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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.

Dunedin Mayor's Fight Against Street Violence

Dunedin’s Mayor, Dave Cull is rallying to fight against street violence, by considering changes to laws around public drunkenness and banning repeat offenders.

StackUP Website helps Consumers get the Best Mortgage Deal

StackUP.co.nz: NZers taking the first deal, but not always the best deal. Especially when it comes to their mortgage. In this age of “customer is king”, consumers now have the ability to really question whether or not they are getting the best deal. Up until now, there has been the will but not really the way.