Новости за 15.04.2016

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Interesting data on the number of overstayers in NZ. The change from 2008 to 2016 is: Total overstayers down 30% Samoa down 42% Tonga up 9% China down 40% Thailand down 52% UK down 26% Tags: immigration

Scoop review by Max Rashbrooke In their interview with Scoop [http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1604/S00033/love-duets.htm], Nicola Benedetti and Leonard Elschenbroich promised “warmth and love” in their playing of Brahms’s Double Concerto for Violin and Cello. And, coming on stage tonight after the NZSO had delivered a beautifully judged rendition of Douglas Lilburn’s Festival Overture, that’s exactly what they produced. […]

Wellington City Councillors Jo Coughlan, Simon Woolf and Simon Marsh today welcomed an NZTA led review on Wellington cycle ways.

Hon Te Ururoa Flavell Minita Whanaketanga Māori Minister for Māori Development 14 April 2016 Media Statement Speech: Next steps for Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill At hui earlier this year, I gave an undertaking to carefully consider the Waitangi Tribunal ...

The 73 year old male victim was transported to Queenstown Hospital and has since died from his injuries.

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise to record, led by Spark, Skellerup, Steel & Tube By Sophie Boot April 15 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares edged up to a fresh record, led by Spark New Zealand, Skellerup Holdings and Steel & Tube Holdings.

A new digital graphic novel Ngarimu Te Tohu Toa / Victory at Point 209 was launched by Education Minister Hekia Parata in the Great Hall, Parliament Buildings yesterday.

This Parliamentary session was notable for the first of the pre-Budget announcements of a tax package that makes paying tax easier and more certain for small businesses and reduces the burden of interest and penalties.

Southland Police have today recovered the body of a 69 year-old Invercargill man from the Mokoreta River in Southland.

Queenstown Police are currently in attendance at a fatal incident at the Mt Nicholas Station. It appears a 73 year-old male was injured after a bus has reversed into him in the carpark.

Ngāpuhi Rūnanga CEO leaves to spend time with whānau Acting Board Chair Carol Dodd has announced the resignation of Allen Wihongi, Chief Executive Officer for Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi O Ngāpuhi. Mrs Dodd paid tribute to Mr Wihongi for his leadership ...

The Wellington City Council is partnering with the New Zealand Transport Agency to conduct an independent review of the Capital’s cycling plan.

An Auckland Council stoush over the unitary authority decision won’t help the government and proves National ignores past mistakes with planned law reforms, says Labour’s Local Government spokesperson Meka Whaitiri.

With $22 million up for grabs with Powerball on Saturday, Lotto New Zealand has revealed the ‘luckiest’ Lotto stores around the country.

New from WCC The Wellington City Council is partnering with the New Zealand Transport Agency to conduct an independent review of the Capital’s cycling plan. Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says that with increasing numbers of cyclists in Wellington, coupled with significant investments in cycling infrastructure led by the Council and Central Government, it was important to […]

One year ago today the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank, Dr Grant Spencer made a speech entitled “Action Needed to Reduce Housing Imbalances”. In that speech he said “while there are difficult issues and trade-offs to consider in this area, ...

The University of Canterbury has just opened a newly constructed high-end test hall that will place the University on the world stage for earthquake engineering research.

Three finalists for the prestigious Dairy Woman of the Year have been announced by the Dairy Women’s Network.

Hillary Clinton Channels Allen and John Foster Dulles: Is the Clinton Foundation the Dulles Brother’s Sullivan and Cromwell? by John Stanton

News from Greater Wellington Regional Council A section of redundant trolley bus overhead wires on the Hataitai loop running on Hataitai, Waipapa and Waitoa Roads, will be removed early next month. The wires haven’t been used since October and no longer form part of the trolley bus network. Work will be carried out between 9am […]

Ngāi Tahu Seafood officially opened a new purpose-built facility in Bluff today - 15 April.

Two new works by Auckland composer Alex Taylor will be performed by exciting American ensemble Ensō String Quartet in a concert in Wellington in May as part of Chamber Music New Zealand’s 2016 Kaleidoscopes season and celebrating New Zealand Music ...

Roadworks and safety improvements on Waikato and Bay of Plenty roads; allow extra time when travelling

The public service is a great place to work, but that’s because its employees love helping their communities and making a difference, the PSA says.