UK ministers welcomed by McCully and Mapp
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and Foreign Minister Murray McCully welcome William Hague, UK Foreign Secretary and Dr Liam Fox, Defence Secretary for bilateral talks next week.
Boutique Hotel Sets New Standard in Eco-Friendly Luxury Accommodation
Tourism with a conscience is putting boutique hotel Hamurana Lodge on the map for travellers wanting to put their feet up – without the carbon footprint.
Polaroid and Lady Gaga Announce Grey Label
Polaroid and its Creative Director, Lady Gaga, have unveiled Polaroid Grey Label, an original line of products co-designed with Lady Gaga.
Free Gig at the Hamilton Band Rotunda
The Hamilton Live Music Trust and Hamilton City Live will be throwing a free gig at the Band Rotunda in Ferrybank Park at 2pm on Saturday 15th January 2011.
Minister to represent NZ at Education World Forum
Education Minister Anne Tolley will travel to London for the Education World Forum 2011 and the British Education Training and Technology (BETT) expo.
Dr Sharples congratulates Sir Tamati Reedy
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says Sir Tamati Reedy’s New Year honour is a fitting tribute to his life of service to the nation.
Diligent commences operations in the Asia Pacific region
Diligent announces through the NZX that it is commencing operations in the Asia Pacific region.
Adoptions with Russia finalised
Applications to adopt Russian children open following the finalisation of an arrangement where Inter Country Adoption New Zealand (ICANZ) receive a permit to operate an adoption programme with Russia.
World Trade Center Update By Lend Lease
Update from Lend Lease Corporation Limited Stapled Securities (LLC) confirming more than 95% of the eligible plaintiffs have submitted documents opting into the current settlement agreement in the US.
Missing Tararua Tramper Found
A Levin man missing in the Tararua Ranges since yesterday has been found safe and well.
NZ-Hong Kong Trade Agreement
Trade agreement between NZ and Hong Kong comes into force in 2011 via the New Zealand-Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEP).
New Zealand 2010 Road Toll
Steven Joyce, Transport Minister of NZ releases the 2010 provisional road toll for New Zealand.
Ron Mueck becomes the most popular paid-entry exhibition
Ron Mueck becomes the most popular paid-entry exhibition to be held in Christchurch since a public art gallery was first established in the city in the 1930s.
New Year’s Eve celebration in Cathedral Square Update
The Christchurch City Council update residents on whether or not the traditional New Year’s Eve celebration in Cathedral Square will go ahead.
Drivers fail to drive to conditions
Following a large number of crashes on Waikato roads, New Zealand Policy say drivers are failing to drive to conditions.
Air New Zealand launch Boeing 777-300ER
Air New Zealand’s first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft has been delivered in Seattle, USA and will touched down in Auckland on Christmas Eve morning, bringing the Kiwi designed economy Skycouch to New Zealand for the first time.
First steps for Lake Ellesmere
Environment Minister Nick Smith today approved the joint application from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (Ngāi Tahu) and the Department of Conservation (DoC) to amend the Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora) Water Conservation Order (WCO) to recognise additional outstanding values.
PFI secures new five-year banking facility
Property For Industry (PFI) a listed industrial property investor announces on the NZX that it has secured a new five-year bank debt facility of $150 million.
The Small Hours New Single THE PARTY Out at Radio Now!
‘The Party’ is the first single from four-piece British/American indie-rock outfit The Small Hours. The song, currently on NZ radio, features on The Small Hours’ new full-length record The Battle of Airstrip One, set for release 11 January 2011.
Michael Hill family launch partial takeover
A partial takeover offer for Michael Hill International Limited (MHI) has been announced today by interests associated with the company’s founder Michael Hill.