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Nicky Wagner will visit the TV2 CCC KidsFest AM Radio Buildathon at Kendal School, Kendal Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch on Thursday 8th July at 10am. Nicky is a long time supporter of community building projects and the NZ amateur radio service.
Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp opened the new Applied Powder Metallurgy Centre at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, stating that it is a key piece of infrastructure for the titanium industry and will enable New Zealand to gain a competitive advantage in an emerging technology.
In 2007, statistics show that lung cancer accounted for the majority of cancer deaths, followed by breast cancer and bowel cancer.
The annual Conviction and Sentencing statistics update has been released, covering the 2000-2009 period. Prosecution outcomes have improved while the proportion of drug and property offences has decreased, and convictions for violent crimes and traffic offences have increased.
The New Zealand Writer’s Guild reacts to the recently released review of the New Zealand Film Commission.
PHARMAC’s medical directory Dr Peter Moodie announces a new iodine-only table, that enables pregnant and breastfeeding woman to meet daily iodine requirements, is now available in New Zealand.
Reserver Bank Governor Alan Bollard says that the RBNZ’s Statement of Intent 2010 – 2013 shows a commitment to maximising the RBNZ’s contribution to sustainable economic growth through financial and price stability.
On 6 July 2010 SKY TV will launch RECORD ME – a new feature which enables subscribers to book a programme for recording directly from a promotion.
On July 1 Police Safety Orders (PSO) will come into effect. Police Safety Orders enable police to protect families or individuals without having to charge someone with an offence.
A smoking ban in New Zealand prisons is expected to take effect from 1 July 2011, preceded by a 12 month campaign to help prisoners quit smoking. The ban is expected to reduce health and safety risks to prisoners and staff.
A bill is being passed to ensure victims continue to have access to compensation awarded to prisoners.
John Duncan, Torchlight MD confirmed the $100m loan arranged for South Canterbury Finance (SCF) was unaffected by the statutory management of Allan and Jean Hubbard business interests.
The All Whites are coming home to New Zealand as national heroes after an undefeated three-draw run.
New Zealand will host the UCI BMX World Championships 2013 in Auckland. The championships is expected to attract 4500 competitors, official and supporters.
NZ experts working with the oil spill response team in the Gulf of Mexico have gained valuable experience which assists NZ for its own preparedness.
ANZ National Bank Ltd and ING (NZ) have announced a settlement with NZ Commerce Commission and NZ Securities Commission over the marketing and promotion of the ING Diversified Yield Fund and ING Regular Income Fund to pay an additional NZ$45 million to eligible investors. ANZ and ING had already made NZ$500 million available.
Sony will showcase its new NEX Series to photographers at the annual IMAGE NATION conference this weekend at UNITEC, Mt Albert.
A support service for former sawmill workers exposed to pentachlorophenol (PCP) is to be established by the Ministry of Health. PCP is a timber preservative used in the 1950s to 1980s.
Fujifilm’s new Z700EXR combines style, award-winning technology and a gorgeous LCD touch screen – features which prove that this smart camera is in a class of its own.
The Government has placed Mr Allan Hubbard, Mrs Margaret Hubbard, Aorangi Securities and seven charitable trusts into statutory management, following a recommendation from the Securities Commission. A number of matters have been referred to the Serious Fraud Office.