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Scoop
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
It's Time To Make A Stand!
Press Release – Porirua City Council Four councillors are elected in the Puatahanui general ward, covering the north of Porirua, five in the Onepoto general ward, covering the citys east and west, and one in the Parirua Mori Ward. Passionate about what happens in your community? Keen to make a difference? Nominations are open for local elections! Anyone interested in standing for mayor or councillor in one of Porirua's three wards has until midday 1 August to get their nomination in. Four councillors are elected in the Pāuatahanui general ward, covering the north of Porirua, five in the Onepoto general ward, covering the city's east and west, and one in the Parirua Māori Ward (by those on the Māori electoral roll). Porirua's Deputy Electoral Officer Jack Marshall says it's an exciting time to get involved to help shape your community. 'Porirua is such a diverse community and people from all walks of life and experiences put their hand up to represent the city,' he says. 'Standing for Council is an opportunity to show that you are Porirua proud, and if elected, you'll be part of a team making decisions that shape Porirua's future. 'We want the process to be as straightforward as possible, so we're here to help answer any questions potential candidates might have.' All the information on standing for Council can be found at To be a candidate you must be 18 or over, a New Zealand citizen and be on the general or Māori electoral roll. You don't have to live in the ward you're standing for, but two people over 18 who are on the electoral roll in that ward must nominate you. For those thinking of standing, there are two candidate information sessions where you can hear about the job from the elections team, Council staff, and previous elected members. They are on from 10-11am on Saturday 12 July and 7-8pm on Monday 14 July, in the Helen Smith Room at Pātaka. A NZ sign language interpreter will be at both sessions, and one session will be recorded to view online if you can't make it. Voting documents will be posted in September, with voting closing at midday on Saturday, 11 October.
Scoop
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
It's Time To Make A Stand!
Passionate about what happens in your community? Keen to make a difference? Nominations are open for local elections! Anyone interested in standing for mayor or councillor in one of Porirua's three wards has until midday 1 August to get their nomination in. Four councillors are elected in the Pāuatahanui general ward, covering the north of Porirua, five in the Onepoto general ward, covering the city's east and west, and one in the Parirua Māori Ward (by those on the Māori electoral roll). Porirua's Deputy Electoral Officer Jack Marshall says it's an exciting time to get involved to help shape your community. "Porirua is such a diverse community and people from all walks of life and experiences put their hand up to represent the city," he says. "Standing for Council is an opportunity to show that you are Porirua proud, and if elected, you'll be part of a team making decisions that shape Porirua's future. "We want the process to be as straightforward as possible, so we're here to help answer any questions potential candidates might have." All the information on standing for Council can be found at To be a candidate you must be 18 or over, a New Zealand citizen and be on the general or Māori electoral roll. You don't have to live in the ward you're standing for, but two people over 18 who are on the electoral roll in that ward must nominate you. For those thinking of standing, there are two candidate information sessions where you can hear about the job from the elections team, Council staff, and previous elected members. They are on from 10-11am on Saturday 12 July and 7-8pm on Monday 14 July, in the Helen Smith Room at Pātaka. A NZ sign language interpreter will be at both sessions, and one session will be recorded to view online if you can't make it. Voting documents will be posted in September, with voting closing at midday on Saturday, 11 October.
