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Scoop
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Scoop
King's Birthday Honours Recognise Services To Education
Minister of Education Education Minister Erica Stanford has congratulated the recipients of the King's Birthday 2025 Honours List who have been recognised for their services to education. 'I'd like to congratulate the people honoured today, who have all made a significant contribution to education in New Zealand and around the world,' Ms Stanford says. The list includes three appointments as Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit, four Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit, eight Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit, three Companions of the King's Service Order, and three recipients of The King's Service Medal. Dr Nina Hood becomes a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to education. 'Dr Hood has been instrumental in improving training and support for educators throughout New Zealand. She founded not-for-profit organisation The Education Hub, dedicated to closing the gap between educational research and classroom teaching. Through her leadership, critical issues have been addressed including literacy curriculum design, neurodivergent learning support, and online learning. She's now contributing to curriculum at an international level, establishing a global conversation on education reform, effective pedagogy and rigorous curriculum design. Through 2023 and 2024 Dr Hood helped establish The Teachers' Institute, a charitable trust which offers school-led teacher education and professional development.' Distinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Spoonley is appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. 'Professor Spoonley served 42 years as a teacher and researcher in sociology with Massey University, retiring in 2021. During that time, he served in various roles including Pro Vice-Chancellor of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Co-Director of the National Centre of Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and was appointed as a member of the Independent Panel of New Zealand Police's Understanding Policing Delivery. He has been a research fellow at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity Germany since 2013 and is a Fellow and Board member of Auckland Museum. He has published 29 books and has more than 300 peer-reviewed academic journal articles. 'New Zealand's education system is world-leading. Dr Hood, Professor Spoonley and the other honourees have played an important part in achieving this. I thank them all for their incredible contribution and service to New Zealand,' Ms Stanford says.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Balanced approach
Deepika Padukone Sandeep Reddy Vanga Triptii Dimri Ranveer Singh Shah Rukh Khan Siddharth Anand Suhana Khan Recently,has been at the centre of speculation surrounding's film Spirit. Originally cast opposite Prabhas, she later exited the project, withstepping in as the female lead. Rumours claimed Deepika left over discomfort with bold scenes, which led to an angry tweet from Sandeep that many interpreted as a dig at her. Amid the controversy, Deepika has now opened up about the kind of collaborators she wants to work a recent interview with Harper's Bazaar, Deepika shared how she manages to balance her work and personal life. As a new mom, she explained that she trusts her instincts and focuses on what feels right to her, despite how challenging that can be. She emphasised the importance of tuning out external distractions and listening to her inner voice to find the answers she needs. Deepika also highlighted that working with people she enjoys collaborating with, staying close to family and friends, and being authentic are key factors that help her maintain the work front, although Deepika has stepped away from Spirit, she has an exciting lineup ahead. After welcoming her daughter Dua Padukone Singh with husbandlast year, she is gearing up for a comeback with's upcoming film King, directed by. This project will also mark Shah Rukh's first film featuring his daughter. Additionally, Deepika is set to reunite with Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan in Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2, the much-anticipated sequel to Nag Ashwin's 2024 sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD.
The National
6 hours ago
- Business
- The National
Steven Gerrard branded 'obvious choice' by major Rangers shareholder
The major shareholder reckons the Liverpool legend has "unfinished business" at Ibrox and should be under consideration to take over this summer. He told The Rangers Review: 'I'd be very surprised if they haven't spoken to him because Steven is the obvious choice. 'I think I know him well enough to fairly accurately state it would be unfinished business for him. 'Steven left at a time he didn't want to leave. That's a fact. And the team was still top of the league at the time that he left. He wanted to defend that title. I think he would have defended the title had he stayed. 'So from Steven's personal point of view and where he is at the moment, I think he'd love nothing more than to come back to the club and take on the challenge of restoring the club. And it's not just about one title because the project that we hope we're starting now is a project to make Rangers the dominant number one team in Scotland. 'It's not about winning another league title. It's about really putting Rangers back at the top. This is a project. It's not a one-off. And I think Steven would be perfect for that. 'So I'd be very surprised if they haven't spoken to Steven because he's, as I say, he's by far the least risky candidate to give new money to, by far the least risky candidate.' Read more: King was heavily involved in bringing Gerrad to Rangers back in 2018 and reckons he is the "outstanding choice" for the job again. Russell Martin and Davide Ancelotti have also been linked with the vacant post at Ibrox. However, King is keen to see Gerrard back at the helm at Ibrox with the Liverpool hero currently out of the dugout after leaving Al Ettifaq. He added: 'Steven would be by far the outstanding choice if any contractual issues could be sorted out. 'With Steven there's other things that have to be negotiated. I think he's having his first granddaughter, but Glasgow's not that far from Liverpool. If he was in Dubai, I think that would be different. 'He still has his contract, so I think there will still be issues to deal with. I don't know what the situation was when he left Saudi. But I think by far the least risky option is bringing Steven in if they could get that across the line."
