1814 Celebrate NZ Music Month
One of New Zealand’s best reggae bands, 1814, celebrates NZ Music Month as the main support act for One of the Worlds top reggae bands Third World!
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New Zealand Press Releases
Government Initiative to Help Young People into Employment
The Government is investing over $55 million to get more young people employed, into training schemes, and onto volunteer programmes. The initiatives are focused on providing skills and training for young people so they have the opportunity of developing a good career.
No More Excuses for NZ Business
A recent survey in the USA highlighted the fact that most organisations understand the value a customer experience strategy can add to a business. However, only 13 percent knew how to develop such a strategy.
Videos from Real Parents Show the Positive Side of Cloth Nappies
Christchurch mum Tash Page is spearheading a unique new effort to show parents the positive side of cloth nappies – via video entries from real mums and dads who use cloth rather than disposables.
Mortgage link pathway to competency
Mortgage link announce a new pathway to publicly show competence and ensure above average performance.
Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Booklet
The sixth booklet in a Ministry of Health series about the health targets has been released, focused on work happening in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes management.
OCR remains at 2.5 percent
The OCR remains unchanged at 2.5 percent with the RBNZ Governor describing the outlook as “uncertain” following the Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch Earthquake Telethon
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed the announcement of a telethon to support the Government’s Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, the official, global fundraiser for the recovery effort for Christchurch and the Canterbury region.
Symptomatic Is Now Available
RookSoft Ltd. of Auckland, New Zealand released Symptomatic, an iPhone application designed to help a person keep track of their symptoms. Symptomatic is available for download from the Apple iTunes App Store now.
Updates to PillMinder Is Now Available
RookSoft Ltd. of Auckland, New Zealand has updated PillMinder, an iPhone application designed to help a person keep track of their medication usage.
Updates to WordOne and WordOne Lite Are Now Available
RookSoft Ltd. of Auckland, New Zealand have updated WordOne and WordOne Lite. The updates are for bug fixes and the new versions of the software are available for download from the Apple iTunes App Store now. WordOne and WordOne Lite are iPhone applications for writers to track writing progress on their writing projects.
Wellington ANZAC Day Concert
Relive the ’40s at our tribute concert to the servicemen and women of the First and Second World Wars – taking place on Anzac Day (Monday 25 April) at the Town Hall in Wellington.
Hoping for a Low Easter Road Toll
Transport Minister Steven Joyce is calling for road users to stay safe on the roads this Easter weekend.
Easter Speed Warning
Tasman District Police will be working hard to keep the roads safe over the Easter holiday period and that includes lowering the tolerance for speeding drivers to 5kmh.
One Thing Business Can Be Certain About
It’s been a long time coming but it is here and it will increasingly be the difference between business growth, profitability and continual struggle. In a highly commoditised world with rapidly increasing competition the customer is now in charge and business is being continually judged on the quality of their customer experience.
Christchurch Temporary Housing Providers
The Department of Building and Housing (DBH) has announced the six kiwi-based companies chosen as providers of temporary accommodation in Christchurch.
Queens Wharf Development Progress for Rugby World Cup 2011
Rugby World Cup Minister, Murray McCully, has welcomed progress on the development of Queens Wharf for the Rugby World Cup 2011, and confirmed the range of activities that will take place on the wharf during the tournament.
ANZAC Day Services in Waikato
Anzac Day is our day to honour those who fought in the 1915 battle of Gallipoli and all New Zealanders who have given their lives since, in defence of our country and our freedom. There are a number of services being held throughout Waikato district on Monday 25 April 2011:
30 Local Artists Opening Studios for 6th Annual Great Coromandel Arts Tour
For three weekends in May, 30 Coromandel artists will open their studios to the public for the 6th annual Great Coromandel Arts Tour. The annual open studio event, which includes artists from Thames at the base of the Peninsula, Coromandel Town and right up to the remote settlement of Colville, is a unique opportunity to meet local artists, find wonderful hidden art studios and get a taste of the creative process first hand.
Wellington Festival of Carnivale
The streets and venues of Wellington will be alive with a rich array of arts and entertainment during Rugby World Cup 2011 thanks to the Festival of Carnivale, launched this evening (Wednesday 13 April) by Wellington City Council.