Lyttelton Port Merger Update
Christchurch City Holdings (a major shareholder of Lyttelton Port Company) advises that it is in principle supportive of a proposed merger with Port of Otago.
500 Days to Rugby World Cup 2011
With only 500 days until the beginning of Rugby World Cup 2011, Dunedin City Council’s planning is well underway.
Love Springs Water Filters Court Injunction
The Commerce Commission have obtained an interim injunction from Auckland High Court to restrain three companies involved in selling Love Springs branded water filters door to door.
Christchurch Bus Lanes
The Queenspark and Colombo Street bus routes in Christchurch are now complete and the bus lanes will open 27 April 2010.
Housing Foreign Investment Rules
The Green Party Co-Leader Dr Russel Norman says the government should follow Australia’s lead and tighten foreign investment rules around housing.
BLACKCAPS and Sri Lanka Twenty20 Series
A historic Twenty20 series between the BLACKCAPS and Sri Lanka in Florida next month has been announced.
Freedom Camping Addressed by Forum
The New Zealand Freedom Camping Forum has addressed issues by agreeing to instruct people hiring non-self-contained vehicles to not freedom camp.
Brothel Licence Declined for Brazilian Motel in Glenfield
A North Shore City Council sub-committee has turned down a waiver application for a brothel in Glenfield.
NZ International Comedy Festival 2010
The NZ International Comedy Festival is being held simultaneously in Auckland and Wellington from 23rd April to 16 May 2010.
Digital Signatures Get the Vote at Christchurch City Council
With the CoSign® digital signature solution, the City Council of Christchurch, New Zealand obtains organisation-wide consents faster.
Google Buzz Privacy Issues
Google Buzz involved the release of personal information. A joint letter from a group of international data protection and privacy regulators, including New Zealand Privacy Commission has been sent to Google.
Holden EN-V Concept for Future Motoring
Holden’s new EN-V concept for future city motoring is to be showcased at this year’s International Expo in Shanghai, China.
Toyota Hilux Driven to Iceland Eruption
Toyota Hilux was the transport for scientists setting up monitoring equipment hours before Iceland’s Eyjafallajokull volcano erupted, sending a cloud of ash 10,000 metres into the sky.
Duck Shooters Lookout for Pateke
The Department of Conservation is reminding duck shooters to familiarise themselves with Pateke to avoid the endangered species being shot.
Convince Govt to Save Whales
The Green Party is opposed to the Whaling Commission Support Group proposal.
Whaling Proposal Falls Short
Foreign Minister Murray McCully says the whaling proposal has not delivered what New Zealand wants.
Rugby World Cup 2011 Attracts Cruise Passengers
5500 cruise passengers will sail into Auckland on 3 official Rugby World Cup 2011 cruise ships.
UK Flight Disruptions – Update 13
Update 13 from Air New Zealand on UK and Europe Flight Disruptions.
Wellington ANZAC Commemorations
NZ Defence Force will support a number of ANZAC commemorations being held in Wellington on ANZAC Day, 25 April 2010.
Increase in International Students
Ministry of Education figures show an increase in international fee-paying student enrolments.