New Zealand Press Releases - PR.co.nz

Christchurch City Mission One of Seventeen Charities Receiving Donations

Seventeen charitable organisations from around New Zealand have benefited from the ninth round of the Harcourts Foundation funding, a charity set up by Harcourts Real Estate Group to provide support that helps, grows and enriches our communities. This round’s $30,133 was spread over the country with five successful recipients from Auckland, three based in the central North Island, five from Wellington and four in Christchurch. The biggest doantion going to Christchurch’s City Mission.

Incredible Time for Scouting in Taupo

2010 and the start of 2011 have been incredible for Scouting in Taupo. More and more young people are realising the benefit of joining our Movement and are experiencing the vast range of fantastic opportunities that we have to offer.

Your People are NOT your greatest Asset

No it’s not a typo; the only people that can be described as an asset to your business are the right people. The wrong people can bring your business to its knees.

Tocky – Tech Savvy Alarm Clock That Rolls Away From You!

Tocky, by Nanda Home will jump from your bed-side table and roll away to get you up in the morning – without wheels! That’s a lot of action in a very compact design.

CERA Meetings

A series of meetings with CERA, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, will be head over the following week for people from homes in Christchurch and Kaiapoi’s worst affected suburbs.

ClickHome – The Leading House Builders Software Solution

The long standing leaders in Australia for residential construction software solutions is expanding its market into New Zealand, bringing its revolutionary technology to yet another country.

New Technology to Save Abandoned Canines

Cutting-edge facial recognition technology developed by a Kiwi company is set to help thousands of homeless dogs throughout the country.

Latest Christchurch land information released

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the announcement today of zones of land damage in greater Christchurch is the most up-to-date information that can be provided.

Government to outline next steps for people of Canterbury

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the government will give an initial update on the state of land in greater Christchurch at a media briefing at 1:30pm tomorrow in Christchurch.

Akaroa Quake Disrupts Muntstones Blog Post

A post celebrating the YouTube video The Muntstones was being written in the sleepy district of Darfield when a quake interrupted the writing of the word “despair”.

Get Where You Want To Go In Less Time With Drive Smart From JVC

Traffic congestion, roadwork disruptions, difficult directions – forget the stress of daily driving and get where you want to go in less time with the Drive Smart iPhone app from JVC.

Better Meat, Better Meatlovers – Thanks Domino’s!

Get more bang for your buck this season with Better Meat and Better Meatlovers – thanks to Domino’s!

Police Issue Scammer Warnings

Police have re-issued warnings about scammers following an incident where an elderly couple were the victim of a well spoken Indian man claiming to be from Inland Revenue.

Christchurch Boil Water Notice Lifted

The boil water notice that was issued following the christchurch earthquake on June 13 2011 has now been lifted. Christchurch’s tap water is now safe to drink. Water from private bores and wells should still be boiled.

Auckland Zinefest Releases Schedule of Events

Self-Publishing Festival Offers a DIY & Action Packed July.

How Christchurch residents can request silt removal

With the Farmy Army, Student Volunteer Army and Christchurch City Council combining from tomorrow to remove silt following the latest earthquake, residents are being advised how to make contact to request assistance.

Regional differences in cancer rates reported

First the first time, regional differences have been seen in maps that include cancer incidence and deaths which have been published jointly by the Ministry of Health and the National Health Board.

Fonterra to issue Renminbi bonds

For the first time Fonterra has issued debt denominated in Chinese renminbi, and is the first Australasian corporate to tap the CNH market.

Ode To Joy Brings Christchurch Rebuild Hope

The Polish community in Christchurch understands what it means to rebuild a city and restore lost heritage so they have organised a concert to fundraise for the restoration of the Art’s Centre. Acclaimed pianist Dr Anna Kijanowska is flying out from the US to join flautist Adrianna Lis and soprano Olga Gryniewicz in a programme of uplifting classical pieces from Chopin, Beethoven, Schubert and Saint-Saëns in a concert entitled Ode to Joy. Christchurch composer,Anthony Ritchie, has composed a piece for the event called Polish Dances.

Agriculture outlook hails an agricultural sunrise

Philip York, Federated Farmers economic spokesperson welcomes the bright picture for the medium term that is portrayed by the latest Situation and Outlook for New Zealand Agriculture and Forestry, or SONZAF.