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Hypebeast
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Sydney's EFFN Clothing Drops New Pieces Inspired by Sport, Graffiti and Identity
Summary EFFN Clothing, the Māori-owned streetwear label pushing Aotearoa pride onto a global stage, has dropped a new lineup of apparel and headwear. Built for the streets but rooted in community, the Wairua Takarangi-owned brand's new drop continues to blend culture with contemporary street codes. Leading the release is the EFFN/Y Mesh Tees, available in three standout colourways: 'Navy,' 'Cream/Camo' and 'Black.' With a boxy fit and custom typographic logo lock-up, the tee channels classic New York energy while staying true to the brand's trans-Tasman roots. Elsewhere, the EFFN/Y Fitted Cap arrives in a range of clean colourways such as 'Blue,' 'Red,' 'Forest Green' and 'Navy.' Featuring EFFN's bold serif 'EFFN/Y' embroidery, the cap delivers a nostalgic low-profile fit with a short brim and structured crown. For those looking to level up the look, the Graffiti Trucka Short Brim Cap adds extra flair with its spray-style branding and mesh back for a punch of punk attitude. Take a closer look at the designs above. You can now cop the pieces viaEFFN's website.
Scoop
09-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Wairarapa Flood Protection Scheme Visited By Minister
Press Release – Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao Boosting the Wairarapa economy and sustaining its growth are key programme objectives, alongside protecting homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, farms, local roads and the State Highway from flooding, Cr Ponter says. The completion of five Wairarapa flood protection projects has been marked by a visit of the Regional Development Minister, Shane Jones, to a Greater Wellington project site near Greytown. The five flood protection projects are among 16 in the regional council's Flood Resilience Programme, and 42 nationwide that received government co-funding of $101million in Budget 2024. Greater Wellington chair Daran Ponter welcomed the minister, South Wairarapa mayor Martin Connelly, and mana whenua to the Waiōhine River site known as Fullers Bend. 'Boosting the Wairarapa economy and sustaining its growth are key programme objectives, alongside protecting homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, farms, local roads and the State Highway from flooding,' Cr Ponter says. 'We're proud to show the minister the impact of flood protection co-funding released last year, and how unlocking more funds this year will safeguard and support regional infrastructure and development.' The site visit was facilitated by lead contractor Mills Albert, a Māori-owned business with experience building rock walls and groynes in rivers across the region for Greater Wellington climate resilience initiatives. The native planting plan at Fullers Bend, and all projects in the programme, were designed with local hapū, iwi and landowners, generating employment opportunities for local whānau. Greater Wellington Wairarapa councillor Adrienne Staples says jobs are being created to reduce the risk of flooding for public and private assets, through collective leadership safeguarding families and lifeline utilities. 'We're grateful to the minister for sharing our vision of safer more prosperous communities, who benefit from building the infrastructure that protects their own lives and livelihoods,' Cr Staples says. 'Through our collaboration with Kānoa (the Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit), Greater Wellington is applying lessons learned from cyclones Gabrielle and Hale to build regional populations resilient to extreme weather events. 'To avert disaster and avoid recovery costs, we hope more flood protection co-funding is made available to defend and develop regional New Zealand.'
Scoop
09-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Wairarapa Flood Protection Scheme Visited By Minister
Press Release – Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao Boosting the Wairarapa economy and sustaining its growth are key programme objectives, alongside protecting homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, farms, local roads and the State Highway from flooding, Cr Ponter says. The completion of five Wairarapa flood protection projects has been marked by a visit of the Regional Development Minister, Shane Jones, to a Greater Wellington project site near Greytown. The five flood protection projects are among 16 in the regional council's Flood Resilience Programme, and 42 nationwide that received government co-funding of $101million in Budget 2024. Greater Wellington chair Daran Ponter welcomed the minister, South Wairarapa mayor Martin Connelly, and mana whenua to the Waiōhine River site known as Fullers Bend. 'Boosting the Wairarapa economy and sustaining its growth are key programme objectives, alongside protecting homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, farms, local roads and the State Highway from flooding,' Cr Ponter says. 'We're proud to show the minister the impact of flood protection co-funding released last year, and how unlocking more funds this year will safeguard and support regional infrastructure and development.' The site visit was facilitated by lead contractor Mills Albert, a Māori-owned business with experience building rock walls and groynes in rivers across the region for Greater Wellington climate resilience initiatives. The native planting plan at Fullers Bend, and all projects in the programme, were designed with local hapū, iwi and landowners, generating employment opportunities for local whānau. Greater Wellington Wairarapa councillor Adrienne Staples says jobs are being created to reduce the risk of flooding for public and private assets, through collective leadership safeguarding families and lifeline utilities. 'We're grateful to the minister for sharing our vision of safer more prosperous communities, who benefit from building the infrastructure that protects their own lives and livelihoods,' Cr Staples says. 'Through our collaboration with Kānoa (the Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit), Greater Wellington is applying lessons learned from cyclones Gabrielle and Hale to build regional populations resilient to extreme weather events. 'To avert disaster and avoid recovery costs, we hope more flood protection co-funding is made available to defend and develop regional New Zealand.'
