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People now need to get on board the Capital Connection
Thursday, 28 March 2013, 1:21 pm | Joint Press Release
The continuation of the Capital Connection train service, announced today, is a great result but it’s imperative that more people literally get on board, says Fran Wilde, Chair of Wellington Regional Council. More >>
Defibrillators in golf courses
Wednesday, 27 March 2013, 10:19 am | Joint Press Release
Defibrillators in golf courses Wellington Free Ambulance and the Porirua Sundown Rotary club are placing three defibrillators in golf courses in the area. The Rotary club has bought the three automatic external defibrillators through Wellington Free ... More >>
Kaitiaki ‘The Keeper’ Lives On Post-2013 Festival of Flowers
Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 3:11 pm | Joint Press Release
After the huge success of ‘Kaitaiki – The Keeper’ during the 2013 Festival of Flowers, the creators of the installation, artist Darryn George (Nga Puhi) and landscape architect Craig Pocock (Pocock Design Environment) have agreed that this ... More >>
NZ solar companies bring fresh water to the Pacific
Monday, 25 March 2013, 1:55 pm | Joint Press Release
Kiwi companies Solarcity New Zealand Ltd (SolarCity) and Panasonic New Zealand Ltd (Panasonic NZ) have won a competitive tender to supply a 131kWp (Kilowatt Peak) solar system to power a new desalination plant on the Pacific island of Nauru. More >>
World Bank must end support for Honduran palm oil company
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 12:11 pm | Joint Press Release
International NGOs have condemned a statement by the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) which defends the record of a Honduran palm oil company, Grupo Dinant, which is implicated in dozens of murders as well as other human rights ... More >>
New tertiary science qualification launched
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 9:46 am | Joint Press Release
A collaboration between a West Coast polytechnic, high school and an international company has resulted in a new tertiary science programme being developed with potential for it to be delivered nationwide. More >>
Building momentum
Friday, 15 March 2013, 10:40 am | Joint Press Release
Media release 15 March 2013 Building momentum New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued to show upwards momentum since the start of 2013, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The seasonally adjusted ... More >>
Giant Eel Comes to Parliament
Friday, 15 March 2013, 10:18 am | Joint Press Release
WELLNGTON, NEW ZEALAND. On Tuesday 19 at 12.30 pm a nearly 200 metre longfin eel made of recycled cloth constructed by thousands of people within and beyond New Zealand will be carried to Parliament to deliver the 5000 plus signature Lifeline for Longfins ... More >>
New healthy kai policy at Polyfest Māori village
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 9:57 am | Joint Press Release
Attendees at this year’s ASB Polyfest are in for a deliciously healthy time with a new kai policy and boosted health activities and information on hand. Leading the health charge is Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua alongside Raukura Hauora o Tainui, Huakina ... More >>
New Zealand National Burn Centre goes digital
Monday, 11 March 2013, 3:48 pm | Joint Press Release
New digital televisions help patients at National Burn Centre (NBC) fight boredom, and help distract those in chronic pain. The new sets have found a home in the state-of-the-art facility, located at Middlemore Hospital, just in time for the digital switchover. More >>
Aaradhna to Open for Paul Simon
Monday, 11 March 2013, 12:29 pm | Joint Press Release
Coast and Chugg Entertainment in association with Bolton Promotions are pleased to announce the addition of stunning NZ singer-songwriter AARADHNA to Dunedin's PAUL SIMON concert next month. Straight off the back of the nationwide More FM Summer ... More >>
2013 United States-New Zealand Pacific Partnership Forum
Monday, 11 March 2013, 11:40 am | Joint Press Release
2013 United States-New Zealand Pacific Partnership Forum Future Partners Programme The 2013 United States-New Zealand Pacific Partnership Forum, to be held in Washington, DC from 19 to 21 May 2013, will bring together over 200 game-changing leaders from ... More >>
Marriage Bill - Open letter from Church Leaders
Monday, 11 March 2013, 11:37 am | Joint Press Release
Media Release 11 March 2013 Marriage Bill - Open letter from Church Leaders to Members of Parliament More >>
Youth unanimously back marriage equality
Monday, 11 March 2013, 10:58 am | Joint Press Release
11 March 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Youth unanimously back marriage equality In an unprecedented joint initiative, youth representatives from all eight parties in Parliament have today come together to show their support for marriage equality. More >>
Submission on Changes to Earthquake-prone Buildings
Friday, 8 March 2013, 12:48 pm | Joint Press Release
Dunedin (Friday, 8 March 2013) – Southern councils are seeking flexibility in dealing with earthquake-prone buildings to ensure the cost to their communities is not too high compared with the risk being mitigated. Lower South Island councils ... More >>
Overdue petroleum study slated by councillors
Thursday, 7 March 2013, 11:36 am | Joint Press Release
An overdue government report on the “benefits, impacts and risks” of petroleum development across the East Coast is a sloppy marketing campaign for the industry paid for by taxes and council rates, according to some councillors from Gisborne ... More >>
An Evening With Joe Bennett
Thursday, 7 March 2013, 11:08 am | Joint Press Release
Prolific columnist and travel writer Joe Bennett says Fish Like a Drink…and Other Stories, will be an evening of free range conversation, where ‘what happens happens’. More >>
Karamea Estuary Walkway Official Opening
Wednesday, 6 March 2013, 10:56 am | Joint Press Release
PRESS RELEASE: Karamea Estuary Enhancement Project Special Event: What : Karamea Estuary Walkway Official Opening Where: Entrance of Karamea Estuary Walkway Ray Street Karamea When: Thursday March 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. The Karamea Estuary Enhancement ... More >>
Children’s Day extra special for over 200 local children
Friday, 1 March 2013, 12:57 pm | Joint Press Release
MEDIA RELEASE, 1st March 2013 Footsteps, Fostering Kids and Rainbow Springs make Children’s Day extra special for over 200 local children and carer families National organisations Footsteps and Fostering Kids along with local Foster Care Support Associations ... More >>
Muriwai Beach To Remain Closed
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 2:54 pm | Joint Press Release
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE | Auckland Council and Surf Life Saving New Zealand 28 February 2013 Muriwai Beach To Remain Closed All west coast beaches have returned to normal operating status other than Muriwai, which will remain closed until Saturday. This ... More >>
