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‘Human chain of protection’ to safeguard Friday prayers
Wednesday, 20 March 2019, 8:56 pm | Joint Press Release
Muslims worshipping at the Kilbirnie Masjid in Wellington this Friday will be shielded by a human chain surrounding the mosque complex during their Jumu’ah prayers. More >>
Message of Condolence
Tuesday, 19 March 2019, 7:47 pm | Joint Press Release
As leaders of Abrahamic faith communities we come together to offer our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to all those who have been victimised and traumatised by this evil attack on our Muslim community in Christchurch. For all of us, every ... More >>
Bumper hihi breeding season on pest-free Tiritiri Matangi
Monday, 11 March 2019, 10:46 pm | Joint Press Release
HCCT / DOC Media Release Monday March 11, 2019 Bumper hihi breeding season on pest-free Tiritiri Matangi A record number of hihi or stitchbird have fledged on pest-free Tiritiri Matangi Island in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park during the latest breeding ... More >>
Transdev and RMTU talks
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 7:52 pm | Joint Press Release
Transdev Auckland and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union are pleased to advise that a provisional settlement has been agreed today. More >>
RMTU and Transdev talks to continue Thursday
Monday, 4 March 2019, 7:21 pm | Joint Press Release
Transdev Auckland and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union have agreed to further talks later this week to avoid possible industrial action. More >>
NZ Film Believed First to Have All-Women Cast And Crew
Sunday, 3 March 2019, 1:46 pm | Joint Press Release
Last year was the 125th year celebrating women's suffrage. We are in a time where gender equality is at the fore. Nevertheless, we still have a film industry known for its alarmingly low statistics for women in any role beyond moviegoer. The driving ... More >>
‘Accelerator’ increases on-the-job training opportunities
Friday, 8 February 2019, 2:35 pm | Joint Press Release
The Warehouse, Ministry of Social Development and Youth Hub launch a digital training environment for young people More >>
Cruise ships protecting seabirds
Thursday, 24 January 2019, 12:59 pm | Joint Press Release
Bright lights on cruise ships pose a risk to seabirds flying at night in the Hauraki Gulf so the Department of Conservation (DOC) is working with the international cruise industry to help keep the birds safe. More >>
Permit Granted for Lime Scooters in the Hutt Valley
Friday, 14 December 2018, 11:53 am | Joint Press Release
Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt Councils have issued a permit to allow e-scooters to operate in locations across the Hutt Valley. More >>
Completion of the West Coast Inshore Fisheries Trawl Survey
Monday, 10 December 2018, 2:25 pm | Joint Press Release
An inshore trawl survey commissioned by Fisheries New Zealand and undertaken by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) was completed on Sunday, 2 December. More >>
Working Together for a Better Future
Monday, 3 December 2018, 3:37 pm | Joint Press Release
Packaging NZ and Plastics NZ welcome the report released today by the Sustainable Business Network on New Zealand’s Plastic Packaging System and generally endorse the strategies presented to assist NZ in moving towards a circular plastics packaging ... More >>
Waikato Councils move to Water Alert Level 1 in most areas
Friday, 30 November 2018, 1:39 pm | Joint Press Release
Councils move to Water Alert Level 1 in most areas of the wider Waikato Hamilton City, Waikato district, Te Awamutu and Pirongia will move to Water Alert Level 1 tomorrow (1 December). More >>
Number of serious crashes on state highway unacceptable
Wednesday, 28 November 2018, 7:37 pm | Joint Press Release
The high number of serious motor vehicle crashes, some resulting in fatalities, in less than two weeks on State Highway 1 is totally unacceptable to the communities of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, say Mayor of Kāpiti Coast K. Gurunathan and Mayor of ... More >>
Celebrating 60 Years of Surveyors in Antarctica
Thursday, 22 November 2018, 2:43 pm | Joint Press Release
For 60 years New Zealand years surveyors have been continually involved in the Antarctic. This week, Survey and Spatial NZ and the Antarctic Society have joined together for a 60 year celebration running from the first Government Surveying and Geological ... More >>
Three councils give green light to Bonny Glen landfill
Friday, 16 November 2018, 10:19 am | Joint Press Release
Three councils give green light to Bonny Glen landfill to save ratepayers up to $25 million More >>
Systemic racism to blame for Maori health inequality
Friday, 9 November 2018, 2:29 pm | Joint Press Release
Systemic racism is to blame for New Zealand’s glaring ethnic health inequalities, which lead to poorer health outcomes and lower life expectancy for Maori, says Dr Owen Sinclair, a Maori Paediatrician based at Waitakere Hospital whose research focuses ... More >>
Independent Power Retailers Lay Joint Complaint to EA
Thursday, 8 November 2018, 8:10 pm | Joint Press Release
NZ’s Largest Independent Power Retailers Lay Joint Complaint to Electricity Authority, Calling for Urgent Action More >>
A clear vision for New Zealand’s waterways
Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 12:06 pm | Joint Press Release
DairyNZ and NZME have launched a national movement called The Vision is Clear – to inspire all Kiwis to get involved with looking after New Zealand’s rivers, streams, lakes and beaches. More >>
New report amplifies voices of Kiwis with digital exclusion
Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 10:56 am | Joint Press Release
The Vodafone New Zealand Foundation and InternetNZ today published a research paper, Out of the Maze, to provide a platform for the voices of Kiwis [1] experiencing digital exclusion. More >>
Youth Labour and Young Greens on Conversion Therapy Bill
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 4:17 pm | Joint Press Release
Youth Labour and Young Greens on Prohibition of Conversion Therapy Bill Young Labour and Young Greens welcome the lodgement of a member’s bill to ban conversion therapy in New Zealand. Labour List MP Marja Lubeck today released details of a Bill, which ... More >>
