Deepwater Fisheries Research Boost
Deepwater Fisheries research spending is to be boosted by almost 50 per cent over the next 10 years.
Auckland Zoo Smokefree
Auckland Zoo is going smokefree, coinciding with World Smokefree Day on Monday, 31 May 2010.
Dyslexia Workshop in Queenstown
Leading UK-based dyslexia expert Neil MacKay is delivering a new workshop in Queenstown for parents and teachers.
Whale Watch Kaikoura Wins Award
Whale Watch Kaikoura has won an international accolade in the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards.
Air NZ Inflight Mobile Text and Email Services
Air NZ is enabling its new Boeing 777-300 aircraft with mobile text and email service capability.
Mt Hutt Snow Dump
Mt Hutt has received a huge snow dump after severe weather.
Christchurch Cruising Ban
Christchurch City Council has approved the Cruising Bylaw 2010 which bans cruising on selected city streets seven days a week between 10pm and 5am.
Dame Susan Devoy Fights Pneumonia in Developing Countries
One of New Zealand’s sporting icons, Dame Susan Devoy, will team up with Vicks this winter in an initiative to help combat pneumonia – the biggest killer of children under five in developing countries.
Arch Hill Mountain Bike Tracks
Two new mountain bike tracks have been opened in Arch Hill Scenic Reserve, Auckland.
Facebook and Privacy Settings
The Privacy Commissioner comments on Facebook’s privacy settings.
Snow at The Remarkables
New snow has falllen at The Remarkables in Queenstown.
Snow at Coronet Peak
Snow has fallen at Coronet Peak, in Queenstown.
Telecom To Participate in Ultra Fast Broadband Initiative
Telecom has confirmed that it intends to participate in the Government’s Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) initiative.
Crimestoppers Success
Police Minister Judith Collins has praised the success of Crimestoppers.
GST Advisory Panel
A GST Advisory Panel has been established to help businesses and the Government implement the GST increase in Budget 2010.
GST Challenging for Tourism Operators
TIA says the GST increases will be challenging for tourism operators who have set their prices up to 2012.
DOC Develop Cycleways and Campgrounds
Department of Conservation will develope cycleways and campgrounds, with the funding coming from within Vote Conservation’s $424 million in Budget 2010.
Pacific Economic Development Agency Funding in Budget
Operating funding has been provided for the Pacific Economic Development Agency in Budget 2010.
Infrastructure Funding in Budget
Substantial infrastructure funding has been confirmed in Budget 2010.
Science and Technology Increase in Budget
Increases in support for research, science and technology in Budget 2010.