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Nanaia Mahuta was honoured at the Labour Party conference with a life membership. Photo: RNZ By Lillian Hanley of RNZ Former Labour minister and Hauraki-Waikato MP Nanaia Mahuta says it is an "important" and "exciting" time to be "re-entering" politics. She made the comments during her first public appearance with the party since its election defeat last year. During the party conference in Christchurch on Saturday, Mahuta's 27 years of service was honoured and she was presented with a life membership. Leader Chris Hipkins handed over the award to acknowledge, thank and celebrate an "outstanding member of the Labour whānau and an extraordinary New Zealander". He said she had dedicated her life to being a "servant of the people" and was a "true source of hope, vision and aspiration". Hipkins spoke of Mahuta's work establishing Māori wards and working to implement the Three Waters policy, which saw her face "outright racism" as a result. In accepting the award, Mahuta spoke to members who she said gave her the "great honour of serving a party I believe in". "I am here because of you, the faithful members of the Labour Party who continue to fight the fight day in, day out, for the values that we all believe in." Those were social justice, workable solutions to address inequity and poverty, and building a shared vision for the country, she said. She told the audience to look around the room, "look at the person next to you". "This is New Zealand. This is the New Zealand we want, for our tamariki, for our mokopuna, and it embraces everybody." She encouraged the audience to support the current Labour caucus, "charged with the responsibility of navigating a political system that has to bring everybody with us, whether they voted for us or not". One year on It was the first party-related event Mahuta had attended since taking a year off after losing her seat at the last election. Mahuta told RNZ it was great to "re-enter" the political perspective of the Labour Party one year on. "I gave myself one year post the election to be able to reflect on the 27 years that I've spent serving, and I needed that time for me." But she said she had come back specifically to ensure the party delivered a Labour government that could support the types of issues she believed were core to New Zealand. "For example, Te Tiriti in its place within the constitutional foundation of this country is not negotiable, and it's important to me that Labour continues to ensure that that is the case, and they're doing that." It was an "exciting time" to be re-entering politics, but that it was important as well, she said. When asked if she would be running in the next general election, she said that was not her "intention". "My intention is to be able to support a strong Labour bid to earn the trust of voters to say, 'this is what we stand for'." She said it was going to be a "battle" to pitch in 2026 in a way that would convince a broad range of people that "there's nothing to fear from having a strong foundation and vision for our future". Over the past year, she felt Labour had been more emboldened to say it did stand for "Treaty-based decision making", which would lead to a path of building "our sense of national identity and who we are as a country", she said. That was "unlike the others who want to turn the clock back and want to put all of this in question". Reflecting on the previous term, she said while she was proud of Labour's achievements, it might have "tried to do too much in the period of time that we had the opportunity to govern". "We have to reflect on that. We have to show the constituents and the voters of New Zealand that, on questions like CGT, we've got to take people with us. So that's our aim now, is to build the constituency of support to go forward." Mahuta was unseated in Hauraki-Waikato by Te Pāti Māori's Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, who recently started a haka in Parliament's debating chamber during the first reading of the controversial Treaty Principles Bill. Maipi-Clarke was young, and "her passion should be applauded to the extent that she is not defined by an opinion of what's not right", Mahuta said. "She has been growing in a community of being positively and confidently, Māori, Waikato, Ngāpuhi and everything that she can whakapapa too. That's important, and that's the generation that my kids are growing up in." The important task ahead for Maipi-Clarke was to develop her skill set to "translate that into political capital that delivers to her people", and she should be given "time to grow that talent", Mahuta said. "There's one thing doing the haka, there's another thing delivering to her electorate. "The threshold of expectation is to deliver. It's not what you say, it's what you do."Investing.com stocks of the weekA wild melee has erupted on the field after the Michigan vs Ohio State college football game.

