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BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Hull City Council introduces 'urgent' house repairs category
A council has pledged to speed up repairs for tenants affected by issues such as a loss of hot water and minor electrical faults to City Council has approved an update to its repairs and maintenance policy to deal with "urgent" repairs within five said urgent repairs covered non-emergency issues that could still cause "serious inconvenience", or were likely to cause further problems to the said it would complement the existing categories of emergency repairs (within 24 hours) and routine repairs (within 28 calendar days). The authority said the new urgent category would cover about 6,000 repairs a year, with the majority completed during a single holder for housing, Councillor Paul Drake-Davis, said: "We've engaged with our tenants' forum on the introduction of the urgent category, as we recognise that responsive repairs is one of the most important services we provide to our residents."We're committed to our repairs being cost-effective, timely and of a high standard for our tenants and look forward to further improvements to the service and updated policy in due course."The introduction of the policy was approved by members of the council's cabinet at a meeting on 28 July. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
Campaign ME
15-05-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
TBWA\RAAD and D&AD offer hands-on learning to re-ignite creative careers
TBWA\RAAD teamed up with D&AD to host the second edition of the New Blood Portfolio Review in the Middle East, bringing together emerging creative talent and seasoned industry professionals for an inspiring day of hands-on learning and career-shaping opportunities. New Blood Portfolio Review 2.0 turned the agency's Dubai headquarters into a live classroom where emerging voices sharpened their craft — and their career prospects. Recent graduates and early‑career creatives rotated through intensive 1‑on‑1 critiques with TBWA\RAAD's award‑winning art directors, copywriters, strategists and digital specialists. Each learning session delivered tailored, actionable feedback designed to elevate portfolios from 'promising' to 'pitch‑ready', giving attendees a rare face‑to‑face advantage in one of the world's most competitive creative markets. The reviews were followed by rapid‑fire talks led by TBWA\RAAD 'pirates', drilling into: Disruption® thinking – turning rule‑breaking into brand‑building. – turning rule‑breaking into brand‑building. Strategy as a creative superpower – why insight fuels impact. – why insight fuels impact. Crafting social that cuts through – lessons from scroll‑stopping work. – lessons from scroll‑stopping work. Interview and career best practices – landing the job before the job. Each session fused real‑world case studies with practical next‑steps, arming participants with the mindset and momentum to navigate — and reshape — the industry. 'Keeping creativity future‑fit means investing in the talent that will define it', said Derek Green, Chief Creative Officer, TBWA\RAAD. 'Watching these young creatives challenge conventions and stretch their ideas keeps our own thinking sharp—and it proves the region's next wave is ready to lead. The day of learning closed with certificates, networking and the announcement everyone waited for: the Best Portfolio Award, granting the winner an internship at TBWA\RAAD — an on‑ramp to real briefs, real clients and real impact. Paul Drake, Foundation Director at D&AD, concluded, 'The Middle East continues to command attention on global stages. Partnering with TBWA\RAAD lets us super‑charge that trajectory, giving new voices the skills and confidence to compete—and win—anywhere in the world.'
