waves. The popular Spanish resort of Benidorm recently warned it would fine tourists up to €1200 ($1900) if they go swimming between midnight and 7am.
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July 04, 2024 07:52 UTC
All Blacks v England - HistoryEngland tour New Zealand for two tests, as they return here for the first time since 2014. Overall record All Blacks v EnglandPlayed 43All Blacks won 33England won 8Draws 2All Blacks v England lineupsAll Blacks: To be namedEngland:1. All Blacks v England first test refereeNika Amashukeli will referee the game. All Blacks v England expert predictionsElliott Smith - All Blacks 1-12Liam Napier - All Blacks 1-12Alex Powell - All Blacks 13+Jason Pine - All Blacks 1-12Nathan Limm - All Blacks 1-12Elijah Fa’afiu - All Blacks 1-12Weather forecastForsyth Barr Stadium features a roof so no issue for the players on Saturday but it will be around seven degrees at kickoff. All Blacks v England TAB oddsAll Blacks: $1.17 Draw: $21 England: $4.60All Blacks v England How to follow the actionFor live commentary of All Blacks v England, join Elliott Smith on Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport and iHeartRadio.
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July 04, 2024 04:16 UTC
So do we still care about the old-fashioned evening TV news? "We don't need to congregate around a TV at 6pm any more to find out who's dead and what the weather will be tomorrow," he said to rich applause. Henry is only hosting The Traitors long after his prime because he was a TV news personality in the past. Former Newshub chief Hal Crawford recently told Mediawatch a live news bulletin also gives a TV channel life. Digital disruption is also acute for Māori TV news.
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July 04, 2024 03:05 UTC
US mortgage applications fell -2.5% last week from the week before to be -12% lower than last year's weak level. The Australian 10 year bond yield starts today at 4.46% and up +1 bp. The Kiwi dollar starts today +¼c firmer from yesterday and back up at 61 USc. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at 70.4 with a +10 bps gain. The bitcoin price starts today at US$60,198 and down -2.8% from this time yesterday.
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July 04, 2024 01:23 UTC
A New Zealand woman killed during a bungled armed robbery in the US has been named as the wife of prominent businessman Doug McKay. Doug McKay outside his old school in Auckland. 'It doesn't happen here'The Newport Beach Police Department has identified three suspects. "Newport Beach is a safe community and we're mourning the loss of someone," Newport Beach Mayor Will O'Neill said. The Newport Beach Fire Department said they found the woman dead in the parking lot just outside of the shopping centre's Barnes and Noble.
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July 04, 2024 01:03 UTC
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day. All in all, TDB gives punters a very, very, very wide space to comment in but we won’t bother with out right lies or gleeful malice. We leave that to the Herald comment section. EDITORS NOTE: – By the way, here’s a list of shit that will get your comment dumped. Sexist abuse, homophobic abuse, racist abuse, anti-muslim abuse, transphobic abuse, Chemtrails, 9/11 truthers, Qanon lunacy, climate deniers, anti-fluoride fanatics, anti-vaxxer lunatics, 5G conspiracy theories, the virus is a bioweapon, some weird bullshit about the UN taking over the world and ANYONE that links to fucking infowar.
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July 04, 2024 00:16 UTC
Photo: 123rfSome patients with severe eczema are paying thousands of dollars for new-generation treatments - but many of those worst affected are missing out. According to dermatologists, eczema treatment in New Zealand is a decade behind, despite 6 percent of the population suffering from the chronic inflammatory skin condition - one of the highest rates in the world. Upadacitinib (Rinvoq) for moderate to severe eczema is on Pharmac's "options for investment list", which means it is a treatment it would like to fund, once its budget allowed. Photo: DupixentDermatological Society incoming president Dr Scott Barker said New Zealand was more than 10 years behind in terms of recommended eczema treatment. "GPs are able to prescribe the standard medicines we have now [for severe eczema] - like Methotrexate, Ciclosporin and Azathioprine.
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July 03, 2024 19:33 UTC
Defence Force involvementMeanwhile, there has been confusion about the role of the Defence Force in the boot camp programme since the idea was floated almost two years ago. On 6 March, on Morning Report, Mitchell heaped praise on the scheme talking about proposed youth academies being "exactly the same thing". The Defence Force has now unequivocally stated it will not be staffing or running the camps. It has also helped Oranga Tamariki to develop the curriculum, which draws heavily on the Limited Service Volunteer syllabus. In terms of how the boot camps will run, existing Oranga Tamariki staff will support the pilot.
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 03, 2024 19:00 UTC
Several rusty rubbish bins in a south Auckland town centre are in desperate need of replacement, a councillor says. However, Papakura was one of only four local boards in Auckland that decided to fund and keep their rubbish bins. ADVERTISEMENTThe local board acknowledged the rusty bins were noticeable, with rubbish bags sitting on the ground. For Papakura, the board had come up with $58,482 to pay for keeping their bins, it cost Franklin $43,452 and Manurewa Local Board $71,014. Papakura Local Board chair Brent Catchpole said it made sense that bins removed from other areas could be used to replace the worn bins in other sites.
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July 03, 2024 13:09 UTC
In Central Otago, New Zealand, a novel approach to cherry cultivation is being adopted, shifting away from traditional methods. The region, known for its cherry production, is witnessing the introduction of the Upright Fruiting Offshoot (UFO) system, a technique that optimizes light penetration within the canopy to enhance fruit quality. The adoption of the UFO system is part of a broader trend towards leveraging new technologies to improve productivity in the cherry industry. Earnscy Weaver, a cherry growing adviser in Central Otago, played a pivotal role in bringing the UFO system to New Zealand after learning about it from Dr. Matt Whiting in the United States. The UFO system offers several advantages over traditional cultivation methods, including improved light harvesting, simplified pruning, and reduced fruit damage from rain and birds.
Source:Otago Daily Times
July 03, 2024 12:58 UTC
And while most won’t reach Swiftie-level superfans, there’s still good reason for them to transform their micro moments into something more memorable. Here are a couple of best-in-class examples of how brands are sweating the small stuff. Adding youness with Nike As far as fitness-lifestyle brands go, it’s hard to top Nike. Yep, it’s the small details that make a difference, even for one of the world’s biggest brands. Pit Vipers, hit makers Dudes-being-bros American brand Pit Viper sells extreme, unbreakable sunnies that promise to “protect your face from boring”.
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July 03, 2024 11:59 UTC