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“Canterbury MP Appointed to Key Select Committees”
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 3:48 pm | Unknown
Clayton Cosgrove Member of Parliament for Waimakariri, was today appointed to Parliament’s all powerful Finance and Expenditure Select Committee and the influential Primary Production Select Committee. More >>
NEWCALL Extend Option Period To Purchase IproLink
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 3:46 pm | Unknown
AUCKLAND, 22 December 1999 – NEWCALL Group Ltd has announced an extension to its option to purchase IproLink NZ Ltd (IproLink), the Auckland based Internet Service Provider (ISP). Due to the delay in the option period becoming unconditional, the ... More >>
Council Has $1.2 Million Surplus For Sept Quarter
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 3:45 pm | Unknown
While local authorities had a $47.2 million debt from non-trading activities in the September quarter, the Christchurch City Council has not contributed to it. More >>
SPUC On Abortion Report
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 3:42 pm | Unknown
It is feared that the implementation of the recommendations of the Abortion Supervisory Committee (ASC) will further promote a culture of death. Vulnerable mothers and their babies urgently need effective protection by the law. This Society supports a full ... More >>
HortResearch Staff Face Bleak Christmas
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 3:37 pm | Unknown
At least eight HortResearch staff face a bleak Christmas and an uncertain future after being told their jobs are to be axed,' PSA organiser Malcolm Blair said today. More >>
Questions For Oral Answer
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 1:50 pm | Unknown
Today's questions for oral answer from the Office of the Clerk, the first of the New Parliament and probably last of the year... More >>
TIMOR TODAY 22/12/99
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 1:01 pm | Unknown
For full text see... http://www.easttimor.com/ More >>
Pharmaceutical Patents Extended
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 11:50 am | Unknown
In a landmark decision the Court of Appeal has approved patents that cover a new therapeutic use for a known pharmaceutical. Patent claims for these types of inventions are referred to as Swiss-form claims, because protection of this type was first allowed ... More >>
Industry Training Federation Welcomes Govt Agenda
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 10:51 am | Unknown
The Industry Training Federation of New Zealand (ITF) welcomes the Prime Minister’s agenda for the next three years and will work hard to ensure that industry training outcomes are improved. More >>
Select Committe Members - Provisional List
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 10:47 am | Unknown
Note: This list is preliminary and subject to change. Select Committee Chair-persons have not been elected yet. More >>
Visitor Numbers Up 13 Per Cent
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 10:06 am | Unknown
There were 169,320 visitor arrivals during November 1999, up 19,760 or 13 per cent on the same month last year. About three-fifths of this large increase was due to more visitor arrivals from Asia, said Deputy Government Statistician Dianne Macaskill. ... More >>
Abortion Law Reform Assn Welcome Moves
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 9:54 am | Unknown
The Abortion Law Reform Association of New Zealand welcomes the Minister of Justice's response to the latest Abortion Supervisory Committee Report. More >>
Private provision important - Retirement Comm.
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 9:29 am | Unknown
The continued prospect of changes in retirement income policy makes private provision for retirement more important than ever, according to Retirement Commissioner Colin Blair. More >>
Advantage Make Wilkinson Chief Operating Officer
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 9:26 am | Unknown
Advantage Group Limited (NZSE: ADV) today announced the appointment of Andy Wilkinson as Chief Operating Office, reporting directly to CEO Greg Cross. Previously General Manager, Point of Sale Equipment, Wilkinson will assume responsibility for day to ... More >>
Put Bluff oysters on the Christmas menu
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 9:24 am | Unknown
Puckering up under the mistletoe takes on added meaning this year with the news that there’s still plenty of fresh Bluff oysters available. More >>
Legality of Vector C-Shares Still Ducked - Council
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 9:22 am | Unknown
A Court Ruling was handed down yesterday on the first part of an action brought by three Auckland Councils – Auckland, Manukau and Papakura – against energy lines company Vector Limited and the Auckland Energy Consumer Trust, majority owners of the shares ... More >>
Grey Power Welcome Speech From Throne
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 9:20 am | Unknown
GREY POWER SEES IT AS INDICATING THE BEGINNING OF A RETURN TO SOCIAL EQUITY IN NEW ZEALAND. More >>
Millenium Prospects Looking Good For Manufacturers
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 9:19 am | Unknown
“The latest WestpacTrust Analysis of Manufacturing Industries for the September Quarter shows a marked improvement in the fortunes of New Zealand manufacturers” said David Moloney, President of the New Zealand Manufacturers Federation. More >>
ACT Condemned Over Blocking Marine Reserve
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 9:16 am | Unknown
The intractability of the ACT party in blocking passage this week of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Bill is an indication of the contempt which that party has for the environment and the interests of the people of Greater Auckland, says Terry Dunleavy, ... More >>
Forest researchers on Labour and Beech Scheme
Wednesday, 22 December 1999, 9:14 am | Unknown
Dr Euan Mason, senior lecturer and Dr Graham Whyte, formerly a Reader at the New Zealand School of Forestry at the University of Canterbury, today called on Hon. Pete Hodgson, Minister of Forestry, to honour Labour party principles and allow the ... More >>
