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Generate KiwiSaver Scheme Wednesday 11th May 2016 New milestone The Generate KiwiSaver Scheme has notched up another major milestone by hitting $200 million of funds under management. Henry Tongue, Generate’s CEO said: “Generate is very grateful for ...

After 35 years as a real estate institution on the North Shore, Milford Real Estate Limited (MRE) is merging with the highly successful Harcourts Cooper & Co.

Close to 500 people attended six public meetings across the country, to express views on animal welfare.

The Government’s selective and misleading presentation of foreign buyers’ data means the number of offshore speculators operating in the New Zealand housing market could be as much as three to four times higher than Nick Smith claims, Labour’s ...

This afternoon peaceful protesters have taped up the windows and signs at the Waikato University ANZ branch with ‘Climate Crime Scene’ tape and blockaded the bank doors to draw attention to the bank’s heavy investments in fossil fuel projects. ...

Stuff reports: Labour’s chief press secretary and former editor of the Woman’s Weekly, Sarah Stuart, has resigned from Andrew Little’s office. Stuart will finish in late May and cited “family reasons” as her motivation for leaving. “I will be sorry to leave but have made this difficult decision for family reasons. I will miss the cut […]

Auckland Airport has announced that it will invest another $100,000 this year to help tourism operators develop seasonally-themed regional tourism experiences.

The Coroner’s decision to investigate four mental health related deaths in one case will yield valuable information about services in the Wellington region, the PSA says.

News from DOC The Department of Conservation today warned climbers and trampers on Mt Ruapehu not to enter the Summit Hazard Zone on the mountain until further notice. GNS Science have issued a Volcanic Alert Bulletin today and raised the Volcanic Alert Level to 2 (“moderate to heightened unrest”). The Bulletin summarises recent measurements at […]

Wellington barrister Christopher Griggs has been elected President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand (ICCNZ) at the ICCNZ’s annual general meeting held in Wellington on Tuesday, 3 May 2014. Christopher was previously a ICCNZ Councillor ...

ACC Minister Nikki Kaye today confirmed the Government’s new funding policy for ACC, and announced that ACC levies will now be set every two years, rather than annually.

May 11 (BusinessDesk) - The Tourism Industry Association has today reported on progress on its Tourism 2025 growth framework launched two years ago with tourism spending estimated to have reached $32.5 billion in the year ended March 31.

The Department of Conservation today issued a warning to climbers and trampers on Mt Ruapehu, not to enter the Summit Hazard Zone on the mountain until further notice. GNS Science have issued a Volcanic Alert Bulletin today and raised the Volcanic Alert ...

Southern Lakes and Central Otago children with learning difficulties and behavioural issues are benefitting thanks to the area’s only qualified behavioural optometrist, Danielle Ross.

April was very dry in most areas in Canterbury, with a number of rain gauges recording less than 25% of their April long term means. Rainfall gauges at Arthurs Pass and Mt Cook recorded approximately 60 % of their annual means.

Auckland's increasing congestion is proof that the city cannot provide enough roads, bus or train services to cope with its rapid growth. The main limitation is that the funds and time required to to relieve congestion will always be behind Auckland's ...

Ruapehu District Council (RDC) is holding two information workshops for anyone thinking of standing in the October Local Authority Elections for either a Council or Community Board position.

The proposed merger of New Zealand’s largest newspaper publishers is bad news for a diverse media environment and shows the need for independent regulation to oversee media ownership issues, the Green Party said. “A free, diverse, and competitive ...

Almost two-thirds of small businesses do not fully support staying in the TPP – showing the Government has struggled to sell New Zealand businesses on the deal, says Labour’s Trade and Export Growth spokesperson David Clark.

Press Release – Drug Free Sport NZ A former Wellington club and Wellington Maori rugby player has been banned from all sport for six years for using and distributing anabolic steroids. New Zealand Rugby’s Judicial Committee today sanctioned Andrew Burne after he pleaded guilty to use, possession and trafficking prohibited substances. Drug Free Sport NZ […]

May 11 (BusinessDesk) - New lending restrictions to prevent people borrowing too much relative to their income are on the cards, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's two most senior officials say.

Hawaiki Submarine Cable to Boost Performance and Reduce Latency for AWS Cloud customers in Australia and New Zealand

NZ Kindergartens welcomes the Minister of Education’s announcement today of additional funding to support children with additional learning needs in schools but questions why no extra funding has been allocated for children in early childhood education ...

Founded in 1929 meet the second and third generation family fronting the Dixon St Shoe repairs shop.

Wellington.Scoop The Mt Victoria Residents Association challenged council pay rates when its representative spoke to a council meeting yesterday. The association’s Sue Watt noted that 192 staff were paid more than $100,000 each in 2015 – and she commented: “It appears that the council is paying its public servants at private sector rates.” She added: […]