‘Putting common sense back in the room’

out of the summary. New Zealand company Lanaco has partnered with air purifier manufacturer Blueair to use their woollen air filters, marking a breakthrough in wool technology. Lanaco's Ecostatic wool filters are seen as a significant advancement in the air purifier market, traditionally dominated by synthetic filters. Blueair, operating in 60 countries, will now incorporate Lanaco's innovative filters into their products. Full Article

Japan and Norway signed a new defence agreement on 3 September, with Defence Ministers Minoru Kihara and Bjørn Arild Gram meeting in Japan to finalize the memorandum of understanding. The agreement allows Japan to share defence technology with Norway, starting with a technology sharing arrangement that will lead to a closer military relationship over time. This marks another example of European defence cooperation with Pacific nations and highlights the growing partnership between Japan and Norway...

The Federation of Islamic Associations urges the government to reconsider deprioritising and defunding national security measures following a Security Intelligence Service report warning of a potential terrorist attack in New Zealand, likely from a self-radicalised individual. FIANZ chairperson Abdur Razzaq emphasizes the importance of proper funding and resources for monitoring and adhering to security guidelines to mitigate the risk of such an attack. Full Article

Blushing Tea in Auckland offers 14 varieties of handcrafted tea balls, such as 'Fire Lily', 'Pot of Gold', and 'Burning Sunrise', made with green tea leaves and botanicals like jasmine and roses. When hot water is poured over them, the balls bloom, creating a visually stunning and delicious tea experience for Kiwi tea enthusiasts. Full Article

Air New Zealand has abandoned its climate target for 2030, according to a University of Otago study that rated 21 companies on their climate goals. Air New Zealand and Mitre 10 were among the worst performers, while Fonterra was rated as one of the best. The ratings were based on transparency and alignment with global heating mitigation efforts to prevent a 2C temperature increase. Full Article

Madeleine Chapman reflects on the New Zealand Paralympic team's performance, noting the lack of gold medals and current 61st place ranking out of 74 countries. In comparison, the team won 12 medals, including six golds, in 2020. Chapman emphasizes the delicate balance between encouragement and condescension when discussing the athletes' achievements. Source link