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11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Halton Hart ‘The Sparks' - Little Boots - Big Dreams!
Friday, 11 July 2025, 2:02 pm Press Release: Key 2 Artist Promotions Halton Hart's new single 'Little Boots' is all about chasing the big dreams to be big country stars! The girls have a video diary of their trip to Tamworth in 2025 - A dream to go over there! The Gold Guitars! (Photo/Supplied) 'Little Boots' (Big Dreams) won Georgia Martin and Meila Scully the 2025 MLT NZ Junior Duo Gold Guitar Award. Meila also won the Junior Country Rock Award and was the 2025 MLT NZ Junior Overall Runner Up. The girls perform the song with sass, energy and love. Every time they sing it the crowd is in the palm of their hands .. Smiles and energy everywhere. Georgia and Meila co-wrote 'Little Boots' with Kayla Mahon (Mum/Aunty Kayla) and songwriter Andrea Cruickshank. Andrea is originally from Gore and also grew up in the Gore Country Music Club Family. Halton Hart is a very rare and unique musical family of 8 girls, where music plays a massive role in their lives. All the girls have been taught music by Gore based recording artist Kayla Mahon with all starting at the young age of 2, up on the stage, singing on the country music competition circuit. Halton Hart are Caitlyn 17, Marissa 16, and Erica Byars 10, Jaelyn 10 and Meila Scully 12, Taegan 10 and Hazel Evans 7, and Georgia Martin 11. © Scoop Media
Scoop
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
Pedaling For The Pontiff: A Guineano Extraordinary Bicycle Tribute Across Poland
Monday, 30 June 2025, 7:30 am Press Release: GC Media Don Victor Mooney recently completed an impressive 1,000-kilometer cycling journey around Poland, undertaken as a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis. This monumental endeavor culminated in a personal invitation from the Vatican on June 14th, where Mooney attended the Pope Leo XIV Jubilee Audience for Sports and received the pontiff's blessings. (Photo/Supplied) During this significant occasion, Mooney reflected on the enduring support from President Obiang of Equatorial Guinea, recalling that the President had previously financed his remarkable Atlantic Ocean row in the specially built "Spirit of Malabo." Mooney profoundly expressed that with every kilometer traversed and "every arduous stride," he felt the "undeniable presence of Equatorial Guinea"—its vibrant spirit and the whispered hopes of its people—ceaselessly fueling his resolve. (Photo/Supplied) He further emphasized that this 1,000-kilometer cycling journey was "not merely an athletic endeavor, but a profound expression of the Equatorial Guinean people's deep affection and unwavering devotion to Pope Francis. " This deep and personal connection to the nation was formally cemented in 2016 when President Obiang conveyed Equatorial Guinea nationality to Mooney and his family at the Peoples Palace. On the net: © Scoop Media
Scoop
22-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
ASB Makes Further Drops To Interest Rates
ASB has today reduced five of its fixed home lending rates by up to 16 basis points, including two of its most popular terms. ASB's Executive General Manager Personal Banking Adam Boyd says 'We know there are many New Zealanders looking to refix their mortgage or take on the significant title of homeowner this year, and we're pleased to support them with lower rates. Those considering our 12-month fixed home loan will be paying 2.50% less interest than they would have been 18 months ago. On a loan of $500,000, this reduction in interest translates to an extra $12,500 a year which will make a real difference to many households across the country.' ASB also reduced some term deposit rates by between 5 and 20 basis points. All rate decreases are effective immediately. Fixed home lending term Previous rate New rate Rate decrease 6-month 5.45% 5.29% - 16 bps 1-year 4.95% 4.89% - 6 bps 3-year 5.15% 5.09% - 6 bps 4-year 5.59% 5.49% - 10 bps © Scoop Media ASB Bank Helping you get one step ahead. In 1847, ASB opened as the Auckland Savings Bank with the pledge: 'to serve the community; to grow and to help Kiwis grow'. And that is very much what ASB is about today. ASB is a leading provider of integrated financial services in New Zealand including retail, business and rural banking, funds management and insurance. ASB strives to consistently provide its customers with outstanding service and innovative financial solutions. They're dedicated to providing simple financial products that allow their customers to bank with them how and when they want. We all have our own ways to measure progress, and our own stories about the things that matter to us. Whatever way you choose to measure progress, and whatever your goals, ASB is there to help you get one step ahead.
Scoop
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
New Russia Sanctions Target Enablers Of War, Including Russia's ‘Shadow Fleet'
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 12:21 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government Rt Hon Winston Peters Minister of Foreign Affairs Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced new sanctions on crucial enablers of Russia's illegal war against Ukraine. This latest round of sanctions targets actors involved in Russia's military-industrial complex, supporters from North Korea, Iran, and Belarus, as well as vessels that are part of Russia's 'shadow fleet'. 'New Zealand must continue to hold Russia and its enablers accountable. Military support from actors in North Korea, Iran, and Belarus has helped Russia sustain its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine,' Mr Peters said. These new sanctions target a further 18 individuals and entities who have been assisting Russia's war efforts. In addition, 27 'shadow fleet' vessels have also been designated. Russia's 'shadow fleet' enablers are involved in illegal activities to avoid sanctions, including through the transport of Russian oil at above the G7 Plus oil price cap, which New Zealand adopted last year. 'The designation of Russia's 'shadow fleet' reflects a joint effort with likeminded international partners to prevent sanctions evasion and to maintain the pressure on Russia in support of a just and lasting peace for Ukraine,' Mr Peters says. Since the Russia Sanctions Act entered into force in March 2022, NewZealand has imposed sanctions on more than 1,800 individuals, entities, and shipping vessels, along with a range of trade measures. More information about sanctions, travel bans, and export controls against Russia, as well as diplomatic, military and economic support to Ukraine, can be found on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade website here. © Scoop Media
Scoop
03-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
ASB Drops Mortgage Rates For The Seventh Time This Year
ASB has today reduced several of its fixed home lending rates by up to 20 basis points, marking the bank's seventh fixed rate mortgage drop in 2025. ASB has also lowered some of its term deposit rates by between 5 and 20 basis points. ASB's Executive General Manager Personal Banking Adam Boyd says 'Interest rates remain a hot topic of conversation, with homeowners and first home buyers watching the market closely. Whether you're looking to fix or float, today's drops to our fixed lending rates across short and medium terms, along with our lower variable rates announced last week, give New Zealanders a range of appealing options to consider.' All rate decreases are effective immediately. Fixed home lending term Previous rate New rate Rate decrease 6-month 5.59% 5.45% - 14 bps 1-year 4.99% 4.95% - 4 bps 18-month 4.99% 4.89% - 10 bps 2-year 4.99% 4.95% - 4 bps 3-year 5.35% 5.15% - 20 bps © Scoop Media ASB Bank Helping you get one step ahead. In 1847, ASB opened as the Auckland Savings Bank with the pledge: 'to serve the community; to grow and to help Kiwis grow'. And that is very much what ASB is about today. ASB is a leading provider of integrated financial services in New Zealand including retail, business and rural banking, funds management and insurance. ASB strives to consistently provide its customers with outstanding service and innovative financial solutions. They're dedicated to providing simple financial products that allow their customers to bank with them how and when they want. We all have our own ways to measure progress, and our own stories about the things that matter to us. Whatever way you choose to measure progress, and whatever your goals, ASB is there to help you get one step ahead.
