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Reserver Bank Governor Alan Bollard says that the RBNZ’s Statement of Intent 2010 – 2013 shows a commitment to maximising the RBNZ’s contribution to sustainable economic growth through financial and price stability.
On 6 July 2010 SKY TV will launch RECORD ME – a new feature which enables subscribers to book a programme for recording directly from a promotion.
On July 1 Police Safety Orders (PSO) will come into effect. Police Safety Orders enable police to protect families or individuals without having to charge someone with an offence.
A smoking ban in New Zealand prisons is expected to take effect from 1 July 2011, preceded by a 12 month campaign to help prisoners quit smoking. The ban is expected to reduce health and safety risks to prisoners and staff.
A bill is being passed to ensure victims continue to have access to compensation awarded to prisoners.
John Duncan, Torchlight MD confirmed the $100m loan arranged for South Canterbury Finance (SCF) was unaffected by the statutory management of Allan and Jean Hubbard business interests.
The All Whites are coming home to New Zealand as national heroes after an undefeated three-draw run.
New Zealand will host the UCI BMX World Championships 2013 in Auckland. The championships is expected to attract 4500 competitors, official and supporters.
NZ experts working with the oil spill response team in the Gulf of Mexico have gained valuable experience which assists NZ for its own preparedness.
ANZ National Bank Ltd and ING (NZ) have announced a settlement with NZ Commerce Commission and NZ Securities Commission over the marketing and promotion of the ING Diversified Yield Fund and ING Regular Income Fund to pay an additional NZ$45 million to eligible investors. ANZ and ING had already made NZ$500 million available.
Sony will showcase its new NEX Series to photographers at the annual IMAGE NATION conference this weekend at UNITEC, Mt Albert.
A support service for former sawmill workers exposed to pentachlorophenol (PCP) is to be established by the Ministry of Health. PCP is a timber preservative used in the 1950s to 1980s.
Fujifilm’s new Z700EXR combines style, award-winning technology and a gorgeous LCD touch screen – features which prove that this smart camera is in a class of its own.
The Government has placed Mr Allan Hubbard, Mrs Margaret Hubbard, Aorangi Securities and seven charitable trusts into statutory management, following a recommendation from the Securities Commission. A number of matters have been referred to the Serious Fraud Office.
Prime Minister, John Key has congratulated the All Whites for their success in the World Cup Match in Nelspruit, South Africa.
The Commerce Commission has recommended regulation of mobile termination access services (MTAS), and to not accept undertakings from Telecom and Vodafone. The Commerce Commission expects that regulation will ensure all mobile users benefit from increased competition, resulting in access to more competitive prices and services.
As a result of a settlement between the Commerce Commission and Telecom New Zealand, 1300 customers will be refunded for potentially being misled by a broadband promotion Telecom NZ conducted in 2008.
TV2 KidsFest box office in Christchurch has opened, with 233 events aimed at kids aged 3 to 12 duirng the two-week winter school holidays.
Toyota is teaming with Massey University to trial its Plug-in Hybrid technology in New Zealand as part of a two-year global field trial of the Plug-in Hybrid Prius.
The competitive spirit of five teams of anglers will be tested in the world’s first ‘reel-life’ televised fishing contest. Match Fishing League, coming to TVOne from 10 July 2010, will capture a broader audience with its focus not just on the fishing, but the unique personalities within the teams.