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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 >>
Driving Success – Te Atakura Huata-Harawira
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 2:44 pm | Joint Press Release
Being an unlicenced driver can be a very expensive exercise. Fines for no warrant, registration or licence soon add up, as Te Atakura Huata-Harawira discovered some years back. More >>
Flood awareness campaign in Queenstown and Wanaka this week
Monday, 30 October 2017, 3:41 pm | Joint Press Release
Businesses located close to the lake in Queenstown and Wanaka will be getting a refresher on the risk of flooding this week, as Otago Regional Council (ORC), Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and Emergency Management Otago (EMO) team up for their ... More >>
Volunteer sector welcomes professional development boost
Monday, 30 October 2017, 9:42 am | Joint Press Release
New Zealand’s volunteer sector is getting a professional development boost with the introduction of a new certificate aimed at experienced and aspiring managers. More >>
MyStory Event Heralds Young Pacific Voices
Saturday, 28 October 2017, 11:44 am | Joint Press Release
SouthSeas Healthcare Trust, in collaboration with the Office of the Children’s Commission, is hosting the MyStory event in South Auckland on Tuesday, 31 October 2017 at the Otara Recreational Centre, culminating in a special dinner to celebrate ... More >>
ASB Auckland Marathon Nudges 14,000 Entrants
Thursday, 26 October 2017, 4:30 pm | Joint Press Release
ASB Auckland Marathon Nudges 14,000 Entrants The ASB Auckland Marathon takes place this Sunday, and with two days until entries officially close, it is estimated that an amazing 14,000 competitors in a variety of events will make their way to the finish ... More >>
Richard Dawkins & Lawrence Krauss NZ Tour
Monday, 23 October 2017, 12:23 pm | Joint Press Release
PRE-SALE STARTS TUESDAY 24 OCT, 9AM Thursday, 10th May | ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland Exclusive Pre-Sale Link - http://bit.ly/2yM66NH Friday, 11th May | The Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch Exclusive Pre-Sale Link - http://bit.ly/2yHmJtd This ... More >>
Watershed release for NZ cruise sector
Wednesday, 18 October 2017, 5:22 pm | Joint Press Release
New government statistics about New Zealand cruise visitors will reaffirm the size and importance of the cruise sector, the New Zealand Cruise Association says. Today’s release from Stats NZ and the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment provides ... More >>
MOU brings improved efficiency to environmental management
Wednesday, 18 October 2017, 3:27 pm | Joint Press Release
Protecting the quality of Ruapehu’s air, land and water just got a boost with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Ruapehu District Council (RDC) and Horizons Regional Council. Under the MOU Ruapehu compliance officers are ... More >>