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RNZ News
20-05-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Over 1500 to strike over Ministry of Education's proposed pay freeze
The Ministry was focused on a fair outcome Acting Leader (Hautū) Corporate Rob Campbell says. Photo: RNZ / Quin Tauetau The public sector union says more than 1500 workers at the Ministry of Education will walk off the job for an hour on Wednesday to protest a pay freeze. The Public Service Association said it was the first time in 20 years its members at the Ministry had gone on strike. "We're taking strike action because the Ministry is refusing to recognise the increased cost of living facing Ministry staff and their families by proposing a two-year freeze on pay bands," national secretary for the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Fleur Fitzsimons said. She said most members would not get a pay rise out of this proposal. "The Ministry is also looking to cut Ministry staff out of consultation on change processes and do away with provisions for flexible working," Fitzsimons said. She said the employer hadn't budged since talks started in December. The Ministry was focused on a fair outcome Acting Leader (Hautū) Corporate Rob Campbell said. "We respect the right of employees to take industrial action and are committed to continuing good-faith bargaining," he said. Campbell said he was hoping for progress towards a resolution during bargaining on Wednesday and in mediation scheduled for the end of the month. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
NZ Herald
19-05-2025
- General
- NZ Herald
Mōtītī Island: Divers ‘buzzed' by sharks during launch salvage after 14 rescued
When the Maketū Coastguard rescue vessel Eastpack arrived, the bow was still visible and the stern had hit the seafloor, but the vessel was taking on water quickly. Rob Campbell, Pāpāmoa-based Bay Underwater Services NZ Ltd director, said the company had been engaged by the launch owner's insurer to salvage the vessel, and protect the environment from diesel and oil. Campbell told the Bay of Plenty Times that on Saturday the company's staff began raising the estimated 35 to 40-tonne launch, which was about 8m deep. 'Prior to raising the casualty using about 60 tonnes of air lift bags, the launch's fuel tanks were sealed off to prevent any further diesel leakage and the fuel tanks were found intact.' 'Once the vessel was back on the surface enough, it was tethered and moved to a more sheltered area on the southern side of Mōtītī Island to be worked on further,' he said. Campbell said there was 'major damages' to the stern with several holes and they needed to use patches and plates to make temporary repairs and ensure the vessel was water-tight. 'The bow and stern of the vessel were at the surface allowing the salvage divers to work underneath the hull to shore up the holes.' Campbell said eight salvage divers had been working 24-7 in shifts in windy and choppy conditions during Sunday and were 'buzzed by several sharks' attracted by bait and fish floating out of the stricken vessel. They hoped to tow the vessel to Tauranga by mid-Tuesday. Campbell said there was four tonnes of fuel on board and they needed to cap off the fuel once it was fully floated. He said Sean Kelly, the owner of Tauranga-based Pacific 7 which also provides marine salvage services, helped the salvage operation by skippering one of Bay Underwater Services' salvage boats. Maketu Volunteer Coastguard president Shane Beech said the skipper and passengers did 'all the rights things after getting into difficulties and all those on board were wearing lifejackets'. He said he was waiting to talk to the launch owner again. Beech urged all boaties to check their charts and conditions before heading out on the water and to also seek the Coastguard's advice if heading to unfamiliar places. Tauranga Bridge Marina general manager Tony Arnold said the vessel, which left from Sulphur Point marina, was not owned by any of the marina's berth owners. A Maritime NZ spokesman said the organisation was seeking to better understand what happened. 'This will involve speaking with the owner, and others as might be appropriate.' Mōtītī Island is 21km northeast of Tauranga. The Bay of Plenty Times has attempted to contact the owner of the vessel as well as the rescued passengers.
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Flex's Liquid Cooling Business Expands Portfolio with High-Performance Coolant Distribution Unit for AI and HPC Applications
News summary DUBLIN, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- OCP EMEA Summit -- Flex's (NASDAQ: FLEX) liquid cooling business, JetCool, today announced the introduction of its SmartSense Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU). This in-rack, liquid-to-liquid design is the first in a portfolio that delivers modular, cost-effective solutions to data centers and colocation providers, cooling up to 300kW in a single rack or across multiple high-density racks from a single CDU. 'As AI and high-density workloads push the limits of traditional thermal management, JetCool's new SmartSense CDU represents a leap forward in scalable liquid cooling for power-dense racks,' said Rob Campbell, President of Communications, Enterprise, and Cloud at Flex. 'By combining JetCool's liquid cooling technologies with Flex's advanced manufacturing capabilities and services, we're enabling customers to address heat challenges while accelerating the deployment of data center infrastructure at scale.' JetCool's SmartSense CDU delivers up to 300kW per rack and over 2MW at the row level, enabling true 'free cooling' with inlet temperatures above 60°C — eliminating the need for chillers and reducing both energy and water consumption. When paired with JetCool's SmartPlate™ cold plates, the system provides precision cooling engineered for performance, maintaining full processor utilization even in high ambient environments. To support the deployment and entire lifecycle of liquid cooling infrastructure, Flex provides a range of services that enable customers to scale liquid cooling solutions faster and with full confidence. With decades of experience supporting customers with liquid cooling around the world, Flex brings deep expertise in in-rack systems, deployment, and long-term operational management that will support SmartSense CDU customers: Flex is highlighting the new CDU for the data center community during the 2025 OCP EMEA Summit in Dublin, Ireland. Attendees may visit the JetCool booth A18 for demonstrations and attend Flex's session on April 29 at 2:25 p.m. IST to learn more about how this solution is helping data centers transition to high-efficiency, rack-ready liquid cooling. Scalable data center advanced manufacturing capabilities, products, and services Flex provides advanced manufacturing capabilities, innovative power and cooling products, and services that solve for data center power, heat, and scale challenges in the AI era. Accelerate data center infrastructure deployment worldwide with Flex. About Flex Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design and build products that improve the world. Through the collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex delivers technology innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions to diverse industries and end markets. About JetCool JetCool, a Flex company, is catalyzing breakthroughs in thermal management for compute-intensive applications. The company's liquid cooling solutions provide the essential foundation for semiconductor manufacturers, hyperscalers, and their partners to advance innovations in high-performance computing. Deployed by major chipmakers and OEMs, JetCool's state-of-the-art liquid cooling solutions ensure sustained advancements in device efficiency, performance, reliability, and sustainability. With investments from renowned entities in tech, semiconductor, and venture sectors such as Bosch and DuPont, JetCool continues to uphold its commitment to a forward-thinking mission. For additional information, please visit Media & Press: Erin Knapp Matter Communications for JetCool (617) 502-6546 [email protected] Investors & Analysts David A. Rubin Vice President, Investor Relations (408) 577-4632 [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Flex
