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Open Letter to Kevin Rudd re: ISF in West Papua
Monday, 6 July 2009, 2:02 pm | Joint Media Statement
In a letter to the Australian Prime Minister, Australian -West Papuan support groups have called on the Prime Minister to cease all ties between the Australian military and the Indonesian special forces. Joe Collins, spokesperson for the Sydney group ... More >>
Southland Swine Flu Update #18
Friday, 3 July 2009, 3:15 pm | Joint Media Statement
Cases of Novel Influenza A H1N1 09 (Swine Flu) have now been detected in communities across Otago and Southland. Medical Officer of Health Dr Derek Bell said there are a total of 11 confirmed cases from Dunedin, Invercargill, Alexandra, Oamaru and Wanaka. ... More >>
Councils agree on Hobsonville boatbuilding cluster
Wednesday, 1 July 2009, 3:30 pm | Joint Media Statement
An Environment Court appeal relating to development on the former Hobsonville Airbase land has been resolved following negotiations between Waitakere and North Shore city councils. More >>
Waiheke protestors face multinational waste giant
Wednesday, 1 July 2009, 8:43 am | Joint Media Statement
A multinational waste giant will face a Waiheke-style welcome when it turns up for its first day managing the island’s multi-million dollar waste stream today. (chief reporters note: Wed) TransPacific Industries will be greeted by a picket of islanders ... More >>
NZITO to Move into Waikato Innovation Park
Tuesday, 30 June 2009, 4:43 pm | Joint Media Statement
New Zealand Industry Training Organisation (NZITO) has announced today it has signed a lease at the Waikato Innovation Park and will move into the Park’s new building on 31 July. The organisation is currently located in Hamilton’s central business ... More >>
2009 Writer-in-Residence Appointed
Thursday, 25 June 2009, 12:56 pm | Joint Media Statement
Distinguished Wellington poet, novelist and critic, Ian Wedde, has been selected for a six month writer’s residency in Auckland starting in July. The residency is a partnership between The University of Auckland, Creative New Zealand and the ... More >>
MIT, council bring horticulture to the community
Monday, 22 June 2009, 4:50 pm | Joint Media Statement
In a new initiative aimed at bringing learning to the community, Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) is offering National Certificate in Horticulture Level 2 courses at some Manukau City Council community houses from 20 July. More >>
High End Power Tools Tame the Dragon
Monday, 22 June 2009, 3:03 pm | Joint Media Statement
Albany based power tool manufacturer, Teknatool International, has fended off strong competition to take out the Supreme China Trade Award at the Cathay Pacific NZCTA Trade Awards 2009 last week (June 16). Teknatool, encouraged by the prospect of the ... More >>
Parents, youth to get help navigating online world
Monday, 22 June 2009, 2:53 pm | Joint Media Statement
The generation gap is alive and well in cyberspace. Parents often struggle to understand what their kids are up to, and young people have to find their own way in an ever-changing online world. Parents Inc and Vodafone have teamed up to proactively help parents ... More >>
Agencies approve reopening of Zion Wildlife Garden
Friday, 19 June 2009, 4:48 pm | Joint Media Statement
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) and the Department of Labour have today given Whangarei’s Zion Wildlife Gardens approval to reopen to the public. The park was temporarily closed on 29 May following the death of a keeper. It had ... More >>
NZRU announces new partnership with Telecom
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 5:12 pm | Joint Media Statement
The New Zealand Rugby Union has announced today that Telecom will be a major sponsor of the All Blacks after signing up to a four year partnership. More >>
Govt Policy Change Spurs Physios To Take Action
Monday, 15 June 2009, 10:10 am | Joint Media Statement
Two enterprising physiotherapists are urging New Zealand physiotherapists to join a trail-blazing health initiative to counter a government withdrawal of key physiotherapy funding. In November this year, the National Government will withdraw the physiotherapy ... More >>
School leavers should consider Aoraki
Friday, 12 June 2009, 4:50 pm | Joint Media Statement
South Canterbury’s school leavers have been urged to look at the brilliant tertiary education opportunities right here under their noses in Timaru before enrolling in universities out of the district. The call came from Roncalli College careers adviser ... More >>
Land agreement to open City Heart to the river
Friday, 12 June 2009, 4:20 pm | Joint Media Statement
Hamilton City Council and the Brian Perry Charitable Trust are partnering in a strategic land agreement which will ultimately see better access to the Waikato River from the southern end of Victoria Street. The riverside parcel of land fronting Victoria ... More >>
Update on Health Response to Swine Flu Threat
Friday, 12 June 2009, 4:17 pm | Joint Media Statement
The World Health Organisation has declared the influenza A (H1N1) swine flu outbreak as a pandemic and moved to a phase 6 alert which recognises widespread community transmission of the virus around the world. Phase 6 means that WHO considers that ... More >>
Youth Projects Get Funding Boost In The Regions
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 5:24 pm | Joint Media Statement
The Hastings District Council has been granted government funding for an innovative project that will benefit local young people. Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett today announced the successful recipients of the Ministry of Youth Development’s ... More >>
Ryman Healthcare name St John their charity
Wednesday, 10 June 2009, 2:28 pm | Joint Media Statement
Ryman Healthcare has selected St John as their national charity for a year, and will be raising funds to support St John. St John provides ambulance and community services in partnership with communities, and relies on public support to provide their services. ... More >>
Call for picket of Peruvian Embassy on Friday
Tuesday, 9 June 2009, 10:19 am | Joint Media Statement
The Wellington Zapatista Support Group and the Latin American Support Committee express our deepest concern and anger at the violent repression on 5th and 6th June of indigenous peoples peacefully manning a blockade in Bagua, a remote area of the Northern Amazon ... More >>
Introducing New Zealand’s Next Top Cat Model
Tuesday, 9 June 2009, 10:05 am | Joint Media Statement
A new fundraiser for the SPCA and Lonely Miaow has launched called New Zealand's Next Top Cat Model, where cat lovers around the country can enter their beloved into an online competition to compete for great prizes and the ultimate glory of being ... More >>
Gene-based test to predict lung cancer risk
Monday, 8 June 2009, 10:22 am | Joint Media Statement
A gene-based test is now available to identify smokers and ex-smokers at greatest risk of getting lung cancer. The test is the first in the world to provide a personalised estimate of lung cancer risk, by combining results of DNA analysis with other known ... More >>
