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New Zealand has plenty to brag about, Pass It On
Friday, 9 April 2010, 11:41 am | Wright Communications
New Zealand has plenty to brag about, Pass It On Kiwi Expat Association (Kea) chairman Sir Stephen Tindall and hip hop star Savage today launched Pass It On, an initiative to turn the nearly million New Zealanders who live overseas into a network of virtual ... More >>
Shaun Quincey supports Surf Life Saving
Friday, 19 March 2010, 9:36 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
News Release 19 March 2010 Shaun Quincey supports Surf Life Saving Shaun Quincey’s mammoth effort to raise awareness for Surf Life Saving by being the first person to successfully row solo across the Tasman from Australia to New Zealand has certainly ... More >>
I love New York!
Friday, 12 March 2010, 12:42 pm | Wright Communications
I love New York! ecostore starts a love affair with New York’s Duane Reade stores More >>
More than 1,500 Surf Lifeguards gather at NZCT
Thursday, 11 March 2010, 5:07 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
As summer draws to an end and the official Surf Life Saving patrol season gets set to wind down at Easter, over 1500 of New Zealand’s top Lifeguards are coming together this weekend for the pinnacle sporting event of the season at the NZCT Surf Life ... More >>
Christchurch Mensline continues strong.
Monday, 8 March 2010, 9:59 am | LifeLine
Lifeline Auckland is suspending its "Mensline" telephone counselling service, it announced on Thursday. More >>
Lifeline Auckland Reviews Services
Thursday, 4 March 2010, 10:45 am | LifeLine
The tight economic climate and insufficient funds from grants and donations has forced Lifeline Auckland to review some of its specialist volunteer services. Lifeline Auckland’s Board of Trustees has agreed to suspend Mensline and is considering other fundraising ... More >>
Provisional drowning numbers show positive trend
Thursday, 25 February 2010, 11:03 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Nineteen people have drowned so far this year – a significant reduction on the 30 drownings recorded at the same time last year. Nine people drowned in January, a record low for what is typically the worst month of the year - and the lowest January ... More >>
Kiwisaver Investors Win with Fidelity Life
Friday, 19 February 2010, 4:38 pm | Wright Communications
Fidelity Life’s Options Kiwi Fund was named top performing KiwiSaver Fund out of the 113 surveyed by research house FundSource for the two years to 31 January 2010. More >>
Drownings Down But Surf Lifeguards in Demand
Thursday, 18 February 2010, 3:44 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Drowning numbers were reported as being down in January this year - however Surf Lifeguards have been kept on their toes by being involved in a larger than normal number of fatal incidents. More >>
Cyclists claim top honours in Auckland event
Thursday, 18 February 2010, 2:47 pm | Wright Communications
Cyclists claimed victory on Auckland’s roads yesterday morning, winning three legs of the Commuter Challenge that this year included 12 Ponsonby Rugby Club members. More >>
World Class New Zealanders Announced
Tuesday, 2 February 2010, 5:17 pm | Wright Communications
Seven of the country’s leading innovators and entrepreneurs, in fields ranging from biotechnology to the creative arts, have been revealed in this year’s World Class New Zealand Awards. More >>
National Jandal Day Exceeds Expectation
Thursday, 21 January 2010, 4:59 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
National Jandal Day donations have exceeded expectation as final contributions roll-in around the country. Kiwi’s generously supported Surf Life Saving’s annual appeal day as Lifeguards and collectors flip-flopped their way around the country raising ... More >>
Water Safety top of mind over holiday period
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 3:04 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Thousands of Kiwis are packing their bags and getting ready to hit the beach as the busy holiday season looms. Over 2.4 million people will visit New Zealand’s most popular playground this summer – and Surf Life Saving encourages people to take ... More >>
Water Safety should be top of mind over holidays
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 9:50 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Thousands of Kiwis are packing their bags and getting ready to hit the beach as the busy holiday season looms. Over 2.4 million people will visit New Zealand ’s most popular playground this summer – and Surf Life Saving encourages people to take ... More >>
National Jandal Day – Friday 4th December 2009
Monday, 16 November 2009, 4:24 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Casual Friday will take on a new meaning on December 4 this year as Kiwis prepare to don their Jandals to support Surf Life Saving’s annual appeal day. National Jandal Day is set to make a big splash again this year as Kiwis all over New Zealand ... More >>
Surf Lifeguards begin patrol season
Friday, 23 October 2009, 4:16 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Lifeguards are set to begin patrols on our most popular beaches from Labour Weekend as the weather starts to warm up. More >>
Sticking with pink to support breast cancer
Monday, 5 October 2009, 1:38 pm | Wright Communications
Each week throughout October, in support of Breast Cancer Action Month, New Zealanders have the chance to bid on celebrity art creations molded from Bostik Blu-Tack Pink. More >>
Parties in cyberspace: how to join an eco twitter
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 11:13 am | Wright Communications
There’s a new sort of party happening around the world but no carbon miles are needed to get there. Yes, Twitter Parties are the latest way to talk to people en masse about a particular subject and local business ecostore is getting involved. More >>
Mayor Bob Harvey new President of Surf Life Saving
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 9:18 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey is the new President of Surf Life Saving New Zealand - the long serving West Coast lifeguard was elected unopposed at the SLSNZ AGM on Saturday and will steer the organisation through its upcoming centenary year. More >>
Mayor Bob Harvey new President of Surf Life Saving
Tuesday, 22 September 2009, 5:16 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey is the new President of Surf Life Saving New Zealand - the long serving West Coast lifeguard was elected unopposed at the SLSNZ AGM on Saturday and will steer the organisation through its upcoming centenary year. Harvey paid ... More >>