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CER ministers launch Trans-Tasman mutual
Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 5:42 pm | Joint Media Statement
Australian and New Zealand Ministers at their meeting in Cairns today released an updated Users’ Guide to the Mutual Recognition Agreement and Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement. More >>
Nutrition Fund for healthier eating in schools
Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 11:32 am | Joint Media Statement
Education Minister Steve Maharey, and Green Party Health Spokesperson, Sue Kedgley, today announced a new $3 million a year Nutrition Fund to help schools and early childhood education services become healthier eating environments for children. More >>
Recreation Summit Outcomes Welcomed
Monday, 18 September 2006, 3:42 pm | Joint Media Statement
The broad based Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations has welcomed the Minister of Conservation’s sponsorship of the New Zealand Outdoor Recreation Summit, held last weekend in Wellington. “There was a very positive and co-operative atmosphere, ... More >>
Local Company Awarded Oil Project Contract
Monday, 18 September 2006, 1:21 pm | Joint Media Statement
An important part of the subsea equipment required for the $US 225 million Tui Area oil field development project offshore Taranaki, will be fabricated in New Plymouth under a contract jointly announced today by Australian Worldwide Exploration Ltd ... More >>
Sky Host Broadcaster for World Netball Champs
Friday, 15 September 2006, 12:30 am | Joint Media Statement
The International Netball Federation Limited (IFNA) confirmed today that it has signed a deal with SKY Television to be the host broadcaster of The 2007 World Netball Championships. Under the agreement SKY Television and TVNZ will jointly hold the New Zealand rights ... More >>
Govt proposes soft stance at UN on bottom trawling
Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 5:35 pm | Joint Media Statement
*Tuesday 12 September 2006:* While it is good to see the New Zealand Government taking up the global issue of bottom trawling, their position needs to be strengthened to protect deep sea life in international waters according to Greenpeace, Forest and ... More >>
Sthrn Cross Health Test Caps Stroke Awareness Week
Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 4:30 pm | Joint Media Statement
This year’s Annual Stroke Awareness Week, 12-18 September, will coincide with TV ONE’s television health event, ‘Test The Nation – The Southern Cross Health Test’ at 7.30pm on Monday 18 September. More >>
Transport Authority Releases Auckland Rail Plan
Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 2:39 pm | Joint Media Statement
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) today released its long-term Rail Development Plan for Auckland. The Plan includes a proposal for the electrification of Auckland’s rail network in the medium-term, with proposed development in the ... More >>
Global Search For World-Class Kiwis
Monday, 11 September 2006, 2:43 pm | Joint Media Statement
Nominations open globally today for entry to the highly-prestigious 2007 World Class New Zealand Awards. More >>
Fighting FTAs: An International Strategy Workshop
Saturday, 9 September 2006, 12:50 am | Joint Media Statement
In recent years, the US, Europe and other industrialised powers have been stepping up their efforts to sign bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) and bilateral investment treaties (BITs). This increased attention to bilateral deals goes hand in hand with ... More >>
Waikato Readies for Talent War
Friday, 8 September 2006, 3:15 pm | Joint Media Statement
The Katolyst Group CEO, Graham Smith and Ministry of Social Development Regional Labour Market Manager, Toni Giddens say the Talent War is on and Waikato businesses must prepare for battle. More >>
Marches In NZ Regarding Israel/Resolution 1701
Friday, 1 September 2006, 2:30 pm | Joint Media Statement
Marches across New Zealand tomorrow demand Israel withdraw from Lebanon and Palestine and warn against UN Resolution 1701. More >>
Former All Black Returns to Support Kids Hospital
Friday, 1 September 2006, 9:35 am | Joint Media Statement
Former All Black Ant Strachan will put his best foot forward to lead a charity “kick for cash” challenge in this Friday night’s rugby match at Eden Park. At half time during the Auckland vs North Harbour Air New Zealand Cup match, Strachan will ... More >>
Mediation scheduled this morning
Wednesday, 30 August 2006, 9:07 am | Joint Media Statement
Unions representing locked out distribution workers will file for an urgent injuction today to prevent Progressive Enterprises from running at least one secret distribution centre in Auckland, says the National Distribution Union. More >>
Mass rally brings victory
Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 3:10 pm | Joint Media Statement
Today's 5000 worker protest in Aotea Square has delivered a political victory, with Maori Party Co-Leader Pita Sharples publicly announcing his party will vote National's No-Rights Bill down. More >>
Ngaruawahia: Temporary Road Closures, Delays
Friday, 18 August 2006, 2:35 pm | Joint Media Statement
Temporary road closures and traffic delays are expected due to the passing of the Maori Queen Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu. Waikato District Council have closed River Road from Queen Street to Kent Street to ordinary vehicular traffic from Wednesday, ... More >>
Govt backing urged for LPG vehicles
Thursday, 17 August 2006, 3:03 pm | Joint Media Statement
The New Zealand Government should follow Australia's lead and actively encourage high mileage drivers to use LPG, the LPG Association and the Motor Trade Association said today. More >>
N Shore, Waitakere Councils approve Techscape sale
Friday, 11 August 2006, 12:11 am | Joint Media Statement
North Shore and Waitakere City Councils have approved the sale, in principle, of their respective 50% shareholdings in Techscape Limited. The final sale of their shares is subject to the satisfactory negotiation and completion of contractual documentation ... More >>
Trans-Tasman Financial Reporting Initiatives
Thursday, 10 August 2006, 9:35 am | Joint Media Statement
The Australian Treasurer Peter Costello and New Zealand Minister of Commerce Lianne Dalziel today welcomed the initiatives that will ensure that Australia and New Zealand continue to work closely together on financial reporting issues. More >>
Meningococcal B claims another life
Wednesday, 9 August 2006, 6:05 pm | Joint Media Statement
The recent death from epidemic strain Meningococcal B of a fully immunised Waikato child is a sobering reminder to remain vigilant for the disease and seek treatment as soon as possible. More >>
