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Joint Media Statement - Latest News [Page 27]
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 >>
Pan industry letter to all MPs regarding ETS Bill
Friday, 27 June 2008, 10:04 am | Joint Media Statement
Please find attached a pan industry open letter to all political parties and MP’s regarding the ETS Bill. This letter and the two attachments referred to in the letter were emailed to MP’s late yesterday. More >>
Meridian supports Dairy Women’s Network
Tuesday, 24 June 2008, 12:55 am | Joint Media Statement
Power retailer and generator Meridian has become a partner and sponsor of the Dairy Women’s Network – the national organisation dedicated to supporting the professional development of dairy women. More >>
Toyota ‘Free Kids Quad Bike’ Promotion Criticized
Monday, 23 June 2008, 4:46 pm | Joint Media Statement
This is one of those things you call a ‘really bad idea’, said Ann Weaver, on behalf of Safekids New Zealand today as it spearheaded a call by advocacy groups for Toyota to pull its Hilux ‘Free Kids Quad Bike’ promotion. More >>
Next gen broadband piloted over open fibre network
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 9:42 am | Joint Media Statement
The next generation of broadband delivering content-rich services to New Zealand households over an open access fibre network is being piloted in a new housing development in Orewa, north of Auckland. More >>
Budding writers celebrate completion of programme
Monday, 16 June 2008, 4:15 pm | Joint Media Statement
Graduates of the First Chapters – Ngā Wāhanga Tuatahi writing programme will celebrate and reflect on their achievements at The Sir Edmund Hillary Library in Papakura on Wednesday 18 June. More >>
EziBuy Celebrates Birthday Salvation Army Gift
Monday, 9 June 2008, 1:24 pm | Joint Media Statement
EziBuy’s 30th birthday celebrations will bring relief to a number of low-income families throughout New Zealand. In recognition of its anniversary, EziBuy, Australasia’s largest multi-channel retailer, is donating $30,000 worth of clothing and homeware ... More >>
Film And Television Awards Come Together
Monday, 9 June 2008, 11:37 am | Joint Media Statement
The Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand and the New Zealand Television Broadcasters' Council are pleased to announce they have joined forces to create the inaugural Qantas Film and Television Awards. More >>
NZ, Australia Fund Piango Activities In The Region
Monday, 9 June 2008, 12:43 am | Joint Media Statement
The Pacific Islands Association of Non Governmental Organisations (PIANGO) today received funding of FJD$4.5 million from the New Zealand Agency for International Development (NZAID) to implement programmes over the next three years. A further ... More >>
"We don’t want our children sucked in by tobacco"
Tuesday, 3 June 2008, 9:47 am | Joint Media Statement
Leading medical, public health and youth agencies have hit out at aggressive retail marketing of tobacco, in an open letter published today. The open letter has been signed by the Cancer Society of New Zealand, The National Heart Foundation of New ... More >>
Leave your car behind on World Environment Day
Friday, 30 May 2008, 2:57 pm | Joint Media Statement
Be rewarded for taking public transport this Thursday, 5 June and make sustainability part of your life. More >>
