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NZ Expert Experience Gained Via Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

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 and ING Settlement

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 NEX Series at IMAGE NATION Conference

Sony will showcase its new NEX Series to photographers at the annual IMAGE NATION conference this weekend at UNITEC, Mt Albert.

Support Service for PCP Exposed Sawmill Workers

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 Finepix Z700EXR – A Touch of Class Right at your Fingertips

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.

Statutory Management of Hubbards, Aorangi Securities and Charitable Trusts

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.

All Whites Success Congratulated

Prime Minister, John Key has congratulated the All Whites for their success in the World Cup Match in Nelspruit, South Africa.

Regulation of Mobile Termination Access Services Recommended

The Commerce Commission has recommended regulation of mobile termination access services (MTAS), and to not accept undertakings from Telecom and Vodafone. The Commerce Commission expects that regulation will ensure all mobile users benefit from increased competition, resulting in access to more competitive prices and services.

Refunds for Broadband Customers

As a result of a settlement between the Commerce Commission and Telecom New Zealand, 1300 customers will be refunded for potentially being misled by a broadband promotion Telecom NZ conducted in 2008.

Christchurch TV2 KidsFest

TV2 KidsFest box office in Christchurch has opened, with 233 events aimed at kids aged 3 to 12 duirng the two-week winter school holidays.

Toyota Plug-in Hybrid Technology

Toyota is teaming with Massey University to trial its Plug-in Hybrid technology in New Zealand as part of a two-year global field trial of the Plug-in Hybrid Prius.

Match Fishing League New Angle on Televised Fishing

The competitive spirit of five teams of anglers will be tested in the world’s first ‘reel-life’ televised fishing contest. Match Fishing League, coming to TVOne from 10 July 2010, will capture a broader audience with its focus not just on the fishing, but the unique personalities within the teams.

Google wi-fi Information Collection

Privacy Commissioner has expressed concern over reports that Google has collected wi-fi information during its Street View operation without clearly informing the public.

Google NZ Data Collection Update

The Privacy Commissioner has agreed to formally refer the matter of Google collection of data from wi-fi networks in New Zealand to the NZ Police.

Give a Dog a Home this Winter with Pedigree

Each year as many as 11,000* dogs are abandoned in New Zealand – unloved, unwanted and unable to comprehend what they did to deserve such desolation. Luckily now you can do your bit – both for your pet and the abandoned pooches of New Zealand! Purchase any PEDIGREE® product between June and August 2010 and PEDIGREE® will donate a portion of each sale to The PEDIGREE® Adoption Drive Charitable Trust.