Helping Parents See The Dangers Of Social Media
We are hearing of more and more horrible stories about cyberbullying through social media. Adam Crouchley and Quentin Weber say education is the key to fighting this growing issue.
Rangiora High School Nursery School Not Threatened
There needs to be some clarification around the current process the Rangiora High School Board of Trustees is following around the appropriation of the Rangiora High School Nursery School site. The Rangiora High School Board of Trustees is not closing the Nursery School. The Board have no wish or intention to stop the Nursery School from trading as the Rangiora High School Nursery School. The Rangiora High School Board of Trustees is as committed today as it was 74 years ago to ensuring that there is a place for the Nursery School in Rangiora, and will support the Nursery School during this time of transition to new premises.
Scrattch has Gone Global
Queenstown based company Scrattch has been named in the Start Up Open GEW 50.
X-Tintin Designer Brings Crime to Armageddon
This Labour Weekend, former Weta Workshop designer, Tim Gibson, is previewing his new digital Crime Graphic Novel, ‘Moth City’, to Auckland Armageddon’s pop culture fans.
Kiwi Kids Safer with Increased Age of Child Restraints
A new rule increasing the age of mandatory child restraint use is a positive step in the safety of kiwi kids, says Kelly Good, car safety technician based in Central Otago.
Art and Craft Expo to Raise Funds For Disabled Art and Craft Classes
Hornby, Christchurch – Local artists and crafters are coming together to support La Famia Creative Arts’ classes for the disabled in our community.
List Sell Trade Launching as Competition to TradeMe
List Sell Trade is another New Zealand owned and operated trading, auction and advertising site being launced today at 3pm.
Hamilton, National Day of Action Against Welfare Reform
On Friday the 5th October there will be a protest in Hamilton against welfare reforms meeting at 10am at Hinemoa Park. Alternatively there is a Family Playgroup and picnic at 11am. Both protests are peaceful.
New ebook 'How to be happy in cold water' runs hot
Water sport enthusiasts everywhere will be excited to know that pursuing their passion has just got easier. Seventhwave Wetsuits, an ever informative company based in Christchurch, New Zealand, have just published an ebook outlining all the ways to be happy in cold water.
Talk of the Town – Organ Donation
A new campaign, “Have the Talk” has taken to the streets of Hamilton to encourage people to discuss their wishes on organ donation.
Rick Wood, Travel Broker And Owner Of Project Expeditions, Wins Air NZ Award
At the August 2012 Air New Zealand Awards Night, Rick Wood from Auckland scooped the prize for TOP Travel Broker nationwide for the financial year 2011-2012.
Lupus Lunar album release South Island tour 2012
Christchurch band Lupus Lunar are releasing their self-titled, debut album with show’s in Dunedin, Port Chalmers, Lyttleton and Christchurch this Sept/Oct
Culture Workshop on NZ govt Common Web Services syndicated procurement panel
Under the name Culture Workshop, Rebecca Cox has been selected as an Information Architect for the panel of service providers for the government Common Web Services syndicated procurement contract.
Award Winning Chefs Serve up for Taste of Auckland
Taste of Auckland has announced its first star-studded line up of chefs who will wow taste buds this November at Victoria Park’s ultimate culinary festival.
Home Enthusiasts Flood to Auckland Home Show
Following an intense year of planning, Australasia’s largest and most anticipated Home Show opens its doors at 10am this morning to thousands of keen home owners and renovators from around the country.
Celebrity Radio DJs Locked up for Charity
Auckland Radio Station Locks up two Celebrity DJs for 8 days to raise funds for StarShip Foundation. Thousands of people are viewing this Radio Reality show online and listening to the two Popular Radio DJS living life with no contact with the outside world.
The Big reTHiNK
Two Kiwis Attempt a World First: The Revolution is Here! As part of the Like Minds, Like Mine Campaign to reduce the stigma of mental illness, two kiwi mental-health promoters are attempting to bring attitude change to the public on a global scale. The call for creative works with mind-altering themes went out around the world in March and people from across the globe have answered in their droves. Final scripts have now been selected for The Like Minds Big reTHiNK and the production phase is now underway.
Savvy Women, a Web site for Women, about Women, by Women!
An exclusive and innovative mentoring and marketing hub for business women in the digital age is creating a buzz ahead of its launch tomorrow (Friday 24th August 2012)
‘PAK' TO THE FUTURE
New Zealand’s technology industry continues to flourish as market-leader Amstore launches revolutionary new VideoPak®
New Era in Retailer Education
Wellingtonians are soon to have the opportunity to undertake New Zealand’s most comprehensive Applied Retail Management qualification. The advanced level 7 qualification was developed by the New Zealand Curriculum Design Institute in response to approaches by New Zealand retailers.