Scoop
06-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Companies, Directors, & Managers Fined More Than $1.6million For Deliberately Exporting Tallow Mixed With Other Oils
Press Release – New Zealand Food Safety A group of specialist rendering companies, directors and managers have been fined a total of $1,629,500.00 for deliberately and illegally altering exported tallow for profit, following an investigation and prosecution by New Zealand Food Safety. In a sentence released on Friday by the Manukau District Court, Tuakau Proteins Limited, Taranaki By-Products Limited, Wallace Proteins Limited, Stephen Dahlenburg, Paul Drake, Glenn Smith, Glenninburg Holdings Limited, and SBT Group Limited, were all sentenced on various charges under the Animal Products Act. Tallow is rendered from animal fat into a range of products, in this case it was exported for use in biofuels. Its production is regulated under the Animal Products Act and exporters must meet domestic New Zealand standards with a Risk Management Programme (RMP) along with the rules of importing countries. The defendants worked together to mix tallow with adulterants, including out of specification products containing unknown quantities of unknown various fats and oils, says New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle. 'The price of tallow is based on its free fatty acid level (FFA) and the lower the level, the higher the price. By illegally adding other oils, the defendants were able to command a higher price by lowering the free fatty acid levels. Following a lengthy and complex investigation, food safety investigators found this offending was deliberate to maximise profits.' Mr Arbuckle says these companies' directors and managers knew their responsibilities under the law. 'The rules for export are there for a reason – to ensure the product is fit for its intended purpose and meets the requirements of importing countries. 'While there was no food safety issue identified with the offending, people and organisations that deliberately try to get around the rules can damage New Zealand's valuable trade reputation which has been built over generations by high quality exports and backed by our robust food safety system.' The investigation was sparked by a whistleblower who notified New Zealand Food Safety that vegetable oil may have been blended with tallow for export. 'We followed up on the tip and the investigation broadened over time as investigators gathered evidence. They were eventually able to prove that several companies and individuals worked together to illegally export more than 8,000 tonnes of non-compliant tallow. 'Tuakau Proteins Ltd, Taranaki By-Products Ltd and Wallace Proteins Ltd all owned rendering plants that make tallow. These companies, managers and directors worked together to create this product. 'The prosecution was the result of a meticulous and long-running investigation which made connections between multiple defendants and proved deliberate offending. 'Today's result is a credit to the persistence and expertise of food safety investigators who stuck with what was a very complex case to bring the defendants before the courts. Their efforts send a strong message to those who would try to circumvent the rules for profit – we will pursue and prosecute,' Mr Arbuckle said. Meanwhile, two other companies, GrainCorp Commodity Management (NZ) Limited which is an exporter of fats and oils including tallow, along with GrainCorp Liquid Terminals NZ Limited which operates fats and oil storage facilities were also sentenced under the Animal Products Act. GrainCorp Liquid Terminals were convicted for breaching their risk management programme and being in possession for sale of animal product that was not processed in accordance with Parts 2–5 of the Animal Products Act. GrainCorp Commodity Management was convicted for failing to carry out duties of an exporter. While they were not involved in producing the adulterated tallow, the companies were fined a total of $258,000. Sentence for each defendant. Tuakau Proteins Limited – $250,000.00 Taranaki By-Products Limited – $240,000.00 Wallace Proteins Limited – $150,000.00 Stephen Dahlenburg – $52,000.00 Paul Drake – $21,000.00 Glenn Smith – $73,500.00 Glenninburg Holdings Limited – $360,000.00 SBT Group Limited – $225,000.00 GrainCorp Commodity Management (NZ) Limited – $78,000.00 GrainCorp Liquid Terminals NZ Limited – $180,000.00 Content Sourced from Original url
Scoop
06-05-2025
- Scoop
Companies, Directors, & Managers Fined More Than $1.6million For Deliberately Exporting Tallow Mixed With Other Oils
A group of specialist rendering companies, directors and managers have been fined a total of $1,629,500.00 for deliberately and illegally altering exported tallow for profit, following an investigation and prosecution by New Zealand Food Safety. In a sentence released on Friday by the Manukau District Court, Tuakau Proteins Limited, Taranaki By-Products Limited, Wallace Proteins Limited, Stephen Dahlenburg, Paul Drake, Glenn Smith, Glenninburg Holdings Limited, and SBT Group Limited, were all sentenced on various charges under the Animal Products Act. Tallow is rendered from animal fat into a range of products, in this case it was exported for use in biofuels. Its production is regulated under the Animal Products Act and exporters must meet domestic New Zealand standards with a Risk Management Programme (RMP) along with the rules of importing countries. The defendants worked together to mix tallow with adulterants, including out of specification products containing unknown quantities of unknown various fats and oils, says