Scoop
16-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
DoubleVerify Launches News Accelerator Publisher Council To Help Drive Advertiser Investment In News
DoubleVerify ("DV") (NYSE: DV), the leading software platform to verify media quality, optimise ad performance, and prove campaign outcomes, today announced the formation of the News AcceleratorTM Publisher Council, a new initiative designed to deepen engagement and transparency between DV and leading news organisations. The Council represents the next step in the evolution of DV's News Accelerator program, which aims to further align DV's technology with the needs of the news category and encourage greater advertiser spending on journalism across the spectrum. The council convened for the first time last week and will serve as an ongoing forum for publishers to share insights, surface challenges, and help shape future innovations that drive advertiser confidence and investment across a broad array of news. Council members include The Associated Press, The Atlantic, CNN, Euronews, The Guardian, The Local Media Consortium and The New York Times, with additional publishers expected to join in the next few weeks. 'News organisations play a vital role in fostering an open, informed society, and advertisers need the right independent tools to engage with journalism objectively and effectively,' said Jack Marshall, Head of News, Policy & Content Partnerships at DoubleVerify. 'DV's News Accelerator Publisher Council creates an ongoing forum for collaboration—where publishers can share insights, highlight challenges, and provide direct feedback to help shape our tools so brands can navigate all news content with greater confidence and clarity.' The primary goals of the DV News Accelerator Publisher Council include: 'Advertisers are increasingly looking for environments that drive real impact, and news delivers on that need,' said Rob Bradley, SVP of Digital Revenue, Strategy and Operations at CNN International Commercial. 'By joining DV's News Accelerator Publisher Council, we're ensuring the voice of the publisher is heard as tools and standards evolve, and we're working to demonstrate the power of news to engage audiences and drive brand outcomes." "We welcome the opportunity to work with our peers and DoubleVerify to ensure news content is supported by meaningful advertiser investment,' said Holly Davis-Markowski, Ad Operations Director at the New York Times. 'This is a critical step toward building a more sustainable ecosystem for journalism." 'In today's world, quality journalism is more essential than ever,' said Dave Strauss, Vice President of Revenue Operations and Strategy for the Guardian US. 'Through this council, we're hopeful we can develop meaningful solutions that enable advertisers to invest confidently in news, while achieving stronger performance and greater scale.' 'We're excited to partner with DoubleVerify and the broader publisher community to ensure local news continues to attract meaningful, sustained advertiser investment,' said Fran Wills, CEO at the Local Media Consortium. 'The DV News Accelerator Publisher Council offers a critical forum for collaboration—helping publishers showcase the unique value of news audiences and unlock the full potential of the news opportunity for advertisers.' Launched in 2024, DV's News Accelerator represents the company's ongoing commitment to help advertisers capitalise on highly engaged news audiences and environments, while ensuring their ads run alongside content that aligns with their brand values. DV recently launched a suite of innovations designed to enable advertisers to navigate news content more effectively, including: AI-Powered Keyword Optimisation – Automatically identify and refresh outdated keyword lists based on historical data and media trends Refined Keyword Controls – Apply keyword avoidance only to unclassified URL paths to preserve quality inventory News Plus & News Lite – Contextual segments that promote ad placement alongside news content Later this year, DV plans to launch additional content categories for news, offering even more granular classification. These recent and upcoming innovations provide advertisers with greater nuance, flexibility, and control to protect brand equity while supporting publishers' monetisation efforts. The DV News Accelerator Publisher Council builds on this foundation, creating a direct feedback loop between publishers and DV to inform product development and strengthen advertiser confidence. About DoubleVerify DoubleVerify ('DV') (NYSE: DV) is the industry's leading media effectiveness platform that leverages AI to drive superior outcomes for global brands. By powering media efficiency and performance, DV strengthens the online advertising ecosystem, preserving the fair value exchange between buyers and sellers of digital media. Learn more at
Business Wire
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
DoubleVerify Launches News Accelerator Publisher Council to Help Drive Advertiser Investment in News
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- DoubleVerify ("DV") (NYSE: DV), the leading software platform to verify media quality, optimize ad performance, and prove campaign outcomes, today announced the formation of the News Accelerator TM Publisher Council, a new initiative designed to deepen engagement and transparency between DV and leading news organizations. The Council represents the next step in the evolution of DV's News Accelerator program, which aims to further align DV's technology with the needs of the news category and encourage greater advertiser spending on journalism across the spectrum. The council convened for the first time last week and will serve as an ongoing forum for publishers to share insights, surface challenges, and help shape future innovations that drive advertiser confidence and investment across a broad array of news. Council members include The Associated Press, The Atlantic, CNN, Euronews, The Guardian, The Local Media Consortium and The New York Times, with additional publishers expected to join in the next few weeks. 'News organizations play a vital role in fostering an open, informed society, and advertisers need the right independent tools to engage with journalism objectively and effectively,' said Jack Marshall, Head of News, Policy & Content Partnerships at DoubleVerify. 'DV's News Accelerator Publisher Council creates an ongoing forum for collaboration—where publishers can share insights, highlight challenges, and provide direct feedback to help shape our tools so brands can navigate all news content with greater confidence and clarity.' The primary goals of the DV News Accelerator Publisher Council include: Informing Product Innovation – Ensuring DV's tools and solutions are built with a deep understanding of news publishers' unique needs and the nuances of news content. Driving Advertiser Education – Collaborating on thought leadership, research, and resources that demonstrate the value of advertising in news environments. Promoting Suitability and Scale – Reframing the conversation around news content to help advertisers reach engaged audiences through flexible, nuanced and precise suitability controls, without unnecessary blocking or restrictions. 