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Pressure on as Freshwater Rescue Plan gains support
Tuesday, 18 July 2017, 2:00 pm | Joint Press Release
The campaign for better water quality is continuing to gather support, with organisations representing half a million members and supporters now backing the recently launched Freshwater Rescue Plan. Support has been boosted with eight new organisations giving ... More >>
Stink Bug Agreement signed
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 6:50 pm | Joint Press Release
13 July 2017: The Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is one of the biggest threats facing New Zealand’s horticultural sector. It threatens the livelihoods of primary sector producers, and would impact on the quality of life of all New Zealanders if ... More >>
Service sector ITOs issue a labour and skills manifesto
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 4:49 pm | Joint Press Release
Press release also available as PDF The four industry training organisations (ITOs) that provide workplace training across the New Zealand service sector are today releasing a manifesto that sets out a plan of action for meeting a growing demand for skilled ... More >>
Industry leads effort to highlight pathway
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 3:57 pm | Joint Press Release
The Manawatu - Whanganui Distribution and Logistics Sector Working Party aims to lift the profile of the sector and unites with tertiary providers to fill a looming skills shortage. More >>
Inaugural Pacific Tourism Insights Conference
Friday, 7 July 2017, 7:02 pm | Joint Press Release
Inaugural Pacific Tourism Insights Conference to convene in Vanuatu in October 2017. 7 July 2017, Suva, FIJI - The South Pacific Tourism Organisation, in partnership with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) ... More >>
240 house development launches in Papamoa
Friday, 7 July 2017, 4:32 pm | Joint Press Release
A new 20ha development launched today, is set to add another 240 houses to Papamoa. Papamoa’s newest subdivision, Manawa – The Heart of Papamoa is owned by Nga Potiki a Tamapahore Trust, whose property experience includes Pacific Coast Retirement Village ... More >>
Alzheimers Wgtn delighted to partner with Hutt City Council
Friday, 7 July 2017, 2:46 pm | Joint Press Release
Alzheimers Wellington is delighted to be chosen as the charity partner for Hutt City Council’s HighLight: Carnival of Lights, giving Wellingtonians the opportunity to experience the Affinity Light Sculpture. More >>
Lightpath honoured at L.A Architectural Awards
Friday, 7 July 2017, 11:27 am | Joint Press Release
Auckland’s Te Ara I Whiti Lightpath has been honoured at this year’s 47th Annual Los Angeles Architectural Awards. More >>
Funeral Expenses Insurance potential exists in Samoa
Thursday, 6 July 2017, 6:34 pm | Joint Press Release
Apia, Samoa – Affordability and trust in the organisation providing the insurance are the two main priorities highlighted by Samoans as being important to them when deciding to purchase funeral expenses insurance. More >>
Tohu Sauvignon Blanc 2016 rated as ‘outstanding’
Thursday, 6 July 2017, 4:53 pm | Joint Press Release
Tohu Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 rated as ‘outstanding’ by prestigious wine magazine, Decanter Tohu Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016, produced by Māori food and drinks company Kono, has been rated as ‘outstanding’ ... More >>
Gambling related community harm exceeds that of drug use
Thursday, 6 July 2017, 3:06 pm | Joint Press Release
Study finds gambling related community harm exceeds that of drug use disorders and common physical health problems More >>
ADB-USP Sign Cooperation Agreement
Wednesday, 5 July 2017, 4:55 pm | Joint Press Release
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and The University of the South Pacific (USP) have signed a cooperation agreement to boost knowledge collaboration between the two organisations. More >>
First steps taken towards Māori Co-Investment Fund
Wednesday, 5 July 2017, 3:31 pm | Joint Press Release
A fund which would see Māori organisations working together to invest in New Zealand businesses is a step closer today with the announcement of a partnership project between He kai kei aku ringa – the Crown-Māori Economic Partnership, Ngāti Awa ... More >>
Auckland City Mission official partner at The Food Show
Wednesday, 5 July 2017, 2:14 pm | Joint Press Release
Aucklanders Helping Aucklanders As one of Auckland’s most influential social service providers, Auckland City Mission supports those in desperate need. Last financial year, the Mission distributed $1.48 million worth of food via their Foodlink Community ... More >>
QJumpers and WorkPro “Change the Recruitment Game”
Tuesday, 4 July 2017, 3:43 pm | Joint Press Release
QJumpers and WorkPro “Change the Recruitment Game” with Fast-Tracked Background Checks Kiwi recruitment software expert QJumpers has joined forces with innovative Australian screening and induction specialist WorkPro to create a hi-tech shortcut ... More >>
AK•75-85 - Music photos by Murray Cammick
Monday, 3 July 2017, 6:44 pm | Joint Press Release
AK•75-85 Music photos by Murray Cammick Tues 1 – Tues 22 August 2017 Black Asterisk Gallery 10 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland Preview: Tues 1 August, 6.30pm Artist Talk: Sat 5 August, 2pm After the success of the 2016 Flash Cars show, Murray Cammick returns ... More >>
Paul Ego and Wilson Dixon Southern Comedy Tour
Monday, 3 July 2017, 4:22 pm | Joint Press Release
Top Kiwi comedians Paul Ego and Wilson Dixon are proving a hot ticket with southern fans ahead of shows in Queenstown, Invercargill, Gore, Dunedin and Wanaka in July. More >>
Astonishing results from free testing of illicit drugs
Sunday, 2 July 2017, 6:35 pm | Joint Press Release
Many festival-goers take drugs. But last summer, a significant number decided against it after being told the drug they were about to take was not what they thought. More >>
Govt responds to increasing health needs with spin
Saturday, 1 July 2017, 2:42 pm | Joint Press Release
Government responds to increasing health needs with spin “The Government’s media spin on the Health budget is hiding some inconvenient truths about what’s happening with our public health services,” says Council of Trade Unions economist Bill Rosenberg. ... More >>
Parker v Fury WBO World Title Showdown Confirmed
Saturday, 1 July 2017, 2:27 pm | Joint Press Release
London ( 30th June, 2017) Hennessy Sports and Duco Promotions are delighted to announce that the highly anticipated showdown between British and Irish heavyweight star Hughie Fury and the WBO World Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker will take place on Saturday ... More >>
