Wellington Southeast Asian Night Market
Wellington’s waterfront is hosting the Southeast Asian Night Market this Saturday 20 March 2010.
New Zealand
New Zealand Press Releases
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.
Whakatane's Moko the Dolphin
Moko the Dolphin, Whakatane’s newest tourist attraction, has been filmed by a Japanese television crew and gained more press exposure after being photographed with a local dog.
Indigenous Tourism and Biodiversity Website Awards 2010
TIME Unlimited, specialising in Maori cultural tours, as well as Auckland, fishing, kayaking and wilderness tours, has won the public vote section of the Indigenous Tourism and Biodiversity Website Awards 2010.
Croatian Designer wins Award at iD Fashion Week
Igor Gallas, a young Croatian fashion designer, has won the iD Emerging Designer Award in Dunedin as part of 2010 iD Fashion Week.
Newton Faulkner at Jazz and Blues Festival
Newton Faulkner is performing at the James Hay Theatre on April 10 2010 as part of Christchurch’s International Jazz & Blues Festival.
Tahunanui Reserve Improvements
Nelson City Council is improving the road layout and pedestrian access at Tahunanui Reserve.
Auckland Council Logo Competition
Auckland Council logo competition closes Friday, 19 March 2010.
Viaduct Events Centre Plans Advancing
Auckland’s new Viaduct Events Centre is due to begin construction in April 2010 in Halsey Street Wharf.