Migrant and Refugee Assistance
Budget 2010 has provided extra funding for the Settling In initiative which will support extra coordinators in more regions around the country.
Power Users Recommended to Shop Around
Gerry Brownlee, Minister of Energy and Resources, is recommending that consumers in Dunedin shop around and find the best power company for their needs, as well as increasing house insulation and using clean-heat devices.
Government May Repeal Gift Duty
The government is looking into repealing gift duty, and intends to if concerns around creditor protection and social assistance targeting can be dealt with. Gift duty was originally introducted to prevent circumvention of estate duty rules.
NH-90 Helicopters for NZ Air Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force will be introducing NH-90 helicopters into service next year. The capabilities of the new NH-90 helicopters are immense compared to the current Iroquois.
Torrents Go Live for New Zealand
After much planning, code writing and setting up, Torrents.co.nz torrent meta-search engine is now live!
Reel Dreams Productions Opens for Business
Based in the Queenstown Lakes district of New Zealand, Reel Dreams Productions is a stand-alone film production company, specializing in high-end production of television commercials. “Everyone has a story and Reel Dreams tells that story through the wonder of film. Based in the Queenstown Lakes district of New Zealand, Reel Dreams Productions is a stand-alone film production company, specializing in high-end production of television commercials.
Balancing New Zealand's economic recovery
Dr Allan Bollard of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) addresses the Wellington Chamber of Commerce on the action New Zealand needs to take to address imbalances.
Christchurch Tram Extension Commences
Work on the Christchurch Tram extension has commenced.
Dunedin Midwinter Carnival
Dunedin Midwinter Carnival on 26 June 2010 will transform Dunedin into the ‘city of lights’ with a procession of more than 250 hand-made lanterns.
Dyslexic Children Learn Differently
UK-based Neil MacKay demonstrated in a workshop how dyslexic children need to be given permission to learn differently.
Skills Highway DOL Website
Department of Labour’s (DOL) new Skills Highway website has been developed closely with a range of companies and business groups.
Business Leader Joins with DOC
Business leader and environmental champion Rob Fenwick has signed up with the Department of Conservation.
Skysport Online 2010 FIFA World Cup
SKY Television are complementing television coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup with an online experience.
Rugby World Cup 2011 Volunteers Wanted
Volunteers are wanted to host thousands of international and local visitors for the Rugby World Cup 2011.
Reserve Bank raises OCR to 2.75 percent
Reserve Bank Governor Allan Bollard raises the OCR to 2.75 percent saying that the economy has entered its second year of recovery with growth becoming more broad-based.
Protecting Young People on the Internet
Hector’s World website has been launched as a resource to protect young people on the internet.
Ellerslie Injected $15m into Christchurch
The 2010 Ellerslie International Flower Show injected almost $15 million into Christchurch.
New Neonatal Unit (NICU) for Dunedin Hospital
Health Minister Tony Ryall has confirmed that Dunedin Hospital will receive a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Great Wines Capital Christchurch Conference
The Government will financially support the Great Wines Capital Global Network AGM and international wine conference in Christchurch from 31 October to 4 November 2010.
Whaling Petition
A whaling petition calling on the Government to protect the future of whales has been signed by 53,000 New Zealanders.