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Teen Speak in Ruatoria
Friday, 22 September 2000, 10:06 am | Mediacom press release distribution
NZ On Air brings young Maori to mainstream television through funding for the National Secondary Schools Maori Speech Competition. More >>
$135.4 Million For Lottery Grants
Thursday, 21 September 2000, 3:25 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
In spite of a difficult environment, the New Zealand Lotteries Commission transferred its full budgeted amount of $135.4 million to the Lottery Grants Board for community distribution for the financial year ended 30 June 2000. The amount transferred consisted ... More >>
The World's Second Largest Sporting Event On TV
Thursday, 21 September 2000, 11:52 am | Mediacom press release distribution
New Zealanders will be able to go behind the scenes and see highlights from the second largest sporting event in the world, the Paralympic Games, which begin on 18 October. More >>
Herman's Hermits Coming To Wellington
Thursday, 21 September 2000, 11:50 am | Mediacom press release distribution
The Mid-60's music scene was dominated by British Acts; three of which became household names - The Beatles - The Rolling Stones and...... Herman's Hermits. More >>
ANZAC Currrency Would Pose Risks For Exporters
Wednesday, 20 September 2000, 5:51 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
Much of the push for a common currency seems to be linked to the idea that one New Zealand dollar should have the same value as one Australian dollar. This is very appealing for importers, but it would create large problems for exporters. It would ... More >>
Style Pasifika Spectacular
Tuesday, 19 September 2000, 1:10 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
New Zealanders will have the chance to see televised coverage of the vibrant Style Pasifika fashion event, which was held at Auckland's Aotea Centre on 15 and 16 September, thanks to funding from NZ On Air. More >>
World Peace Day Celebrations At Parliament
Tuesday, 19 September 2000, 8:36 am | Mediacom press release distribution
New Zealand joins 195 other nations around the world in celebrating World Peace Day on Tuesday, 19 September. More >>
Julie Biuso And Ian Batchelor Do It Again
Monday, 18 September 2000, 11:44 am | Mediacom press release distribution
Julie Biuso's latest book Fresh is already following in the successful footsteps of last year's award-winning take a vine- ripened tomato. More >>
Currency Union The Only Solution
Friday, 15 September 2000, 1:54 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
Adopting the Australian dollar is the only real solution to New Zealand's economic woes, says John Edwards, chief economist of the HSBC Australia and New Zealand. More >>
Economic Development Programme Will Cost NZ
Friday, 15 September 2000, 1:52 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
The Government's economic development programme will cost New Zealand, says Business Roundtable Executive Director Roger Kerr. More >>
New Guidelines On Alcohol Packaging
Thursday, 14 September 2000, 3:40 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
Major national retail chains and alcohol producers have signed up to an agreement not to stock or produce any alcoholic products whose packaging might appeal to those under the legal drinking age. More >>
Skipper Responsibility And Lifejackets
Thursday, 14 September 2000, 2:25 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
New Zealand's major boating and water safety organisations will be promoting "skipper responsibility" and "carrying lifejackets" as two key safety themes during the coming recreational boating season. More >>
Breakfast The Answer: Improving School Performance
Thursday, 14 September 2000, 1:02 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
Results released today of New Zealand's first qualitative study into the impact eating breakfast has on school performance proves pupils who eat breakfast everyday are more aware in class, strive for greater results, have improved concentration ... More >>
Career Adventure In Tauranga
Tuesday, 12 September 2000, 6:27 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
Four blind and sight-impaired teenagers from Tauranga (and two from Auckland) will be spending time this week learning how to find a job in the 'real world' by taking part in a "career adventure" being held at Papamoa Christian Camp from ... More >>
Fashion Fans Woo NZ On Air
Tuesday, 12 September 2000, 6:27 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
New Zealand followers of fashion will have the chance to see televised coverage of this month's Montana NZ Wearable Art Awards, thanks to funding from NZ On Air. More >>
Appointment To Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Tuesday, 12 September 2000, 4:51 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
The State Services Commissioner, Michael Wintringham, announced today that Martin Matthews had been appointed the chief executive of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Mr Matthews, who is a former Assistant Auditor-General, has been the acting chief ... More >>
Wired For Talent
Tuesday, 12 September 2000, 3:50 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
The launch by Telecom of a sophisticated e-recruiting tool this week could see New Zealand gain a name as the first country in the world wired for talent," says Jonathan Wyles, Director of Haines Recruitment Advertising. More >>
Show And Tell Musical Talent
Tuesday, 12 September 2000, 3:45 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
New Zealanders will get a rare behind-the-stage-door glimpse of our rising classical singers and contemporary talent in two new music documentaries. More >>
Eddie-Izzard Eddie Izzard Wins Two Emmy Awards
Tuesday, 12 September 2000, 3:42 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 11 RNewswire-AsiaNet/ -- British comedian/actor EDDIE IZZARD won two awards at the Emmy Awards 2000 last night -- Outstanding Individual Performance and Writing in a Variety, Music or Comedy Special for his HBO Special "Dress ... More >>
Canwest Welcomes Granada Media
Tuesday, 12 September 2000, 3:41 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
WINNIPEG, Sept. 11 RNewswire-AsiaNet/ - CanWest Global Communications Corp. announced today that through a series of financial transactions, Granada Media plc has taken a 45 per cent equity stake in TV3, the Republic of Ireland's fast growing, independent ... More >>
