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Environment NGOs: Labour needs to support Kermadec Sanctuary
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 1:43 pm | Joint Media Statement
Labour should be working to support New Zealand’s commitment to create one of the world's biggest marine sanctuaries and protect sea-life for generations to come, said representatives of leading environmental groups today. More >>
Fairfax and APN in Exclusive Discussions on NZ Merger
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 9:53 am | Joint Media Statement
Fairfax and APN in Exclusive Discussions to Explore the Merger of Their New Zealand Businesses More >>
Hospital Wing to Be Named After Medic Killed in Afghanistan
Monday, 25 April 2016, 2:45 pm | Joint Media Statement
New Hospital Wing to Be Named After Medic Killed in Afghanistan A new ten bed hospital ward at the Rannerdale Veterans Care facility in Christchurch is to be called the Jacinda Baker Wing in recognition of the service and sacrifice of a younger generation ... More >>
Campaign to strengthen intellectual property awareness
Monday, 25 April 2016, 2:18 pm | Joint Media Statement
Campaign to strengthen intellectual property awareness in Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands 25 April 2016 Suva, Fiji – The Pacific Community (SPC), European Union (EU), Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and partners are celebrating World ... More >>
‘Two Countries, One Visa’ – Time to Get Moving
Sunday, 24 April 2016, 8:06 pm | Joint Media Statement
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Saturday, 23 April 2016 ‘Two Countries, One Visa’ – Time to Get Moving on Permanent Trans-Tasman Visa for International Tourists Australia and New Zealand’s peak tourism industry groups are calling for a permanent Trans-Tasman ... More >>
Focus on forages is key to sustainable farm profits
Monday, 11 April 2016, 4:29 pm | Joint Media Statement
Pastoral farming is a huge earner for New Zealand worth over $23 billion in export revenues last year. Forages – the grasses and other plants grazed by farm animals - are a critical part of pastoral farming systems. Industry participants consider ... More >>
US & Russia Statement On Cessation of Hostilities in Syria
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 8:39 am | Joint Media Statement
The United States of America and the Russian Federation, as co-chairs of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG) and seeking to achieve a peaceful settlement of the Syrian crisis with full respect for the fundamental role of the United Nations, are fully ... More >>
The Warehouse and Women’s Refuge launch ‘Elves on Shelves’
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 11:04 am | Joint Media Statement
The Warehouse and Women’s Refuge launch ‘Elves on Shelves’ to support women and children affected by domestic violence More >>
Marine Precinct funding agreement signed
Thursday, 19 November 2015, 10:51 am | Joint Media Statement
A $5 million agreement providing funding to the Tauranga Marine Precinct was signed yesterday by Tauranga City Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council. More >>
10 Years of Interest-Free Loans working for women
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 1:51 pm | Joint Media Statement
It has been 10 years since the Clark government took interest-free student loans to the 2005 general election. The milestone has women celebrating the closing gap in repayment times between women and men, which has shrunk from 4 years in 2002 to ... More >>
Disability sector welcomes Productivity Commission report
Wednesday, 16 September 2015, 11:48 am | Joint Media Statement
The Government is being urged to move quickly to adopt many of the Productivity Commission’s recommendations for improving the social services system, to deliver better results for disabled New Zealanders. More >>
NZSA / Auckland Museum Research Grants
Monday, 3 August 2015, 11:43 am | Joint Media Statement
The Auckland Museum and NZ Society of Authors are once again delighted to offer two RESEARCH grants for writers who want to utilise the considerable facilities and resources of the Auckland Museum Library in the development of their fiction or non-fiction ... More >>
It’s time for action on Hepatitis C in New Zealand
Thursday, 30 July 2015, 5:01 pm | Joint Media Statement
“It’s time for action on Hepatitis C in New Zealand”– Hepatitis C can be eliminated. More >>
Project tackles invasive weed around Mount Tarawera
Friday, 24 July 2015, 10:49 am | Joint Media Statement
Silver Wattle growing around Mount Tarawera is the focus of a new weed control project aimed at restoring and protecting biodiversity. More >>
Capital Connection to keep running for three more years
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 5:25 pm | Joint Media Statement
KiwiRail announced today that it will keep the Capital Connection running for the next three years following a funding contribution by Horizons Regional Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council. More >>
TAIHOA to TPPA - application for urgent Treaty hearing
Wednesday, 24 June 2015, 5:15 pm | Joint Media Statement
A group of esteemed Māori leaders and academics, including Dr Papaarangi Reid, Moana Jackson, Rikirangi Gage, Angeline Greensill, Hone Harawira and Moana Maniapoto have filed a claim and application for urgent hearing today in the Waitangi Tribunal. More >>
MediaWorks apologises to John Tamihere
Monday, 22 June 2015, 12:15 pm | Joint Media Statement
MediaWorks has apologised publically and made a confidential settlement with former Labour MP John Tamihere over the ex-talkback host’s departure from RadioLive. (Full agreed apology below). More >>
40, 000 left out of an inclusive education push
Monday, 15 June 2015, 3:51 pm | Joint Media Statement
There are almost 800,000 children in our education system. They are all unique, they are all special, they all learn differently, and they learn together. The Ministry of Education’s 2013-2018 Statement of Intent acknowledges the importance of learning ... More >>
New partnership to provide enhanced pasture management
Friday, 12 June 2015, 10:51 am | Joint Media Statement
Farmer-owned co-operative LIC has entered into a partnership with Precision Farming Ltd, supplier of GIS-based systems that manage the application of farm nutrients to optimise pasture growth including fertiliser and effluent. The two companies have ... More >>
Passion2Profit officially joins Primary Growth Partnership
Tuesday, 26 May 2015, 2:20 pm | Joint Media Statement
Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have announced today that a new Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) programme, Passion2Profit, will officially begin. More >>
