Joint Media Statement - Latest News [Page 46]
Pohokura Gas Field Development proceeding
Wednesday, 18 December 2002, 12:47 am | Joint Media Statement
The development of the Pohokura gas field, off the coast of Taranaki, is proceeding as fast as possible, with the appraisal of the field nearing completion. Two wells are currently being drilled, one off-shore and the other from on-shore for a total ... More >>
Pursuit Of Milk's Life-Enhancing Properties
Thursday, 12 December 2002, 2:23 pm | Joint Media Statement
LactoPharma Research Consortium, one of four research consortia whose access to around $44 million of Government funding was announced today, is making good progress in its groundbreaking research into the biomedical benefits of milk. More >>
Primary Industries Combine In $25 Million Search
Thursday, 12 December 2002, 2:23 pm | Joint Media Statement
The dairy, meat and deer industries are combining in the use of modern biotechnology techniques to improve pasture performance and extend the growing season. More >>
Forest industry to remain engaged on Kyoto policy
Wednesday, 11 December 2002, 1:54 pm | Joint Media Statement
New Zealand Forest :::: New Zealand Farm ::: New Zealand Forest Owners’ Association :::: Forestry Association :::: Industries Council More >>
Water Safety Services Gasping To Survive
Tuesday, 10 September 2002, 5:08 pm | Joint Media Statement
Essential water safety services who are already under resourced are reeling at significant funding reductions just advised by the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board. A further 25% cut of approximately $1.5m for this season will cripple rescue and safety agencies. More >>
Te Hauora O Te Tai Tokerau Services
Monday, 2 September 2002, 1:08 pm | Joint Media Statement
Health services provided by Te Hauora o Te Tai Tokerau and funded by the Ministry of Health and Northland District Health Board will be managed in the interim by Northland Health. More >>
Top of the South Tribes Reject Fisheries Model
Thursday, 29 August 2002, 5:04 pm | Joint Media Statement
Ngati Rarua Ngati Koata Ngati Tama Ngati Kuia Rangitane Ngati Apa Ngati Toa Ati Awa More >>
The Biggest Accounting Scandal of them all?
Thursday, 29 August 2002, 3:05 pm | Joint Media Statement
Leading development, economic and environmental groups have joined forces to launch a set of simple measures of global quality of life. Oxfam, New Economics Foundation and BirdLife International urge world leaders to adopt a set of “headline indicators” ... More >>
Honda makes big commitment to EnergyWise Rally
Monday, 29 July 2002, 4:43 pm | Joint Media Statement
Honda New Zealand has made a major commitment to the 2002 EnergyWise rally with a five car team which includes a Civic Hybrid to be driven by Motoring Writers’ Guild President Rob Maetzig. More >>
Students to Protest on the Streets of Canterbury
Friday, 19 July 2002, 12:09 am | Joint Media Statement
Students from around Canterbury will take their anger to the streets today to protest at growing student debt. More >>
Turtle Eggs Found In Mail
Monday, 15 July 2002, 9:57 am | Joint Media Statement
An attempt to smuggle eggs of the endangered sea turtle into New Zealand by mail has been foiled. Sending the eggs to New Zealand breached international rules preventing trade in endangered species and put this country’s biosecurity at risk. More >>
Foundations for Massive Petrol Tax Increase Laid
Friday, 5 July 2002, 9:31 am | Joint Media Statement
A draft New Zealand Transport Strategy could raise petrol taxes by as much as $1 a litre if implemented a group of road user organisations warned today. More >>
NZ Wine/US Triumph
Wednesday, 3 July 2002, 4:02 pm | Joint Media Statement
Two New Zealand wine labels have won top prizes at one of America's most celebrated wine competitions. More >>
Regional Ad Breaks For TV One & TV2 On Sky Digital
Wednesday, 3 July 2002, 3:31 pm | Joint Media Statement
Television New Zealand and SKY Television have signed an agreement that will enable TVNZ to offer its advertisers regional advertising on TV ONE and TV2 on SKY Television's Digital Platform. More >>
Forest Bonanza Depends On Political Savvy
Monday, 1 July 2002, 10:52 am | Joint Media Statement
New Zealand Forest Owners’ Association New Zealand Forest Industries Council New Zealand Farm Forestry Association More >>
Alliance Tertiary Policy Throws Down The Gauntlet
Thursday, 20 June 2002, 4:29 pm | Joint Media Statement
Otago student leaders welcome the release of the Alliance party tertiary education policy today, and hope that other parties will also commit to policy in the coming weeks. More >>
OPSA and OUSA Support Teachers
Monday, 17 June 2002, 3:05 pm | Joint Media Statement
The PPTA has organized meetings for this week where members would vote on action for next term if there is no progress with talks. The Otago Polytech Students' Association (OPSA) and Otago University Students' Association (OUSA) announced renewed support ... More >>
Conflict Leads to Collaboration
Friday, 14 June 2002, 1:41 pm | Joint Media Statement
Ongoing Middle Eastern conflict has led to representatives from the Jewish, Palestinian, Islamic and Christian communities working together to promote respect and harmony among all New Zealanders - regardless of faith. More >>