Single Bin Recycling System in Auckland Popular
The single bin recycling system operated by Auckland and Manukau city councils has led to year on year reductions in the amount of rubbish going to landfill.
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Locally Developed SEO Tool
New Zealand companies can now do their own search engine optimisation quickly and cheaply through an innovative tool that simplifies the entire process.
Exquisite Northland Lodge Experiences a Surge of Visitors
Waiotemarama Falls Lodge, near Opononi, is experiencing a surge in guest numbers. Many are New Zealand families or couples looking for a break away. And that’s exactly what they get.
Older Adults Expo in Christchurch
Christchurch will celebrate the International Older Persons Day on 4 October with an expo at the Christchurch Convention Centre.
Tax Cuts Will Increase Superannuation Payments
Tax changes on 1 October, 2010 will increase superannuation payments. A single (living alone) superannuitant will receive an extra $31.26 a fortnight, and married couples will receive an extra $42 between them in their fortnightly payments.
Tax Cuts to Boost Real Wages
Tax changes on October 1, 2010 will boost real wages. Personal income tax rates will be cut, bank saving resident withholding tax rate will drop, the top tax rate on savings in PIE investments will drop and GST will increase.
Growth in Job Vacancies
The Jobs Online monthly report for august 2010 shows a continued growth in the total number of job vacancies advertised online.
Small Service Sector Improvement August 2010
BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index shows a slight improvement in the service sector activity in August 2010. However results over the next few months may not be as favourable following the Canterbury earthquake.
Owners Convicted for Owning Dogs that Attack
Huntly Court in the Waikato district have charged and convicted four people for owning dogs that attack sending a clear message to the public that dog attacks won’t be tolerated.
Online Enrolment for Next Year's General Election
Justice Minister Simon Power has said that voters will be able to re-enrol and update their details online for next year’s general election.
Government Assistance for Canterbury Heritage Following Earthquake
The government will contribute up to $10 million to assist repair, restore, and strengthen heritage and character buildings in Canterbury that have been damaged by the earthquake.
Fast track process delivering for quake victims
Earthquake recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the fast track process put in place to deal with minor house damage and lost contents has helped over 1,700 quake victims already.
Steve Cooke nominated for Best Male Vocal
Kiwi LA based singer/songwriter Steve Cooke has been nominated with the song “RADIO” for BEST MALE VOCAL in the Hollywood Music and media awards (HMMA) 2010.
Property logjam of concern in Canterbury
The New Zealand Law Society’s Property Law Section says a difficult situation is emerging with property settlements in the area affected by the Canterbury earthquake, and it may need government intervention.
OCR unchanged at 3.0 percent
The Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 3.0 percent. Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said: “While the global and domestic economies continue to recover, the outlook has weakened since our June Statement. We consider it appropriate at this point to keep the OCR on hold.
School Children's Earthquake Stories
Canterbury school children have been given the chance to tell their own personal story of the recent Christchurch earthquake with the creation of a dedicated website www.whenmyhomeshook.co.nz.
Christchurch Heritage Restoration Following Earthquake
A call for government assistance on Christchurch Heritage Restoration is being made by the NZ Archaeological Association.
Bids4biz Provides Free Service For Quake Repairs
In the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquake, Bids4biz.co.nz is offering to help quake victims find trades people to help their rebuilding efforts.
MenuMania is the Hitwise No. 1 Restaurant Guide!
MenuMania.co.nz is the Experian Hitwise Number 1 Award winner in the Hitwise Food and Beverage – Restaurants and Catering industry based on market share of visits among all New Zealand websites.
Thanks to Schools and Staff Following Canterbury Earthquake
Education Minister Anne Tolley has thanked principals, teachers, board members, students and Ministry of Education staff in Canterbury as they work to get schools up and running. The majority of schools will be open on Monday, but a few have structural problems.