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Unprotected Species Threatened with Extinction
Tuesday, 28 September 1999, 8:41 am | Unknown
Species that are found no-where else in the world but Spirits and Tom Bowling Bays from Cape Reinga to North Cape are likely to be lost irretrievably unless they are fully protected now, says Cath Wallace for the Environment and Conservation Organisations ... More >>
Haka: The Legend Of The All Blacks
Tuesday, 28 September 1999, 8:38 am | Unknown
After the brouhaha of the Tourism Board fiasco earlier this year it was interesting to see an advert for New Zealand on Irish Television last night. An hour long programme about the All Blacks called "Haka: The Legend Of The All Blacks" made by Adidas and ... More >>
Hutt City Mayor Arranges Meeting To Discuss Y2k
Tuesday, 28 September 1999, 12:07 am | Unknown
A public meeting has been called by Hutt City Council and the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce to provide an opportunity for people to express their concerns relating to Year 2000 (Y2K) issues. More >>
Further Tax Deductions For Aussie Troops
Monday, 27 September 1999, 6:18 pm | Unknown
A further set of reporting exemptions from Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel was announced today by the Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, Bruce Scott. More >>
TV3 6pm News
Monday, 27 September 1999, 6:14 pm | Unknown
Timor - Supplies - Taiwan - Boxing Ban More >>
Institutions Back Advantage’s E-Commerce Strategy
Monday, 27 September 1999, 5:30 pm | Unknown
Advantage Group Limited (NZSE: ADV) today announced that it has agreed to place 2.6 million ordinary shares with leading blue-chip financial institutions at a price of $2.50 per share for a total of $6.5 million. More >>
Book Review - Change for the Better
Monday, 27 September 1999, 5:26 pm | Unknown
The Story of Georgina Beyer. I must admit that reading this book made me feel like a bit of a pervert; Georgina’s journey from effeminate boy to transsexual cabaret star being somewhat more colourful than local level provincial politics. More >>
Bradford's Education Supermarket A Flawed Vision
Monday, 27 September 1999, 4:16 pm | Unknown
"Mr Bradford may envisage people selecting their variety of qualification via a supermarket but unfortunately tertiary education is no where near that cheap." Said President of the Otago University Students' Association (OUSA), Steve Day in ... More >>
Labour Surges & National Stumbles In Manukau City
Monday, 27 September 1999, 3:44 pm | Unknown
The Labour Party looks set to achieve considerable gains in electoral support throughout Manukau City at the forthcoming General Election. The surge in support for Labour comes at the expense of National and New Zealand First. More >>
Labour Surges & National Stumbles In Manukau City
Monday, 27 September 1999, 3:42 pm | Unknown
The Labour Party looks set to achieve considerable gains in electoral support throughout Manukau City at the forthcoming General Election. The surge in support for Labour comes at the expense of National and New Zealand First. More >>
Antarctic Drilling Project Set To Resume
Monday, 27 September 1999, 3:32 pm | Unknown
The first planeload of scientists, technicians and drillers heads to Antarctica this week for the third and final season of drilling in the Cape Roberts project. More >>
Slimy Fish On Cd-Rom
Monday, 27 September 1999, 2:45 pm | Unknown
Why does a fish feel slimy? New Zealand Coastal Creatures, a CD-Rom developed by a small Palmerston North software company, will have the answer, and in words that a child might understand. More >>
Auckland City Scene - News In Brief
Monday, 27 September 1999, 2:40 pm | Unknown
An exhibition of extraordinary foodART opens on the afternoon of October 5 at the Aotea Centre. Working to a "Food for Thought" theme, AIT students or art and design will create and exhibit a feast of images and 3D art, using cake and pastry. ... More >>
When Selling Jam Is Not Enough
Monday, 27 September 1999, 2:38 pm | Unknown
The St Joseph's Hospice at Mercy Hospital, Epsom is selling jam to make ends meet. More >>
New Info-line For Auckland Beaches
Monday, 27 September 1999, 2:36 pm | Unknown
This summer, people who want to check the state of the water before heading to their favourite swimming beach will be able to call a special information line. More >>
Economic Impact Report On The 1999 Rally of NZ
Monday, 27 September 1999, 2:34 pm | Unknown
A report on the 1999 Rally New Zealand says a new format was used to gain maximum publicity on the event, which was staged in mid July. More >>
Phil Raffills on Auckland Parks
Monday, 27 September 1999, 2:32 pm | Unknown
Opinion This week's column is written by Mount Roskill-Avondale Ward Councillor Phil Raffills, chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee. More >>
Liveable Communities: Infrastructure Provision
Monday, 27 September 1999, 2:28 pm | Unknown
Areas of Auckland where growth will be encouraged under the Liveable Communities 2050 proposal will be assured of adequate infrastructure to meet residents' needs before development takes place. More >>
Philharmonia Players In Japan
Monday, 27 September 1999, 2:26 pm | Unknown
Auckland City Council - City Scene Six players from Auckland Philharmonia recently took part in the special combined concert to open Asia Friendly Month in Fukuoka, Japan. They joined musicians from Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Thailand ... More >>
Use Your Card To See The Zoo
Monday, 27 September 1999, 2:23 pm | Unknown
Auckland Zoo leads the field in promotional marketing with a new credit card-sized CD ROM which can hold as much information as 25 standard "floppy disks". More >>
