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Major Ongoing ICT Research Project Announced
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 10:48 am | Joint Press Release
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Institute of IT Professionals New Zealand Inc (IITP) AUT University’s Centre for Research on Information Systems Management (CRISM) More >>
Workers hopeful of cross-party action on aged care issues
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 4:59 pm | Joint Press Release
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and the Service and Food Workers Union: Nga Ringa Tota (SFWU) are hopeful that quality care for older New Zealanders is a step closer today, after a successful select committee presentation. More >>
Alcohol Reform Bill
Friday, 19 October 2012, 10:36 am | Joint Press Release
Next week the Alcohol Reform Bill is due to begin its final reading in Parliament. This Bill represents this National-led government’s response to the considerable harm alcohol is continuing to inflict on ordinary New Zealanders, and causing enormous ... More >>
Lower North Island Regional Councils and DOC unite
Thursday, 18 October 2012, 10:31 am | Joint Press Release
An analysis of the management of natural resources in the lower North Island has uncovered the potential for some ground breaking opportunities among regional councils and the Department of Conservation. More >>
Dolphins on the Agenda at Council Meeting
Monday, 15 October 2012, 3:23 pm | Joint Press Release
Council meetings are sometimes known for their theatrics, but this week it’s musical entertainment and dolphins creating a carnival-like atmosphere at the meeting of the Auckland Council’s Regional Development and Operations committee as it considers ... More >>
Dietitian Wins Nutrition Award to be Breast Feeding Expert
Thursday, 11 October 2012, 4:13 pm | Joint Press Release
A dietitian from North Shore Hospital has won a prestigious nutrition award to support her career ambition to be the first New Zealand dietitian specialising in breast feeding. More >>
World Class Education Available Locally
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 5:39 pm | Joint Press Release
“Skills are needed,” said Prime Minister John Key today when he visited WelTec’s house building site at Otaki. Linda Sissons, WelTec Chief Executive welcomed the Prime Minister and Hon Nathan Guy, MP for Otaki to the building site which comprises ... More >>
Council amalgamation report answers questions raises others
Friday, 5 October 2012, 2:52 pm | Joint Press Release
Media information 5 October 2012 Council amalgamation report answers some questions and raises others An independent report on the assumed finances of an amalgamated Wairarapa district council and adding regional council responsibilities to that has ... More >>
Pastoral Letter to Be Read Out in Churches
Thursday, 4 October 2012, 8:57 pm | Joint Press Release
The issue of redefining marriage should be of concern to all New Zealanders. Among national Church leaders there is widespread agreement that changing the definition of marriage away from one man and one woman, would not be in the best interests of ... More >>
Australia, New Zealand, And Fiji Trilateral
Thursday, 4 October 2012, 11:59 am | Joint Press Release
Foreign Ministers from Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, Senator Bob Carr, the Hon Murray McCully and Ratu Inoke Kubuabola today continued trilateral discussions in New York, where they are participating in the 67th session of the United Nations ... More >>
New Zealand MPs Travel to Darwin
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 9:35 am | Joint Press Release
Members of Parliament Louise Upston and Charles Chauvel will travel to Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia on 3 October to take part in the Australasian Study of Parliament Group (ASPG) Annual Conference. More >>
Queenstown bar the ABSOLUT best South Island has to offer
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 2:14 pm | Joint Press Release
The owners of popular Queenstown bar The Boiler Room will celebrate the sweet taste of success in a national competition by jetting off to Sweden. ABSOLUT COLLABORATIVE was a nationwide competition to promote the popular range of vodka and give bar owners ... More >>
Earthquake Appeal grants boost Chch social service agencies
Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 11:16 am | Joint Press Release
Grants from the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust will boost the ability of the city’s social service agencies to support people most affected by the traumatic events of the past two years. More >>
Māori students: Key get your dirty hands off our water!
Monday, 17 September 2012, 11:57 am | Joint Press Release
Students from Victoria University will today be hitting the streets of Wellington in an action intended to highlight Maori ownership of Aotearoa New Zealand's fresh water resources. Flyers stating the position will be handed out, and the public are ... More >>
Port competitors online portal for supply chain efficiency
Friday, 14 September 2012, 2:03 pm | Joint Press Release
The two largest container terminal operators in New Zealand, Port of Tauranga Ltd and Ports of Auckland Ltd have announced their intention to launch a single container management portal called 'PortConnect'. More >>
Ka Nui: Wellington groups to protest NZ Petroleum Summit
Friday, 14 September 2012, 1:38 pm | Joint Press Release
A coalition of community groups have organised a protest opposing the NZ Petroleum Summit 2012 for 5.15 pm Wednesday the 19th of September outside the Amora Hotel on Wakefield St, which is hosting the summit. More >>
Tauranga Maori Business Association and Chamber of Commerce
Friday, 7 September 2012, 11:18 am | Joint Press Release
The Tauranga Maori Business Association (TMBA) and the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce are to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which promotes greater co-operation and a sharing of ideas and resources. More >>
NZ’s expertise in fresh food production showcased in Asia
Wednesday, 5 September 2012, 5:20 pm | Joint Press Release
The quality, innovation and capability underpinning New Zealand’s fresh product industry is being highlighted at Asia’s leading trade show for the international fresh fruit and vegetable business. More >>
South Coast Film Screening On Home Ground
Wednesday, 5 September 2012, 10:36 am | Joint Press Release
A film inspired by a Wellington bus driver will bring together two grassroots organisations fostering community sustainability. Set on Wellington’s South Coast and directed by Island Bay filmmakers, Hook, Line and Sinker is the perfect film to fundraise ... More >>
Whangarei McCafe’s Trials Waikato Company SmartCoffeeCard
Wednesday, 5 September 2012, 10:20 am | Joint Press Release
Whangarei McCafe’s have turned to Waikato business SmartCoffeeCard to trial their unique loyalty card system in two of their cafes. The loyalty card system will be trialled at two McCafes in Whangarei - McCafe Bank Street and McCafe Kamo. More >>
