Family Tax Credit Increase
Low-income working families who are eligible for the minimum family tax credit can look forward to an increase from 1 April next year, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.
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New Social Video Tool
New social video service, VYou, allows for video based questions and answers with social media integration. Great possibilities for enhancing customer service and improving online sales.
Showtime Mangere 2010
Mangere’s new arts centre is alive with performing arts this week, with workshops and performances throughout the week as part of Showtime Mangere.
Manufacturing Still Flat
October saw little change from September regarding activity in manufacturing, as the sector remains fairly static and still not quite able to get into expansionary territory, according to the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
Dunedin's Recycling Bins Arrive
The first 4340 of 45,000 yellow-lidded DCC wheelie bins, to be used in the city’s new recycling service, were unpacked yesterday.
Ron Mueck Sculptures at Christchurch Art Gallery Popular
Ron Mueck has become the most popular paid-entry exhibition ever to be shown at Christchurch Art Gallery, with a total of 36,000 people visiting in its first six weeks.
First Reading of Alcohol Reform Bill
Justice Minister Simon Power is encouraging the public to have a say on the Government’s Alcohol Reform Bill after it passed its first reading in Parliament today by 114 votes to 3.
Auckland Airport 12 Day Christmas Charity
Auckland Airport is again preparing to donate $120,000 in the 12 days leading up to Christmas! In the spirit of the season, Auckland Airport invites registered charities within New Zealand to apply for the ‘12 days of Christmas’ promotion and be considered for one of 12, $10,000 donations which will be made in the 12 days before Christmas.
Redvespa Best Small Workplace Winner
Not only is Wellington claiming the title ‘Coolest Little Capital in the World’ having recently been named the world’s fourth best city to visit in 2011 by Lonely Planet, but it’s also claiming the Best Small Workplace winner, according to this year’s JRA Best Workplaces Awards.
LiveNet – Free Live Streaming Website
LiveNet Limited has launched New Zealand’s first free live internet streaming service for New Zealand. Both individuals and businesses and can now live stream themselves through the LiveNet website, www.livenet.co.nz, directly to their target audience, promoting their business, products/services or just their own opinions.
Update on Kiwifruit Vine Disease Psa
Biosecurity Minister David Carter says the number of orchards confirmed as having the kiwifruit vine disease Psa remains at three, with one orchard returning a negative result and one other waiting results of tests. The orchards were within 10km of each other, Mr Carter said.
Auckland Civil Defence Initiatives
Mayor Len Brown has announced three new initiatives to better prepare Auckland for civil emergencies. The initiatives include the development of neighbourhood and community emergency preparedness plans, a plan to give social media a key role in emergency preparedness and the announcement of a major regional civil defence exercise early next year.
Free New Zealand Classifieds and Business Reviews
myDBzone is a Free New Zealand Classifieds and Business Reviews website where consumers can write reviews about anything that they find fascinating and interesting in their neighborhood or locality. The site can also be used to search for reviews about hotels and landmark locations of the places that they plan to visit.
International Education in New Zealand Increasing
The number of international students enrolled to study in New Zealand is continuing to increase, says Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce.
Ministerial Statement on kiwifruit vine disease Psa
Ministerial statement informing the House of the detection of the kiwifruit vine disease Psa in a Bay of Plenty orchard.
Job Website for Young People
The Department of Labour’s My First Job website is designed for students who may be thinking about work or may have just started working.
Free Childrens Classes at Papakura Art Gallery
If you’re wondering how to keep the kids entertained over the long summer break, wonder no longer as the Papakura Art Gallery is coming to the rescue with free children’s art classes.
Auckland to be an Events City
Auckland Mayor Len Brown has taken the first steps towards making Auckland one of the world’s leading events cities.
Rubble and Cordons Clearing in Christchurch Following Earthquake
Council is systematically working to clear the remaining rubble from Christchurch streets.
More Builders in Canterbury to be Licensed Following Earthquake
Confidence among consumers and accountability among builders are at the heart of moves to get more tradespeople licensed in Canterbury. Tomorrow the Department of Building and Housing will host a licensing expo at Christchurch Boys’ High School between 9am and 5pm aiming to further increase the number of licensed builders rebuilding Canterbury.