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‘Applying for a home felt harder than applying for a job’: NZ private rentals won’t solve need for emergency housing

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Established in 2016, the emergency housing programme – short-term housing for people with nowhere to stay – was meant to be a stop-gap measure.

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  • Established in 2016, the emergency housing programme – short-term housing for people with nowhere to stay – was meant to be a stop-gap measure.
  • People seeking access to emergency housing will need to prove they have made “a reasonable effort” to secure a home in the private rental sector.
  • Our research on the factors that shape people’s housing outcomes, experiences and journeys shows the private rental sector can often exacerbate housing precarity.

Housing discrimination is widespread

  • Our survey of 800 residents across seven neighbourhoods in Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch revealed experiences of housing discrimination are widespread in Aotearoa New Zealand.
  • Nearly half of all renters reported directly experiencing discrimination when trying to rent a home.
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    As NZ struggles to resolve its long-running housing crisis, investors should be taxed for keeping homes empty

    When asked for examples to illustrate their experiences of discrimination, renters and owners alike provided stories of struggling to secure private rental housing at some point in their lives.

The instability of renting

  • This situation is made worse by the instability of rental housing.
  • Our survey results show a mere 12% of private rental tenants have lived in only one home over the past ten years.
  • This stands in stark contrast to 47% of owner-occupiers but also 39% of public housing tenants.
  • It takes time and effort to secure a home, especially one that is affordable and suitable for a household’s needs.

Private rental sector is not a solution

  • Recent research in Aotearoa and the United Kingdom has shown private renting adversely affects renters’ health and wellbeing.
  • Moreover, a Western Australian initiative to require public housing applicants to prove they had tried to get a private rental was dismantled following a 2004 inquiry.
  • Responding to the emergency housing crisis with greater reliance on the private rental sector amounts to fighting fire with fire.


Jessica Terruhn receives funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment for the WERO research programme. She is affiliated with Renters United. Francis L Collins receives funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. He has previously received other funding from Te Apārangi Royal Society of New Zealand.

EQS-News: Group sales revenue 2023 just below, Group EBIT within the most recently announced forecast corridors

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Group sales revenue 2023 just below, Group EBIT within the most recently announced forecast corridors

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  • Group sales revenue 2023 just below, Group EBIT within the most recently announced forecast corridors
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Group sales revenue 2023 just below, Group EBIT within the most recently announced forecast corridors
    According to preliminary figures, Group sales of EUR 160.8 million were generated in the financial year 2023 (previous year: EUR 159.2 million).
  • Without this - largely technical - effect, Group EBIT would have been positive at EUR 3.1 million.
  • In this context, we lowered our forecast corridor for Group EBIT to between EUR -4.0 million and EUR -1.0 million.

EQS-News: New Work SE preliminary financial results for 2023: Largest segment HR Solutions & Talent Access grows by 5 per cent amid challenging market conditions

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

New Work SE preliminary financial results for 2023: Largest segment HR Solutions & Talent Access grows by 5 per cent amid challenging market conditions (news with additional features)

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  • New Work SE preliminary financial results for 2023: Largest segment HR Solutions & Talent Access grows by 5 per cent amid challenging market conditions (news with additional features)
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • New Work SE preliminary financial results for 2023: Largest segment HR Solutions & Talent Access grows by 5 per cent amid challenging market conditions
    Hamburg, 27 February 2024 – New Work SE, the parent company of jobs network XING and employer review platform kununu, today presented its preliminary, unaudited financial figures for the fiscal year 2023.
  • The largest segment, HR Solutions & Talent Access, increased by 5 per cent to €218.6 million (FY 2022: €208.2 million).
  • As a result, the company’s main business segment achieved its highest-ever revenues amid a difficult market environment.

Real Noise Reduction Technology: BET SLUMBUR Earplugs Debuts on Kickstarter

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Shenzhen, China, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BET SLUMBUR is excited to launch its groundbreaking real noise-reducing earplugs on Kickstarter now.

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  • Shenzhen, China, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BET SLUMBUR is excited to launch its groundbreaking real noise-reducing earplugs on Kickstarter now.
  • These real noise reduction earplugs not only have real noise reduction technology but swiftly balance ear pressure in just 15 seconds to help you be happy to use it regularly due to their airy fit design.
  • BET SLUMBUR earplugs with Honeycomb Microporous Crystal Filter designed, the real noise reduction technology have provided a much better listening experience, and allow users to get a calm atmosphere without sacrificing the clarity of important voices at a safer level.
  • BET SLUMBUR's Honeycomb Microporous Crystal Filter doesn't just redefine the real noise reduction for earplugs; it prioritizes comfort and safeguards users' ears and hearing.

Total mobile network traffic surges triple digits, according to Verizon’s first-ever Consumer Connections Report

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Monday, March 11, 2024

NEW YORK, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In just five years, total mobile network traffic has skyrocketed 129%, underscoring the critical importance of reliable connectivity in today’s digital age.

