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Flying visit strengthens sailing and trade ties
Thursday, 1 June 2006, 1:30 pm | Joint Media Statement
Yachting New Zealand chief executive Des Brennan acknowledges the key role played by North Shore City Council in a successful six-day flying visit to China to check out the 2008 Olympic sailing venue at Qingdao. More >>
Meeting concludes without unanimous agreement
Tuesday, 30 May 2006, 5:22 pm | Joint Media Statement
The meeting today of District Health Boards, Primary Health Organisations and the Ministry of Health to discuss fees roll out for 45 – 64 year olds in interim-funded PHOs has concluded without unanimous agreement. More >>
Wild Creations artist residencies applications ope
Monday, 29 May 2006, 5:13 pm | Joint Media Statement
Artists from around New Zealand have the chance to go wild in 2007. Applications are now being taken for the 2007 Wild Creations artist residency programme, and artists have until August 31 to submit their applications. More >>
Therapeutic Products regulatory scheme
Tuesday, 23 May 2006, 4:16 pm | Joint Media Statement
The first series of documents detailing the joint regulatory scheme for the proposed new Australia New Zealand Therapeutic Products Authority (ANZTPA) has been released for public consultation. More >>
New Zealand's First National Condom Week
Monday, 22 May 2006, 3:03 pm | Joint Media Statement
Durex is launching New Zealand's first ever National Condom Week (22-28 May 2006) in conjunction with Family Planning, to celebrate the condom - the most reliable source of protection against STIs, HIV/AIDs and unwanted pregnancies. More >>
Educating for work is joint goal
Monday, 22 May 2006, 2:58 pm | Joint Media Statement
Sometimes the goal of educating people for employment can be lost in the academic scramble for higher qualifications. More >>
Wellington MPs Unite to Save Iconic Trolley Buses
Friday, 19 May 2006, 3:15 pm | Joint Media Statement
Wellington MPs from across the political spectrum have taken the unusual move of uniting to ensure the Wellington trolley buses continue to roll. "These trolley buses are an iconic feature of Wellington. They contribute to the vibrancy of this city ... More >>
Inaugural School Leadership Awards
Friday, 19 May 2006, 10:01 am | Joint Media Statement
Principal of Glendowie Primary School and Co-Head of School at Kelston Deaf Education Centre recognised for their commitment to improving the lives of young people More >>
Help end New Zealand's Captive Dolphin Industry
Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 4:42 pm | Joint Media Statement
New Zealanders opposed to the keeping of dolphins in captivity are being encouraged to join a campaign to stop Napier City Council replacing Shona, the dolphin who died at Napier Marineland last month. More >>
Transport Initiative Group Moves Project Forward
Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 3:33 pm | Joint Media Statement
The re-scoped Eastern Transport initiative will see a big emphasis on passenger transport, travel demand management and local arterial roads built in a ‘liveable, boulevard’ style, according to the steering group. More >>
Connell’s comments on NZ Sign Language concerning
Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 1:21 pm | Joint Media Statement
Brian Connell’s comments on the NZ Sign Language (NZSL) Bill, which was recently passed in Parliament, are “concerning” says David Coates, the Labour Party spokesman for Rakaia. More >>
NZ Aims To Get Fizzy Drinks Out of Schools
Thursday, 4 May 2006, 4:28 pm | Joint Media Statement
New Zealand should aim to get fizzy drinks out of schools faster than has been planned in the United States, Health Minister Pete Hodgson and Green Party Health Spokesperson Sue Kedgley said today. More >>
University, College Welcome Next Phase in Merger
Wednesday, 3 May 2006, 3:01 pm | Joint Media Statement
The University of Otago and the Dunedin College of Education today welcomed the launch of a six-week period of public consultation on the proposed merger of the College with the University. More >>
Call for political accord on Kyoto forest policy
Monday, 1 May 2006, 11:58 am | Joint Media Statement
Forest owners have united to ask all members of parliament to endorse six policy principles which they say will help New Zealand meet its Kyoto targets. More >>
Call for political accord on Kyoto forest policy
Monday, 1 May 2006, 11:54 am | Joint Media Statement
Forest owners have united to ask all members of parliament to endorse six policy principles which they say will help New Zealand meet its Kyoto targets. More >>
Missed WTO Deadline
Friday, 28 April 2006, 2:22 pm | Joint Media Statement
The Global Services Coalition today expressed its disappointment and growing frustration over the latest missed deadline in the World Trade Organization Doha Round of global trade talks. WTO members were to have agreed by April 30, 2006 on the modalities ... More >>
Farmers to get $2.2 million help to go organic
Wednesday, 26 April 2006, 2:59 pm | Joint Media Statement
Farmers wanting to go organic will soon find it easier thanks to a $2.2 million three-year funding programme for an organics advisory service that will provide research and advice to farmers converting to organic production. More >>
HR Orgs Seek Change To IOF Gaza Shelling Policies
Wednesday, 26 April 2006, 12:23 am | Joint Media Statement
Israeli and Palestinian human rights organizations petition the High Court: Reducing "Safety Zone" in Shelling of Gaza Strip is Manifestly Illegal Order More >>
Call to Reverse EU Palestine Starvation Policy
Thursday, 20 April 2006, 1:38 pm | Joint Media Statement
The decision by the European Union to suspend aid to the democratically elected Palestinian Authority is an act of gross inhumanity and political provocation. The undersigned organizations believe this action will worsen the current humanitarian, security ... More >>
Contract awarded to build fastest network in NZ
Thursday, 20 April 2006, 11:39 am | Joint Media Statement
New Zealand’s fastest communications network will be up and running by the end of the year, following the signing of a contract between Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand (REANNZ) and TelstraClear. More >>
