Media Statement - Latest News [Page 9]
Whose Birthday Is It Anyway…?
Monday, 27 August 2007, 11:41 am | Media Statement
International comedy star Colin Mochrie reunites with a former teammate as Canada takes on New Zealand at The ConArtists birthday weekend on November 16 and 17 at the Bruce Mason Centre. More >>
Bart Simpson Kidnapped!!!
Monday, 25 June 2007, 11:00 am | Media Statement
It seems a Wellington fan can¹t wait for The Simpsons Movie release on July 26 More >>
Forestry companies collaborate
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 10:10 am | Media Statement
Major forestry companies Juken New Zealand Ltd and Ernslaw One are collaborating on a pioneering East Coast research project that has the potential to improve profitability by millions of dollars in cost savings. More >>
Small IT company becomes finalist in big IT awards
Monday, 21 May 2007, 1:31 pm | Media Statement
Palmerston North based Internet Technology and Web Design company Spinning Planet New Zealand was announced as a finalist in the prestigious National Computerworld Excellence Awards last week. More >>
Duathlon Team At World Championships
Monday, 21 May 2007, 12:04 am | Media Statement
A team of New Zealand’s multisport athletes had a successful day yesterday [20 May], when they took on the world at the International Triathlon Union (ITU) Age Group Duathlon World Championships in Györ, Hungary. More >>
Verge Breakthrough Designers:
Monday, 14 May 2007, 3:14 pm | Media Statement
Designers like Cybele, Lonely Hearts Club and Widdess share more than great NZ fashion credentials, they progressed their fledgling career on the catwalk as Verge Breakthrough Designers. More >>
Section Prices Rising In Christchurch
Friday, 11 May 2007, 2:22 pm | Media Statement
One real estate analyst say it's a classic case of supply and demand a steady demand for residential sections, a dwindling supply of available land leading to subdivisions being developed further afield and prices rising. More >>
Kiwi singer a hit with the Brits!
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 11:36 am | Media Statement
Fish Out of Water track sparks feeding frenzy More >>
Arrested For Smoking Tobacco In Public
Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 10:05 am | Media Statement
Elanor Stedman, 23, Motueka resident, was arrested on Saturday at an International Jday celebration. Jday is celebrated in worldwide to call upon society to end the prohibition of cannabis, and to free the weed. People currently in prisons, and before ... More >>
Pop princess Follows In Mum's Footsteps
Monday, 30 April 2007, 11:22 am | Media Statement
Gorgeous 17-year-old singer Elle Harris is anything but typical, creating a stir with her debut pop-tastic stormer, "So Typical". More >>
The inside scoop from Graham Henry!!
Monday, 30 April 2007, 11:19 am | Media Statement
We’re organising an exciting charity dinner that will celebrate the man who’s spent the last few years putting together a team capable of taking on the world’s best, Team Talk with Graham Henry, to raise funds for Save the Children New Zealand ... More >>
Book contributes to new insights on Opotiki people
Friday, 27 April 2007, 5:21 pm | Media Statement
The latest book by Ranginui Walker, Opotiki-Mai-Tawhiti, Capital of Whakatohea, is being launched at Omarumutu Marae by Te Ururoa Flavell, Maori Party MP, tomorrow. More >>
Review of the New Zealand Press Council
Friday, 27 April 2007, 1:30 pm | Media Statement
Sir Ian Barker and Professor Lewis Evans are currently conducting a review of the New Zealand Press Council, which was announced on 13 March 2007. This is the first review of the Council, which since 1972 has provided a free complaints process for ... More >>
Mark 'Bull' Allen to Officiate at Protest
Monday, 16 April 2007, 12:26 am | Media Statement
Iconic former All Black and Wellington Hurricanes Captain, Mark 'Bull' Allen, will officiate the mass gathering at Parliament Grounds planned for Wednesday 2nd May at 12.30pm. The gathering is being organised to maintain public opposition to the ... More >>
Mass Gathering against Anti-smacking Bill
Monday, 16 April 2007, 12:18 am | Media Statement
On Wednesday 2nd May at 12.30pm at Parliament Grounds in Wellington, a mass gathering is being organised to maintain public opposition to the passage of the anti smacking bill currently before parliament. More >>
"Anti-Vitamin Bill" Faces Strong Opposition
Thursday, 12 April 2007, 2:15 pm | Media Statement
Submissions on the Therapeutic Medicines and Products Bill were heard by a government administrative select committee in Auckland on Tuesday, with over 70% of the 26 submitters opposed to what many people are now calling the "Anti-Vitamin Bill." More >>
New HIV listings added to Pharmaceutical Schedule
Thursday, 15 March 2007, 3:04 pm | Media Statement
From April 1 2007, Viread R (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) and Emtriva R (emtricitabine) will be available on the PHARMAC Pharmaceutical Schedule Sections B and H. More >>
Still Tickets For the Hustle For Russell
Thursday, 15 March 2007, 2:24 pm | Media Statement
The Hustle for Russell is just four days away and we still have space for more people. If you've got your ticket - thank you...if you haven't, email me now and I will reserve a place for you. More >>
Mcilroy Training In Preparation For A Busy 2007
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 3:56 pm | Media Statement
After a recent lay-off due to an Achilles tendon strain former World Mountain Running champion and New Zealand Sportswoman of the Year Kate McIlroy is back in training in preparation for a very busy race schedule in 2007. McIlroy has been back running ... More >>
Retro-insulation project targets 800 homes
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 12:42 am | Media Statement
Auckland may be basking in the summer sun now, but work is already under way to protect vulnerable families from the harsh impact of winter. More >>