Auckland Dogs Too Chubby
Auckland dogs are too chubby and Pet Angels is here to help get your pooch back in form.
National Library documenting recovery from quake
Nathan Guy, the Minister for the National Library says that the trauma and recovery of quake-ravaged Christchurch is being recorded for the next generations.
Technoform product finalist
Technoform’s innovative insulating spacers for the aluminium window and door industry have been nominated as a finalist in the Buildnz trade show as “product of the show 2011”.
OCR static at 2.5 percent
Economic activity is considered to have improved following the previous OCR statement from Alan Bollard, Reserve Bank Governor as the OCR is maintained at 2.5 percent.
Buckyballs Have Arrived – The World's Bestselling Desk Toy
Just arrived in New Zealand and available now at www.giftbob.co.nz. Unlimited forms, structures, stress relief and more. An amazing magnetic desk toy you can’t put down – it’s seriously addictive.
Canterbury Rugby Football Experience Book Release
We are excited to announce a publication capturing the Canterbury Rugby Football Experience, with three exclusive limited editions and one unlimited edition.
Online Dating Scams On The Rise, Target Older Singles
As Internet fraud and romance scams increase, a new website offers an online dating experience without the worry. Greydating was specifically designed for baby boomers and beyond with fraud protection in mind.
Cellphone safety statement from Ministry of Health
Cellphone safety statement from Ministry of Health released by Senior Science Advisor, Martin Gledhill.
2011 Green Ribbon Award finalists
Nick Smith, Ministry for Environment announces the Green Ribbon Award finalists for 2011 from the 203 nominations across 12 different categories.
Telecom organisational changes
Telecom announces that acting CEO of Telecom Wholesale, Nick Clarke is from now forward reporting to Mark Ratcliffe, Chorus CEO.
Rural Women Get a New Clothing Look
Rural women can now step put in style thanks to a new range of workwear designed specifically for women.
Taupo Museum Setting New Boundaries
Taupo Museum is setting some new boundaries with two impressive exhibitions. The exhibitions involve fine art shows from Tuwharetoa artists, specialist artists talks and installations: Nga Hauwahine e Whitu (our seven sisters) and Nga Mata Kaka (beacons of light). The two shows feature some of the highest achievers in contemporary Maori art.
Helping Dunedin Retailers Make the Most of Rugby World Cup
Information is being sent to dunedin city retailers from the Dunedin City Council and Otago Chamber of Commerce to help them make the most of the arrival of Rugby World Cup fans.
Telecom and SKY Agreement
Telecom and SKY have a new agreement which will enable Telecom to sell all of SKY’s television services to Telecom customers.
Smoke Free Waikato Playgrounds
The South Waikato District Counci has posted signs promoting smoke free playgrounds.
BusinessNZ Welcomes More Choice in ACC
BusinessNZ welcomes the proposals outlined in the ACC discussion document, providing choice and competition.
Wellington Matariki Celebrations
The appearance of the star cluster Matariki (Pleiades) is the signal for the Maori New Year to begin. Carter Observatory is celebrating Matariki with activities throughout June.
Kiwi Sporting Icons Team Up to Help Fight Deadly Illness
Two of New Zealand’s most revered sporting icons, Irene van Dyk and Dame Susan Devoy, have teamed up in a campaign to help battle the biggest killer of children under five in the third world – pneumonia.
Japanese Tourism Delegation
The most influential Japanese tourism industry delegation to ever visit New Zealand is in Queenstown to visit key tourism providers and meet with New Zealand’s Prime Minister, and Minister of Tourism, John Key.
Auckland Council Disability Leadership Group
The membership of the Auckland Council’s Disability Leadership Group has been announced by the mayor, Len Brown. The group’s purpose is to represent interests of disability communities in relation to council strategies, policies, plans, and bylaws.