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Three Districts - one roading contractor
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 3:52 pm | Joint Media Statement
A collaborative regional approach taken by the Manawatu, Rangitikei, and Horowhenua District Councils to road infrastructure will see significant benefits for the three councils. More >>
Budget tougher for students
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 3:14 pm | Joint Media Statement
Lowering the annual fee increases for students from 4 percent to 3 percent means universities, polytechnics and wānanga will have less money, say national student and staff unions NZUSA and TEU. More >>
Graham’s Creek flood works progress
Wednesday, 20 May 2015, 2:20 pm | Joint Media Statement
Processing of consents for flood control works at Graham’s Creek in Tairua will proceed on a “non-notified” basis, meaning time savings before the work can go ahead if it is given final consented approval. The announcement comes after applications ... More >>
Waikato students winging their way to Great Walk
Monday, 11 May 2015, 1:17 pm | Joint Media Statement
Waikato students winging their way to Great Walk Pupils at Hamilton’s Hillcrest Normal School will soon be heading outdoors to experience one of New Zealand’s nine Great Walks after winning the Virtual Great Walker competition run by the Department ... More >>
2015 NZ Music Month Summit
Monday, 11 May 2015, 1:15 pm | Joint Media Statement
Meet the Music Agencies - Speakers Announced The NZ Music Managers' Forum together with the NZ Music Commission are pleased to announce the agency representatives who will be leading The Official 2015 NZ Music Month Summit masterclasses on Saturday ... More >>
NZME and NZAL formalise partnership
Monday, 11 May 2015, 1:12 pm | Joint Media Statement
NZME AND NZAL FORMALISE PARTNERSHIP 6 May 2015 - New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) and the New Zealand Asian Leaders (NZAL) have formalised their relationship with NZME becoming a major sponsor of the highly dynamic professional business group. ... More >>
Glen Innes Music and Arts Centre to be powered by the sun
Monday, 11 May 2015, 12:23 pm | Joint Media Statement
Glen Innes Music and Arts Centre to be powered by the sun Glen Innes residents can now enjoy creating masterpieces in a community space powered by the sun, after solarcity, New Zealand’s leading solar power company today flicked the switch to turn on one ... More >>
Janis Freegard: King of the Forest
Monday, 11 May 2015, 12:18 pm | Joint Media Statement
Janis Freegard: King of the Forest WELLINGTON WRITER JANIS FREEGARD is doing something that is both a stupendous achievement and a likely New Zealand first. She’s publishing a poetry collection and a novel on the same day in May, with two different publishers ... More >>
Technology more important than ever for not-for-profits
Friday, 27 March 2015, 2:14 pm | Joint Media Statement
Upgrading out-of-date infrastructure and making better use of online media are top priorities for Australian and New Zealand not-for-profits in their efforts to keep up in the digital age. More >>
SCL selected as integrated laboratories preferred provider
Monday, 9 March 2015, 5:07 pm | Joint Media Statement
Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast District Health Boards (DHBs) have selected Southern Community Laboratories (SCL) as their preferred provider for hospital and community laboratory services. More >>
Orora targets 15% energy savings
Monday, 16 February 2015, 4:07 pm | Joint Media Statement
One of New Zealand’s leading manufacturers, Orora, aims to save up to 15% of its energy as part of an ambitious 3 year plan developed with the support of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). Orora manufactures packaging for a ... More >>
Tracks to Reopen after Stability Assessment near Albert Town
Friday, 12 December 2014, 10:57 am | Joint Media Statement
Sections of two walking and cycling tracks along the Clutha River at Albert Town, just upstream of the SH6 bridge, have been reopened today. More >>
Ministry and NZEI agreement
Wednesday, 10 December 2014, 1:29 pm | Joint Media Statement
The Ministry of Education has reached agreement with the NZEI on joint working parties that will look at ways to further raise student achievement. Terms of Reference for the process have been agreed between the Ministry and NZEI and can be found at http://www.education.govt.nz/ministry-of-education/specific-initiatives/investing-in-educational-success/working-with-the-education-sector/#NZEI ... More >>
Te Papa And Auckland Museum Welcome Return of Te Pahi Medal
Monday, 8 December 2014, 5:18 pm | Joint Media Statement
A ceremony to mark the return to New Zealand of the Te Pahi silver medal was held at Auckland War Memorial Museum on Saturday (6 December), before it goes on public display on 17 December. More >>
Joint statement regarding ANZTPA
Thursday, 20 November 2014, 3:27 pm | Joint Media Statement
Joint statement by Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Health for Australia, and Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman, Minister of Health for New Zealand, regarding ANZTPA More >>
Changes to Treble Cone & Cardrona’s Joint Lift Passes
Monday, 17 November 2014, 1:33 pm | Joint Media Statement
Following a review of the way in which skiers and snowboarders have purchased and consumed our multi ski area products, Treble Cone and Cardrona will be replacing the OnePassNZ suite of products introduced in 2012, with a more streamlined Flexi ... More >>
Proposed rates cap will hurt Taranaki communities
Thursday, 6 November 2014, 5:16 pm | Joint Media Statement
The New Plymouth District Council Staff Association, and the unions representing New Plymouth District Council staff, the Public Service Association (PSA) and the EPMU, say a proposed cap on rates will only hurt residents by reducing services and ... More >>
Invasive legume plants targeted in joint approach
Friday, 10 October 2014, 3:52 pm | Joint Media Statement
Eight organisations have signed up to a project to protect the Desert Road landscape from the adverse effects of three invasive legume plants. A memorandum of understanding became fully operative last week. It’s been signed by the Department of Conservation, ... More >>
Joint statement from Russel Norman and Colin Craig
Friday, 10 October 2014, 2:55 pm | Joint Media Statement
Green Party co-leader Russel Norman and Conservative Party leader Colin Craig have agreed to resolve their dispute about Dr Norman’s comments about Mr Craig at the Big Gay Out earlier this year. More >>
Prisons expert Ron Nikkel to speak in Auckland October 15
Wednesday, 1 October 2014, 12:02 pm | Joint Media Statement
Prison Fellowship NZ and JustSpeak have the privilege of hosting the former president of Prison Fellowship International, Ron Nikkel. More >>