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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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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