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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Whether a police officer or a civilian, all players stepped on the soccer field with one goal: to promote peace and respect in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Police Soccer Team started to take shape earlier this year, and its members have already competed in a tournament in New Jersey. Today's friendly match was another chance for them to find their rhythm, and demonstrate how other districts can pick up the sport as well. On the other side of the field, a new coalition known as the 'Southwest All Stars' laced up for the match. It is composed of members of the Salone FC soccer team and the Pennsylvania Oldtimers Community Sports Association . "We usually come here separate, but this time, we tried to work together," said Rev. George Fully, President of the POSCA. Two opposing coaches, Officer Musa Kaba and Foday Turay, had something else in common. They both grew up playing soccer in West Africa. Watch the video above to hear what this event means to them in their own words. RELATED: The IM ABLE Foundation helps police officer who lost his leg find adaptive ways to keep moving forward

The Prime Minister will this week kick off what he has called the “next phase” of Government, as he announces the markers for his “missions” that Number 10 say will allow the public to hold Sir Keir and his team to account on their promises and will be reached by the end of the Parliament. The milestones will run alongside public sector reform, Downing Street said. This will include a focus on reforming Whitehall, spearheaded by the as-yet-unannounced new chief civil servant the Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet ministers, so it is geared towards the delivery of Labour’s missions, according to Number 10. The same focus will also influence decisions for next year’s spending review, it has been suggested. Writing in The Sun on Sunday, the Prime Minister compared “focusing the machinery of government” to “turning an oil tanker” and said that “acceptance of managed decline” has “seeped into parts of Whitehall”. “The British people aren’t fools. They know a ruthless focus on priorities is essential,” he wrote. The Sunday Times reported that one of the milestones would focus on early education, with the aim to raise the number of children who are ready for school, educationally and socially. Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden said that “it’s estimated that more than a million school days worth of teacher time each year is spent dealing with” children who are not prepared for school. Labour’s missions, as laid out in their July election manifesto, focus on economic growth, energy security and cleaner energy, the NHS, childcare and education systems, as well as crime and criminal justice. Ahead of revealing the details, Sir Keir said in a statement: “This plan for change is the most ambitious yet honest programme for government in a generation. “Mission-led government does not mean picking milestones because they are easy or will happen anyway – it means relentlessly driving real improvements in the lives of working people. “We are already fixing the foundations and have kicked-started our first steps for change, stabilising the economy, setting up a new Border Security Command, and investing £22 billion in an NHS that is fit for the future. “Our plan for change is the next phase of delivering this Government’s mission. “Some may oppose what we are doing and no doubt there will be obstacles along the way, but this Government was elected on mandate of change and our plan reflects the priorities of working people. “Given the unprecedented challenges we have inherited we will not achieve this by simply doing more of the same, which is why investment comes alongside a programme of innovation and reform.” The so-called “missions” outlined in Labour’s election manifesto focused on five key policy areas: kickstart economic growth; make Britain a clean energy superpower; take back our streets; break down barriers to opportunity; and build an NHS fit for the future. 🚨 New polling with @ObserverUK Keir Starmer has seen an 8 point drop in his net approval rating after a significant uptick in the number disapproving of his performance. 22% approve of his performance vs. 54% who disapprove. This gives Starmer a net rating of -32%. pic.twitter.com/J33nMnwflP — Opinium (@OpiniumResearch) November 30, 2024 The announcement comes after a first five months in office that has seen anger over Budget proposals and reports of tension in Number 10. Polling for The Observer newspaper by Opinium indicates that more than half of the public disapprove of the Prime Minister’s performance. According to the survey of approximately 2,000 adults, 54% of people disapprove of his performance, compared with 22% who approve, leaving him with a net rating of -32%.Seven & i weighs sale of York Holdings specialty storesNone