The Herald Scotland
6 hours ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Steven Gerrard branded 'obvious choice' by major Rangers shareholder
He told The Rangers Review: 'I'd be very surprised if they haven't spoken to him because Steven is the obvious choice. 'I think I know him well enough to fairly accurately state it would be unfinished business for him. 'Steven left at a time he didn't want to leave. That's a fact. And the team was still top of the league at the time that he left. He wanted to defend that title. I think he would have defended the title had he stayed. 'So from Steven's personal point of view and where he is at the moment, I think he'd love nothing more than to come back to the club and take on the challenge of restoring the club. And it's not just about one title because the project that we hope we're starting now is a project to make Rangers the dominant number one team in Scotland. 'It's not about winning another league title. It's about really putting Rangers back at the top. This is a project. It's not a one-off. And I think Steven would be perfect for that. 'So I'd be very surprised if they haven't spoken to Steven because he's, as I say, he's by far the least risky candidate to give new money to, by far the least risky candidate.' Read more: King was heavily involved in bringing Gerrad to Rangers back in 2018 and reckons he is the "outstanding choice" for the job again. Russell Martin and Davide Ancelotti have also been linked with the vacant post at Ibrox. However, King is keen to see Gerrard back at the helm at Ibrox with the Liverpool hero currently out of the dugout after leaving Al Ettifaq. He added: 'Steven would be by far the outstanding choice if any contractual issues could be sorted out. 'With Steven there's other things that have to be negotiated. I think he's having his first granddaughter, but Glasgow's not that far from Liverpool. If he was in Dubai, I think that would be different. 'He still has his contract, so I think there will still be issues to deal with. I don't know what the situation was when he left Saudi. But I think by far the least risky option is bringing Steven in if they could get that across the line."
Otago Daily Times
6 hours ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
King's Birthday weekend: What you need to know
By Nik Dirga of RNZ Explainer - King Charles' birthday is commemorated with a public holiday on Monday - what's open, how do those royal honours get chosen and should we still celebrate it, anyway? Here's everything you need to know about the holiday. What's open on Monday? Do I have to work? It is a public holiday, but some people may still have to work depending on their employer. Employees are paid time and a-half and entitled to a paid day off if a public holiday falls on a normal working day for them. However, if you are a contractor or working for yourself, you don't get those benefits. You can read more about public holiday rules for employers here. Trading restrictions don't apply on Monday as they do for Easter holidays, the morning of Anzac Day or Christmas. Shops, restaurants and cafes can be open as usual but it pays to check opening hours beforehand. I'm gonna want a latte, do I have to pay a surcharge? Because businesses have to pay employees more on a public holiday, it raises their costs. So some businesses choose to add a surcharge to their prices on holidays. The typical surcharge is 15 percent. However, businesses must be clear about announcing those charges to customers via signage, verbally or other methods. Customers can also complain to the Commerce Commission if they feel misled or a charge was excessive. King's Birthday is also about celebrating NZers' achievements Dozens of New Zealanders will be given royal honours which will be announced on Monday for excellence in their fields. It's the second time each year honours are given out - they're also announced on New Year's Eve. Cool, can I get an honour? Who decides who gets them? Literally anyone can nominate someone living who they think deserves a Royal Honour. (Unless you try to nominate yourself, which is not allowed and also kind of weird.) The Honours Unit at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet processes between 800 to 1000 nominations a year, Blair Teesdale-Moore, senior communications advisor with the department, said. "The unit prepares a draft citation for each one based on the information in the nomination and letters of support," she said. The Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee then considers every nomination individually in a series of confidential meetings over several weeks. "As chair of the APH committee and the King's primary advisor on honours matters, the prime minister advises the King on the final honours lists," Teesdale-Moore said. "By long-standing constitutional convention the King of New Zealand acts on the advice of the prime minister - this includes the formal approval of New Zealand Royal honours." Once the draft list is set, it is then given informal approval by the governor-general, run by potential recipients first - "a small number decline," Teesdale-Moore said - and then it's off to the King, who is the head of our honours system. Hang on, the King was born in November. Why are we celebrating in June? King Charles III turns 77 on 14 November. So why are we wishing him a happy birthday now? Blame the weather. The tradition of celebrating the monarch's birthday in the northern summer dates back hundreds of years, and is tied in with the Trooping the Colour ceremonial event held every June in London. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have been first performed during the reign of King Charles II from 1660 to 1685, the British Army says. In 1748, during the reign of King George II, the sovereign's birthday first became a celebrated holiday. Trooping the Colour became tied in to celebrate the monarch, no matter when their actual birthday was. Ever since then, the king or queen has basically had two birthdays - the real one, and the big old fancy military parade one. Trooping the Colour will be held in the UK on 14 June this year. Is the King's Birthday really something NZ should be marking in 2025? That's a matter of opinion and it all depends on who you ask. As part of the Commonwealth, King Charles is New Zealand's head of state. Of course, there have been calls to change that, which ramped up after the death of Queen Elizabeth II following her 70-year reign in 2022. Monarchy New Zealand organisation did not respond to requests for comment from RNZ by deadline, but on its website calls the monarchy "something all Kiwis can be proud of". "It's a vital component of our government, a guarantee of our democracy, and a sign of our maturity and independence as a nation. "The King is a completely apolitical head of state (who) represents all New Zealanders regardless of their political views. This cannot happen in a republic." However, there are also calls to abandon the holiday celebrating a monarch on the other side of the world. Savage, the chair of the New Zealand Republic organisation, called King's Birthday an "empty public holiday that celebrates nothing in particular. It is no one's birthday and even the Brits don't celebrate it as a public holiday". "It has already been surpassed by Matariki as a proper, meaningful public holiday. New Zealand Republic was one of the first groups to start campaigning for Matariki and we are campaigning to replace King's Birthday with a spring time public holiday in September." NZ Republic suggests a replacement public holiday could be Citizenship Day, when New Zealand citizenship was officially established on 6 September 1948 by the passing of the New Zealand Citizenship Act, or Suffrage Day on September 19, marking the day in 1893 that NZ signed into law allowing women to vote. But for now, your public holiday off is thanks to the King.
