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Defence Force Priorities
Monday, 30 August 1999, 4:25 pm | Unknown
The majority on the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee wants a re-ordering of Defence priorities to meet modern day realities, with greater emphasis on joint force operations involving elements of the Army, Navy and Air Force. More >>
Civilian Staff Would Bring Efficiency And Economy
Monday, 30 August 1999, 4:23 pm | Unknown
Transfering non-operational staff work from uniformed personnel to civilians at New Zealand Defence Force headquarters would cut costs and improve efficiency, according to the majority report of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee ... More >>
Seafood Industry Welcomes Tribunal Tuna Decision
Monday, 30 August 1999, 3:50 pm | Unknown
The New Zealand Seafood Industry Council General Manager Trade and Information Alastair Macfarlane said today that the Council was delighted with the decision by the Law of Sea International Tribunal to order the Japanese to abide by agreed catch quotas ... More >>
ChCh Library Customers Give Thumbs Up To Quality
Monday, 30 August 1999, 3:23 pm | Unknown
A recent survey of 1036 Central Library customers shows that the library is doing a great job serving its customers, according to Cathy Thompson, Central Library Manager. However, there are some areas where customers would like to see improvements and ... More >>
Rescheduled Work For Cathedral Sq Redevelopment
Monday, 30 August 1999, 2:20 pm | Unknown
July 1999 was the third wettest month on record for Christchurch and has caused difficulties in meeting all time schedules for the work being undertaken in Stage 4 of the redevelopment of Cathedral Square (the area in front of the Cathedral and southwest corner of the ... More >>
Oil companies price fixing trial starts today
Monday, 30 August 1999, 10:58 am | Unknown
The Commerce Commission’s case alleging price fixing by oil companies Caltex (NZ) Limited, Mobil Oil New Zealand Limited and Shell New Zealand Limited goes to trial in the Auckland High Court today (Monday August 30). More >>
Managing Auckland's Population Growth
Monday, 30 August 1999, 10:32 am | Unknown
Everybody is talking about managing Auckland's "growing pains", and Auckland City is doing something about it. More >>
District Valuation Roll Comes To Council
Monday, 30 August 1999, 10:28 am | Unknown
Auckland City now holds and manages government' valuations, including the land and capital values that were previously the sole domain of Valuation New Zealand. More >>
Council Toughens Up On Inner City Rubbish
Monday, 30 August 1999, 10:22 am | Unknown
Auckland City Council - City Scene New refuse collection times have been set for Auckland City's central business district. This is part of a campaign to clean up the inner city and get rid of the unsightly rubbish that is "stored" on ... More >>
Road Works On hold For APEC
Monday, 30 August 1999, 10:19 am | Unknown
Major roadworks will go on hold in much of Auckland City during the upcoming APEC conference. Registered utility contractors will suspend work on main arterial roads from 30 August to 15 September to avoid adding to the impact of APEC on traffic in ... More >>
Auckland Beaches Monitored For Water Quality
Monday, 30 August 1999, 10:16 am | Unknown
Several months ago Council's City Works Committee agreed that a beachcare volunteers programme be put in place to monitor and safeguard the water quality at city beaches. More >>
America's Cup Update
Monday, 30 August 1999, 10:12 am | Unknown
A replica of the schooner 'America' which began the America's Cup saga by winning the Royal Yacht Squadron's original race around the Isle of Wight in 1851, will visit Auckland during the America Cup and be berthed at the Cup Village. It will also join ... More >>
Funding Scheme or Local Arts
Monday, 30 August 1999, 10:03 am | Unknown
Applications are invited for funding from the Creative Communities funding scheme, for projects taking place between December 1999 and April 2000. The scheme's focus is on increasing participation and increasing the range and diversity of arts at ... More >>
Minister Confirms Plans To Privatise Timberlands
Monday, 30 August 1999, 9:59 am | Unknown
Speaking at the annual ECO conference held over the weekend, the Minister of Conservation, Dr Nick Smith confirmed that the government plans to privatise Timberlands West Coast Ltd – with the feeble reassurance that this wouldn’t happen “before the election”. More >>
New Zealand Lotteries Commission Annual Results
Monday, 30 August 1999, 8:55 am | Unknown
"I am very disappointed at Green MP Rod Donald's interpretation of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission's work" Presiding Member Geoff Thompson said in response to criticism of the salary paid to the Lotteries Commission Chief Executive. More >>
Public Planning Around APEC Traffic
Sunday, 29 August 1999, 8:12 pm | Unknown
Police have been impressed by the overall positive response from inner city businesses and residents towards tackling the traffic disruptions during APEC. More >>
Police - No Plans for APEC Cleanup
Sunday, 29 August 1999, 8:00 pm | Unknown
Operation APEC 99 Commander Detective Superintendent Peter Marshall says there are no plans for a 'city cleanup' campaign before next month's APEC operation. More >>
2000 Tertiary Education Funding Rates
Saturday, 28 August 1999, 12:20 am | Unknown
Max Bradford, Tertiary Education Minister, has announced tertiary education funding rates for 2000. The funding structure has been changed so that different levels of study in the same course are subsidised differently, As suggested in last week’s ... More >>
Government Failure Inspires Civic Response
Friday, 27 August 1999, 11:24 pm | Unknown
Manurewa MP George Hawkins is supporting calls by Auckland's civic leaders for central Government to provide better support for the greater Auckland region. More >>
Government Failure Inspires Civic Response
Friday, 27 August 1999, 11:21 pm | Unknown
Manurewa MP George Hawkins is supporting calls by Auckland's civic leaders for central Government to provide better support for the greater Auckland region. More >>
