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Anderson Lloyd Lawyers searching for new Christchurch site
Tuesday, 31 July 2012, 11:29 am | Convergence
Christchurch ¬– The largest South Island-based law firm, Anderson Lloyd Lawyers, intends returning to the Christchurch central business district, Chief Executive Richard Greenaway says. More >>
Global Day of Action on Military Spending
Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 10:32 am | Convergence
Global Day of Action on Military Spending, 17 April 2012 Last year global military expenditure was $1,630 billion (US), on average nearly $4.5 billion a day. By way of contrast, an average of more than 24,000 children under the age of five die every ... More >>
Finalists announced in South Island Farmer of the Year award
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 3:08 pm | Convergence
Four finalists have been named for the 2011 South Island Farmer of the Year competition. Farmers from Southland, South Canterbury and Mid Canterbury are in the running for the Lincoln University Foundation’s showcase event – the South Island Farmer ... More >>
Woods Mill - new entertainment hub near Hagley Park
Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 3:11 pm | Convergence
A permanent new entertainment hub is planned to open in mid 2012 in Addington, near Hagley Park and adjacent to the new Court Theatre site. More >>
Ultra-fast broadband service now on-stream in Ashburton CBD
Wednesday, 14 September 2011, 5:32 pm | Convergence
Ashburton business owners will become increasingly more flexible in the way they operate, says Electricity Ashburton general manager Gordon Guthrie, thanks to the fibre optic broadband network his company has completed in the town’s central business ... More >>
Revolutionary product restores earthquake-damaged home
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 10:31 am | Convergence
Christchurch homeowner Geert Herder believes the city’s solution to rebuilding many homes damaged by September’s earthquake lies in a revolutionary product that can restore a home to its pre-earthquake condition within two to three days. Faced ... More >>
Mt Albert electorate will fight motorway
Friday, 5 June 2009, 10:27 am | Convergence
The Mt Albert electorate are rallying together to protest against the current motorway proposal. A community march is planned on 6th June at 11.30am along the planned motorway routes, which will culminate in a rally at 2.30pm on No1. Field, Alan Wood Park, ... More >>
Parents urged to teach their children to swim
Sunday, 1 February 2009, 4:06 pm | Convergence
Some of New Zealand’s biggest names have called on parents to do all they can to make sure their children can survive in the water. More >>
Early warning test that could save lives
Tuesday, 25 November 2008, 9:42 am | Convergence
A vital blood test that doesn’t require taking a patient’s blood? It sounds like science fiction, but it is not. A new medical device being launched in New Zealand this week, looks set to revolutionise patient safety and anaemia detection. More >>
Celebrities sweat it out for Charity
Wednesday, 10 September 2008, 11:27 am | Convergence
> A group of New Zealand’s top celebrities are putting their bodies on the line for the charities they care about. More >>
Worry about crime keeps Kiwis awake at night
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 10:11 am | Convergence
Worry about crime keeps Kiwis awake at night. Crime is the number one thing keeping Kiwis awake at night. A survey just released, found 51% of New Zealanders saw rising crime rates as the issue that worried them most. That’s 19 points ahead of Australians ... More >>
Red Sheds Have Gone All Black At The Warehouse
Thursday, 4 October 2007, 5:44 pm | Convergence
"With The Warehouse on board selling a large range of official licensed products, Kiwis can turn black in support of the team's mission in France" says Steve Tew, NZRU Deputy CEO. "We're anticipating fantastic support from the passionate fans in ... More >>
Australasia’s Biggest Wireless Conference Today
Friday, 25 November 2005, 8:39 am | Convergence
Convergence ’05 is Australasia’s largest wireless mobility conference and exhibition attracting leading IT and technology companies from across the Asia/Pacific region. More >>
UK rail technology boss at Convergence Oceania '05
Wednesday, 23 November 2005, 9:40 am | Convergence
The man responsible for technology at Britain's leading rail freight operator is to give the keynote address at Convergence Oceania '05, Australasia's largest wireless technology conference and exhibition. More >>
