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Scoop
13-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Finalists Announced For 2025 ExportNZ ASB Central Region Awards
Press Release – Business Central The awards recognise exporting excellence from across the Central New Zealand Region – from Greater Wellington to Wairarapa, Horowhenua, Whanganui and Manawat. ExportNZ is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards. The awards recognise exporting excellence from across the Central New Zealand Region – from Greater Wellington to Wairarapa, Horowhenua, Whanganui and Manawatū. This year's new-look event is being hosted for the first time in Palmerston North, at the Palmerston North Conference and Function Centre on June 6. The awards are judged by a highly experienced panel of exporting specialists from ExportNZ, ASB and NZTE. This year's finalists represent a wide range of businesses from across the Central region, with judges commending their innovation, creativity and endeavour amidst a challenging global market. ExportNZ national Chair and chief judge David Boyd says this year's finalists are a special group: 'Entrants in the Export Awards always amaze us with their ingenuity and innovation but I can honestly say that this year's standards are exceptional and in all categories. 'From groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs to excellence in constant improvement of everyday processes, our exporters are amazing!' This year's category finalists are: DHL Best Emerging Business – DownUnder Honey – Ellen Joan Ford – Fleet Line Markers – Mana Pacific Consultants – Mufftech – Powa Products International Ltd Gallagher Insurance Best Established Business – Biophive – ITL – IPU New Zealand – Noske Rail – NZP (an ICE Pharma Company) – OBO CentrePort Excellence in Innovation – NovaLabs – Proliant Health & Biologicals – Sharesies – The Village Goldsmith Business Central Excellence in Sustainability – NZP (an ICE Pharma Company) – Fleet Line Markers – BioLumic All category winners are also eligible for the supreme award, ASB Exporter of the Year. In 2024, Wellington's Lane Street Studios received both Best Emerging Business and the supreme award. Lane Street Studios CEO Kirsty Grant says: 'Being recognised as Best Emerging Business and overall Exporter of the Year in 2024 was a significant achievement for myself and the team. We have all worked extremely hard to get our business established after building during covid and the myriad of challenges that impacted our industry. 'As our business is considered to be a weightless export, receiving the recognition of these awards was also an acknowledgement of the substantial contribution our sector makes to the NZ economy – with so much more potential for growth. 'We are very excited for future exporters to also be recognised for their work in supporting and further developing crucial trade relationships for NZ. Bring on the 2025 awards,' Grant said. Gala Dinner and Winners Announcement The winners in each category will be revealed during the upcoming Gala Dinner on June 6, at the Palmerston North Conference and Function Centre. Tickets for the event are available for purchase here: About the ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards: The ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards recognise and honour the remarkable work of Wellington exporters, showcasing their contributions to New Zealand's global reputation. Now in its 9th year, the awards provide a vital role in celebrating success and fostering growth in the export sector.
Scoop
13-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Finalists Announced For 2025 ExportNZ ASB Central Region Awards
ExportNZ is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards. The awards recognise exporting excellence from across the Central New Zealand Region - from Greater Wellington to Wairarapa, Horowhenua, Whanganui and Manawatū. This year's new-look event is being hosted for the first time in Palmerston North, at the Palmerston North Conference and Function Centre on June 6. The awards are judged by a highly experienced panel of exporting specialists from ExportNZ, ASB and NZTE. This year's finalists represent a wide range of businesses from across the Central region, with judges commending their innovation, creativity and endeavour amidst a challenging global market. ExportNZ national Chair and chief judge David Boyd says this year's finalists are a special group: "Entrants in the Export Awards always amaze us with their ingenuity and innovation but I can honestly say that this year's standards are exceptional and in all categories. "From groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs to excellence in constant improvement of everyday processes, our exporters are amazing!" This year's category finalists are: DHL Best Emerging Business - DownUnder Honey - Ellen Joan Ford - Fleet Line Markers - Mana Pacific Consultants - Mufftech - Powa Products International Ltd Gallagher Insurance Best Established Business - Biophive - ITL - IPU New Zealand - Noske Rail - NZP (an ICE Pharma Company) - OBO CentrePort Excellence in Innovation - NovaLabs - Proliant Health & Biologicals - Sharesies - The Village Goldsmith Business Central Excellence in Sustainability - NZP (an ICE Pharma Company) - Fleet Line Markers - BioLumic All category winners are also eligible for the supreme award, ASB Exporter of the Year. In 2024, Wellington's Lane Street Studios received both Best Emerging Business and the supreme award. Lane Street Studios CEO Kirsty Grant says: "Being recognised as Best Emerging Business and overall Exporter of the Year in 2024 was a significant achievement for myself and the team. We have all worked extremely hard to get our business established after building during covid and the myriad of challenges that impacted our industry. "As our business is considered to be a weightless export, receiving the recognition of these awards was also an acknowledgement of the substantial contribution our sector makes to the NZ economy - with so much more potential for growth. "We are very excited for future exporters to also be recognised for their work in supporting and further developing crucial trade relationships for NZ. Bring on the 2025 awards," Grant said. Gala Dinner and Winners Announcement The winners in each category will be revealed during the upcoming Gala Dinner on June 6, at the Palmerston North Conference and Function Centre. Tickets for the event are available for purchase here: ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards 2025 | ExportNZ About the ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards: The ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards recognise and honour the remarkable work of Wellington exporters, showcasing their contributions to New Zealand's global reputation. Now in its 9th year, the awards provide a vital role in celebrating success and fostering growth in the export sector.
