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Rural health’s premier conference takes a bold new approach
Friday, 5 December 2014, 1:37 pm | Joint Press Release
In a tripartite-style approach, the New Zealand Rural General Practice Network (NZRGPN) and the Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand (RHAANZ) in association with the New Zealand Rural Hospital Network (NZRHN) will host the country’s premier rural ... More >>
Light on weight but heavy on performance
Friday, 5 December 2014, 10:54 am | Joint Press Release
Gardeners celebrate! The struggle to lift heavy bags of potting mix in and out of the car is now a thing of the past. Daltons have released an innovative new product called Easy Lift Potting Mix that has been designed especially for those who need ... More >>
Waikato secures role in World Masters Games 2017
Friday, 5 December 2014, 10:31 am | Joint Press Release
Waikato secures role in World Masters Games 2017 A joint bid by three Waikato councils has secured the region a major role in the prestigious World Masters Games in 2017. Hamilton City Council, Waipa District Council and Waikato Regional Council have joined ... More >>
Orsini VIP Marquee at BMW Polo Open 2015
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 12:21 pm | Joint Press Release
Orsini Fine Jewellery and the BMW Polo Open 2015 have teamed up to provide an exclusive area at the BMW Polo Open named the Orsini VIP Marquee. “We are excited to announce the BMW Polo Open will provide an exclusive area for guests in the Orsini VIP Marquee. More >>
Volunteering Groups celebrate International Volunteer Day
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 12:18 pm | Joint Press Release
Every year, more than one million New Zealanders volunteer here and overseas, in their own communities and in countries facing hardship and poverty. Their goal is to work with those who wish to improve their lives, and the lives of others, in some ... More >>
Former Pulse Captain Gets Assistant Coach Role
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 11:21 am | Joint Press Release
Netball Central Zone is delighted to announce the appointment of former Pulse and Samoa captain Frances Solia as the new Central Pulse Assistant Coach. Pulse Head Coach Robyn Broughton is delighted to have someone who is both young and local. More >>
Accenture to Acquire Reactive Media
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 1:18 pm | Joint Press Release
Accenture to Acquire Reactive Media Pty Ltd to Expand Capabilities in Digital Design, Marketing, and Strategy in Australia and New Zealand Acquisition further bolsters Accenture’s growing portfolio of digital marketing services MELBOURNE, Australia ... More >>
Sponsorship boost for Aoraki Bound
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 2:51 pm | Joint Press Release
The opportunity for young Mâori to develop leadership skills and personal and cultural growth on the Aoraki Bound programme has received a boost thanks to a renewed partnership between Te Rûnanga o Ngâi Tahu, the Bank of New Zealand and Genesis Energy. More >>
Graham’s Creek information session in Tairua
Monday, 1 December 2014, 5:11 pm | Joint Press Release
Tairua property owners are being reminded about where they can find out more on proposed Graham’s Creek flood protection works due to be carried out by Thames-Coromandel District Council and Waikato Regional Council. More >>
Patrol vessel to target international yachts
Monday, 1 December 2014, 11:07 am | Joint Press Release
Biosecurity and Customs officers will join naval personnel aboard HMNZS Rotoiti to keep an eye on international yachts arriving in Northland. The Navy’s inshore patrol vessel leaves Devonport today on a four-day surveillance operation of the Northland ... More >>
Writers’ event to explore Kiwis’ sense of place
Friday, 28 November 2014, 11:32 am | Joint Press Release
More than 130 of New Zealand’s top writers and literary academics will gather in Wellington next week for a colloquium exploring how a writer’s understanding of their place in the world affects their writing. More >>
Parquet Courts in New Zealand 2015 with Salad Boys
Wednesday, 26 November 2014, 12:02 pm | Joint Press Release
PARQUET COURTS, or Parkay Quarts or whatever, are playing four New Zealand cities next March. All the classic young-dude frustrations are present in a band like PARQUET COURTS, dealt with directly by way of American casualness. More >>
Dogs: Play with your food
Wednesday, 26 November 2014, 11:35 am | Joint Press Release
DOGS is a show about the conversation we’re not keen on having; a playfully surreal performance exploring the difficulty around talking about sex. Devised by a team of young practitioners, including current students and recent graduates of both Toi ... More >>
Domestic violence problem bigger than Sky Tower
Sunday, 23 November 2014, 2:14 pm | Joint Press Release
Domestic violence problem bigger than Sky Tower SKYCITY’s Sky Tower in Auckland will be lit up in white on Monday evening Nov 25th at 10pm, on the eve of White Ribbon Day. The anti-domestic violence network SAFTINET (Safer Auckland Families Through ... More >>
Bridge funding approved by TCDC
Thursday, 20 November 2014, 11:50 am | Joint Press Release
Thames-Coromandel District Council has approved an extra $300,000 to extend the bridge on the Manaia Rd causeway which will be an important element of flood mitigation work at Graham’s Creek in Tairua. More >>
Icebreaker Merino Announces Partnership with Antarctica NZ
Tuesday, 18 November 2014, 11:43 am | Joint Press Release
Icebreaker, the world’s leading New Zealand merino wool outdoor apparel company, is proud to announce a partnership with Antarctica New Zealand, the Crown Entity responsible for developing, managing and executing New Zealand Government activities ... More >>
Singer Anna Coddington supports cosmetics animal testing ban
Monday, 17 November 2014, 1:34 pm | Joint Press Release
New Zealand singer-songwriter Anna Coddington is the latest Kiwi star to join the #BeCrueltyFree campaign for a ban on testing cosmetics on animals. Untold thousands of animals globally suffer in eye and skin irritation and other poisoning tests for ... More >>
Red meat sector welcomes conclusion of Korea FTA
Saturday, 15 November 2014, 5:49 pm | Joint Press Release
Red meat sector welcomes conclusion of Korea FTA The recently-concluded free trade agreement (FTA) with Korea will provide a major boost for New Zealand’s red meat exports there, according to the chairmen of Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the ... More >>
Young authors & readers to create soundtracks for e-books
Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 12:03 pm | Joint Press Release
The New Zealand Book Council and Booktrack have teamed up with top Kiwi author Brian Falkner to pilot a new initiative for young authors to create soundtracks to e-books in the classroom. More >>
Anticipating and Leading Market Disruption workshop
Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 11:59 am | Joint Press Release
Callaghan Innovation has announced there will be one more Innovation Skills workshop this year! Due to participant demand it will host a two-day workshop with best-selling author, speaker and international disruption guru Tony Seba from 25-26 November. More >>
