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Log truck initiative credited with safer roads

Thursday, 7 August 2008, 4:16 pm | Joint Media Statement

Log truck operators and forest owners have today signed an updated Log Transport Safety Accord designed to further improve the safety of all road users. More >>

New Zealanders Helping Keep Darfur Alive

Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 3:08 pm | Joint Media Statement

The Aucklander heading a New Zealand-funded Darfur aid operation keeping 350,000 people alive says it’s his most challenging overseas operation. Wayne Mitchell directs the Darfur Emergency Response Operation (DERO), one of the largest humanitarian ... More >>

Industry condolences to family of San Cuvier crew

Monday, 28 July 2008, 4:58 pm | Joint Media Statement

The New Zealand Seafood Industry Council and the Federation of Commercial Fishermen jointly expressed sincere condolences to family members, friends and workmates of commercial fishermen Rick Josephs and Damian Wyatt who died at sea yesterday morning. More >>

Pull The Plug On Old, Inefficient Fridges

Monday, 28 July 2008, 9:38 am | Joint Media Statement

Aucklanders are getting a helping hand to rid their homes of inefficient fridges under a new scheme which sees old refrigeration appliances taken away and recycled for free - and the householder rewarded with $25. More >>

PwC Report On Proposed Meat Partnership Released

Friday, 25 July 2008, 3:32 pm | Joint Media Statement

A summary of a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) business case used to prove the merits of the proposed partnership between Silver Fern Farms Limited (Silver Fern Farms) and PGG Wrightson Limited (PGW) has today been made publicly available. More >>

Plan To Drill Into Fault To Study Earthquakes

Friday, 18 July 2008, 11:46 am | Joint Media Statement

A group of New Zealand and international scientists has been awarded funding to investigate drilling into the Alpine Fault on the West Coast of the South Island, so they can learn about earthquakes and how the fault operates. More >>

Australia, NZ progress bilateral economic interest

Thursday, 17 July 2008, 5:28 pm | Joint Media Statement

Hon Dr Michael Cullen Minister of Finance Hon Wayne Swan Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Australia More >>

Akld Council/ATC: Mid City proposal not proceeding

Monday, 14 July 2008, 10:35 am | Joint Media Statement

Auckland Theatre Company and Auckland City Council have decided not to pursue the proposal to develop Mid City cinema complex after investigations into the potential transformation of the venue into a multi-use theatre centre highlighted a number ... More >>

Firms Reject Criticism Of Emissions Trading Poll

Friday, 11 July 2008, 10:35 am | Joint Media Statement

New Zealand's most accurate polling company, DigiPoll Ltd, and Auckland public relations company, Exceltium Ltd, have rejected criticisms of their public opinion survey of New Zealanders' attitudes towards the proposed Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). More >>

Vivendi and Activision Create Activision Blizzard

Friday, 11 July 2008, 10:02 am | Joint Media Statement

World s Most Profitable Pure-Play Online and Console Game Publisher - Cash Tender Offer for Up to 146.5 Million of Activision Blizzard Shares at $27.50 Per Share to Commence Within Five Business Days - Vivendi Owns 52% on a Fully Diluted Basis/54% ... More >>

Direct use of gas could slash NZ’s CO2 output

Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 9:55 am | Joint Media Statement

Using gas and LPG for water and space heating, instead of electricity, could cut New Zealand’s CO2 output by nearly two million tonnes pa. More >>

Police pilot of nursing support in stations

Monday, 7 July 2008, 5:16 pm | Joint Media Statement

A scheme expected to have significant benefit to those who suffer from mental health issues or drug or alcohol problems is under way in the Manukau and Christchurch Central Police Stations. The scheme is part of a new pilot programme by the New Zealand Police ... More >>

Endosulfan: appalling ‘proposed’ decision

Thursday, 3 July 2008, 11:20 am | Joint Media Statement

A gender bender (endocrine disruptor) insecticide banned in 55 countries with residues found in Antarctica, breast milk and New Zealand tomatoes looks set to have continued use in New Zealand following an ERMA reassessment. More >>

Health groups call on tobacco industry to quit

Thursday, 3 July 2008, 11:12 am | Joint Media Statement

The Cancer Society of New Zealand and Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) are demanding that the Ministry of Health investigate an admission by the New Zealand Association of Convenience Stores (NZACS) that tobacco companies offer financial and other incentives ... More >>

Sandringham bus services return to Victoria St

Monday, 30 June 2008, 4:05 pm | Joint Media Statement

The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and Auckland City Council advise that from Monday 7 July 2008 Sandringham Road bus services will return to their regular Victoria Street East bus stop, as the Queen Street upgrade works are now complete. More >>