Westland National Park 50th Celebration in Franz Josef
Westland National Park’s 50th anniversary celebrations were kicked off in Franz Josef with the official opening of the newly sealed glacier roads.
Xero and Schola Integration for Schools
Online accounting software company Xero enters into agreement with Schola Technologies to deliver an integrated online school management system for roll out in the 2011 school year.
Renaissance Forecast for 2010
CEO of Renaissance Corporation, Richard Webb’s detailed review delivers a forecast for the 2010 calendar year of an expected top line revenue of $205 million and an EBITDA of $3.5 million.
Maritime NZ Lookout Warning
Maritime NZ says the sentencing of a skipper who drove his launch into a trimaran with a family on board highlights the importance of keeping a proper lookout.
Hawkes Bay Toyota Top Dealership
Hawkes Bay Toyota has been named Toyota’s Top Dealership for 2009.
Mining Statement Clarification
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee makes a clarification on the mining statement he released in regards to mining permits of the Department of Conservation Estate.
David Bain Lodges Claim For Compensation
David Bain’s lawyers have lodged a claim for compensation for ‘wrongful conviction and imprisonment’.
Interim Ferry Service in Tonga
An interim ferry service will commence in Tonga next month.
More Week on Week Growth For TVNZ
Last week saw growth week on week and year on year for TV ONE and TV2, as highlighted in the top “week in review” stories on TVNZ’s business marketing site tvnzplanit.co.nz.
Prime TV Wants Aspiring Gardeners
Prime TV is on the hunt for aspiring gardeners who are interested in being in the future series of ‘Get Growing’.
New Zealand Mining Facts
Gerry Brownlee, Minister of Energy and Resouces, shares some facts about mining in New Zealand.
New Brighton Skate Jam 2010
The new skating bowl at Thomson Park, New Brighton, Christchurch is expected to a bigger crowd for the Skate Jam this Saturday 27 March 2010.
Code of Employment Practice on Infant Feeding in the Workplace
The Department of Labour has released a Code of Employment Practice on Infant Feeding in the Workplace.
Hamilton Switching Off for Earth Hour
Hamilton City Council is encouraging Hamilton residents and businesses to switch off for Earth Hour this Saturday 27 March 2010.
Proposed Development of NZ Mineral Estate
A discussion paper has been released on the proposal of environmentally responsible development of NZ’s mineral estate.
Green Party Opposes Key's Mining Proposal
The Green Party opposes John Key’s proposal to mine in protected areas.
Versalko Fraud
ASB is pleased that the SFO investigation into Stephen Versalko’s fraudulent activity has resulted in a guilty plea and sentencing.
McDonald's Arches Black Out for Earth Hour 2010
McDonald’s in New Zealand will black out their Golden Arches this Saturday 27 March 2010 for Earth Hour.
Shanghai Delegation Visits Dunedin for Chinese Garden
A Shanghai delegation is visiting Dunedin to discuss the city’s Chinese Garden with the Dunedin City Council on 25 March 2010.
Employee in Fatal ATV Accident Not Experienced
Department of Labour states that employers are legally required to ensure that employees who use all terrain vehicles (ATV’s) are well trained in their use. P.A. and S.C. Steens Ltd has been fined after it was found their employee who died in an ATV accident was not experienced, and had not been wearing a helmet.