Resignation of Heather Roy
Prime Minister John Key has accepted the resignation of Heather Roy as a Minister at the request of Act Party Leader Rodney Hide.
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Income Sharing for Tax Purposes
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has tabled legislation which would entitle up to 310,000 New Zealand families to income share for tax purposes.This family-friendly bill will empower and assist families with one parent working fewer or more flexible hours in order to raise their children.
I Hate My Job…
How many of your employees start their days struggling to get out of bed with this statement “I Hate My Job”?
Building Act Changes to Make Builders Accountable
The government is introducing changes to the Building Act 2004 to cut bureaucracy, make builders more accountable, and remove the need for building consents for some minor low-risk work.
New McRaeway House Plans
McRaeway Homes have introduced three new house models into their award-winning Limelight Series.
Award for Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival
The Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival has won the NZ Association of Event Professionals Event Industry Award.
Important Plumbing Repair Tools
Plumbing is a system which is used for distribution of portable water and the pipes installed in a building are used for removal of waterborne wastes. It is a system of pipes or tubes. Plumbing is used to get the clean water in and waste water out from the house. It is a core of every house hold. It is distinguished from water and sewage systems. It needs regular maintenance.
Silver Ferns at New World
Silver Ferns members were brought into New World stores last Saturday in Christchurch, Rotorua and Papakura to meet fans, shoppers and staff. As a New Zealand owned and operated organsation, New World is proud to sponsor Kiwi icons such as Netball New Zealand and the Silver Ferns.
Misleading NZ Made Company Fined
Prokiwi International has pleaded guilty and been fined for 17 representative charges of breaching the Fair Trading Act for supplying products that mislead customers into believing the products were New Zealand made.
WTO Findings Favour NZ Apple Growers
The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Panel has released a report with findings that favour NZ apple growers in the Australia case. The report finds that all sixteen of Australia’s quarantine measures along with their current Import Risk Analysis are inconsistent with their legal obligations as a WTO member.
Loder Cup Awarded to Christchurch Botanist
Dr Colin Burrows, a christchurch botanist with a long involvement and contribution to Canterbury’s natural history, has been awarded the prestigious Loder Cup.
Government Makes Taxis Safer
The government is introducing measure to make taxis safer. From 2011 it will be mandatory for taxis in larger towns and cities to be fitted with security cameras.
Do You Have a Customer Experience Super Star?
They are unique people, difficult to find and keep if you are not providing the right supportive culture. If you have a customer service super star your competitors will know it and you can bet they will be doing all they can to encourage them to jump ship.
NZ Cup and Show Week Tickets on Sale
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s NZ Cup and Show Week, which runs from Saturday 6 to Saturday 13 November, 2010 in Christchurch.
NZX Listing Rules Amendmended
NZX Market Supervision (NZXMS) announces amendments related to the introduction of NZX’s new clearing and settlement system. Amendments are to the NZSX/NZDX Listing Rules and the NZAX Listing Rules replacing the previous notice dated 25 June 2010.
Westpac Young Fashion Designer Competition
The Westpac Young Fashion Designer Competition has been created as a launch pad for young potential fashion designers. It is open to final year students, fresh graduates and designers new to the market.
Drug Treatment Unit Graduates
Eight prisoners have graduated from the Drug Treatment Unit at Christchurch Men’s Prison. They are the 23rd group to graduate since the programme opened in 2006.
Disclosure review to reduce compliance costs
RBNZ Deputy Governor Grant Spencer invites submissions on proposals to change the disclosure regime for registered banks to reduce compliance costs.
Telecom Fibre Proposal
Telecom has submitted a proposal to Crown Fibre Holdings to deliver a national fibre to the home network.
Happy Days Show with Robyn Malcolm
Outrageous Fortune star Robyn Malcolm is returning to the stage in Silo Theatre’s production of Smauel Beckett’s classic Happy Days, at the Herald Theatre in August 2010.