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Otago Daily Times
6 days ago
- General
- Otago Daily Times
Park-to-housing plan closer
A bold proposal to transform an Invercargill park into homes for 40 people is one step closer to becoming reality. Last month, Te Pare Kauika Ltd told the council of its plan to build up to 22 residential buildings at Newfield Park, a 1.8ha site in the city's suburbs. The group said it aimed to create a culturally grounded housing community which supported kaumātua and tangata whaikaha (those living with disability). Newfield Park has been earmarked for partial disposal since 2013, and the presentation led to the council revisiting that at a committee level on Tuesday. Te Pare Kauika Ltd kaitohu/director Janice Lee said her team celebrated every time they made it through another small part of the process. The development, Te Kāwai, would protect and nurture the most vulnerable in the community. "This is about whoever it is working with those vulnerable communities to create sustainable change. "We're just wanting to create the change that is going to support all people to have the support to be able to thrive in the community." The value of the project was that it could be replicated and scaled, changing the way aged care and disability transitions were done. It was commended by councillors at the June meeting, and again on Tuesday. Deputy mayor Tom Campbell said he was enthusiastic about the project while Cr Lesley Soper said revoking the reserve status would be the first step in making the land rateable. The committee's decision to recommend revocation and disposal to the full council did not guarantee the final outcome would be the Te Kāwai proposal, she noted. It started the process of revocation which still needed approval from the Department of Conservation. The Minister of Conservation would ultimately have the final say in whether revocation was allowed. The project would create up to 22 residential buildings, a community hub, communal facilities, off-street parking, secure storage and an administration office. It would house up to 40 residents by way of 10 three-bedroom homes and 12 two-bedroom homes. • LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
Express Tribune
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
PCCW Media partners with ‘Crazy Rich Asians' Producer SK Global for Hong Kong drama series The Season
Hong Kong's PCCW Media has partnered with independent film and television studio SK Global Entertainment (Crazy Rich Asians) to produce the six-part drama series The Season. Set in Hong Kong, the story follows a group of friends who come together for a summer of excitement as the boating season begins. However, their seemingly carefree adventures soon unravel into a web of deception and power struggles. With a mix of intrigue and drama, the series aims to captivate global audiences. The project was officially unveiled at Hong Kong FilMart. 'We believe The Season is a story that will connect with audiences everywhere through the characters' personal journeys, relationships, and conflicts,' said Janice Lee, managing director of PCCW Media Group and CEO of Viu, the company's multi-territory streaming platform. The ensemble cast features Jessie Mei Li (Shadow and Bone), three-time Golden Horse winner Karena Lam, and Justin Chien (The Brothers Sun), alongside Yvonne Chapman (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Celina Jade (Wolf Warrior 2), and Toby Stephens (Percy Jackson and the Olympians). Rising star Kōki, who won the Rising Star of Asia Award 2025 at the Asian Film Awards, also joins the cast, along with Lee Jae-yoon (Physical 100 S2), Anson Lo, Marf Yau, Lyman Heung, Thor Lok, and Mishy Lee. The series is helmed by showrunner Yalun Tu (NCIS: Hawaii, Wu Assassins), with Chilean director Marialy Rivas (The Jetty) serving as lead director and executive producer. Agatha Lo will executive produce for PCCW Media, while Chloe Dan, Matt Aragachi, and Dylan Tarason will lead production for SK Global. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Hong Kong, the series showcases the city's unique culture, international energy, and iconic visuals. The Season will be distributed on Viu across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa, with additional international distribution details to be announced. PCCW Media operates streaming services across 16 markets in Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa while also providing free television and live entertainment in Hong Kong. SK Global, headquartered in Los Angeles, has produced and financed over 100 films, including Crazy Rich Asians, Anyone But You, and Delhi Crime. Their collaboration ensures that The Season will reach a broad global audience through Viu's extensive network and SK Global's established presence in international markets.
