Queens Wharf Plans Unveiled for Rugby World Cup Celebrations
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, John Key, has unveiled the plans for Queens Wharf for next year’s Rugby World Cup celebrations.
Wellington Mayor Wants The Hobbit to Stay in New Zealand
Mayor-elect Celia Wade-Brown today sent a strong message that ‘The Hobbit’ should stay where it belongs – in Wellington and New Zealand.
EQC Geotechnical Report Following Canterbury Earthquake is Positive
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the release of the Earthquake Commission’s Stage 1 geotechnical report into land damage caused by the Canterbury earthquake.
Stronger Christchurch Update Following Earthquake (22 October)
Work is continuing following the 4 September earthquake with key tasks focused on infrastructure, welfare, buildings, natural environment, business and rural issues. Silt collection is winding down.
Halloween at Auckland Zoo
For one night a year, Auckland Zoo transforms into spook central with enchanted gardens and magical markets for Boo at the Zoo on Saturday, 30 October from 6pm to 9pm.
Keep Away from Seals at Beaches Message from DOC
Seals don’t need our help unless they are severely injured, under threat from people or dogs, or entangled in marine debris, the Department of Conservation is reminding people.
Tractor Seatbelt Warning
The Department of Labour is urging farmers to wear seatbelts on tractors, and to fit seatbelts to older tractors, to ensure their safety.
Canterbury Earthquake Appeal Charity Psychic Night
The Psychic Events is organising and hosting a charity event. New Zealand Red Cross will benefit by the profits of the event for their continued support to help those who lost their homes and businesses during the Canterbury Earthquake Disaster.
Keep up with Technology at Kiwi PyCon 2010
IT Conference in Waitangi shows how the programming language Python is used here and around the world.
Wellington Tests Tsunami Sirens
Wellington’s tsunami warning sirens will be blaring in the central city and coastal suburbs on Wednesday 20 October as part of a national tsunami readiness exercise.
Fully Funded Herceptin Treatment
Health Minister Tony Ryall says more than 400 women with breast cancer have started the 12 month course of herceptin treatment, since this Government began fully funding the treatment, at the end of 2008.
Fletcher Project Manage Canterbury Earthquake Repairs
Earthquake recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has congratulated Fletcher Construction on its appointment by the Earthquake Commission to run its Canterbury earthquake project management office.
Manufacturing Sector Remains Flat
September saw little change from August regarding activity in manufacturing, as the sector remains flat and unable to expand, according to the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
World Class Rowing Teams Coming to Taupo
Three world class rowing teams, from Poland, Holland and Switzerland, are competing in the 2010 World Rowing Championships later this month at Lake Karapiro and are basing themselves in the Taupō district.
Telecom Sponsor All Blacks Tour
All Blacks fans in New Zealand and the United Kingdom have plenty to look forward to with Telecom and the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) today announcing that Telecom will again sponsor the All Blacks upcoming tour.
Christchurch Guy Fawkes 2010 at New Brighton Beach
A spectacular fireworks display sponsored by christchurch aborists TreeTech, The Breeze, and The Star will launch from New Brighton Pier on 5 November 2010. The Christchurch City Council is urging visitors not to bring their own fireworks.
Celia Wade-Brown as Wellington Mayor
Prime Minister John Key congratulates new Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown following today’s announcement that she has been elected to lead the city.
Qualifying Company Reforms
Minister of Revenue, Peter Dunne said today that the Government would introduce new rules preventing loss attributing qualifying companies (LAQCs) from passing losses on to their shareholders.
Gateway Housing Assistance Launched
Housing Minister Phil Heatley has launched a new programme which will make it easier for first-time buyers and those on lower incomes to build or purchase their own homes.
Survey Uncovers Online Intentions of Retailers
Auckland based ecommerce specialists, Solutionists, have paired up with the New Zealand Retailers Association to survey 5000+ New Zealand retailers. The survey provides insight into the online intentions of retailers for the next year, and revealed that almost half of New Zealand retailers are already selling online, with 40% more considering joining them within the next 12 months.