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Super Saturday Events
Friday, 15 October 2021, 11:38 am | Joint Press Release
Vaccination events are being held across the Hutt Valley, Wellington, Porirua, and Kapiti regions this coming Saturday 16 October. “Vaccination is the safest and most effective defence against COVID-19, and the more people who are vaccinated the ... More >>
New Partnership To Drive Vaccine Uptake Amongst NZ Teachers Ahead Of Mandate Deadline
Wednesday, 13 October 2021, 8:43 am | Joint Press Release
On Monday, the government announced that the COVID-19 vaccine will become mandatory for all New Zealand teachers and school staff by the end of this year. While evidence suggests many in the sector are already fully vaccinated, or have had their first ... More >>
Rainbow Community Faces Discrimination, Inequities In Healthcare
Monday, 11 October 2021, 8:48 am | Joint Press Release
Many members of the Rainbow/Takatāpui community feel uncomfortable and discriminated against when engaging with the healthcare system. There needs to be better understanding of the community’s diverse needs and experiences, say two major health sector organisations. ... More >>
Whitehaven Brings A Taste Of New Zealand Opera To Marlborough
Friday, 8 October 2021, 1:56 pm | Joint Press Release
Giving Marlburians an opportunity to experience a taste of opera is the motive behind an event initiated by Whitehaven Wines, in collaboration with the New Zealand Opera. Whitehaven has long supported the Marlborough community, and through its hospitality ... More >>
Emergency Approval Sought For Rapid COVID-19 Tests To Be Used In Critical Work Sites
Wednesday, 6 October 2021, 11:23 am | Joint Press Release
Some of the country’s largest companies are calling on the Government to allow the importation of rapid COVID-19 tests to protect critical New Zealand worksites. More than 25 businesses across a range of sectors including manufacturing, energy, ... More >>
Opening Date For Ravenscar House Museum
Wednesday, 6 October 2021, 10:27 am | Joint Press Release
Ravenscar House Museum, the stylish new home for a wonderful collection that celebrates New Zealand art and artists, opens to the public on Monday 8 November. Designed by Patterson Associates, Ravenscar House Museum is the vision of Christchurch philanthropists ... More >>
Fifth Annual World Financial Planning Day Promotes Financial Wellbeing For All On 6 October
Wednesday, 6 October 2021, 8:31 am | Joint Press Release
Financial Advice New Zealand joins Financial Planning Standards Board and IOSCO to promote value of financial planning worldwide Financial Advice New Zealand will join the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) to host the fifth annual World ... More >>
Closed Borders Not An Option Under Reduced Auckland Alert Level
Friday, 1 October 2021, 2:42 pm | Joint Press Release
New Zealand’s three leading business organisations are dismayed at the Prime Minister’s announcement to continue the iron ring around Auckland next week if alert levels change. Business NZ, the Auckland Business Chamber and the Employers and Manufacturers ... More >>
Migrant Groups Are Urgently Calling On The Government To Include Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Workers
Thursday, 30 September 2021, 3:38 pm | Joint Press Release
The government announced a one-off pathway to residency for several temporary work visas however are excluding a large group of migrants. Migrant groups are urgently calling on the Government to include Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers in ... More >>
Plastic Pollution Experts Call For A More Ambitious And Comprehensive National Plastics Action Plan
Wednesday, 29 September 2021, 10:07 am | Joint Press Release
Three organisations working to prevent and mitigate plastic pollution - the Aotearoa Plastic Pollution Alliance (APPA), the New Zealand Product Stewardship Council (NZPSC) and Para Kore - welcome the Ministry for the Environment’s recently-released National ... More >>
Countdown And Kiwi Start-up Set To Re·volutionise How You Clean For The Better
Monday, 27 September 2021, 10:35 am | Joint Press Release
re·stor is a New Zealand start-up on a mission to re·volutionise the household cleaning and laundry category through innovation and sustainable design. More >>
Harbour Acquires Hunter Global Fixed Interest Fund
Monday, 27 September 2021, 9:14 am | Joint Press Release
Hunter Investment Management Ltd and IIS Ltd announced a deal today with Harbour Asset Management Ltd, who are set to acquire the Hunter Global Fixed Interest Fund. The Hunter Global Fixed Interest Fund is a New Zealand based PIE Fund, with investments ... More >>
Horowhenua On The Rise With Second CouncilMARK™ Report
Thursday, 23 September 2021, 2:54 pm | Joint Press Release
Local Government New Zealand’s CouncilMARK™ programme is giving Horowhenua District Council’s performance a tick of approval in its second independent assessment. LGNZ President Stuart Crosby says Horowhenua ratepayers can be pleased with their ... More >>
Levin Landfill Resolution The Right Move To Ensure Robust Community Consultation
Wednesday, 22 September 2021, 5:17 pm | Joint Press Release
Joint Media Release from Horowhenua District Council and Community Stakeholders Recently Horowhenua District Councillors and the Levin Landfill Project Management Group (PMG) team members were separately briefed by Council’s consultants about ... More >>
Rally call for Samoans in Auckland to get vaccinated
Tuesday, 21 September 2021, 10:13 am | Joint Press Release
With Samoans being the largest ethnicity of the Covid-19 cases in the most recent outbreak of the Delta variant in South Auckland, local community leaders and Pacific health providers are encouraging Samoans to make the decision to get vaccinated. More >>
Call to address pay equity for community social workers
Tuesday, 21 September 2021, 9:46 am | Joint Press Release
Organisations representing community social services and social workers have joined forces to launch a collective call for pay equity and fair funding this Social Workers’ Day 2021. More >>
Anti-forestry drive destructive to environment and economy
Thursday, 16 September 2021, 12:51 pm | Joint Press Release
Foresters are calling a proposed anti-forestry coalition of local bodies a prejudiced step backwards in time and destructive for their communities both environmentally and economically. More >>
Filling an essential gap for the city's youth
Friday, 10 September 2021, 12:33 pm | Joint Press Release
For three months+ in 2021, the doors at 113 Taranaki St, will be open for an inclusive, safe, creative, welcoming and much needed, central city youth lounge. More >>
Nonprofits struggle while Kiwis commit to giving more
Wednesday, 8 September 2021, 4:18 pm | Joint Press Release
New research finds nonprofits must invest in digital as new Zealanders expect a more connected experience 07 September 2021 - Auckland, New Zealand: New Zealanders believe nonprofits (NFPs) will play a crucial role in rebuilding lives, communities and society ... More >>
Lincoln Dairy Farm launches new dairy sector research
Thursday, 2 September 2021, 2:23 pm | Joint Press Release
Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) is launching three new farm systems initiatives at its demonstration farm, all geared at sustainable dairy farming practices. Three new farming systems are now being implemented to expand LUDF’s focus and extend ... More >>
