Новости за 03.05.2016

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May 4 (BusinessDesk) - Stocks on both sides of the Atlantic dropped amid concern about global economic growth and disappointing corporate earnings.

Every year for many years now March has been mad for public transport use and every year that madness has been entirely predictable.  It’s happens due to a combination of many factors such as high numbers of people being at work, schools and universities all back in action and generally decent weather. But predictability doesn’t mean [...]

The Herald reports: Prime Minister John Key has signalled New Zealand’s annual refugee quota will be lifted from the current levels of 750. Speaking at a NZ Institute of International Affairs conference, Mr Key said the three yearly review of the quota was currently underway. That has been at 750 since 1987. “You ask a […]

May 4 (BusinessDesk) - Dairy product prices slipped as a gain in whole milk powder prices, reflecting lower local supplies at the auction, was offset by a decline in other products including skim milk powder amid an unabated international glut.

Wellington.Scoop A crash on State Highway 2 near the Ngauranga interchange caused delsys to peak hour traffic this morning. At 7.45am, the NZTA advised that the trip from Belmont to the CBD was taking 90 minutes. An hour earlier, the trip was taking 49 minutes, with queues from Ngauranga back to Melling. At 7.45, the […]

Press Release – Statistics New Zealand Fewer marriages and civil unions were celebrated in 2015, compared with 2014, Statistics New Zealand said today. The largest decrease was in the Wellington region. New Zealand residents registered 19,947 marriages and civil unions last year, down slightly from 20,175 from 2014, but more than the 19,425 registered in […]

Press Release – QV Valuations The QV House Price Index for the Wellington region shows home values rose 2.9% over the past three months and 8.4% year on year and values are now 9.0% higher than in the previous peak of 2007. The average value across the wider region is now $496,812. Home values in […]

Press Release – realestate.co.nz Statistics released today by Realestate.co.nz for April show that strong demand means available inventory weeks of property for sale in Wellington is down a record 61% on the same month last year. “That’s an all-time low for any region and also the lowest level ever recorded for Wellington,” says Brendon Skipper, […]

Press Release – New Zealand Government Trade Minister Todd McClay travels to Fiji tomorrow to continue discussions with Fijian counterparts on PACER Plus – a regional trade and economic integration agreement involving all members of the Pacific Islands Forum – and deepen links with the Fijian … Hon Todd McClay Minister of Trade 4 May […]

Press Release – NZ Breast Cancer Foundation A group of breast cancer supporters, MPs, and VIP guests gathered in Parliament’s banquet hall this morning for a Pink Ribbon Breakfast event, where the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation (NZBCF) presented a petition to the Government to extend the free breast screening programme to women up to the […]

Press Release – Okareka Dance Company Okareka Dance Companys acclaimed show Mana Wahine returns to Auckland and Wellington for strictly limited seasons in June. Mana Wahine features five women performers and was co-choreographed by Okarekas artistic directors Taiaroa Royal and Taane …Okareka Dance Company’s acclaimed Mana Wahine Return Okareka Dance Company presents Mana Wahine Okareka […]

If John Key is serious about stopping foreign speculators driving house prices out of the reach of Kiwi families, he will support Labour’s Member’s Bill to ban offshore investors from buying existing homes, Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil ...

Chris Bishop, National List MP based in the Hutt Valley, has tonight joined industry leaders and Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce at the opening of Wellington’s new ICT Graduate School.

The Māori Party is concerned children’s lives are not being valued appropriately in the Justice system.

The Government must ensure all international students coming to New Zealand are legitimate after a survey of those approved in Mumbai found only 9 per cent had genuine intentions and met English language requirements, Labour’s Education spokesperson ...

Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has this evening opened Wellington’s new ICT Graduate School.

May 3 (BusinessDesk) - Former NZX chief Mark Weldon regarded the Clear Grain Exchange as an 'Agri-Bloomberg' and was uninterested in previous owner Ralec's view of its prospects, Ralec's counsel told the Wellington High Court in opening submissions.

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AUCKLAND (Pacific Media Watch): Celebrated annually on May 3, this year's World Press Freedom Day celebrated the theme of "Access to Information and Fundamental Freedoms: This Is Your Right!" Here is a rundown on some of the Pacific celebrations marking the day:

Prominent Christchurch lawyer and former law professor Dr Duncan Webb has been nominated to stand as the Labour Party candidate for the Christchurch Central electorate in 2017.

Ardbeg Day is returning to New Zealand for a fifth year this time as Ardbeg Night, bringing the illicit taste of the special edition Ardbeg Dark Cove from Islay to the four standing Ardbeg Embassies in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on Saturday ...

The government is desperately trying to dig itself out of responsibility for allowing the run down of Kiwi Rail, says New Zealand First.

The Council is again supporting the Greener Neighbourhood competition, with a $2,000 award up for grabs for the neighbourhood that makes the most significant progress.

May 3 (BusinessDesk) - The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut its cash rate by 25 basis points 1.75 percent, sending the kiwi sharply higher against the Australian dollar.

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