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Metlifecare pay deal praised by Unions
Wednesday, 26 August 2015, 10:10 am | Joint Press Release
A new collective agreement at Metlifecare is being hailed by staff as setting a new standard for pay and conditions in the aged care sector. More >>
How humanity can create a sustainable future
Tuesday, 11 August 2015, 12:19 pm | Joint Press Release
In the age of the Anthropocence – the epoch when humanity has irrevocably altered the planet, can societies use their ability to change the planet for the good? Can economics drive positive change for the climate? Can justice systems ensure that ... More >>
A new union to fight for the future of work
Monday, 10 August 2015, 10:29 am | Joint Press Release
Members of two of the biggest private sector unions in New Zealand have voted in favour of a merger. More >>
Second Trelise Cooper fashion show for hospice fundraiser
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 4:26 pm | Joint Press Release
Dame Trelise Cooper has agreed to hold a second fashion show in Wanaka in response to huge demand for tickets to the special fundraising event. The New Zealand fashion identity is staging the inaugural Theatre of Fashion show in Wanaka as a fundraiser ... More >>
Tourism industry unites to oppose Travel Tax
Tuesday, 28 July 2015, 11:22 am | Joint Press Release
The Government must rethink its new Travel Tax because it is bad policy which will harm New Zealand’s economy, a coalition of tourism, travel and aviation organisations says. More >>
Historical Medical Cannabis Policy Briefing
Friday, 24 July 2015, 3:50 pm | Joint Press Release
The New Zealand Drug Foundation in conjunction with United in Compassion New Zealand call upon United Patients Group to contribute to a first-of-its-kind collaboration between US and international experts to further explore cannabis as a possible therapeutic ... More >>
Local Government Wants More Investment in Its Communities
Monday, 20 July 2015, 10:39 am | Joint Press Release
A report, based on the findings of a recent survey, identifies what Mayors and Chairs of local authorities think are the major issues facing their communities. More >>
DCC and NZ Police on upcoming View Street event.
Wednesday, 15 July 2015, 5:35 pm | Joint Press Release
Over the past few days, the Dunedin City Council and Dunedin Police have received a number of calls regarding an event planned at a View St address which has caused some concern amongst nearby residents. More >>
Intersection upgrades planned on Nelson Street
Thursday, 25 June 2015, 8:57 am | Joint Press Release
Improvements to the Nelson/Union Street and Hobson/Pitt Street intersections will start on Sunday as part of the Nelson Street Cycle Route, a joint project of the NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Transport. The work has been divided into three ... More >>
GODZone and Primal Quest Join Forces
Wednesday, 24 June 2015, 12:11 pm | Joint Press Release
Two of the biggest names in the world of adventure racing have today announced a partnership to establish an innovative sporting platform for adventure racing worldwide More >>
Complaint Over Controversial Swamp Kauri Released
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 10:09 am | Joint Press Release
Today the Northland Environmental Protection Society and Far North branch of Forest and Bird release a complaint laid with the Auditor General on 28 May 2015 over the many discrepancies in the controversial export of swamp kauri from Northland wetlands. ... More >>
Interest in Trade Certification for Infrastructure Workers
Wednesday, 17 June 2015, 2:23 pm | Joint Press Release
Wellington, 4 May 2015: The civil infrastructure industry is enthusiastically welcoming the new trade qualification for its workers. More >>
Printicular Launches Instant Mobile Photo Printing in German
Wednesday, 17 June 2015, 9:31 am | Joint Press Release
Printicular, one of the world’s fastest growing mobile photo printing services, today launched in Germany as part of the KODAK Photo Service program, enabling Printicular app users to send photos directly from their phones and print instantly on Kodak ... More >>
NZ's first Arbor Week officially starts today
Monday, 1 June 2015, 7:36 pm | Joint Press Release
Community groups nationwide will be planting nearly 900 trees during New Zealand's first official Arbor Week which starts today. The Arbor Week initiative was developed as a joint venture by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, alongside Paper4trees, and will ... More >>
Rural Connectivity Symposium 2015 gets underway today
Thursday, 28 May 2015, 10:03 am | Joint Press Release
After months of planning TUANZ and RHAANZ are delighted to announce that the Rural Connectivity Symposium kicks off in Wellington today. More >>
Challenge Wanaka to Partner with Cystic Fibrosis NZ in 2016
Wednesday, 27 May 2015, 12:07 pm | Joint Press Release
Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand and Challenge Wanaka are thrilled to announce that they will continue to partner each other in 2016. The 2015 event raised just over $20,000 for Kiwis living with cystic fibrosis – an outstanding result, with donations more ... More >>
Manurewa Marae youth group wins National Youth Award
Wednesday, 27 May 2015, 11:13 am | Joint Press Release
The youth group behind the innovative Marae-based programme called Taiohi Whai Oranga in Manurewa, has won a National Youth Award at a ceremony in Wellington last night. More >>
Bus Interchange opening postponed
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 2:50 pm | Joint Press Release
Bus Interchange opening postponed Technical issues with the automated system at Christchurch’s new Bus Interchange has meant the operational opening of the facility will be postponed. More >>
MMF Music Managers Awards winners announced
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 12:00 pm | Joint Press Release
The MMF New Zealand, Recorded Music New Zealand, APRA AMCOS, Neuw Denim and the New Zealand Music Commission are proud to announce the winners for the 2015 Music Managers Awards. More >>
Kidspot Au Pair of the Year Award 2015
Tuesday, 12 May 2015, 12:04 pm | Joint Press Release
New Zealand’s second Au Pair of the Year award has been announced recognise the contribution that many young travellers are making to the lives of Kiwi families, as well as increase awareness amongst parents au pair childcare, a concept still ... More >>
