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Vocational Pathways supports young people to qualifications
Thursday, 19 March 2015, 2:40 pm | Silvereye Communications
Falling in love with school again Vocational Pathways, supporting young people to get the qualifications they need. Ezra Taulamana is a girl with a lot of love. She loves performance, dance, singing, drawing, painting, and art. She also has a lot ... More >>
School provides tertiary students with an education
Friday, 20 February 2015, 12:06 pm | Silvereye Communications
In an unusual twist, Greymouth-based secondary school John Paul II will be teaching English to tertiary students. The school has paired up with Tai Poutini Polytechnic (TPP) to provide international students with English tuition to help them bridge ... More >>
Staying at school progresses outdoor passion and future
Wednesday, 28 January 2015, 1:18 pm | Silvereye Communications
Greymouth student Ryan O’Connor has a passion for the thrill of white water and sees a future tutoring kayaking on rivers around the world. Ryan’s kayaking interest started at Greymouth High School in Year 9 when a couple of keen teachers offered ... More >>
Education to tackle primary industries skills shortage
Tuesday, 27 January 2015, 2:01 pm | Silvereye Communications
Damien Watson manages a 1,600 cow Landcorp dairy farm just north of Taupo and understands how important it is for employees to have the right skills and relevant qualifications. So much so, that when Kate Callaghan, who runs the agricultural programme at the ... More >>
Pasifika success story
Thursday, 22 January 2015, 12:31 pm | Silvereye Communications
In their final year at school, twins, Nanumea and Te Pine Foua were St Patrick’s College students fast on their way to success. They achieved tertiary level credits while still at secondary school. And Te Pine has secured a plumbing apprenticeship ... More >>
Build Up To Captain Cook's 250th Anniversary Begins
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 12:08 pm | Silvereye Communications
December 4, 2014 One of the great milestones in global exploration will be celebrated in the Marlborough Sounds early next year. Luxury Lodge, Bay Of Many Coves, is beginning the build-up towards the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s circumnavigation ... More >>
Rough start turns to bright future
Tuesday, 18 November 2014, 3:32 pm | Silvereye Communications
Tama MacDonald is finding his place in the world despite a ‘rough and confusing’ start. Tama doesn’t like change so the transition from school into the workforce has been daunting for the Marlborough teenager. But strong relationships with supportive ... More >>
New Zealand’s Wool Scours to Merge
Tuesday, 21 October 2014, 3:27 pm | Silvereye Communications
In a joint release, Cavalier Wool Holdings (CWH) and New Zealand Wool Services International (NZWSI) today announced that they have signed an agreement to merge the scouring assets of the two organisations. More >>
Trans-Tasman Resources to appeal EPA’s decision
Wednesday, 2 July 2014, 10:43 am | Silvereye Communications
The Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR) Board will appeal the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Decision-making Committee’s decision to decline its marine consents for mining iron sands in the South Taranaki Bight. More >>
Launch of the New Zealand Chinese Language Week
Monday, 26 May 2014, 10:19 am | Silvereye Communications
For the first time in New Zealand an initiative will be launched to develop awareness of Chinese language and culture. The New Zealand Chinese Language Week will be a bipartisan event that creates awareness of Chinese language and etiquette used in ... More >>
Recognition for Ortus Executive
Tuesday, 6 May 2014, 3:56 pm | Silvereye Communications
Recognition for Ortus Executive May 6, 2014 A commitment to achieving outstanding works has seen a Wellington man elevated to the position of Associate with Ortus International Limited, one of New Zealand’s leading quantity surveying, cost economic ... More >>
Central Otago’s Pinot Noir Has Come Of Age
Monday, 20 January 2014, 10:57 am | Silvereye Communications
Central Otago winegrowers believe their region, following 25 years of intensive viticulture, has “come of age.” More >>
Government Support For UNESCO Site Will Benefit NZ
Monday, 6 January 2014, 10:20 am | Silvereye Communications
Central Otago winegrowers are encouraging the government to support a nomination by an influential group of French winegrowers from Burgundy to list their region as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. More >>
Magic Taittinger Jazz Weekend at Bay of Many Coves
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 11:14 am | Silvereye Communications
Magic Taittinger Jazz Weekend at Bay of Many Coves Two firm favourites of the exclusive Bay Of Many Coves resort and its guests are returning for a special Taittinger Luxury Jazz Weekend next month. Kevin Clark and Fran Barton have been thrilling New Zealand ... More >>
Accuro’s community votes for donation to SPCA
Thursday, 17 January 2013, 2:14 pm | Silvereye Communications
Wellington SPCA yesterday received a $5,000 donation from health insurer Accuro, after being named the winner of a competition run on Accuro’s Facebook page. More >>
NZ Technology Ticks Minister’s Boxes
Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 9:54 am | Silvereye Communications
The Minister for Science and Innovation and Minister for Economic Development opened Baker No-Tillage’s new Feilding offices earlier this month and inspected its revolutionary new seed drill. More >>
Masterclass Seeks the Perfect Pinot
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 11:46 am | Silvereye Communications
The senior winemaker at Villa Maria has taken the enjoyment of blind tasting to a new level by encouraging his masterclass to blend their own wines before deciding what Pinot Noir displays the best qualities and taste. More >>
Baker No-Tillage Launched In Europe
Friday, 15 June 2012, 12:23 pm | Silvereye Communications
The crusade to encourage more farmers to adopt no-tillage techniques on their properties is being taken to Europe. Baker No-Tillage, a Manawatu based developer and manufacturer of a revolutionary new drill, is holding an international conference and field days ... More >>
Waikato: 40 Tonnes of Food Waste Collected in Trial
Wednesday, 9 November 2011, 4:28 pm | Silvereye Communications
Some 40 tonnes of kitchen scraps have been collected in the first six months of the Putaruru food waste trial. Instead of heading to landfill, Putaruru residents’ leftovers, bones, tea-bags and perishables past their use-by date have been diverted ... More >>
“Drop Dead” Gorgeous Setting For Photographic Retreats
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 8:42 am | Silvereye Communications
Marlborough Sounds resort Bay of Many Coves is again offering recreational photographers the opportunity to hone their skills under the guidance of one of New Zealand’s leading professional photographers, over a long weekend immersed in luxury. More >>