CBC
08-05-2025
- CBC
‘Berg bonanza! Twillingate is already getting a tourism boost with the arrival of nature's floating art
The CBC's Troy Turner boarded a boat to see the real iceberg alley along the Twillingate coastline, along with tour operator David Boyd. Tag along for their adventure.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Child trafficking: Milwaukee victim advocate shares what to look for
The Brief A Milwaukee man is accused of sexually assaulting two kids, trafficking one of them. A victim advocate described the accusations against him as "like a horror show." If you suspect trafficking, you should call 911. There are signs to watch for. MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man is accused of sexually assaulting two kids and trafficking one of them. An advocate for victims said the case is part of a bigger issue. In Court David Boyd, 64, was supposed to have a preliminary hearing on Tuesday morning, but he refused public defender represenation. A hearing later this month will determine how things move forward. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android In all, prosecutors charged Boyd with repeated sexual assault of a child (two counts), physical abuse of a child, trafficking of a child and false imprisonment. Court records show he's being jailed on $100,000 bond. Human trafficking What they're saying Carmen Pitre, president of Sojourner Family Peace Center, described the accusations against Boyd as "like a horror show." Boyd is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting two girls – as young as 5 and 8 years old – for years. Prosecutors said one of the victims was chained up in the basement, denied food and trafficked. Residence near 21st and Burleigh "Thinking of a child like that locked up in a basement with bread – it's not an unfamiliar scenario," said Pitre. Pitre said kids are some of the most vulnerable when it comes to human trafficking. According to court filings, one of the victims told investigators she was only able to eat on the occasions she was allowed to go to school. "I think that traffickers count on isolation and disconnection," said Pitre. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News One of the victims told investigators Boyd assaulted her "too many times to count" and that he threatened her with a knife. Neighbors told FOX6 News they had no idea. "This could be happening right around us. It is familiar to us that trafficking happens right among us," said Pitre. "People who hurt others are good at hiding it." By the numbers That's part of the reason human trafficking is so tough to track. The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families said, in 2023, there were 339 allegations of child sex trafficking reported to local agencies across the state. Sojourner Family Peace Center What you can do If you suspect trafficking, you should call 911. The biggest way you can help is to look for – and report – red flags. Victim advocates said physical signs to watch are children who: Are overly tired Appear to be malnourished Have burn marks, bruising or cuts Behavioral red flags include: Unexplained absences from school Acting withdrawn Sharing scripted or inconsistent stories Appearing to have lost sense of time The Source Information in this report is from the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office, Wisconsin Circuit Court and the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. FOX6 News also interviewed Sojourner Peace Center President Carmen Pitre.
Mail & Guardian
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Mail & Guardian
Genocide is a human rights and climate justice issue
The first two months of the Israel-Gaza war exceeded the individual annual carbon footprints of more than 20 of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations. Photo: Fadi Alwhidi/Anadolu via Getty Images Countless environmental organisations and movements worldwide have publicly declared their Of course, Gaza is now much more vulnerable to climate change than before Israel's bombardment damaged the vast majority of its farmland, energy and water infrastructure, and displaced more than 85% of the population. That much is obvious. But for many within the climate movement, struggles for Palestinian liberation and climate justice have become inextricably intertwined. Both causes are gaining momentum and widespread international support, and both are facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles and entrenched interests as advocates fight against the clock. But there is more behind this entwinedness than just a sense of comradery between two movements fighting big interests. Shared roots of common struggles Today, the climate justice movement calls not only for action to mitigate emissions but also for fundamental shifts in socio-economic systems and geopolitical divides that perpetuate the crisis, addressing issues of social equality, distributive justice and control of natural resources. The devastation in Palestine, the military backing of Israel by the US and other wealthy allies despite condemnation by the UN, the inaction of other developed nations to intervene — these are all hallmarks of a global system in which the powerful act in their minority interests with impunity. Climate activists know this too well. Developing countries are collectively home to more than 85% of the world's population, but responsible for a significantly smaller share of historical emissions. Meanwhile the United States, United Kingdom and European Union have less than 11% of the world's population and account for In 2022, Armed conflict is a climate issue Armed conflicts, wherever they occur, cost lives and destroy communities and even whole cultures. But they also have two very tangible effects on the climate crisis: they cost money and emit huge emissions — both of which are in extremely short supply as we struggle to avoid the worst impacts of the climate crisis. A conservative estimate of To quote David Boyd, the UN special rapporteur for human rights and the environment, Global military spending still massively outweighs climate finance — in 2023 military spending reached an unprecedented To put those figures into perspective, in 2024 Ending the genocide in Gaza is a human rights imperative first and foremost. But it is also in the interests of all humankind if we are to avoid some of the worst climate impacts. Solidarity through a freedom swim On 27 April, South Africa will celebrate 31 years of democracy, a journey in which we managed to avoid a much greater conflict and loss of life than many anticipated. And we must remember that achievement did not come without the solidarity of peace, justice and freedom-loving friends and activists around the world. As a symbol of solidarity and support, under the auspices of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, a group of swimmers will be hosting a charity relay swim from Robben Island on Freedom Day. Three teams, of four swimmers each, will set off from Robben Island, bracing the icy waters of Table Bay, to swim from the island to Bloubergstrand, while a fourth team will swim from the beach to meet them. Charlotte Scott is global learning and engagement manager at SouthSouthNorth. She has 11 years of experience working on climate and development, including climate finance and civil society engagement with climate negotiations. She is a PhD candidate and Canon Collins Sol Plaatje scholar, researching the role of civil society in knowledge and policy influencing. She writes in her personal capacity.
