Newton Faulkner at Jazz and Blues Festival
Newton Faulkner is performing at the James Hay Theatre on April 10 2010 as part of Christchurch’s International Jazz & Blues Festival.
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Tahunanui Reserve Improvements
Nelson City Council is improving the road layout and pedestrian access at Tahunanui Reserve.
Auckland Council Logo Competition
Auckland Council logo competition closes Friday, 19 March 2010.
Viaduct Events Centre Plans Advancing
Auckland’s new Viaduct Events Centre is due to begin construction in April 2010 in Halsey Street Wharf.
V8 Supercar Streetrace in Hamilton
Hamilton is hosting its third annual V8 Supercar Streetrace.
New Air Cargo Inspection Facility at Auckland Airport
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson opened a new Air Cargo Inspection Facility at Auckland Airport.
Daihatsu Recall Not in New Zealand
Daihatsu Japan is recalling 270,000 vehicles, but Toyota NZ – the New Zealand distributor for Daihatsu – confirmed the vehicles being recalled are not sold in New Zealand.
Government Plans to Improve Health for Pacific People
The government has launched a five year health plan for Pacific people ‘Ala Mo’ui: Pathways to Pacific Health and Wellbeing 2010 – 2014.
NZTA Expanding Webcam Service
NZTA is expanding its traffic information service by installing new webcams on State Highway 1.
$21m Food Development Facilities Nationwide
The government plans to spend up to $21 million establishing a network of food development facilities in order to encourage New Zealand’s export base to create more value from their products, to help raise NZ’s economic growth rate.
Rain Fails to Dampen Ellerslie International Flower Show Spirits
The Ellerslie International Flower Show received crowds of 10,000 visitors on its second day, despite intermittent rain, including Prime Minister John Key.
Sony 3D TVs
The first BRAVIA 3D TVs in NZ will be displayed at Sony Style Newmarket and Wellington in April 2010.
New Immigration Website for Investors
A new investment website connects foreign investors to New Zealand business networks quickly and efficiently.
New Retirement Visas to Attract Investment
The government’s two new retirement visas enable high income people of retirement age to come and live in New Zealand, and encourages investment.
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
The Reserve Bank hold the Official Cash Rate of New Zealand at 2.5% with Reserve Bank Governer Allan Bollard predicting a pick-up in growth further through 2010 for the NZ economy.
Networking Website for Health Clinicians
A new website is being developed by the Ministry of Health enabling doctors, nurses, and other health specialists to share information and discuss topics online. The website will feature similar social networking tools such as Facebook and Bebo use.
New Housing NZ Options and Advice Service
A new initiative, the Housing New Zealand Options and Advice service will be rolled out nationally.
Ministry of Education to Increase Efficiency
Government has asked the Ministry of Education to increase efficiency and focus on support for schools and ECE services, with less National Office bureaucracy.
Qualifications Review Welcomed By Industry Training Federation
Industry Training Federation say proposed change to the qualifications system is overdue.
Departing Health Director-General Well-Wished
The NZ Nurses Organisation is sorry to hear that Stephen McKernan, Health Director-General is not seeking reappointment.