Scoop
09-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Wairarapa Flood Protection Scheme Visited By Minister
The completion of five Wairarapa flood protection projects has been marked by a visit of the Regional Development Minister, Shane Jones, to a Greater Wellington project site near Greytown. The five flood protection projects are among 16 in the regional council's Flood Resilience Programme, and 42 nationwide that received government co-funding of $101million in Budget 2024. Greater Wellington chair Daran Ponter welcomed the minister, South Wairarapa mayor Martin Connelly, and mana whenua to the Waiōhine River site known as Fullers Bend. 'Boosting the Wairarapa economy and sustaining its growth are key programme objectives, alongside protecting homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, farms, local roads and the State Highway from flooding,' Cr Ponter says. 'We're proud to show the minister the impact of flood protection co-funding released last year, and how unlocking more funds this year will safeguard and support regional infrastructure and development.' The site visit was facilitated by lead contractor Mills Albert, a Māori-owned business with experience building rock walls and groynes in rivers across the region for Greater Wellington climate resilience initiatives. The native planting plan at Fullers Bend, and all projects in the programme, were designed with local hapū, iwi and landowners, generating employment opportunities for local whānau. Greater Wellington Wairarapa councillor Adrienne Staples says jobs are being created to reduce the risk of flooding for public and private assets, through collective leadership safeguarding families and lifeline utilities. 'We're grateful to the minister for sharing our vision of safer more prosperous communities, who benefit from building the infrastructure that protects their own lives and livelihoods,' Cr Staples says. 'Through our collaboration with Kānoa (the Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit), Greater Wellington is applying lessons learned from cyclones Gabrielle and Hale to build regional populations resilient to extreme weather events. 'To avert disaster and avoid recovery costs, we hope more flood protection co-funding is made available to defend and develop regional New Zealand.'
Scoop
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
Government Remains On Track To Ban Full Farm-to-Forest Conversions
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay has confirmed that restrictions on full farm-to-forest conversions on LUC 1-6 farmland will be in place this year, and reaffirmed that they will take effect from 4 December 2024 - the date of the original announcement. Enabling legislation will be introduced to Parliament during Q2 of this year. 'The Government is focused on maintaining strong food and fibre production while supporting sustainable land use. We remain concerned about the effect that farm conversions are having on highly productive land — particularly sheep and beef farms in Northland, the East Coast and parts of Otago and Southland,' Mr McClay says. The new rules, now progressing through Cabinet, will ensure balance and recognise the value of both forestry and farming, while providing certainty for our food producers. Key changes include: A moratorium on full farm to forest conversions from entering the ETS for Land Use Classification (LUC) 1-5 actively farmed land. An annual registration cap of 15,000 hectares for forestry entering the ETS for LUC 6 farmland. Up to 25% of a farm's LUC 1-6 land to be planted in forestry for the ETS, ensuring farmers retain flexibility and choice. Excluding specific categories of Māori-owned land from the restrictions, in line with Treaty obligations, while ensuring pathways for economic development Mr McClay says that transitional measures for landowners who were in the process of afforestation prior to the 4 December 2024 announcement would be available where they could demonstrate qualifying evidence of a forestry investment, 'These sensible rules will give certainty to rural communities, while providing clarity for foresters,' Mr McClay says.