'Advertisers are increasingly looking for environments that drive real impact, and news delivers on that need,' said Rob Bradley, SVP of Digital Revenue, Strategy and Operations at CNN International Commercial. 'By joining DV's News Accelerator Publisher Council, we're ensuring the voice of the publisher is heard as tools and standards evolve, and we're working to demonstrate the power of news to engage audiences and drive brand outcomes." "We welcome the opportunity to work with our peers and DoubleVerify to ensure news content is supported by meaningful advertiser investment,' said Holly Davis-Markowski, Ad Operations Director at the New York Times. 'This is a critical step toward building a more sustainable ecosystem for journalism." 'In today's world, quality journalism is more essential than ever,' said Dave Strauss, Vice President of Revenue Operations and Strategy for the Guardian US. 'Through this council, we're hopeful we can develop meaningful solutions that enable advertisers to invest confidently in news, while achieving stronger performance and greater scale.' 'We're excited to partner with DoubleVerify and the broader publisher community to ensure local news continues to attract meaningful, sustained advertiser investment,' said Fran Wills, CEO at the Local Media Consortium. 'The DV News Accelerator Publisher Council offers a critical forum for collaboration—helping publishers showcase the unique value of news audiences and unlock the full potential of the news opportunity for advertisers.' Launched in 2024, DV's News Accelerator represents the company's ongoing commitment to help advertisers capitalize on highly engaged news audiences and environments, while ensuring their ads run alongside content that aligns with their brand values. DV recently launched a suite of innovations designed to enable advertisers to navigate news content more effectively, including: AI-Powered Keyword Optimization – Automatically identify and refresh outdated keyword lists based on historical data and media trends Refined Keyword Controls – Apply keyword avoidance only to unclassified URL paths to preserve quality inventory News Plus & News Lite – Contextual segments that promote ad placement alongside news content Later this year, DV plans to launch additional content categories for news, offering even more granular classification. These recent and upcoming innovations provide advertisers with greater nuance, flexibility, and control to protect brand equity while supporting publishers' monetization efforts. The DV News Accelerator Publisher Council builds on this foundation, creating a direct feedback loop between publishers and DV to inform product development and strengthen advertiser confidence.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
NASA continues building next-gen Roman Space Telescope despite budget worries
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. NASA engineers have successfully completed testing on one half of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope — a key step in making sure this future observatory will perform as expected once it reaches space. "This milestone tees us up to attach the flight solar array sun shield to the outer barrel assembly, and deployable aperture cover, which we'll begin this month," said Jack Marshall, who leads integration and testing for these Roman Space Telescope elements at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. "Then we'll complete remaining environmental tests for the flight assembly before moving on to connect Roman's two major assemblies and run the full observatory through testing, and then we'll be ready to launch!" he continued. Launch is expected to occur sometime in early 2027. That timeline, however, could still be up in the air as the White House plans to slash NASA's budget in 2026. The drastic 24% cut — the largest in NASA's history — would affect major projects like the Gateway moon-orbiting space station and Mars sample return, among others. Previously released "passback documents," which also describe possible White House fiscal year budget scenarios, suggested funding will be given for the Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope but not other telescopes. However, the agency is still awaiting a finalized budget. For now, engineers are continuing their work on Roman. Back in January, before thermal testing could begin, engineers attached the telescope's visor-like sunshade called the "deployable aperture cover" to the telescope's outer barrel assembly, which will eventually house its powerful instruments. By March, they'd also added a set of test solar panels. In April, this entire setup was moved into the Space Environment Simulator at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland — a giant chamber that mimics the harsh hot-and-cold temperatures Roman will face in space. Of note, those aforementioned passback documents had reportedly suggested the White House's possible cuts to NASA funding could see Goddard Space Flight Center shut down entirely. Related Stories: — NASA installs 'bulletproof' sunshade on powerful Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (photos) — Trump's 2026 budget plan would cancel NASA's Mars Sample Return mission. Experts say that's a 'major step back' — Experts alarmed as White House proposes 'largest single-year cut to NASA in American history' "The test verifies the instruments will remain at stable operating temperatures even while the sun bakes one side of the observatory and the other is exposed to freezing conditions — all in a vacuum, where heat doesn't flow as readily as it does through air," said Jeremy Perkins, an astrophysicist serving as Roman's observatory integration and test scientist at NASA Goddard. Once Roman is out in orbit nearly a million miles from Earth, there's no easy way to send astronauts to fix it. That's why NASA engineers work tirelessly to make sure everything deploys and operates flawlessly. No second chances. Technicians are gearing up to connect Roman's two main sections this November. Once joined, the telescope will officially become a fully assembled observatory by the end of the year. After final testing is complete, Roman will be packed up and shipped to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to begin launch preparations in summer 2026. NASA scientists say the mission remains on schedule, though they are working hard toward the possibility of an even earlier liftoff as soon as fall 2026.
