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Parenting programme for Māori reduces behaviour problems
Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 9:40 am | Joint Press Release
A culturally-adapted parenting programme for Māori families has increased parents’ confidence, reduced conflict between partners and improved children’s behaviour. More >>
Councils band together to conserve water
Monday, 4 December 2017, 3:52 pm | Joint Press Release
With another dry, hot summer expected this year, and some reservoirs already at critically low levels, two local councils are doing their utmost to remind the community to conserve water wherever possible. More >>
Community environmental organisations support plans
Sunday, 3 December 2017, 8:15 pm | Joint Press Release
A collective of Auckland environmental organisations has warmly welcomed Mayor Phil Goff’s commitment to clean up our urban streams, harbours and beaches. They say Auckland has waited for 50 years for such significant action on reducing millions ... More >>
Waitakere Ranges: Public urged to stay out of the forest
Friday, 1 December 2017, 1:41 pm | Joint Press Release
On behalf of Forest & Bird, The Tree Council, Waitakere Ranges Protection Society and Friends of Regional Parks “Stop visiting the Waitakere Ranges forests until it’s safe for our kauri, or risk losing them forever” is the plea from leading ... More >>
Finzsoft extends Datacom relationship with $20m-plus deal
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 4:02 pm | Joint Press Release
Thursday 30 November, 2017 – World-leading FinTech solutions provider, Finzsoft Solutions (NZX:FIN) has extended its relationship with technology and services firm Datacom to an alliance with the signing of a five-year, $20 million-plus deal. More >>
Autonomous Driving is Today’s Biggest Game Changer
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 3:23 pm | Joint Press Release
Intel and Warner Bros. Announce Partnership to Develop In-Cabin, Immersive Experiences in Autonomous Cars of the Future So much of the discussion around autonomous driving has naturally focused on the car as a mode of transportation, but as driverless cars ... More >>
Resilient Pacific Programme
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 7:40 pm | Joint Press Release
Pacific Community (SPC) and Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) establish multi-year Resilient Pacific Programme 29 November 2017 Suva, Fiji - On 28 November 2017, members of the senior leadership teams from SPC and SPREP agreed to develop ... More >>
Symposium in Wellington attracts 150 researchers
Wednesday, 22 November 2017, 11:19 am | Joint Press Release
Research Symposium Focuses on Industry And Community This week Wellington plays host to one hundred and fifty researchers. The researchers are from Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs). They are joining together to present their research ... More >>
Kiwis in New York celebrate in World Class style
Monday, 20 November 2017, 3:21 pm | Joint Press Release
New Zealand’s undeniable man of the moment and internationally acclaimed director Taika Waititi was awarded the very first World Class New Zealand Award outside of New Zealand at a gala event in New York last week. More >>
Queenstown’s new $2 bus arrives
Monday, 20 November 2017, 2:01 pm | Joint Press Release
An ambitious new public transport project – Orbus Queenstown – was officially launched this morning. The trailblazing new bus service offers flat-rate fares to anywhere in the network for just $2 with a GoCard. The new bus service is being delivered ... More >>
Roys Peak track to reopen this weekend
Friday, 17 November 2017, 10:02 am | Joint Press Release
A significant project to upgrade the Roys Peak Track vehicle facilities is almost complete, with the track open to the public again on Saturday 18 November. More >>
Trade Minister accepts open letter against TPPA-11
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 1:57 pm | Joint Press Release
Today Trade Minister David Parker accepted an open letter calling for full and transparent public consultation before committing to the TPPA-11. More >>
Health Minister urged to lead on Smokefree 2025
Sunday, 12 November 2017, 12:03 pm | Joint Press Release
Health Minister urged to lead on Smokefree 2025 Smokefree Canterbury Press Release 12 November 2017 Smokefree advocates from the Canterbury West Coast region have written to the Minister of Health Hon Dr David Clark outlining the steps required to achieve ... More >>
China’s Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Declined
Saturday, 11 November 2017, 10:57 am | Joint Press Release
China’s Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Declined Significantly While India’s Grew Over Last Decade New UMD-led study indicates that India may be world’s top sulfur dioxide emitter Sulfur dioxide is an air pollutant that causes acid rain, haze and many health-related ... More >>
Cannabis Armistice Rally – Saturday 11 November 2017
Thursday, 9 November 2017, 2:15 pm | Joint Press Release
Cannabis Armistice Rally – Saturday 11 November 2017 AUCKLAND: Noon-2pm, Queen Street (Opposite Aotea Square) More >>
SOLD OUT! High School Musical - Extra Show Added
Monday, 6 November 2017, 6:20 pm | Joint Press Release
When Disney’s High School Musical hit TV screens in the US eleven years ago, more than seven and a half million people tuned in. More >>
Ninja Kiwi goes up and away with Unity
Friday, 3 November 2017, 6:38 pm | Joint Press Release
No monkeying around as Ninja Kiwi goes up and away with Unity From pitting players against each other in challenges involving monkeys wielding dart shooters, to recruiting them into a crack unit of commandos under siege from zombies, Ninja Kiwi has been ... More >>
PM urged to protect health in TPPA negotiations
Friday, 3 November 2017, 6:31 pm | Joint Press Release
In a letter today to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, three health organisations set out major concerns on the Trans Pacific Partnership 11. The three groups, Doctors for Healthy Trade, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation, and OraTaiao: New Zealand ... More >>
Aust: Simultaneous Occupations of Immigration Offices
Friday, 3 November 2017, 6:21 pm | Joint Press Release
3 people have been arrested as students lead simultaneous occupations of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection offices in Braddon (Canberra) and Haymarket (Sydney). At 10:00am on Friday the 3rd of November refugee activists entered and ... More >>
War Horse Statue to Be Officially Unveiled in Hamilton
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 4:38 pm | Joint Press Release
War Horse Statue of National Significance to Be Officially Unveiled in Hamilton, 11 November, 2017 More >>
