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Reasons To Celebrate
Monday, 1 October 2007, 3:24 pm | Joint Media Statement
The Waitakere City Council and the EcoMatters Environment Trust both have plenty of reasons to celebrate this week. More >>
Candidates Join in ‘Signs Out’ Push
Friday, 28 September 2007, 3:03 pm | Joint Media Statement
Two Tauranga election candidates have issued a joint appeal for others to join a ‘signs out’ push – and give local people a break from the visual pollution for the final two weeks before the close of voting. More >>
World Vision announces partnership
Friday, 28 September 2007, 11:34 am | Joint Media Statement
As travellers become increasingly aware of the effect their touring has on the countries and local communities they pass through, many are choosing adventure holidays that allow them to give something back. More >>
Dunedin Bottle Buy Back a Huge Success
Sunday, 23 September 2007, 4:41 pm | Joint Media Statement
Every hour a stunning 1,455 bottles and cans were cashed in at a Bottle Buy Back event held in Dunedin on Wednesday, with a "refund" of 10c paid out on a total of 7,276 containers. The initiative was designed by The Otago University Student's Association ... More >>
Invercargill Safer Town thanks to generous support
Friday, 21 September 2007, 11:37 am | Joint Media Statement
The ILT Foundation and St John have joined forces in a major project to give the local Invercargill community the power to save lives in sudden cardiac arrests. More >>
The post box is your ballot box
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 9:41 am | Joint Media Statement
If the future of your city, district or region is important then make sure you vote in this year's local body elections. More >>
Green groups and foresters join forces
Wednesday, 19 September 2007, 2:21 pm | Joint Media Statement
Major environmental and forest industry groups are calling for the government to adopt climate change policies that are fair, efficient and apply to all industries. More >>
Stella Maris Retreat Centre and Chapel saved
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 9:41 am | Joint Media Statement
Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh have bought the historic Stella Maris Retreat Centre and Star of the Sea Chapel in Seatoun. The purchase follows community and Council concern at an application to the Environment Court to have the heritage listing removed ... More >>
New Zealanders Urged to End Violence
Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 1:29 pm | Joint Media Statement
All New Zealanders are being urged by groups working to eliminate domestic violence to honestly confront their attitudes and behaviours to stem the country’s tragic rate of death and abuse. More >>
Orcon, Kordia and Callplus critique LLU draft
Friday, 31 August 2007, 11:37 am | Joint Media Statement
Following the joint submission to the Commerce Commission on Telecom's standard terms proposal for local loop unbundling (LLU), telecommunications providers Orcon®, Kordia™ and CallPlus have made a joint submission on the Commerce Commission’s draft Standard ... More >>
Subaru Impreza Gains A 5-Star Rating
Friday, 31 August 2007, 9:25 am | Joint Media Statement
Subaru’s new Impreza has gained a 5-star rating in the latest test from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). Announcing the latest crash test result, the AA and Land Transport New Zealand congratulated Subaru for providing a complete five-star ... More >>
National Party’s Reponse to Obesity Issues Slammed
Friday, 31 August 2007, 12:34 am | Joint Media Statement
The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) and Public Health Association (PHA) have slammed the National Party’s response to rising obesity rates. In the Health Committee Inquiry into Obesity and Type 2 diabetes report, the National Party put forward different ... More >>
Aucklanders, Have Your Say From Far Away
Monday, 27 August 2007, 3:55 pm | Joint Media Statement
Aucklanders who will be overseas for this year’s local body elections won’t miss out on the chance to have their say. More >>
Competition a Plus for Wellington
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 12:37 am | Joint Media Statement
Wellington City Council, Wellington International Airport, and Positively Wellington Tourism have welcomed Pacific Blue to Wellington. Mike Basher, Acting CEO of Wellington Airport, says consumers could look forward to benefits which will flow from increased ... More >>
Kiwis embrace energy saving to the tune of $84 Mil
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 12:19 am | Joint Media Statement
Kiwis across the country have embraced energy saving to the tune of $84 Million in response to the Shell New Zealand Ecobulb Promotion. Last month, Fly Buys, TrustPower and Housing New Zealand Corporation sent 1.2 million New Zealanders a voucher to ... More >>
Eden Albert Councillors back locals over McDonalds
Monday, 20 August 2007, 1:14 pm | Joint Media Statement
In a historic move, all three current ward Councillors in Eden-Albert have submitted individually against the 24/7 McDonalds restaurant proposed for Balmoral. More >>
Union and Supermarket Chain reach youth rates deal
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 10:29 am | Joint Media Statement
The National Distribution Union and New Zealand’s largest supermarket employer Progressive Enterprises have reached agreement, on a deal that will set the standard for almost half of the country’s supermarket workers. More >>
Nominations closing for October’s elections
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 12:43 am | Joint Media Statement
People with a desire to help shape their community have just over a week to get their nominations in for the local authority elections on 13 October. Nominations close at midday on Friday 24 August, but electoral officers across the Auckland region ... More >>
Third mobile service provider coming soon
Monday, 13 August 2007, 11:15 am | Joint Media Statement
Telecom and TelstraClear today announced the signing of a commercial agreement that will allow TelstraClear to provide a new nationwide mobile service. The agreement will see TelstraClear launch its own TelstraClear mobile service later this year, ... More >>
Important changes to The Link bus route
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 5:03 pm | Joint Media Statement
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and Auckland City Council advise that from Sunday, 12 August 2007 The Link bus route will change. The new route means buses will travel down Grafton Road instead of crossing Grafton Bridge to Symonds ... More >>
