Wellington Airport Road Needs to Remain Accessible
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says she wants Stewart Duff Drive – which runs through Wellington Airport – to remain open to ‘through’ traffic.
Steering Group co-ordinates Private Sector Support Following Christchurch Earthquake
CEOs of 50 leading New Zealand companies today developed a Steering Group to co-ordinate private sector support for Christchurch following this week’s devastating earthquake. The members of BusinessNZ’s Major Companies Group CEO Forum were briefed by Prime Minister John Key, Finance Minister Bill English and Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee at a meeting in Auckland this afternoon.
Two Minutes Silence for Christchurch Earthquake
Prime Minister John Key is asking New Zealanders to observe two minutes of silence for the victims of the Canterbury earthquake on Tuesday, 1st March, at 12.51pm.
Firefighters Recovery Efforts Great with International Support Following Christchurch Earthquake
The Minister Responsible for the New Zealand Fire Service, Nathan Guy, has been on the ground visiting firefighters in Christchurch today to observe recovery efforts.
IRD Flexible towards Earthquake Victims
Inland Revenue will take account of the impact of this week’s huge Christchurch earthquake when dealing with the tax matters of individuals and businesses affected, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today.
Census 2011 not being Held
Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson and Government Statistician Geoff Bascand today announced the 8 March 2011 Census will not be held.
Gymcost – Check Gym Membership Prices
How much are you paying for your gym membership? Do you think your gym is charging you a reasonable price to achieve your health and fitness goals? How does your weekly fee compare to the next person or the next gym?
Website to assist Christchurch Earthquake Residents
Christchurch company Wantedz has setup a temporary site for fellow Canterbury residents to make requests for help over the weeks following the major earthquake
HiredGuns Improves Business Performance and Reduces Costs
HiredGuns, a new Internet service for small-to-medium sized New Zealand businesses will help business owners find the experts and skilled professionals they need to stay ahead of their competition.
Elekta Radiation Therapy Method Shortens Treatment Times for Prostate Cancer
Nine months after opening, St. George’s Cancer Care Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand has reduced radiation therapy delivery time for prostate cancer patients by half.
Mangakino Experienced a Unique and Exciting Event in WAKEdUP
Mangakino experienced a unique and exciting event in WAKEdUP. 800 audience – intimate & with a positive feeling the crowd loved every aspect of the event except some trouble from a minority.
Lacklustre Start to Service Sector Activity for 2011
Overall activity in the service sector for the first month of 2011 displayed a fairly lacklustre beginning, while the newly established Combined Index shows a similar pattern to the end of 2010, according to the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
Police Requesting Public Assistance with Murder Investigation
Police are requesting information from the public to assist the investigation of the murder of Matthew Hall. Any sighting of Matthew Hall, or his car, a blue 2002 Toyota Corolla hatchback with the registration ASG960 should be reported.
Dunedin Mayor's Fight Against Street Violence
Dunedin’s Mayor, Dave Cull is rallying to fight against street violence, by considering changes to laws around public drunkenness and banning repeat offenders.
StackUP Website helps Consumers get the Best Mortgage Deal
StackUP.co.nz: NZers taking the first deal, but not always the best deal. Especially when it comes to their mortgage. In this age of “customer is king”, consumers now have the ability to really question whether or not they are getting the best deal. Up until now, there has been the will but not really the way.
New Zealand aids Vanuatu cyclone recovery
Foreign Minister Murray McCully announces that NZ will provide $50k support for the recovery efforts in Vanuatu following Cyclone Vania.
Suspension of Avandia (rosiglitazone) from New Zealand market
The medicine for diabetes called rosiglitazone is to be withdrawn from the NZ market from April 2011 following saftey review that has found increased risk of cardiovascular issues.
New Zealand welcomes early end to whaling season
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has welcomed today’s announcement by the Japanese Government that its whaling fleet will stop whaling in the Southern Ocean and return home.
Chill Out During Your Commute with JVC
Step back from the rat race and chill out during your commute with the new range of stylish CD receivers from JVC.
Healex – New Natural Health Practice In Hamilton
15 February marks the opening of “healex”, the newest natural health practice in Hillcrest, Hamilton, offering naturopathic consultations, herbal medicine, Bach Flower consultations and natural healing. Naturopathic treatment is intended to assist and stimulate the body’s own ability to heal itself. Naturopathy is both a system of natural medicine, and a way of life. Educating the client is a big part of the healing process.