Canterbury Schools and Staff Praised Following Earthquake
Education Minister Anne Tolley has praised Canterbury teachers and principals for their resilience and positive attitude following the recent earthquake.
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Christchurch Earthquake Support Package – Further Details
Further details regarding the initial earthquake support package for Christchurch businesses and employeees.
Initial Earthquake Assistance Package for Christchurch
An initial earthquake assistance package has been announced for Christchurch businesses and workers. The six week package consists of an Earthquake Support Subsidy to help employers pay wages, and an Earthquake Job Loss Cover to support employees whose jobs are no longer viable.
Ngati Ranginui Iwi responds to Christchurch call for help
Ngati Ranginui coordinates Drop-Off Centre to help out whanau/families affected by the Christchurch earthquakes.
Bartering for Christchurch
BBX New Zealand, a leading business-to-business barter community, is providing a conversion mechanism that helps businesses around the country contribute to the reconstruction of Christchurch. Donated goods and services will be traded for barter credits that will then be used to buy things that Christchurch companies specifically need to get back on their feet.
Crafty Mums Help Following Christchurch Earthquake
A group of craft loving friends have joined together in an effort to help the people of Christchurch following the devastating earthquake.
Infant Feeding in Emergencies
The Ministry of Health has released guidance on infant feeding during emergencies for parents and caregivers.
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.