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May Building Consents Third Highest In Three Years
Thursday, 1 July 1999, 9:13 am | Mediacom press release distribution
The increasing number of consents issued for new homes - May's figure was the third highest in the past three years - shows the extremely high level of consumer confidence in the economy, says Registered Master Builders' Federation chief executive Trevor ... More >>
Banned Directors On The Net
Thursday, 1 July 1999, 9:11 am | Mediacom press release distribution
The Companies Office announced today that its list of persons who have been banned from running companies is now accessible on the Internet. More >>
Broadcasting Is At End Of International Spectrum
Thursday, 1 July 1999, 9:10 am | Mediacom press release distribution
A survey of international public broadcasting practices shows that New Zealand is at the end of the spectrum, in terms of regulation and levels of local content. More >>
Release From NZ Intellectual Capital Foundation
Wednesday, 30 June 1999, 9:22 am | Mediacom press release distribution
The Honourable Bill English, Treasurer, had a glimpse of the future for New Zealand Schools today when he attended a cultural exchange via a real time ISDN link between Riccarton High School and St Martins Primary School in Christchurch and Dengkil Primary ... More >>
Gillette Closes South Auckland Toiletry Plant
Tuesday, 29 June 1999, 3:25 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
As part of the global consolidation and realignment of its worldwide manufacturing operations, The Gillette Company today announced that it will be closing its toiletry manufacturing plant in South Auckland within the next six months. More >>
Johnson's Baby Of The Year Finalists
Tuesday, 29 June 1999, 3:24 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
Five finalists have been selected from the more than 6,500 entrants in this year's Johnson's Baby of the Year competition. More >>
Strong Drama Line-Up In NZ On Air Funding Round
Tuesday, 29 June 1999, 3:22 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
A strong line-up of new local drama for television, announced by NZ On Air, shows it is business as usual for the funding organisation, despite the one year phase-out of the Public Broadcasting Fee announced in last month's Budget. More >>
Trustpower Contracted To Supply Fletcher Challenge
Tuesday, 29 June 1999, 10:18 am | Mediacom press release distribution
Fletcher Challenge Limited has awarded Tauranga based electricity generator and retailer TrustPower a three year contract to manage the New Zealand electricity supply requirements of all its businesses. More >>
At Last There Is Something You Can Do About Flu
Tuesday, 29 June 1999, 10:14 am | Mediacom press release distribution
You can toss away grandma's remedies, and forget about weeks in bed feeling ghastly. For the first time in 30 years, there's a new prescription medicine treatment for the dreaded flu, and it's a simple inhaler called Relenza that gets you back on your ... More >>
Breakthrough Influenza Treatment To Be Available
Tuesday, 29 June 1999, 10:11 am | Mediacom press release distribution
New Zealand influenza sufferers now have access to a breakthrough product for the treatment of influenza, Relenza (Zanamavir). Glaxo Wellcome NZ managing director Steve Skolsky says approval and registration processes have just been completed for ... More >>
Inland Revenue Act To Destroy Collective Voice
Monday, 28 June 1999, 7:05 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
Management at Inland Revenue are showing contempt for their workers with an orchestrated attempt to sideline the PSA - and its 3000 tax members - from contract negotiations, the PSA said today. More >>
World Science Conference Begins
Friday, 25 June 1999, 5:10 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
A delegation of nine New Zealand scientists, science managers and policy makers is attending the UNESCO/ICSU (International Council for Science) World Science Conference which gets underway in Budapest, Hungary today( Sat. 26th). More >>
Cadbury Owns Purple Packaging
Friday, 25 June 1999, 5:07 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
Cadbury Confectionery Limited today announced it had withdrawn its legal action against Snow Confectionery Pty Ltd over the use of the colour purple on chocolate packaging. More >>
PSA Calls For Safety Audit In Wake Of ACC Killing
Friday, 25 June 1999, 5:06 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
PSA president Kathy Higgins today said the PSA is calling for a safety audit of government departments and agencies which deal directly with the public. "It is perhaps surprising that violent incidents like yesterdays ACC killing are not ... More >>
Trust Giving Blind Students The Break To Achieve
Friday, 25 June 1999, 5:04 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
Forty-one blind and sight impaired students from throughout the country have benefited from grants from the Oppenheim Tertiary Education Trust. More >>
Customs Drug Dog Displays At Airport Open Day
Friday, 25 June 1999, 5:02 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
The New Zealand Customs Service says its hourly drug dog displays at Sunday's open day at the Wellington Air Terminal, will assist the public to understand Customs role in serving the community. More >>
Telstra Plans Regional And Global Expansion
Friday, 25 June 1999, 4:53 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
Sydney, Australia, June 24th/MediaNet International-AsiaNet/- - Media representatives attending the major regional CommunicAsia99 telecommunications industry conference and exhibition in Singapore this week heard that the recent appointment of new CEO ... More >>
Cowardly Minister Attacks Staff
Thursday, 24 June 1999, 3:22 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
"Dr Smith has used his privileged position as National Library Minister, to launch an unwarranted attack on National Library staff, in the sure knowledge they would be dismissed if they answer back" said PSA organiser Michael Doherty today. More >>
New Media Independent Aims To Top The Market
Thursday, 24 June 1999, 3:21 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
The media services market faces a shake up with the launch of new local entity, Spark, which has aggressive plans to become the country's number one media company. More >>
Awards For Environmentally Acceptable Packaging
Thursday, 24 June 1999, 3:20 pm | Mediacom press release distribution
On the 23 June 1999 the PACKAGING COUNCIL OF NEW ZEALAND (Inc) hosted, at the Maritime Museum Downtown Auckland, the presentation of Awards to those organisations and individuals who had submitted packaging judged as meeting criteria established to define ENVIRONMENTALLY ... More >>
