Rain Fails to Dampen Ellerslie International Flower Show Spirits
The Ellerslie International Flower Show received crowds of 10,000 visitors on its second day, despite intermittent rain, including Prime Minister John Key.
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Sony 3D TVs
The first BRAVIA 3D TVs in NZ will be displayed at Sony Style Newmarket and Wellington in April 2010.
New Immigration Website for Investors
A new investment website connects foreign investors to New Zealand business networks quickly and efficiently.
New Retirement Visas to Attract Investment
The government’s two new retirement visas enable high income people of retirement age to come and live in New Zealand, and encourages investment.
OCR unchanged at 2.5 percent
The Reserve Bank hold the Official Cash Rate of New Zealand at 2.5% with Reserve Bank Governer Allan Bollard predicting a pick-up in growth further through 2010 for the NZ economy.
Networking Website for Health Clinicians
A new website is being developed by the Ministry of Health enabling doctors, nurses, and other health specialists to share information and discuss topics online. The website will feature similar social networking tools such as Facebook and Bebo use.
New Housing NZ Options and Advice Service
A new initiative, the Housing New Zealand Options and Advice service will be rolled out nationally.
Ministry of Education to Increase Efficiency
Government has asked the Ministry of Education to increase efficiency and focus on support for schools and ECE services, with less National Office bureaucracy.
Qualifications Review Welcomed By Industry Training Federation
Industry Training Federation say proposed change to the qualifications system is overdue.
Departing Health Director-General Well-Wished
The NZ Nurses Organisation is sorry to hear that Stephen McKernan, Health Director-General is not seeking reappointment.
Business Mind-Set Improving
ANZ is seeing an improvement in the NZ business mind-set as it emerges out of the recession.
Three Exhibition Gardens win Gold at Ellerslie
Three exhibition gardens have won gold at the Ellerslie International Flower Show 2010.
Immunise Against Influenza and Swine Flu
The 2010 seasonal influenza vaccine has arrived and includes protection against Pandemic H1N1 Influenza 09 (swine flu).
Experience Culture Galore 2010 in Christchurch
Culture Galore 2010 is a multi-cultural festival celebrating Christchurch’s rich blend of traditions and immigrant cultures. It is held at Ray Blank Park on 13 March 2010.
KFC sales up 8.7% to $53.6 million
Restaurant Brands annual sales were $317.8m, an increase of 2.8% on the 53 week prior year, with KFC being the main driver of the total sales growth.
Safer Journey Road Safety Strategy Released
NZ Transport Agency welcomes the release of the Safer Journeys road safety strategy.
Social Networking Sites Used for Identity Theft
A huge increase in social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter being used for identity theft has been reported.
Corrections Staff Catch Drug Smuggler
Staff at Otago Corrections Facility caught a drug smuggler; a new prisoner smuggling drugs internally.
Tourism Car Rental Boom
Christchurch rental car companies run out of cars . Tourist and business traveller caught out and struggle to find transport because of the unexpected last minute bookings of overseas and local travellers to the South Island. German tourist opts to hire mototr bike when he couldn’t hire a car in Christchurch.
Kiwi Watch on Bush Telly 2010
DOC ranger Malcom Wylie does an interview on the great spotted kiwi at the Ellerslie International Flower Show in Christchurch which will be featured on Bush Telly 2010.