Man pushed from container is "completely fine," says Pakistan's Information MinisterSubsidies for the renovation of real estate: A guide from Schwarzat Capital GmbH 12-22-2024 07:17 PM CET | Industry, Real Estate & Construction Press release from: Schwarzat Capital Subsidies are available, especially for listed properties such as this one by Sven Schwarzat (© Sven Schwarzat) Refurbishing properties is a key step in maintaining and increasing the value of buildings. In addition to improving living comfort and energy efficiency, targeted measures can also reduce operating costs in the long term. However, owners are often faced with the question of how to finance the high investment costs. This is where state and regional subsidy programs come into play, making renovation projects attractive. Sven Schwarzat and Schwarzat Capital GmbH are experts in this field, especially in the Leipzig area. Why subsidies are important Funding programs are not only a financial relief, but also an important incentive to implement sustainable and energy-efficient construction projects. In Germany, the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) and the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) in particular offer a wide range of options for owners. Sven Schwarzat emphasizes: "Comprehensive advice and planning are essential in order to exploit the full potential of the subsidies." Types of subsidies Energy-efficient refurbishment: KfW offers low-interest loans and grants for measures such as insulating walls and roofs, replacing windows or installing modern heating systems. The so-called repayment subsidy is particularly attractive, as part of the loan does not have to be repaid. Renewable energies: BAFA promotes the installation of solar thermal energy, photovoltaics, biomass heating systems and heat pumps. These technologies not only help to reduce energy costs, but also improve the CO2 balance of a building. Listed buildings: Historic properties are often listed, which places special demands on refurbishment. There are special funding programs from the federal and state governments. Schwarzat Capital GmbH has already successfully implemented numerous projects in this area. Important steps for funding Advice and planning: Before renovation measures begin, sound advice is essential. Experts such as Sven Schwarzat analyze the condition of the property and check which measures are eligible for funding. Application: The application requires detailed documentation and planning. Mistakes can lead to subsidies not being approved. Schwarzat Capital GmbH offers comprehensive support here. Implementation: During the refurbishment, experts monitor the work to ensure that the requirements of the funding programs are met. Conclusion Refurbishing properties offers enormous opportunities to increase their value and protect the environment at the same time. Thanks to extensive subsidy programs, costs can be reduced considerably. Sven Schwarzat and Schwarzat Capital GmbH are the ideal partners for property owners who want to benefit from these opportunities. With their experience and expertise, every renovation project will be a success. About the author: Sven Schwarzat is Managing Director of Schwarzat Capital GmbH, based in Lützen. With this GmbH and also privately, he holds numerous properties in his portfolio, carries out construction projects and rents out his apartments. His focus is in and around Leipzig. His expertise and experience make him a reliable advisor for general questions on real estate and specifically on the Leipzig real estate market. About Schwarzat Capital GmbH: Schwarzat Capital GmbH, based in Lützen, is a leading company in the field of real estate investment and development. The company specializes in the acquisition, refurbishment and letting of residential properties in Leipzig. For further information, please contact (also responsible for this press release): Schwarzat Capital GmbH Mr. Sven Schwarzat Ernst-Thälmann-Straße 18 06686 Lützen Germany phone ..: 034444909876 web ..: http://www.schwarzat-capital.de email : info@schwarzat-capital.de You can use this press release - even in modified or abridged form - free of charge on your website with a source link to our homepage. Schwarzat Capital GmbH Ernst-Thälmann-Straße 18 06686 Lützen Germany https://www.schwarzat-capital.de Herr Sven Schwarzat 034444909876 info@schwarzat-capital.de Schwarzat Capital GmbH, based in Lützen, is a growing real estate company specializing in the rental of residential space. The company is particularly active in the field of student housing and offers modern and affordable rental solutions in attractive locations. This release was published on openPR.The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, passed in the Lok Sabha on December 12 as an amendment to the existing 2005 law has, among multiple modifications, envisaged the formation of urban disaster management authorities in a first. Be it Bengaluru, which suffered flooding recently during October earlier this year, or Chennai, which was paralysed as a result of cyclone Michaung in November, climate-induced disasters are becoming a recurring phenomenon in Indian cities at a point wherein India is continuing to log an urban-focussed growth. In this context, experts and practitioners have lauded the introduction of an urban-specific disaster authority. While the amendments are yet to be discussed in detail and passed in the Upper House before being sent to the President for her assent, the provisions of the urban authority and aspects, such as necessary recognition of disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change and some autonomy to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), have been welcomed. Also read | Centre approves ₹ 944 crore as Cyclone Fengal relief to Tamil Nadu, promises more after assessment reports Krishna S Vatsa, a member of NDMA, said this is a landmark step, given the country’s rapid urbanisation and recurrence of disasters in cities. “The existing district-level structures are not effective in these cases.” An official working with a UN agency, echoing the sentiments, said the emphasis on the creation of a disaster database will also lead to more data-based decision-making. Notably, the current draft mentions that national capital Delhi and Chandigarh will be the only exceptions. In other places, these new city-level authorities will align with central, state and district-level disaster management authorities for state capitals and large cities. While these additions have been lauded as broadly progressive, many experts have pointed out other obvious reformative steps that the proposed amendment has overlooked, particularly