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Joint Press Release - Latest News [Page 86]

Joint Statement On RMA Reforms

Thursday, 28 February 2013, 12:15 pm | Joint Press Release

Ecologic Foundation Fish and Game NZ Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc. More >>

Inaccurate baby feeding bottles

Thursday, 28 February 2013, 10:39 am | Joint Press Release

Media release 28 February 2013 Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs Some low-cost feeding bottles for babies sold in New Zealand have inaccurate markings, meaning some babies could be getting infant formula that is too concentrated. More >>

Cross-party support for Marriage Equality Bill

Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 12:24 pm | Joint Press Release

Louisa Wall Labour MP for Manurewa Tau Henare National List MP based in Te Atatu Kevin Hague Green Party List MP Spokesperson for Rainbow Issues 27 February 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT More >>

10,000 more NZ businesses now benefiting from being online

Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 12:01 pm | Joint Press Release

10,000 more NZ businesses now benefiting from being online Westpac and MYOB hit one-year GetOnline.co.nz goal in eight months More >>

Water Restrictions Increase In Hamilton and Waikato

Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 6:33 pm | Joint Press Release

A total ban on domestic sprinklers and irrigation systems and restrictions on outdoor water use for commercial properties will be introduced to Hamilton and Waikato District from tomorrow. More >>

“Extinct” seabird discovered breeding 50 km from Auckland

Monday, 25 February 2013, 12:15 pm | Joint Press Release

“Extinct” seabird discovered breeding 50 km from Auckland City Researchers are elated to find the sparrow-sized New Zealand storm petrel, thought extinct until 2003, is breeding on Little Barrier Island Hauturu in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. ... More >>

Wry Welcome for Prime Minister’s Visit to His Own Electorate

Saturday, 23 February 2013, 1:02 pm | Joint Press Release

Campaigners with a wide range of concerns will give the Prime Minister a wry welcome when he visits his Helensville electorate to open the new Muriwai Surf Life Saving Club today.t More >>

Go pink for Pinikilicious Day

Friday, 22 February 2013, 12:21 pm | Joint Press Release

Pasifika women in Porirua are planning to dress in pink to support the Pinikilicious event tomorrow which honours and celebrates women of all ages and nationalities and urges them to recognise the importance of their health and wellbeing and to take ... More >>

Offenders offered more opportunities to learn

Thursday, 21 February 2013, 11:59 am | Joint Press Release

News Release For Immediate Release 21 February 2013 Offenders offered more opportunities to learn Corrections and the Open Polytechnic have today launched a partnership which will contribute to reducing re-offending by providing more support for prisoners ... More >>

Family firm champions plight of dying kauri

Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 12:23 pm | Joint Press Release

20 February 2013 Family firm champions plight of dying kauri Printing firm SOAR have joined the campaign to “save our kauri forests” and become sponsors of the Kauri Dieback Management Programme. Jenny Carter, Director of SOAR says, “We’re an ... More >>

Response to Swedish Club re preferred option for Rena

Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 12:38 pm | Joint Press Release

Response to announcement from The Swedish Club re preferred option for Rena wreck 18 February 2013 Tauranga iwi remain adamant that the Rena wreck must be removed. Responding to the announcement from Rena’s insurer The Swedish Club that it proposes ... More >>

Ngāi Tahu, Environment Canterbury partnership

Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 11:38 am | Joint Press Release

19 February 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Important steps taken in Ngāi Tahu, Environment Canterbury partnership More >>

Joint airport/airline initiative reduces fuel consumption

Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 10:35 am | Joint Press Release

Joint airport/airline initiative reduces fuel consumption, costs and carbon footprints whilst improving health and safety More >>

Working Together to Support Staff Affected by Redundancy

Monday, 18 February 2013, 1:25 pm | Joint Press Release

Aoraki Polytechnic and Summit Wool Spinners have joined forces to support redundant staff with an offer of free training in the career of their choice. More >>

Everybody needs good neighbours

Friday, 15 February 2013, 10:46 am | Joint Press Release

Turning strangers into neighbours and streets into neighbourhoods, Neighbours Day Aotearoa is back for the third year as a national celebration of neighbourliness. More >>

50 NGOs to benefit from technology initiative

Thursday, 14 February 2013, 10:27 am | Joint Press Release

Ministry of Social Development and Microsoft launch project to improve technology capability following the Canterbury earthquakes The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and Microsoft New Zealand today announced a joint project in Christchurch to ... More >>

Physical Inactivity Costs Almost One Per Cent Of GDP

Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 2:31 pm | Joint Press Release

Greater Wellington Regional Council | Auckland Council | Waikato Regional Council 13 February 2013 Physical Inactivity Costs Almost One Per Cent Of GDP Physical inactivity is costing the country a fortune, according to a new joint local government study. ... More >>

No hot dogs in hot cars this summer

Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 11:32 am | Joint Press Release

Media release 13 February 2013 No hot dogs in hot cars this summer Auckland Council’s animal management team and the SPCA are calling on owners to take extra care when travelling in cars with their pets, amidst forecasts of continued hot weather. More >>

Residents’ Groups of Christchurch Set to Federate

Monday, 11 February 2013, 11:58 am | Joint Press Release

From: Christchurch Federation of Residents’ Groups Working Party Residents’ Groups of Christchurch Set to Federate 10 February 2013 – Christchurch Over 80 residents’ and neighbourhood associations from Christchurch will be given the opportunity ... More >>

Removal of Medway Street footbridge

Monday, 11 February 2013, 10:17 am | Joint Press Release

Media Release Monday, 11 February 2013 Removal of Medway Street footbridge brings a mix of sadness, relief and hope Work to remove the munted Medway Street footbridge – an icon of the Canterbury earthquakes – is to begin this week. The bridge is ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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