Новости за 10.04.2016

New revelations about just how easy New Zealand’s ‘very weak’ laws make tax evasion put the lie to John Key’s repeated claims that we are not a tax haven, Leader of the Opposition Andrew Little says.

John Key’s proposal to appoint a ‘tax expert’ to review our foreign trusts doesn’t go far enough and he must instead launch a full independent inquiry into the details coming out of the Panama Papers, says Opposition Leader Andrew Little.

The Herald reports: Police officers stood at the door of Auckland’s Heritage Hotel last night, as about 80 protesters played music and chanted outside the venue. Sophie Morgan of Auckland Action Against Poverty (AAAP) said the group was protesting the event to draw attention to increased inequality. She said beneficiaries, the unemployed, and low-wage workers […]

We’ve written quite a bit about agglomeration economies, as they’re one of the most important forces shaping urban life. Agglomeration economies refer to the benefits of proximity for economic and social interaction – when you’re around more people, it’s easier to meet the right person (for business or relationships!), easier to share knowledge, and easier [...]

Press Release – New Zealand First Party New Zealand First Leader and Northland MP Rt Hon Winston Peters has expressed no confidence in John Shewans appointment to review foreign trust disclosure rules.Rt Hon Winston Peters New Zealand First Leader Member of Parliament for Northland 11 APRIL 2016 No Confidence in Government in-House Review New Zealand […]

Wellington.Scoop Karori residents have started a petition to save the Teachers Training College buildings in Karori, which are to be sold in August. The buildings are owned by Victoria University, which vacated them earlier this year when it moved its education faculty to Kelburn. The petition organisers call on Victoria University and the Wellington City […]

Press Release – Porirua City Council Nine new staff were welcomed to the Porirua City Council today, bringing a wealth of experience and fresh approaches to delivering high-quality services to the people of Porirua. A powhiri by Ngati Toa Rangatira and the Council was held at Takapuwahia Marae this morning. Chief Executive Wendy Walker was […]

Press Release – University of Waikato Two of Hamiltons community leaders will receive Honorary Doctorates from the University of Waikato next month.Bishops to receive University of Waikato’s highest honour Two of Hamilton’s community leaders will receive Honorary Doctorates from the University of Waikato next month. Archbishop Sir David Moxon and Emeritus Bishop Denis Browne will […]

Press Release – Kapiti Coast District Council Major earthworks at the slip-prone Blue Bluff on Ōtaki Gorge Road have begun. The work will restore road access to private property and popular recreational facilities within the Tararua Forest Park, including the Ōtaki Gorge. Council contractors have started work setting up access tracks and removing vegetation – […]

Wellington.Scoop More than a hundred members of the Wellington Community Choir sang for almost two hours on Sunday afternoon in the Botanical Garden. The choral journey began at midday at the new Cable Car terminus on the edge of the garden, where the songs included the choir’s own “Welly” ballad. The first stop on the […]

Article – BusinessDesk April 11 (BusinessDesk) – The case between high-flying businessman Alex van Heeren and his former business partner Michael Kidd has reached a new round of appeals, with lawyers for van Heeren arguing over the nature of their relationship in the …Van Heeren, Kidd dispute hits Appeal Court By Sophie Boot April 11 […]

Press Release – ViFX ViFX, a New Zealand market leader in infrastructure and cloud solutions, is bringing to New Zealand for the first time, international container expert Ben Corrie, Senior Staff Engineer at VMware and Principal Investigator of vSphere Integrated Containers. The “Bringing Container Innovation to New Zealand” events will be held in Auckland on […]

Press Release – Campaign Against Foreign Control Of Aotearoa Tax Havens Among Biggest Foreign Owners of NZ Chief Reporter The Panama Papers have shone a most welcome (and long overdue) light into the murky world of tax havens, offshore trusts and shell companies. It is worth noting that two notorious tax havens …Tax Havens Among […]

Press Release – Ministry of Health New Zealanders heading away these school holidays are being urged to make sure theyre well prepared for potential health risks overseas.Stay well while travelling these holidays New Zealanders heading away these school holidays are being urged to make sure they’re well prepared for potential health risks overseas. The Ministry […]

Four new buildings to cater for growth which continues to reflect multi-cultural area.

With local body elections this year, and talk of mergers going on, what do Porirua people say?

Press Release – UNICEF NZ UNICEF New Zealand’s Executive Director, Vivien Maidaborn, is currently in Fiji to see first-hand how UNICEF is responding to the needs of children and families across Fiji.11 April 2016 UNICEF NZ Executive Director in Fiji to visit affected families Donate: www.unicef.org.nz/fiji or text FIJI to 2923 to make a $3 […]

Article – TVNZ Winston Peters: Theres More Embarassment to Come in Panama Papers New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says there will be more embarrassing revelations to come for New Zealand and banks that operate here, in the continued fall-out from the so-called …Winston Peters: There’s More Embarassment to Come in Panama Papers New Zealand […]

After spending nearly a decade in supporting roles, Betty Whyte takes over the top job this year.

Sam Dollimore’s first solo art show puts herself in the spotlight with a body of work that took more than 200 hours. EMMA MOODY reports.

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I’ve blogged at Curia the results of tonight’s One News Colmar Brunton poll. It is almost half way through National’s third term, so it is useful to compare it to the same poll halfway through National’s second term. In April 2013 National was at 43% and Labour 36% – a 7% gap. In April 2016 National […]

I’m running for Mayor in Wellington. https://t.co/pZOP91yMHj #NickForMayor #Wellington pic.twitter.com/48Poj4HQmn — Nick Leggett (@nickoleggett) April 9, 2016 Wellington.Scoop It’s official, at last. Porirua Mayor Nick Leggett announced via Twitter this morning that he will be joining the contest to become Mayor of Wellington. He’s the sixth candidate. There’ve been rumours for a month or more, […]

Trans-Tasman reports: Roaches have infested the press gallery. Some will take this opportunity to make obvious and uncalled for jokes but seriously: the press gallery kitchen is infested with cockroaches, and worse, the press gallery building is the only part of Parliament not made earthquake safe, and there seems no great urgency to make it […]

Apple’s latest iPad Pro packs the internals of the 13-inch model in the same space as the 9.7-inch iPad Air. Prices start at NZ$1050. The 9.7-inch iPad Air is more expensive than many laptops, but then Apple says it’s more powerful. After a week of using it as my main, but not only, computer, it’s […]