New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle. "The price of tallow is based on its free fatty acid level (FFA) and the lower the level, the higher the price. By illegally adding other oils, the defendants were able to command a higher price by lowering the free fatty acid levels. Following a lengthy and complex investigation, food safety investigators found this offending was deliberate to maximise profits." Mr Arbuckle says these companies' directors and managers knew their responsibilities under the law. "The rules for export are there for a reason – to ensure the product is fit for its intended purpose and meets the requirements of importing countries. "While there was no food safety issue identified with the offending, people and organisations that deliberately try to get around the rules can damage New Zealand's valuable trade reputation which has been built over generations by high quality exports and backed by our robust food safety system." The investigation was sparked by a whistleblower who notified New Zealand Food Safety that vegetable oil may have been blended with tallow for export. "We followed up on the tip and the investigation broadened over time as investigators gathered evidence. They were eventually able to prove that several companies and individuals worked together to illegally export more than 8,000 tonnes of non-compliant tallow. "Tuakau Proteins Ltd, Taranaki By-Products Ltd and Wallace Proteins Ltd all owned rendering plants that make tallow. These companies, managers and directors worked together to create this product. "The prosecution was the result of a meticulous and long-running investigation which made connections between multiple defendants and proved deliberate offending. "Today's result is a credit to the persistence and expertise of food safety investigators who stuck with what was a very complex case to bring the defendants before the courts. Their efforts send a strong message to those who would try to circumvent the rules for profit – we will pursue and prosecute," Mr Arbuckle said. Meanwhile, two other companies, GrainCorp Commodity Management (NZ) Limited which is an exporter of fats and oils including tallow, along with GrainCorp Liquid Terminals NZ Limited which operates fats and oil storage facilities were also sentenced under the Animal Products Act. GrainCorp Liquid Terminals were convicted for breaching their risk management programme and being in possession for sale of animal product that was not processed in accordance with Parts 2–5 of the Animal Products Act. GrainCorp Commodity Management was convicted for failing to carry out duties of an exporter. While they were not involved in producing the adulterated tallow, the companies were fined a total of $258,000. Sentence for each defendant.
RNZ News
02-05-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Companies, directors fined $1.6m for altering tallow for profit
Beef tallow is a byproduct of meat processing. Photo: Adobe Stock A group of meat processing companies, directors and managers have been fined $1.6 million for deliberately and illegally altering exported tallow for profit, following an investigation and prosecution by New Zealand Food Safety. Tuakau Proteins Limited, Taranaki By-Products Limited, Wallace Proteins Limited, Stephen Dahlenburg, Paul Drake, Glenn Smith, Glenninburg Holdings Limited, SBT Group Limited, GrainCorp Commodity Management (NZ) Limited and GrainCorp Liquid Terminals NZ Limited, were all sentenced on various charges under the Animal Products Act. Tallow is rendered from animal fat into a range of products, and in this case, was exported for use in biofuels. The defendants worked together to mix tallow with adulterants, including out of specification products containing unknown quantities of unknown various fats and oils, the New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle said. "The price of tallow is based on its free fatty acid level (FFA) and the lower the level, the higher the price. "By illegally adding other oils, the defendants were able to command a higher price by lowering the free fatty acid levels. "Following a lengthy and complex investigation, food safety investigators found this offending was deliberate to maximise profits." Arbuckle said these companies' directors and managers knew their responsibilities under the law. "The rules for export are there for a reason - to ensure the product is fit for its intended purpose and meets the requirements of importing countries. "While there was no food safety issue identified with the offending, people and organisations that deliberately try to get around the rules can damage New Zealand's valuable trade reputation which has been built over generations by high quality exports and backed by our robust food safety system." The investigation was sparked by a whistleblower who notified New Zealand Food Safety that vegetable oil may have been blended with tallow for export. "We followed up on the tip and the investigation broadened over time as investigators gathered evidence. They were eventually able to prove that several companies and individuals worked together to illegally export more than 8000 tonnes of non-compliant tallow. "Tuakau Proteins Ltd, Taranaki By-Products Ltd, and Wallace Proteins Ltd all owned rendering plants that make tallow. These companies, managers and directors worked together to create this product. "The prosecution was the result of a meticulous and long-running investigation which made connections between multiple defendants and proved deliberate offending." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
