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TVNZ mediation failure leads to legal action
Tuesday, 21 November 2006, 9:47 am | Joint Media Statement
Today's mediation between the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union, the Public Service Association and TVNZ has failed after the company refused to produce an offer that was acceptable to union members. More >>
Seminar on Tobacco 'light', 'mild' deception
Friday, 17 November 2006, 10:42 am | Joint Media Statement
ASH, the Cancer Society and the Smokefree Coalition are joining forces to increase the awareness of the dangers of light and mild cigarettes in New Zealand and to put an end to tobacco company deception. More >>
Groups Support Alcohol-Free Upper Hutt Schools
Friday, 17 November 2006, 12:29 am | Joint Media Statement
The Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC), New Zealand Drug Foundation and Alcohol Healthwatch are applauding an alcohol-free school grounds policy adopted by all 21 of Upper Hutt's primary and secondary schools. More >>
Locke, Hide to host public meeting on Stadium
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 4:44 pm | Joint Media Statement
In an extension of their combined opposition to the waterfront stadium, Auckland based Green Party MP Keith Locke and Act New Zealand Rodney Hide will jointly host a public meeting in Auckland on Sunday 19 November to enable Aucklanders to express ... More >>
6 HR Orgs. Petition Israel's High Court of Justice
Friday, 10 November 2006, 10:30 am | Joint Media Statement
It has been seven months since the urgent petition on the issue was submitted by the organizations and six months since a hearing was held. In that time, the number of civilian victims as a result of the decision to reduce the “security zone” ... More >>
Protests at White House Aim to Prevent War on Iran
Monday, 6 November 2006, 2:29 pm | Joint Media Statement
Protests at White House Aim to Prevent War on Iran, End War on Iraq, and Reverse Stolen Elections (Should There Be Any) For Immediate Release November 3, 2006 More >>
Lightning strike disrupts news
Friday, 3 November 2006, 10:46 am | Joint Media Statement
Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union and Public Service Association members at TVNZ took lightening strike action from 6:35am today resulting in disruption to morning news including an abrupt change of newsreader, the loss of a camera and extra ... More >>
BNZ Joins Harbour Quays
Tuesday, 31 October 2006, 12:16 am | Joint Media Statement
A new home for BNZ business support operations in Wellington came a step closer today when its chairman Kerry McDonald signed a development agreement with Harbour Quays developers, CentrePort. BNZ’s interest in this property was confirmed last month ... More >>
Councils Unite For Whenuapai Airport
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 4:59 pm | Joint Media Statement
Today Rodney District Council voted unanimously to join with neighbouring Waitakere and North Shore Cities, and international airport operator Infratil, to form an Airport Company to progress the proposal. 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 >>
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 >>
