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Student Associations call for national reform
Thursday, 22 August 2013, 2:14 pm | Joint Press Release
Today, the Presidents of the Auckland University Students’ Association (AUSA), Otago University Student Association (OUSA) and Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) said that they would investigate a series of reforms ... More >>
Waterfront Development Concept Floated
Thursday, 22 August 2013, 12:34 pm | Joint Press Release
Plans to develop several Council owned properties on Wakefield Quay will be brought forward for consideration on September 13. The properties are located at the sites previously occupied by Four Seasons and Reliance Engineering, alongside the Anchor ... More >>
Student Associations Call for National Reform
Thursday, 22 August 2013, 10:40 am | Joint Press Release
Today, the Presidents of the Auckland University Students’ Association (AUSA), Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA) and Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) said that they would propose a series of reforms ... More >>
Newly Funded Hepatitis C Treatment Will Help Curb Epidemic
Wednesday, 21 August 2013, 2:07 pm | Joint Press Release
From the 1st of September hepatitis C sufferers will have a new treatment option thanks to VICTRELIS ™ (boceprevir) being funded for people with chronic viral hepatitis C, genotype 1. This includes patients being treated for the first time as well as ... More >>
Laser Group and Habitat for Humanity join forces in Charity
Tuesday, 20 August 2013, 4:32 pm | Joint Press Release
Laser Group has been working closely with Habitat for Humanity on a project that will not only help address New Zealand’s overcrowding issues but will also see the Habitat for Humanity Restore at 8 Ormiston Road, East Tamaki revamped. More >>
Auckland city centre gets air quality and noise check-up
Tuesday, 20 August 2013, 1:05 pm | Joint Press Release
A study to investigate air quality and noise in the Queen St valley begins next week. Scientists from The University of Auckland, NIWA, and AUT University, along with 15 students, will be hitting city centre streets to determine how much car and bus ... More >>
Google steps onto the wildside
Monday, 19 August 2013, 10:08 am | Joint Press Release
Today, Google Street View goes off road on the Abel Tasman Coast Track before continuing onwards to the Heaphy Track. The Department of Conservation (DOC) is very pleased to be working with Google to bring the Great Walks to life on the web. More >>
World Humanitarian Day - Kiwi aid workers share experiences
Monday, 19 August 2013, 9:45 am | Joint Press Release
New Zealand aid workers will mark World Humanitarian Day (Monday, August 19) by hearing from Kiwis who have been working amidst the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time. More >>
Snapper against the GCSB: Fishy protest at Key’s mansion
Friday, 16 August 2013, 2:06 pm | Joint Press Release
Anti-GCSB protesters will show their opposition to the GCSB Bill this Saturday at 2pm by staging a demonstration outside John Key’s Parnell mansion. In response to John Key’s statement that New Zealanders care more about the Snapper quota than ... More >>
Companies join forces for healthier café options
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 3:10 pm | Joint Press Release
In a New Zealand-first initiative, two independent Kiwi companies have created a unique partnership to give this country’s large cafe-frequenting population healthier choices. More >>
Housing arrangements crucial to retirement lifestyle
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 12:00 pm | Joint Press Release
The rising costs of housing, heating and insurance are negatively impacting the lifestyles of many Kiwis in retirement, according to the latest Retirement Expenditure Guidelines, released by the Fin-Ed Centre and Workplace Savings NZ. More >>
#stoptheGCSBbill
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 1:23 pm | Joint Press Release
The voice of the crowd is finally being heard in the debate against the GCSB bill with the launch of a crowd-funded and crowd-sourced campaign which aims to stop the legislation and start a conversation. More >>
Collaborative effort to prevent wild pig releases
Monday, 12 August 2013, 10:55 am | Joint Press Release
TBfree New Zealand has joined forces with Northland Regional Council to warn people about the disease risk of illegally introducing wild pigs and deer into the region. More >>
Fishing mags to host snapper cuts debate
Friday, 9 August 2013, 10:27 am | Joint Press Release
New Zealand's three major recreational fishing magazines have joined forces to organise a public debate on the proposed cuts to snapper limits in the Snapper 1 fishery. More >>
Sports stars and local community join to help fight diseases
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 3:02 pm | Joint Press Release
Vodafone Warriors players made a surprise appearance at Glen Innes Primary School to help launch Auckland DHB’s new rheumatic fever prevention programme that aims to reduce the incidence of the disease in some of central Auckland’s most vulnerable ... More >>
Pita Pit Official Sponsorship Partner For Netball NZ
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 2:25 pm | Joint Press Release
Pita Pit is the new nutrition partner for Netball NZ and the Silver Ferns. Pita Pit offers a healthy eating choice that is part of the nutrition plan of the Silver Ferns on the go. More >>
Help green our Ōhope stream
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 1:22 pm | Joint Press Release
All willing volunteers are invited to come and join Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa’s mauri enhancement programme with a planting day in Ōhope this Sunday. More >>
University of Ak Re-Platforms Websites with Adobe Solutions
Monday, 5 August 2013, 3:15 pm | Joint Press Release
The University of Auckland has selected Adobe to re-platform and manage its web content and digital assets to create an engaging experience for students, staff and alumni. More >>
One week to have your say on workplace frustrations
Monday, 5 August 2013, 1:12 pm | Joint Press Release
Sick of sharing your work frustrations when they fall on deaf ears? Feeling like you give plenty of feedback but it never gets through? Wondering if it’s worth bothering? Then make sure you have your say in The Great New Zealand Employment Survey®. More >>
Why bother with an election?
Monday, 5 August 2013, 9:59 am | Joint Press Release
Labours’ candidates for the upcoming Wellington City Council elections are asking the Chief Executive, Dr Kevin Lavery, why the need for an election in light of his pre-election report released on Friday. More >>
