Joint Media Statement - Latest News [Page 7]
Ministry of Education and James Hardie settle claim
Monday, 23 December 2013, 4:02 pm | Joint Media Statement
The Ministry of Education and James Hardie Industries plc have reached settlement in relation to weather-tightness claims made against James Hardie’s two New Zealand subsidiaries in April this year. More >>
New Collaborative Venture For Youth and Disability
Wednesday, 18 December 2013, 10:55 am | Joint Media Statement
A new collaborative venture between NZ Federation of Vocational and Support Services (VASS), Ara Taiohi, and Youthline Wellington will see the three organisations come together in one shared space over the next two months. More >>
New Zealand Captioning Award Winners Announced for 2013
Friday, 29 November 2013, 4:50 pm | Joint Media Statement
The Captioning Working Group, with membership from Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand, The Hearing Association New Zealand and The National Foundation for the Deaf have announced the winners of the New Zealand Captioning Awards 2013 today at a special ceremony ... More >>
Iran Nuclear Talks - Joint Statement
Monday, 25 November 2013, 11:46 am | Joint Media Statement
The EU High Representative and the Foreign Minister of Iran, together with the Foreign Ministers and Political Directors of the E3+3 (China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States), met from 20 – 24 November ... More >>
Barker’s green push continues with new EFI multi-fuel boiler
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 3:11 pm | Joint Media Statement
Barker’s of Geraldine is continuing its push towards green manufacturing with the unveiling of its new multi-fuel boiler on Wednesday, 20 November. More >>
New corporate jet terminal for Queenstown
Monday, 11 November 2013, 4:32 pm | Joint Media Statement
Corporate jet passengers flying in and out of Queenstown Airport will soon enjoy a seamless transition from sky to land thanks to a new corporate jet terminal opening in early 2014. More >>
Colombian Farmers Get First-Hand Look at NZ Agri Expertise
Monday, 7 October 2013, 4:13 pm | Joint Media Statement
The New Zealand Agribusiness Centre, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), the Ministry for Primary Industries, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade this week welcome the largest Colombian delegation to ever visit New Zealand. More >>
Regional Councils Disappointed at AgResearch decision
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 5:13 pm | Joint Media Statement
The Otago Regional Council and Environment Southland remain concerned that AgResearch has confirmed its intention to move significant numbers of staff to its Lincoln Campus leaving a skeleton staff at Invermay. More >>
William Hague & UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie on Syria
Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 5:54 pm | Joint Media Statement
Each day accounts of horrific crimes in Syria reach the outside world. Now the UN has confirmed that rape is being used to terrorise and punish women, men and children, during house searches and interrogations, at checkpoints, and in detention centres ... More >>
Ngati Whakaue unique training scholarship
Friday, 13 September 2013, 4:43 pm | Joint Media Statement
Sudima Lake Rotorua and Ngati Whakaue Education Endowment Trust offers unique leadership training programme for Ngati Whakaue descendants. More >>
Māori Party, United Future: RMA changes strike a rock
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 10:07 am | Joint Media Statement
The Māori Party and United Future have decided that they cannot support the government’s latest proposed changes to the Resource Management Act, and have written to Environment Minister Amy Adams to outline their concerns. More >>
Park Road Post, Weta Digital international industry awards
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 4:23 pm | Joint Media Statement
Park Road Post Production and Weta Digital recognised in international industry awards The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Avatar, Iron Man 3 and Man of Steel all feature in nominations and awards More >>
Made to Match: Quality Ingredients Are the Perfect Recipe
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 3:30 pm | Joint Media Statement
Any chef will tell you that the secret to their success is using the freshest quality ingredients. What you may not know is that the same rule applies to brewers. In the latest instalment of the Made to Match series, Al Brown shares his tips on how to ... More >>
Cooperative politics in Wellington
Monday, 12 August 2013, 10:30 am | Joint Media Statement
Six of the new candidates for the position of Councillor in this year's Wellington Local body elections are already cooperating and communicating on a regular basis. More >>
Managing Waituna into the Future
Monday, 5 August 2013, 5:02 pm | Joint Media Statement
The organisations with statutory roles in the care and management of the Waituna Lagoon and catchment are formalising their commitment to work together as partners for the ongoing improvement of its health and wellbeing. More >>
Call for District Licencing Committee Members
Thursday, 18 July 2013, 5:01 pm | Joint Media Statement
Eastern Bay of Plenty Councils are seeking people who are passionate about the responsible sale and supply of alcohol in the region. More >>
Rule change unlocks national seed bank for researchers
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 4:02 pm | Joint Media Statement
A new government agreement is promising to speed up the development of new forage cultivars by enabling faster access to imported seed lines in New Zealand’s national grassland seed bank. More >>
Kathmandu support for Marlborough Sounds’ conservation
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 10:52 am | Joint Media Statement
New partnerships between adventure and camping gear retailer Kathmandu Ltd, the Department of Conservation and the Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust will enhance the natural landscape at a popular Marlborough holiday spot and enable campers to enjoy conservation ... More >>
Triple ticket treat for a Wellington weekend
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 4:44 pm | Joint Media Statement
If you are looking for a good reason to visit Wellington at the end of July, we can give you four or five! More >>
Fibre companies respond to demand for even faster broadband
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 4:26 pm | Joint Media Statement
Fibre network providers Enable, Ultrafast Fibre and Northpower Fibre have today announced a new 50Mbps download and 20Mbps upload fibre broadband product, with a wholesale price for the residential service of only $39.95 per month. The new product will ... More >>