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  • NEW YORK, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In just five years, total mobile network traffic has skyrocketed 129%, underscoring the critical importance of reliable connectivity in today’s digital age.
  • Verizon’s inaugural Consumer Connections Report analyzes data that highlights consumers’ increased dependence upon connectivity by examining the most popular apps, and paints a robust picture of state-to-state population flows and consumer data usage within cities across the United States.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.
  • The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, and security.

RESTAURANTS CANADA APPLAUDS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR CAPPING THE ALCOHOL EXCISE TAX AT 2%; A MAJOR WIN FOR RESTAURANT INDUSTRY AND CONSUMERS.

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Saturday, March 9, 2024

Toronto, March 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurants Canada is expressing gratitude to the Federal government for maintaining the alcohol excise tax at 2%.

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  • Toronto, March 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurants Canada is expressing gratitude to the Federal government for maintaining the alcohol excise tax at 2%.
  • “The cap on the alcohol tax gives operators a chance to catch their breath.
  • For the past four years, restaurants have been delt one blow after another,” said Kelly Higginson, President and CEO of Restaurants Canada.
  • This change came about through collaborative advocacy efforts between Restaurants Canada and a coalition of brewers, unions, consumers, farmers, and retailers.

UN Global Compact launches Guidebook to encourage companies to Empower Women in the Workplace

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Friday, March 8, 2024

"Women at Work" sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that Chinese companies face in promoting gender equality.

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  • "Women at Work" sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that Chinese companies face in promoting gender equality.
  • It presents a series of case studies showcasing how companies across various sectors are implementing the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and contributing to the SDGs.
  • A collection of company case studies and personal stories from diversified industries, highlighting good practices and lessons learned to strengthen gender equality in the workplace.
  • Nearly 50 companies have joined the UN Global Compact Target Gender Equality (TGE) Accelerator in China since its launch in 2022.

Energy Transfer/Sunoco Foundation Awards Grant to North Texas Food Bank to Address Hunger

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Dallas, TX, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) announced today that the Energy Transfer/Sunoco Foundation provided a $200,000 grant to help the organization meet the growing demand for food assistance.

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  • Dallas, TX, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) announced today that the Energy Transfer/Sunoco Foundation provided a $200,000 grant to help the organization meet the growing demand for food assistance.
  • The funds will enable the NTFB to provide 600,000 meals to North Texas residents experiencing hunger.
  • “Through their gift, the Energy Transfer/Sunoco Foundation has shown a shared dedication and passion in providing nourishment and hope for our neighbors facing hunger,” said Trisha Cunningham, North Texas Food Bank president and CEO.
  • “We are proud to partner with the North Texas Food Bank to help address the critical issue of hunger in North Texas,” said Chris Curia, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer for Energy Transfer.

HP Unveils Industry’s Largest Portfolio of AI PCs

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

LAS VEGAS, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today announced the industry’s largest portfolio of AI PCs1 leveraging the power of AI to enhance productivity, creativity, and user experiences in hybrid work settings.

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  • HP introduces the industry’s largest portfolio of AI PCs1, featuring new HP Elite PCs, the world’s most advanced business laptops for collaboration,2 and Z by HP mobile workstations to unlock new levels of productivity and creativity.
  • HP announces the AI Creation Center, the world’s most comprehensive workstation solution for AI development3, including Z by HP AI Studio co-engineered with NVIDIA NGC libraries, enabling AI creation.
  • HP now has the largest portfolio of Intel® and AMD-based AI PCs14, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and performance.
  • Accelerate data science capabilities with the HP AI Creation Center, including Z by HP AI Studio
    HP is accelerating the AI era with customized data science solutions.

HP Introduces Breakthrough Innovation for Partners at Amplify Partner Conference

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

LAS VEGAS, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today concluded the Amplify™ Partner Conference, shining a spotlight on the power of HP’s vast global partner network, leadership in product and service innovation, and trust among the industry. Following yesterday’s announcement to accelerate growth through the Amplify Partner Program, today the company detailed how its broad artificial intelligence (AI) portfolio with more than 100 AI-enabled solutions is redefining productivity and collaboration in the AI and hybrid era.

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  • Unveils industry’s largest potfolio of AI PCs: HP Elite and Z by HP PCs, plus new Poly Studio E360
    LAS VEGAS, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today concluded the Amplify™ Partner Conference, shining a spotlight on the power of HP’s vast global partner network, leadership in product and service innovation, and trust among the industry.
  • In 2024 and beyond, HP will continue to advance its Future Ready strategy – ensuring that channel partners have maximal opportunity to drive greater efficiency, insight, and profitability.
  • HP Inc. announced new findings from its Work Relationship Index, a comprehensive study that explores employees’ relationships with work around the world.
  • Channel partners gain access to industry's first role-based AI training and certification program, plus growth opportunity in AI Data Science
    HP Inc. announced new groundbreaking benefits aimed at accelerating partner growth through the Amplify Partner Program.