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Social Workers in Schools Programme
Monday, 22 November 1999, 3:41 pm | Unknown
The Minister of Education, Nick Smith, and the Minister of Social Services, Work and Income, Roger Sowry, announced today the schools that will be invited to participate in the Government’s expanded Social Workers in Schools programme. More >>
The Carter Columns - A Left Pre-Election Viewpoint
Monday, 22 November 1999, 3:31 pm | Unknown
I'm going to make a fairly safe prediction here. In a week from today, Helen Clark will be the Prime Minister of New Zealand - or will be pretty damned close. I say this based on the four latest polls, which put Labour, Alliance and Greens at having ... More >>
C Is For COCONUT, M Is For MISSING OUT
Monday, 22 November 1999, 2:43 pm | Unknown
Maori and Pacific Islands education is likely to take a massive body blow when the cuts at the University of Auckland go ahead, a fact brought about by government under-funding of this institution. $3.8 million will be diverted form the Faculty of Arts budget ... More >>
Research Foundation Not Funding Pre-Election Study
Monday, 22 November 1999, 2:39 pm | Unknown
The Foundation for Research, Science and Technology is currently funding research on election campaigns, using post- election surveys. Contrary to claims in the National Business Review [19.11.99] the Foundation is not funding pre-election studies. More >>
Council Caters For Skaters
Monday, 22 November 1999, 2:02 pm | Unknown
Skateboarding, in-line skating and freestyle BMX cycling have attracted controversy, but the Christchurch City Council says it is committed to helping children take part in the sports. More >>
Japanese Festival Over Weekend
Monday, 22 November 1999, 1:59 pm | Unknown
Old Japan can be seen in Christchurch this weekend through traditional theatrical performances and displays of skills and art. More >>
Grey Power NZ Says Time To Change Government
Monday, 22 November 1999, 11:44 am | Unknown
Grey Power is urging all generations entitled to vote to put social concern back into government. More >>
Waipa District Council under threat of injunction
Monday, 22 November 1999, 10:57 am | Unknown
Waipa District Council will be facing citizens initiated injunctions if referendums for the Te Awamutu Events Center and water reforms do not proceed according to Gavin Cooper. More >>
Export kiwifruit - when size matters
Monday, 22 November 1999, 10:55 am | Unknown
The more kiwifruit on a Hort16A vine the smaller the fruit - but how much smaller may depend on where the plant is grown. HortResearch scientists Annette Richardson, Kevin Patterson and Philip Martin have recently completed a preliminary investigation ... More >>
Small and delicious - but does it store?
Monday, 22 November 1999, 10:54 am | Unknown
HortResearch scientists are working to find out more about the new grape-sized kiwifruit, Actinidia arguta. Storage and shelf-life capabilities are important factors in the future marketability of the sweet, bite- sized fruit. More >>
High-altitude moss feels at home in the lab
Monday, 22 November 1999, 10:52 am | Unknown
Scientists have recreated typical Indonesian climatic conditions in a New Zealand laboratory as part of a major environmental project in Irian Jaya. More >>
Fortune Magazine Editor Headlines Event
Monday, 22 November 1999, 10:35 am | Unknown
Leading US business journalist and author Thomas Stewart, a columnist and contributing editor to FORTUNE Magazine, is headlining New Zealand's largest knowledge economy event, SmartNet workshops at the Christchurch Convention Centre, 1-2 December. More >>
NZ Post’s On-Line Billing And Payment Service
Monday, 22 November 1999, 10:16 am | Unknown
Tired of paying bills by cheque? Want more control over when and where you pay your bills? ‘Arc ebill’, New Zealand’s first Internet-based electronic billing and payment service will be launched by New Zealand Post at midday today at www.arc.net.nz More >>
Natural Law on taxation
Monday, 22 November 1999, 10:14 am | Unknown
A Natural Law Party government would reduce taxes at both personal and corporate levels and would eliminate GST, says the party’s leader, Mr Bryan Lee. More >>
Kevin Prime named Conservationist of the Decade
Monday, 22 November 1999, 8:50 am | Unknown
Long-time environmental champion Kevin Prime has been named as Northland’s conservationist of the decade. More >>
Northland Conservation Awards Announced.
Monday, 22 November 1999, 8:49 am | Unknown
A posthumous award to legendary Southern Ocean sailor and ornithologist Gerry Clark, who was lost at sea earlier this year, is among nine being presented at the 10th annual Northland Conservation Awards in Whangarei on Friday 19 November. More >>
Poll Enrolments Close Friday – Urgent Reminder
Monday, 22 November 1999, 8:47 am | Unknown
Some 280,000 eligible electors have until this Friday 26 November to enrol to vote in the general election. More >>
National Radio Midday Bulletin
Monday, 22 November 1999, 12:17 am | Unknown
Election - Auckland - Flood - Relief - Search - Greens - Russia - Death - Tumor - Reports - Student - Desert Road - Fault Line - Crisp More >>
Brand Values Under Threat?
Monday, 22 November 1999, 12:01 am | Unknown
Intellectual property specialists, A J Park & Son, are warning that New Zealand companies could have billions of dollars wiped off their balance sheets unless they make their views known to the Institute of Chartered Accountants on brand valuations ... More >>
Context.co.nz:: That phone list in context
Sunday, 21 November 1999, 7:26 pm | Unknown
On Friday November 12th www.context.co.nz published a link to the PM's personal confidential staff phone list. The phone list was posted on a Geocities page and has since been deleted. In this editorial context.co.nz editor Phil Doherty explains ... More >>