from the urban perspective. Also read | ‘Justice for Wayanad’: Priyanka leads protest, demands relief package for landslide-hit constituency A senior official with experience in working with a state disaster management authority for more than three years said the amendment could have mandated frameworks for resource allocations into clear categories, such as mitigation, preparedness, rescue, and rehabilitation, as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission. “This structured approach would ensure efficient and targeted use of resources for disaster management.” Other than this, he said, the emphasis on communication protocols and technology integration for real-time monitoring, predictive analysis, and data-driven decision-making is missing. He also mentioned that the law fails to incorporate participatory governance, involving local communities, to ensure solutions are inclusive and grounded in local realities. An official currently with the NDMA, on condition of anonymity, said, another level of decentralisation was required, with regard to ward-level structures, for emergency management. “We need to pay more attention to creating urban search and rescue teams, which can operate at a sub-city level.” Kathyayini Chamaraj, a member of the social security association of India, said ward disaster management teams and booth-level committees need to be formed with volunteers. “Ward committee members and ward-level officials need to be equipped with emergency funds to carry out activities during an emergency: rescue, recovery and mitigation of disasters,” Chamaraj said. Anil Kumar Gupta, a professor at IIT Roorkee who previously worked with the Centre for Disasters and Health and the National Institute of Disaster Management, questioned why mayors have been left out of the framework, when the state and central authorities are led by the Prime Minister and chief ministers, respectively. Gupta questioned the proposal to make the municipal corporation commissioner the chief of the urban disaster authority, expressing scepticism if the officer can exercise control multiple other parastatal agencies that are involved in the day-to-day functioning of large cities. “This is important as, unlike disaster response that is done on war footing, mitigation will involve broader issues, such as improving land use practice, housing, setting development regulation norms and even preparing risk-informed master plans.” He questioned how a multiplicity of agencies, incongruous with one another, will achieve its goals and wondered if these urban bodies will be set up in industrial cities, such as Noida, which do not have traditional municipal bodies. Gupta said the aspect of losses specific to cities has also been missed, as disasters not only negatively impact infrastructure but also disrupt supply chains and city economics. He said that instead of an authority, an operational agency to implement the mechanisms that already exist on paper in a time-bound manner would have been more helpful.

Rising onward migration of skilled immigrants threatens Canada’s economyArticle content The Saskatchewan NDP Opposition is lamenting the price at the pump for Wednesday’s morning commute after it was “blocked” from tabling a motion to suspend the gas tax for six months. “It will remain the highest in the Prairies after the Sask. Party today blocked the Saskatchewan NDP’s emergency motion to suspend the provincial gas tax and give drivers some much-needed relief,” the NDP said in a news release Tuesday afternoon. Leading up to the first session of the 30th legislature, which began Monday, Opposition Leader Carla Beck said her caucus planned to introduce an emergency motion Tuesday in the Legislature that would drop gas prices by 15 cents per litre starting Wednesday. An attempt by Opposition finance critic Trent Wotherspoon to do just that failed Tuesday after members of the Sask. Party denied leave to table it. During question period, Finance Minister Jim Reiter made it clear the Sask. Party would not support calls for a temporary suspension of the tax. Reiter said the government is prioritizing permanent, long-term tax relief that it argues will have a greater effect on affordability. The government announced Monday that its first piece of legislation will be the Saskatchewan Affordability Act. The bill is to enact the Saskatchewan Party’s election campaign commitments to address affordability issues, including personal tax relief to save a family of four more than $3,400 over four years. The province also plans to continue not charging the federal carbon levy on home heating, introduce a home-renovation tax credit and increase benefits for people with disabilities and families with kids in sports and arts. “Hardworking people who have never struggled before are cutting back on the essentials,” Beck clapped back in Tuesday news release. “They can’t wait until tax season next year to find out if they’ll even benefit from the government’s programs.” The NDP says pausing the gas tax before the holidays would save families hundreds of dollars over the next course of the suspension. The issue was a major part of Beck’s campaign leading up to last month’s provincial vote; similar motions have already been passed in Alberta, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador. The governing United Conservative Party in Alberta and the Manitoba NDP have paused provincial fuel taxes this year, though Alberta’s came back into force in April. Manitoba has decided to extend its pause while Ontario has budgeted a pause until the end of 2024. The NDP has been calling for a pause on the gas tax for months and even forced a vote in early May during the last session of the legislature to suspend the tax; it also failed. “It’s something that would save Saskatchewan families hundreds of dollars at a time when they desperately need it,” Beck said when the party continued calls for a suspension later that month. — with files from Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press The Regina Leader-Post has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox so you are up to date with the most vital news of the day. Click here to subscribe. With some online platforms blocking access to the journalism upon which you depend, our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark leaderpost.com and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed. Click here to subscribe. Share this Story : Sask. NDP 'blocked' from tabling emergency motion to suspend gas tax Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr

