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Statement From Christine Rankin
Tuesday, 3 August 1999, 4:55 pm | Unknown
I have read Mr Wintringham's statement and will naturally be discussing the matters he has raised with the WINZ management team. More >>
Y2K Readiness Improves - But Not Meeting Estimates
Tuesday, 3 August 1999, 4:43 pm | Unknown
Businesses, local government and essential service sectors in New Zealand are better prepared for Y2K than in February or April this year – but much remains to be done, and slippages have continued. More >>
PC Price Hack Will Eclipse Electrical Goods Drop
Tuesday, 3 August 1999, 11:59 am | Unknown
This week's electrical goods price bonanza will be surpassed in just eleven months time with axing of the 22 per cent sales tax on computers, Senator Ian Campbell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Communications, Information Technology ... More >>
Changes to calls made from local network
Tuesday, 3 August 1999, 11:57 am | Unknown
Changes to calls made from local network to mobile phones mean more choice for consumers More >>
Minister Backs Lamb Producers
Tuesday, 3 August 1999, 11:56 am | Unknown
Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Warren Truss has supported Australian lamb producers protesting the US tariff and quota restrictions imposed on Australian lamb. More >>
The Stranger Is Not Always The Danger
Tuesday, 3 August 1999, 11:56 am | Unknown
Minister for Justice and Customs, Senator Amanda Vanstone, today released the Australian Institute of Criminology's latest research on the killing of women (femicides) in Australia. More >>
Consumer Price Index - June Quarter 1999
Tuesday, 3 August 1999, 12:02 am | Unknown
The June quarter 1999 CPI confirms that inflation in Australia remains well in check, in an environment of strong economic growth. More >>
Over $620m In National Competition Policy Payments
Tuesday, 3 August 1999, 12:01 am | Unknown
The Treasurer today announced the States and Territories will receive more than $600 million for implementing the second tranche of National Competition Policy reform commitments. More >>
Australians Called To Comment On Tree Clearing
Tuesday, 3 August 1999, 12:00 am | Unknown
A first for Australia, a national native vegetation strategy was released today in draft form for public consultation. More >>
One Tree Hill Landscape Development Plan
Monday, 2 August 1999, 9:53 pm | Unknown
Proposals to upgrade access and facilities in the lower section of One Tree Hill Domain - in the area of the observatory - are outlined in a new landscape development plan presented to Auckland City’s Parks and Recreation Committee. More >>
Backpacker Tourists Targeted
Monday, 2 August 1999, 9:50 pm | Unknown
One of Tourism Auckland's core objectives is to find ways to make visitors stay longer in the city. More >>
Americas Cup Village Update
Monday, 2 August 1999, 9:46 pm | Unknown
More challenger teams are arriving at the Cup Village in preparation for the America's Cup challenger series. More >>
'Dismay' at Proposed RMA Changes
Monday, 2 August 1999, 9:43 pm | Unknown
Auckland City's Planning and Regulatory Committee has expressed 'considerable dismay' at proposed changes to the Resource Management Act being considered by Parliament. More >>
Dominion Road to Stay 'As Is'
Monday, 2 August 1999, 9:40 pm | Unknown
Chairperson of the council's Transport and Roading Committee, Catherine Harland, says the decision to remove a road-widening designation confirms Dominion Road's future as a public transport route, rather than a multi-laned thoroughfare for cars. More >>
Environmental Management System
Monday, 2 August 1999, 9:37 pm | Unknown
Auckland City's Planning and Regulatory Committee has endorsed a policy which provides a framework for a council-wide environmental management system. More >>
Push Play Programme Supported
Monday, 2 August 1999, 9:34 pm | Unknown
Auckland City is being urged to get behind the Push Play fitness programme. This was launched in May by the Hillary Commission and is supported by a number of organisations including the Health Funding Authority, YMCA and Agency for Nutrition Action. More >>
Skateboard Bowls Given the Nod
Monday, 2 August 1999, 9:22 pm | Unknown
A young Avondale boy's petition requesting a skateboard bowl for the area has received a favourable response from Auckland City’s Parks and Recreation Committee. More >>
Statistics This Week
Monday, 2 August 1999, 8:03 pm | Unknown
Releases due from Statistics New Zealand this week. More >>
Transcript: PM Intrview
Monday, 2 August 1999, 6:57 pm | Unknown
SUBJECTS: Republic referendum, forestry issues, driving under the influence, Ralph Report. More >>
A Plea For Our Fungi
Monday, 2 August 1999, 6:35 pm | Unknown
Some of New Zealand's estimated 20,000 species of fungi are in danger of becoming extinct, even before they are recognised, yet they are an important resource we cannot do without. More >>
