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Gifting of the name Kohuora to the men’s prison at Wiri
Monday, 23 June 2014, 5:22 pm | Joint Media Statement
We wish to acknowledge Te Akitai Waiohua’s gifting of the name Kohuora for the $300 million, 850-bed men's facility at Wiri. ( Herald , 15 June) It is unfortunate that the Act Party and the Sensible Sentencing Trust have chosen to hit the old ‘political ... More >>
Protocol Delivers More Student Choice
Monday, 23 June 2014, 3:00 pm | Joint Media Statement
Whitireia and WelTec’s Choice Protocol partnership is really gaining momentum providing students with more study options across the Wellington region. More >>
Get the insiders’ guide to innovation
Friday, 13 June 2014, 5:26 pm | Joint Media Statement
Some of Wellington’s most creative minds explore the link between creativity and innovation at the National Library’s latest Leading Edge event on Wednesday 18 June. More >>
Screen New Zealand
Thursday, 12 June 2014, 2:56 pm | Joint Media Statement
The New Zealand Film Commission, NZ On Air and Film New Zealand are pleased to announce they will be working even more closely together in the interests of the New Zealand screen sector. More >>
Helping New Zealand’s fight against corruption
Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 9:18 am | Joint Media Statement
An important contribution to New Zealand’s fight against corruption will be launched in Auckland today. An integrity group which includes Transparency International, the Serious Fraud Office, Deloitte, Chapman Tripp, BusinessNZ, ExportNZ, the New ... More >>
New Zealand Screen Production Grant advisory service
Monday, 19 May 2014, 2:30 pm | Joint Media Statement
Business consultants Grant Thornton and production company Libertine Pictures have launched an advisory service for producers seeking to access New Zealand’s new film and television production grants. More >>
Fit to rent? Housing WOF trial results released
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 9:28 am | Joint Media Statement
The results of a rental housing ‘warrant of fitness’ field trial have been released. This is the first step in a collaborative project aimed at making rental housing safer, healthier and more energy efficient. More >>
Auckland, Southern Councils join on Quake Prone Buildings
Tuesday, 22 April 2014, 5:12 pm | Joint Media Statement
Auckland and Southern Councils have come together in response to proposed Government changes to earthquake Building rules. Auckland Mayor Len Brown and Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull have written to the Local Government and Environment Select Committee considering ... More >>
Partnership targets visitor safety on New Zealand roads
Tuesday, 22 April 2014, 3:03 pm | Joint Media Statement
Partnership targets visitor safety on New Zealand roads Tourism New Zealand, the New Zealand Transport Agency and Air New Zealand have joined forces to target Chinese tourists with important road safety messages before they get behind the wheel. A ... More >>
“Wish House” Underway at Fairway Bay
Tuesday, 15 April 2014, 3:47 pm | Joint Media Statement
The foundations for the Fairway Bay Wish House have been poured, and building work is underway in Pinecrest Drive, Gulf Harbour. More >>
Warbirds-Motorsport Park Combo Proves a Hit
Tuesday, 8 April 2014, 4:56 pm | Joint Media Statement
The new Warbirds Over Wanaka-Highlands Motorsport Park combo ticket is proving a big hit with fans. More >>
Scion innovation centre funding signed off
Tuesday, 8 April 2014, 12:47 pm | Joint Media Statement
Scion and Bay of Plenty Regional Council have signed an agreement to build an innovation centre at Scion’s Te Papa Tipu Innovation Park. The centre’s purpose is to foster innovation in forestry and wood processing industries. More >>
Returned servicemen and women dine free on ANZAC Day
Thursday, 3 April 2014, 3:30 pm | Joint Media Statement
ANZAC Day celebrates and honours those who have served New Zealand and Australia in military operations. This ANZAC Day Wellington restaurants Monsoon Poon, Boulcott Street Bistro and Osteria del Toro are honouring returned servicemen and women who ... More >>
Honda digs deep for the environment
Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 4:30 pm | Joint Media Statement
Honda New Zealand has donated $31,818 for the planting of 6400 native trees in the Wellington region in yet another instalment on its commitment to offsetting the impact of motor vehicles on the environment. More >>
GroupEAD and Airways NZ sign joint venture contract
Friday, 28 March 2014, 12:00 pm | Joint Media Statement
28 March 2014: GroupEAD and Airways New Zealand have taken a further step towards the launch of the first aeronautical information management (AIM) company in the Asia Pacific region, with final agreements being signed in Madrid. More >>
NZTA, DCC: Next Step in SH1 Cycleway Proposal
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 4:15 pm | Joint Media Statement
The next step in a proposal to improve both cyclist and driver safety by introducing separated cycle lanes in the central city will be discussed by a Dunedin City Council committee next week. More >>
New Alignment for NZ US Council And NZIBF
Friday, 21 March 2014, 4:59 pm | Joint Media Statement
The New Zealand United States Council and New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) have moved to strengthen their cooperation to maximise their impact. More >>
Manawatu and Palmerston North economic development review
Friday, 21 March 2014, 4:06 pm | Joint Media Statement
The Manawatu District and Palmerston North City Councils are undertaking a review of their economic development activities. More >>
Dumping in Residential Red Zone under investigation
Friday, 21 March 2014, 3:10 pm | Joint Media Statement
While the dumping of commercial and domestic waste in the Residential Red Zone has been an issue for some time, a joint investigation by CERA, ECan and the Christchurch City Council in to illegal industrial waste dumping by a contractor is now underway. More >>
New Home for NZ's Oldest Films
Monday, 3 March 2014, 4:04 pm | Joint Media Statement
The New Zealand Film Archive and Archives New Zealand officially opened New Zealand’s first specialised nitrate film vault on Friday, February 28th. The new 100 square metre vault will be shared by the two organisations, which will store their nitrocellulose ... More >>
