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Joint Media Statement - Latest News [Page 40]
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 >>
New Look For Auckland Airport
Thursday, 20 April 2006, 10:29 am | Joint Media Statement
People flying through Auckland's domestic terminal will soon be greeted with floor-to-ceiling windows along the front of the terminal and more spacious interiors. The domestic terminal facilities at Auckland Airport are to be extensively upgraded and expanded ... More >>
Historic Passenger Transport Network Programme
Thursday, 20 April 2006, 9:32 am | Joint Media Statement
Historic Passenger Transport Network Programme Takes Auckland Region to 2046 The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) today launched a ground breaking programme for the Auckland region, which will give the region a linked Passenger Transport ... More >>
Wgtn’s first Film Festival dedicated to football
Monday, 17 April 2006, 12:36 am | Joint Media Statement
The Goethe-Institut and Paramount are proud to present Wellington’s first Film Festival dedicated to football (or soccer if you prefer). With Germany about to host the 2006 World Cup, what better way to get into the mood than to spend the ten days from May ... More >>
Faster Progress Necessary in Water Reform
Thursday, 13 April 2006, 3:16 pm | Joint Media Statement
Frustration at the slow progress in water reform was expressed by business groups, following the Government's release of its water policy initiatives earlier this week. More >>
Moves Made To Safeguard 'Manuka' Name
Thursday, 13 April 2006, 2:51 pm | Joint Media Statement
An application has been made to secure the 'manuka' name after concerns were raised by manuka honey exporters that the word 'manuka' was legally unprotected in Europe and could fall into the wrong hands. More >>
