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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.

Bob Parker as Christchurch Mayor

Progress results for the 2010 election show Mayor Bob Parker has been re-elected as Mayor of Christchurch.

Congratulations for Len Brown Auckland Mayor

Minister of Local Government Hon Rodney Hide today congratulated Len Brown on becoming the first elected Mayor of the new Auckland Council.

Tim Shadbolt as Invercargill Mayor

Invercargill’s voters have re-elected Tim Shadbolt to serve a sixth term as Mayor, Invercargill City Council Electoral Officer Graham Low announced today. Mr Shadbolt won the Mayoralty with 16,275 votes over Mayoral candidates Suzanne Prentice with 5,311 votes and Carl Heenan with 669 votes.

Rick Cooper Second Term as Taupo Mayor

Rick Cooper has retained his lead by 134 votes ahead of Mark Burton, but the public have voted for change with currently only three of the former councillors in the new line up and Maggie Stewart the only Turangi-Tongariro Community Board member returning.

Wellington City Mayoral Result Waiting Special Vote Count

Mayor Kerry Prendergast has an election night lead of 40 votes over Celia Wade-Brown, but it won’t be known who’s won the race until special votes have been processed. Some 960 special votes were issued. The result may not be known until Wednesday.

Go Global Business Forum

With the future of New Zealand’s economy dependant on export success, ExportNZ is holding a must-attend international business forum for New Zealand firms, Go Global, at Auckland’s SKYCITY Convention Centre on 27 October 2010.

Whitebaiters Ignoring Health Warnings Following Earthquake

Whitebaiters are ignoring warnings to cease fishing in sewage contaminated Canterbury rivers following the earthquake. Whitebait, fish and shellfish taken from sewage-contaminated rivers, river mouths or estuaries, including the Waimakariri, Selwyn, Heathcote, Avon, Halswell and Styx rivers could cause serious illness.

Geotechnical Report following Canterbury Earthquake

The geotechnical report delivered by engineers to the Earthquake Commission states that the majority of land can and will be fixed. Gerry Brownlee has issued a timeline leading to public release of information. Information from the geotechnical report will be released in conjunction with decisions on what will be done to address the damage in each affected area, so as to minimise stress to residents.

Indian Government Complaint Against Paul Henry

The Indian Government has put in a complaint against Paul Henry, TVNZ’s Breakfast host, for offensive remarks.

Demolition of Unsafe Buildings Following Canterbury Earthquake

Two earthquake damaged buildings in Christchurch are likely to be demolished as they pose an immediate danger to the safety of people. The Acting CEO of the Council will issue warrants for the demolitions, under section 129 of the Building Act 2004.

Government helping Canterbury Builders Become Licensed Following Earthquake

The Government is helping Canterbury builders, tradespeople and designers become licensed building practitioners so they can be involved with rebuilding Canterbury following the earthquake.

More Prisoners in Job Training

In the 10 months to July 2010 the number of prisoners in employment and job training increased 9 percent (from 4415 to 4791). More than half the prison population was in some form of employment or training during the 2009/10 year.

Kick Off Time for Indoor Soccer

The new IFL: Indoor Football League which kicks off at Avondale college community stadium,has already had a suprise entrant,Liverpool FC. NO, not the club currently experiencing a few troubles in England, but there local fans here in Auckland, The NZ Liverpool supporters club,has formed their first ever indoor soccer team, and will play in a replica of the famous Liverpool red strip, and look to reclaim the glory days of the successful 70s and 80s liverpool team.