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Standardised packaging legislation applauded
Friday, 9 September 2016, 11:19 am | Joint Press Release
A major milestone towards achieving New Zealand’s smokefree goal has been achieved in Parliament with the Third Reading of the Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco standardised Packaging) Amendment Bill. This means that standardised (plain) cigarette and tobacco ... More >>
Promoting agri-careers together
Monday, 5 September 2016, 4:23 pm | Joint Press Release
NZ Young Farmers and Careers New Zealand formally document their relationship and commitment to promoting careers in the Primary Industry. More >>
Wild Kiwi Encounter on Rakiura/Stewart Island
Monday, 5 September 2016, 2:33 pm | Joint Press Release
Rakiura Maori Lands Trust (RMLT) and Real Journeys announced today that their first joint tourism venture will be kiwi spotting on Stewart Island called Wild Kiwi Encounter. More >>
Tick for Kids coalition supports the NZEI and PPTA campaign
Sunday, 4 September 2016, 8:28 pm | Joint Press Release
Tick for Kids coalition supports the NZEI and PPTA campaign for better funding for education More >>
Free bus services for AIMS Games week
Thursday, 1 September 2016, 4:39 pm | Joint Press Release
That's the message to NZCT AIMS Games athletes and their supporters as the week-long tournament kicks off in Tauranga on Sunday. More >>
Call to Put Light Rail Back on the Agenda for Wellington
Monday, 22 August 2016, 10:59 am | Joint Press Release
Light Rail should be put back on the agenda for the mix of the Wellington region’s transport solutions. It must be evaluated with other transport options in the ‘Ngauranga to the Airport’ corridor study, and the ‘Get Wellington Moving’ project led ... More >>
One stop-shop to handle payments to local government
Monday, 15 August 2016, 3:55 pm | Joint Press Release
Central Otago customers of the Otago Regional Council (ORC) and Central Otago District Council (CODC) will soon be able to take advantage of a one-stop shop in Alexandra for making payments to both councils. More >>
Flight attendants back pilots’ fight
Friday, 12 August 2016, 3:29 pm | Joint Press Release
The flight attendants unions, E tū and FARSA (Flight Attendants and Related Services Association) are backing airline pilots in their fight for changes to the proposed extension of Wellington Airport’s runway in the interest of safety More >>
Strong public interest in Homelessness Inquiry
Wednesday, 3 August 2016, 11:43 am | Joint Press Release
There is strong interest in the Cross-Party Homelessness Inquiry with hundreds of public submissions already received and the first hearing to be held at Auckland’s Te Puea Marae. More >>
Fonterra & LIC Investigating Tech Solutions
Thursday, 28 July 2016, 4:37 pm | Joint Press Release
Fonterra and Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) are teaming up to develop a new online technology solution designed to provide farmers with a view of their operation in one place. More >>
Aviation Security lockout and strikes to be called off
Wednesday, 13 July 2016, 11:21 pm | Joint Press Release
Following all-day mediation between Aviation Security Services, the Public Service Association and E tū, a provisional agreement has been reached. The parties will now take some time to prepare the details, which will then go out to members of both ... More >>
Exporters Deliver First Large Container Ship Visit
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 10:47 am | Joint Press Release
Maersk Line, the world’s largest container shipping company and Kotahi, New Zealand’s leading export supply chain collaborator, are set to welcome the largest container ship to ever visit New Zealand waters capable of carrying 9,500 TEU[1] calling at ... More >>
Auckland building activity at all-time high
Tuesday, 21 June 2016, 4:48 pm | Joint Press Release
Building activity in Auckland has topped an all-time high of $6 billion per year, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Auckland Mayor Len Brown said today in releasing the latest Auckland Housing Accord monitoring report. More >>
Public transport needs under the spotlight
Tuesday, 21 June 2016, 2:45 pm | Joint Press Release
A three-week survey has kicked off in the north Waikato this week to help councils plan for the future public transport needs of these communities. More >>
Appointment of Ivan Iafeta gains enthusiastic approval
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 9:15 am | Joint Press Release
“We are very excited by today’s announcement of the appointment of Ivan Iafeta as Chief Executive of Regenerate Christchurch,” says Rev Peter Beck, convenor of Eastern Vision. More >>
Move to new Burwood facilities kicks off
Friday, 10 June 2016, 3:07 pm | Joint Press Release
Canterbury DHB and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will start moving patients from The Princess Margaret Hospital to new facilities at Burwood from Monday (June 13). More >>
Hikoi! Stop Toxic Mining At Puhipuhi
Thursday, 9 June 2016, 1:40 pm | Joint Press Release
A joint action committee has announced the beginning of an escalating series of actions to stop Australian mining company Evolution Mining Ltd exploring for gold on Puhipuhi mountain north of Whangarei. More >>
Inductees to Wellington Region Business Hall of Fame
Friday, 3 June 2016, 12:45 pm | Joint Press Release
The eight businesses to be inducted into the Wellington Region Business Hall of Fame have been announced. More >>
“Lake snot” spreading among iconic South Island lakes
Friday, 3 June 2016, 10:44 am | Joint Press Release
A floating mucous (lake snot) caused by algae has now appeared in three iconic South Island lakes (Wanaka, Coleridge and Wakatipu) and is causing problems with recreation and water supply, particularly in Wanaka. More >>
Agreement will build a stronger future for the golden breed
Wednesday, 1 June 2016, 10:25 am | Joint Press Release
Two organisations committed to the Jersey breed are joining forces and expertise to breed even better dairy cows into the future. More >>
