Новости за 30.05.2016

Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner launched the Hidden Talent Tour today in Hamilton to encourage employers to take on more disabled people.

Rt Hon Winston Peters New Zealand First Leader Member of Parliament for Northland 30 MAY 2016 New Flight Times for Northland a Bit up And Down Air New Zealand is flying into the common sense zone – but they haven’t quite got there yet, says Northland ...

News from Guardians of the Bays Concerned business, community and recreational groups are applauding Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) for putting the proposed Wellington Airport Extension resource consent application under much needed scrutiny. GWRC has revealed it is putting Wellington Airport International Ltd’s resource consent application ‘on hold’ while it seeks further information on more […]

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“The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other peoples’ money.” – Margaret Thatcher The quote of the week is brought to you by the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union. To support the Union’s campaign for lower taxes and less government waste, click here. Tags: Quote of the week, Taxpayers' Union

A few weeks ago, I wrote about some misguided commentary on road safety that implied that “distracted walking” was a serious problem. It isn’t by any reasonable measure, but many of our other transport practices are unsafe.

Capx reports: Carbon dioxide emissions in the United States fell again in 2015, according to new data from the federal government. Though the levels increased slightly in 2013 and 2014, last year’s drop is in line with the gradual decline that’s been occurring for a decade. The nearly 5.3 billion metric tons of energy-related carbon […]

Press Release – Zealandia Zealandia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Victoria University of Wellington this morning in a ceremony attended by Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown. The agreement, signed by Ms Denise Church, Chair of Karori Sanctuary Trust, and Professor Grant Guilford, Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University, formalises the ongoing collaboration between the two organisations and […]

Palestinian Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) Press Release The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine calls on the Palestinian masses inside Palestine and in exile and diaspora to organize to confront and bring down the so-called “French initiative” and any similar international or Arab projects that seek to liquidate Palestinian rights under […]

Press Release – University of Canterbury Five entrepreneurial University of Canterbury students will be flying to Niue to make a real difference to a community there, with help from their Kiwi business and Niuean cultural mentors.21 Day Pacific Challenge sends UC students to Niue Five entrepreneurial University of Canterbury students will be flying to Niue […]

Press Release – New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Murray McCully and the European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Mr Neven Mimica will lead a joint mission to the Pacific this week, accompanied by Minister for Climate Change Issues Paula Bennett.Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 31 May 2016 Media Statement Joint NZ EU […]

News from NZ Police A Nelson man has been flown to Wellington Hospital for corrective surgery after being assaulted by a group of people on Sunday morning. At approximately 3.00am on Sunday the man was walking home alone through the Nelson CBD. He was confronted at the corner of Bridge and Rutherford Streets by a […]

Press Release – University of Canterbury Talofa Lava! This week is Samoan Language Week, a celebration of Samoan culture and language in New Zealand.Feeling at home as a Samoan in Canterbury – celebrating Samoan Language Week at UC Talofa Lava! This week is Samoan Language Week, a celebration of Samoan culture and language in New […]

Press Release – Secretariat of the Pacific Community World No Tobacco Day, on 31 May every year, highlights the burden of tobacco and tobacco-related harm. World No Tobacco Day 2016 Get ready for plain packaging Statement by the Pacific Community Director-General, Dr Colin Tukuitonga World No Tobacco Day, on 31 May every year, highlights the […]

Press Release – Wellington City Council The Wellington City Council has been scrutinising its social housing business model, its portfolio and the way it charges rent as it continues its commitment to the long-term provision of quality social housing in the city. Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says the city will remain committed to the long-term provision […]

Press Release – Wellington City Council A Wellington’s action plan to support the Government’s goal for New Zealand to be smokefree by 2025 was launched today by Mayor Celia Wade-Brown. “Smokers are being asked to consider others and respect designated smokefree areas in a non-regulatory approach by Council,” says Mayor Wade-Brown. “This approach acknowledges smoking […]

Press Release – Dunedin City Council Dunedin (Tuesday, 31 May 2016) The Dunedin City Councils March 2016 funding round has been completed.Latest funding round announced Dunedin (Tuesday, 31 May 2016) – The Dunedin City Council’s March 2016 funding round has been completed. The DCC’s Grants Subcommittee, made up of Councillors and community representatives, has allocated […]

Press Release – Whitireia Polytech World No Tobacco Day is observed around the world every year on 31 May, and aims to encourage a 24-hour period of abstinence from all forms of tobacco consumption. The day is also intended to draw attention to the widespread prevalence of tobacco …Whitireia supports World No Tobacco Day World […]

Press Release – Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity is today recognising fashion designer Agnes Loheni and her team at fashion label MENA for their extraordinary support for cyclone victims in Fiji. The high-end Pacific clothing labels fundraiser is being hailed as true solidarity … 31 May 2016 Fashion for Humanity – Mena Label Rebuilds […]

News from e Tu A roaring chorus of “Yes!” erupted from the Delaware North kitchen at Wellington Airport this afternoon after US-owned Delaware North abandoned its bid for youth rates. Catering workers at the airport last week voted to strike over the issue, saying people who do the same work should get the same pay. […]

May 30 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar fell after comments by Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen added to expectations US interest rates will rise sooner rather than later, encouraging the flow of funds back to the greenback from currencies where ...

May 30 (BusinessDesk) - Air New Zealand is to close two regional routes, Whanganui to Auckland and Blenheim to Christchurch, from the end of July.

World Smokefree Day is all about whānau this year, and whānau is the reason Jordan Taiaroa decided to quit smoking.

Wellington has defeated Auckland to win the 2016 Russell McVeagh New Zealand Schools’ Debating Champs, in the Grand Final held at Parliament this afternoon.

In November 2014 Air New Zealand announced it would move to progressively retire its loss making 19 seat Beech aircraft fleet and move to operating the larger and more economically viable 50 seat Q300 aircraft in regional centres where demand was ...