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First trans US congresswoman already in Republican crosshairsStrictly fans have been left fearing for a favourite contestant after they danced in the "death slot" on Saturday night's show. Olympian Montell Douglas was second to perform on the hit BBC show on Saturday, following on from Miranda star Sarah Hadland, but her turn had viewers worrying. One social media user posted on X: "Death slot rumba I fear for Montell #strictly ." Another wrote: "Montell doing a rumba in the death slot, this is just mean now... #Strictly " Another social media user said "It's so over" after posting: "Oh Montell in the death slot." Montell faced criticism from the judges after performing to a song from Tony-winning The Colour Purple. Craig remarked: "It was very slow...I felt it lost a little bit of fluidity and ooze when you fell still...I felt we were just getting snapshots of still pictures." Get all the latest celebrity and TV news straight to your inbox by signing up to our newsletter here. However, she was also given praise from head judge Shirley Ballas, who said "You are absolutely 100 per cent sure footed...Didn't wobble, your balance was outstanding...That was a very, very lovely rumba." Montell, alongside the other contestants, is hoping for a place in next week's semi-final after surviving the Dance Off last week for a second time. In her VT training with professional Johannes, she spoke of the pressure and said: "It's like a cup having a little chip and waiting for it to all break." She went on to score 32 before Love Island star Tasha Ghouri took to the dancefloor. Viewers will have to wait until Sunday's show to find out who makes it to the semi-final. Get all the latest big and breaking Yorkshire news straight to your mobile via WhatsApp by clicking here . If you don’t like our community, you can leave any time. We also treat members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. Read our privacy notice here .

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UC San Diego has the 10th highest number of highly cited researchers in the world, slipping three spots in the annual rankings produced by Clarivate, a British analytics company whose list is closely followed by scientists. The La Jolla campus is home to 55 of the world’s most elite researchers, tying with the University of Hong Kong. It’s the only University of California campus to make the top 10. Last year, UCSD finished in seventh place with 71 highly cited researchers, one place behind the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The number can fluctuate because scientists sometimes change institutions, or their work is surpassed by others’ in its influence. The scientists who made the list rank in the top 1% by citations for their fields and their publication in the Web of Science database over the past decade, Clarivate said. UCSD’s neighbors in and around the Torrey Pines mesa also fared well. The Salk Institute and La Jolla Institute for Immunology each have 10 highly cited researchers, and Scripps Research has nine. Sanford Burnham Prebys, San Diego State University and the J. Craig Venter Institute each have two. The local scholars on this year’s list span the spectrum of science, engineering and medicine. Joseph Wang at UCSD develops highly sensitive, wearable health sensors , including one that helps monitor diabetes. Fred Gage of the Salk explores the adult central nervous system, work that’s led to major findings in brain disorders. Jean Twenge of SDSU studies differences in generations and is known to some of members of the public for her insights about Generation Z. And Shane Crotty of the La Jolla Institute has become known internationally for fighting infectious diseases, including COVID-19.

Investing.com stocks of the weekAccording to the San Francisco Chronicle , the restaurateurs behind Berkeley’s Rose Pizzeria are debuting a cafe just around the corner. Coming to 2000 University Avenue , Cafe Brusco will land near establishments such as Burger IM Berkeley, Cal’s Fried Chicken & Burgers, and Red Tomato Pizza House. What Now San Francisco reached out to Gerad Gobel and Alexis Rorabaugh to inquire about their plans for the new spot, but they could not provide additional information before publication. Nevertheless, the Chronicle reports that “it will serve coffee, pastries and sandwiches during the day and wine and snacks at night.” Additionally, “in the daytime, Cafe Brusco will pour coffee courtesy of Emeryville’s Counter Culture Coffee, in vintage Italian saucers, plus cold drinks like a sesame matcha latte and affogato.” “The owners will stock fresh pastries from Good Luck Bakery... Savory treats, available warm or to go, may take the form of a mortadella breakfast sandwich, porchetta melt or roasted sweet potato sandwich with feta and Calabrian chili aioli with a lentil salad.” Finally, “in the evenings, Cafe Brusco will become a wine bar featuring mainly natural, local producers but also plenty of Lambrusco and Italian and European wines.” Cafe Brusco is slated to open in January 2005.