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Summit aims for closer link between business, govt
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 3:32 pm | Joint Media Statement
Medical devices industry overcoming challenges in market by collaborating An upcoming summit by the government and Business New Zealand aims to help business prosper by strengthening the links between business, research organisations and government. More >>
Summit aims for closer link between business, govt
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 3:32 pm | Joint Media Statement
Medical devices industry overcoming challenges in market by collaborating An upcoming summit by the government and Business New Zealand aims to help business prosper by strengthening the links between business, research organisations and government. More >>
Foodstuffs and BP join to reduce petrol prices
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 2:12 pm | Joint Media Statement
Foodstuffs and BP New Zealand today announced they were joining forces to launch the Discount Fuel Docket programme, further reducing petrol prices for customers. More >>
Energy efficient light-bulb campaign in Canterbury
Friday, 20 October 2006, 11:33 am | Joint Media Statement
Christchurch and central Canterbury residents are being offered another chance to buy subsidised energy efficient lightbulbs. The local campaign aims to sell up to 70,000 subsidised Ecobulbs® over the coming six weeks, and follows last year’s ... More >>
Questions over Air NZ claim
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 10:02 am | Joint Media Statement
Unions call lawyers over Qantas revelations that it hasn’t cancelled a contract More >>
Talks Ongoing: Trans-Tasman regulatory scheme
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 5:43 pm | Joint Media Statement
A second phase of consultation on the proposed trans-Tasman regulatory scheme for therapeutic products is now underway and feedback is being invited. More >>
Four Agencies Launch Firework Safety Information
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 2:59 pm | Joint Media Statement
A temporary website with fireworks safety tips and a nationwide list of public displays is part of a joint ERMA New Zealand, Fire Service, Police and Ministry for the Environment initiative promoting safety this Guy Fawkes. More >>
Time for equity for grandparents
Monday, 16 October 2006, 5:39 pm | Joint Media Statement
The announcement of the Government's budget surplus has increased the frustration of four groups working towards recognition of grandparents raising grandchildren. The raising of grandchildren by grandparents deserves the same equitable payment ... More >>
Unions surprised by Air NZ projections
Monday, 16 October 2006, 3:12 pm | Joint Media Statement
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union and the Service and Food Workers Union are surprised Air New Zealand’s CEO, Rob Fyfe, has told the media the airline expects a 9% expansion. More >>
International logistics expert appointed as Chair
Friday, 13 October 2006, 5:07 pm | Joint Media Statement
The University of Auckland Business School and Ports of Auckland are pleased to announce the appointment of the first Ports of Auckland Chair in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. More >>
Solving Horticulture’s Labour Issues
Thursday, 12 October 2006, 2:19 pm | Joint Media Statement
The continued increase in horticultural production, to $4.5 billion of exports in 2005, has increased the industry’s labour requirements creating a shortage of skilled workers within New Zealand. This shortage is particularly evident in the pipfruit, ... More >>
Feltex workers won’t come cheap
Wednesday, 11 October 2006, 10:53 am | Joint Media Statement
National Distribution Union and Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union representatives will be meeting with Godfrey Hirst in Wellington over the next two days to discuss the fate of Feltex workers. More >>
Possible LNG site about preserving future options
Wednesday, 4 October 2006, 10:48 am | Joint Media Statement
Genesis Energy and Contact Energy Limited today said the selection of Port Taranaki as the preferred site for a LNG import terminal, was all about preserving future options. More >>
Changes Will Put Iwi Fishing Companies In Jeopardy
Monday, 2 October 2006, 12:37 am | Joint Media Statement
The Government is considering a policy change which will have a devastating effect on Iwi ability to develop their fisheries assets, say Maori spokespeople. More >>
Changes Will Put Iwi Fishing Companies in Jeopardy
Monday, 2 October 2006, 12:26 am | Joint Media Statement
The Government is considering a policy change which will have a devastating effect on Iwi ability to develop their fisheries assets, say Maori spokespeople. They say that just as Iwi are beginning to receive their fisheries settlement assets, the ... More >>
Tobacco Industry Taken to Task Over 'Light' Brands
Wednesday, 27 September 2006, 10:38 am | Joint Media Statement
News that the tobacco industry appears to be on the back foot worldwide regarding its marketing of 'light' cigarettes has been welcomed by tobacco control groups in New Zealand. More >>
Funding boost for innovative council youth project
Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 5:22 pm | Joint Media Statement
Manukau City Council has won government funding for a series of events specifically aimed at youth in Mangere. More >>
Flaws revealed in Bronwyn Howell submission
Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 2:06 pm | Joint Media Statement
InternetNZ and TUANZ have today released two papers critiquing the submission of Bronwyn Howell, a Victoria University academic, to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee on the Telecommunications Amendment Bill. More >>
Church Partnership Promotes Justice Reform
Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 10:16 am | Joint Media Statement
The Salvation Army and Prison Fellowship New Zealand, have formed a three-year partnership to run a justice reform campaign called “ ‘Rethinking Crime and Punishment’ . “Our vision is that the ‘Rethinking Crime and Punishment’ campaign will lead ... More >>
Vodafone and Cogent partner up
Monday, 25 September 2006, 5:04 pm | Joint Media Statement
Vodafone New Zealand and Cogent Communications have signed an agreement for Cogent to become a new Vodafone dealer to provide mobile voice and data solutions in parallel with Cogent’s fixed telecommunications services, allowing businesses across New ... More >>
