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Salvation Army Calls On MP's To Examine Conscience
Tuesday, 24 August 1999, 3:25 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
As MP's meet in Parliament today to ratify the Sale of Liquor Amendment Bill, The Salvation Army is calling for them to consider carefully the social impact of their vote. More >>
Children Most Powerless Victims Of Family Violence
Tuesday, 24 August 1999, 3:20 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
"Children are the most powerless victims of Family Violence - they cannot escape it unless adults intervene." CYPFA Policy Advisor Linda Taylor said today following a report from the NZ Herald that showed that one woman in five is hit in the home. More >>
Goodman Fielder Sells Poultry Business To Bartter
Tuesday, 24 August 1999, 8:33 am | Mediacom press release distribution
Goodman Fielder Limited (GFL) has sold its national poultry business, Steggles Limited, to a privately owned Australian poultry company, Bartter Pty Ltd, for $131.5 million. More >>
MBO Offer For Eastern Equities Equities Extended
Monday, 23 August 1999, 3:26 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
Chairman of Eastern Equities, Peter Roebuck, today indicated the joint venture management buy out (MBO) would extend their offer to buy eastern Equities stock at 70 cents a share for a further three weeks. More >>
Mitsubishi Introduces New Automotive Credit Card
Monday, 23 August 1999, 9:03 am | Mediacom press release distribution
A new credit card, unique in the New Zealand motor industry, is being introduced by Mitsubishi Motors through its national dealer network. More >>
Convictions, Full Costs In Dong Wong Spill Case
Friday, 20 August 1999, 3:19 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
New Zealand's biggest oil spill response since 1948 has now reached finality, with clean-up costs recovered, convictions entered against the ship owner, and an independently chaired review of the response completed. More >>
First Step To Educate For A Knowledge Economy
Friday, 20 August 1999, 8:51 am | Mediacom press release distribution
The Prime Minister followed on from yesterday's launch of the Government's Bright Future project with the opening of a New Zealand prototype for technology-based schools at Riccarton High School in Christchurch today. "To say I am impressed is an ... More >>
Amcham Marks Government's 'Bright Future' Package
Friday, 20 August 1999, 8:49 am | Mediacom press release distribution
The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) has given the government's latest "Bright Future - Five Steps Ahead" package an encouraging pass mark for its business education initiatives but a 'must try harder' verdict on the package's appeal to ... More >>
TrustPower Wins Telecom Contract
Friday, 20 August 1999, 8:47 am | Mediacom press release distribution
Tauranga based electricity generator and retailer TrustPower has won a major national electricity supply contract with Telecom New Zealand. More >>
Stoneleigh's Marl. Sav Blanc Honoured In Europe
Thursday, 19 August 1999, 3:19 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
A Marlborough sauvignon blanc has won a gold medal in a competition held in association with one of Europe's top wine fairs. Stoneleigh Vineyards Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 1998 scored 18.5 points out of a possible 20. More >>
Stoneleigh's Marl. Sav Blanc Honoured In Europe
Thursday, 19 August 1999, 3:19 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
A Marlborough sauvignon blanc has won a gold medal in a competition held in association with one of Europe's top wine fairs. Stoneleigh Vineyards Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 1998 scored 18.5 points out of a possible 20. More >>
Paul-Newman-Foundation Gives $40K To NZ Charaties
Tuesday, 17 August 1999, 3:22 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
Far from your average movie star, Hollywood legend Paul Newman is giving away more than $40,000 to NZ charities! More >>
Bledisloe Cup Of Ski Racing Starts Tomorrow
Tuesday, 17 August 1999, 3:18 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
The ski racing equivalent of the Bledisloe Cup starts tomorrow, August 18 when New Zealand's and Australia's top ski racing athletes battle it out for the MILO Cup on Coronet Peak. More >>
Lifechart.Com Closes Funding From Nokia And J&J
Tuesday, 17 August 1999, 9:02 am | Mediacom press release distribution
Alliances forged with health care and wireless technology leaders enabling personal health management for millions of individuals with chronic conditions. More >>
TVNZ Offers Staff Millennium Payments
Monday, 16 August 1999, 3:25 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
"In a move announced to staff last week TVNZ has decided to recognise the personal disruption to staff who have to work over the Millennium. The issue is a real one for TVNZ as a "high tech" organisation and the associated Y2K risk (despite ... More >>
Is The Future Female?
Monday, 16 August 1999, 3:22 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
Six outspoken Auckland women will assess the place of women in New Zealand society as we near the end of the millennium, at this year's Smokefree Woman's Suffrage Brunch in Auckland. More >>
Tory Channel Discussion Document Released
Monday, 16 August 1999, 3:20 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
The group set up to look at navigational safety in Tory Channel (Marlborough Sounds) has released its discussion document, and is now seeking feedback from the public. More >>
Dentists Warn On Smoking Hazards
Friday, 13 August 1999, 3:21 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
"In terms of dental health, smoking not only causes badly stained teeth, significant gum problems and bad breath, it can also lead to oral cancer," the Association says. More >>
Internet Share Trading - DirectTrade Launched
Friday, 13 August 1999, 3:18 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
Nigel Wynn, Managing Director of Direct Broking Ltd, announced today the launch of his firm's online Internet sharemarket trading service, DirectTrade. Over the last three months DirectTrade has been tested and used successfully by Direct Broking ... More >>
Waitotara Directors Recommend Merger With Richmond
Friday, 13 August 1999, 3:16 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
Directors of Wanganui-based Waitotara Meat Company are recommending a merger with major North Island meat industry player Richmond Limited. More >>
