Earth Hour in Dunedin 2010
The South Island’s main Earth Hour event is being hosted in the Octagon, Dunedin on Saturday 27 March 2010.
New Zealand
New Zealand Press Releases
Rally NZ 2010 Receives Government Backing
Government will contribute $250,000 towards Rally NZ 2010, held in May around Auckland.
Otago Economic Analysis
Otago Forward have produced an economic analysis of Otago in a new report.
Lexus LX570 New Look for 2010
The Lexus LX570 has received upgrades and a new look for 2010.
Auckland's Darby Street Shared Space Draft
A draft concept of shared space in Darby Street in Auckland’s CBD has been designed and is available for public consultation until 5 April 2010.
Consumers Right to Know if Products Contain Palm Oil
Green Party states consumers need to know if food products contain palm oil.
Taranaki Kupe Gas Project Opened
Prime Minister John Key opened the $1.3 billion Kupe Gas Project in Taranaki.
Wellington Southeast Asian Night Market
Wellington’s waterfront is hosting the Southeast Asian Night Market this Saturday 20 March 2010.
Fonterra Check Farm's Effluent Management
Fonterra announced an initiative to check every farm’s effluent management infrastructure, every year, to ensure compliance with regional council dairy effluent rules.
Free Food Growing Workshops in Nelson
Nelson City Council’s first free workshop in the “Create Your Own Eden” programme is on this Saturday 20 March.
Woodburner Air Quality Rules in Hawke's Bay
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council have finalised new requirements for woodburners to address air quality issues in Hastings and Napier.
New Method of Possum Control
A new method of possum control has been designed by the Department of Conservation – an innovative possum proof gate, which will be used in the Waitutu Forest.
Complaintline Website for Consumers
Complaintline has been launched by the Minister of Consumer Affairs as a gateway website for disputes resolution.
Treble Cone Ski Area 2010 Initiatives
Treble Cone Ski Area has announced a number of new initiatives, including an international standard big air and an extension of its ski improvement programme.
Luxury Otago Central Rail Trail Package
Eichardt’s Hotel has partnered with Off The Rails to offer a luxury Otago Central Rail Trail package.
Heathcote River Day Fun Race 2010
The annual Heathcote River Day will be held on Sunday 21 March 2010.
Sony NZ launched Sleek Walkman MP3
Sony New Zealand has launched the sleek Walkman NWZA840 series, with a width of only 7.2mm.
New Regional Trauma System at Waikato Hospital
New Zealand’s first regional trauma system was launched at Waikato Hospital by Health Minister Tony Ryall.
Eight Nation Free Trade Deal (TPP) Negotiations
Negotiations towards an eight-nation free trade deal, known as the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) begin this week in Melbourne, with a focus on extending existing free trade agreement between New Zealand, Singapore, Chile and Brunei to include the United States, Vietnam, Peru and Australia.
Health and Safety in Employment Act Reminder from DOL
The Department of Labour (DOL) is reminding employers of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, following the sentencing of James Hardie NZ Ltd.