Community’s last ditch plea ahead of Lake Camp meeting

Clemenger BBDO and Less than 10% F*ck That have launched Fee Speech for International Women’s Day to address the issue of women being asked to speak for free, highlighting the value of women’s work and the need for fair compensation. Award-winning journalist Jane Caro stars in a social video promoting the initiative, calling out corporations that exploit women's labor. The campaign aims to spark conversations about recognizing and respecting women's time and talent, advocating for...

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Adrian Orr has resigned after seven years of service, with Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby taking over until March 31. Orr, who was first appointed in 2018 and reappointed in 2023, highlighted achievements in maintaining inflation and economic recovery, leaving behind strategies on cash, climate change, and Maori access to capital. Finance Minister Nicola Willis will appoint a temporary governor from April 1, praising Orr for his leadership in institutional...

East Auckland locals can participate in the Rotary Club of Highbrook Fun Run Walk on March 12, a charity event in its 12th year that raises funds for the Middlemore Foundation and Totara Hospice. Participants can join individually or as a team, with options for a 10km run, 5km run, 5km walk, or a 'Healthy Hearts' 1km walk. The event includes prizes, a warm-up session, and refreshments for a $30 entry fee, starting at 5.30pm...

Last week, the US faced foreign policy disasters by voting alongside countries like Belarus, Russia, and North Korea against a UN resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, followed by a troubling Oval Office meeting with Ukraine's president, showcasing volatile and unstable American foreign policy. South Korea and Japan, key US allies in the Pacific, are dealing with political instability, with South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol impeached and facing criminal charges, and Japan's coalition government facing...

A petition with 14,000 signatures protesting a proposed sand mining operation in Bream Bay, Northland, will be presented at Parliament by Tawera Nikau and accepted by Hūhana Lyndon. The initiative aims to protect endangered species like the tara iti and hawksbill turtles, with concerns over the lack of public consultation in the fast-track process. An on-water protest is planned for March 16 to voice opposition to the McCallum Brothers Ltd proposal to dredge 9 million...

Marmite should be enjoying the same spotlight as Weet-Bix in the school lunch debate, but the finance minister suggested parents pack Vegemite sandwiches instead. Prime minister Luxon acknowledged school lunch issues and advised dissatisfied parents to make Marmite sandwiches with an apple for variety, causing a divide reminiscent of Marmageddon between Marmite and Vegemite supporters in the nation. Full Article