Новости за 08.06.2016

From its humble beginnings to the worldwide phenomenon that’s taken the sporting world by storm; the hotly contested Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) World Series of Darts event, the Auckland Darts Masters presented by TAB and Burger King is set ...

Peace Action Wellington New Zealanders can remain confident that the country does not face a direct military threat in the foreseeable future. (Defence White Paper, p10, 2016) “So why are we spending $20 Billion on upgrading the NZDF? It clearly ...

The government is short-changing Māori performing arts and not doing enough to promote Kapa Haka to the world, says New Zealand First. “Te Matatini has received funding of $1.9 million for the coming year from the government which is less than ...

Earlier this week, in my capacity as Minister of Internal Affairs responsible for the delivery of on-line government services, I hosted officials from the D5 group of countries at a planning meeting in Wellington. Now, most people will not have ...

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Since the majority of the Auckland network went electric last year, people travelling to and from Pukekohe have had to catch one of the old diesel trains as a shuttle from the end of the wires at Papakura. As I understand it the main reason the wires weren’t extended further than Papakura was the cost. It might [...]

Labour have been going on for months claiming that health funding has not grown to keep up with our population and inflation. They cite a figure of $1.7 billion of under funding on this basis. I made the mistake of assuming their figure was correct, and not checking up on it previously. I just assumed someone […]

Press Release – Jo Coughlan “Not wasting money and spending money on an iconic Cobham drive cycleway is gaining popularity over a piecemeal approach to cycle ways,” Mayoral Candidate Jo Coughlan said today. Councillor Coughlan made the comments following hearing submitters on the Eastern Suburbs cycleways. Submitters made wide wide-ranging comments on the proposals, and […]

Press Release – Maritime New Zealand Nelson-based fishing company Talleys Group Ltd has been fined $73,520 and ordered to pay $21,000 in reparations to the family of a crewman decapitated when a broken rope snapped back while hauling in a net full of tuna.Talley’s ordered to pay $94,000 after death of crewman 9 June 2016 […]

Press Release – Amnesty International The shooting of students peacefully protesting in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, is a disgraceful attack on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and expression, Amnesty International said.AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE 9 June 2016 Papua New Guinea: Disgraceful shootings of students must be promptly investigated The […]

Hamilton Boys’ High School students have added their own creative touch to the city’s landmark Sapper Horace Moore-Jones statue site, to honour the acclaimed ANZAC artist and Hamilton hero. The First World War veteran - who painted the iconic ...

The New Zealand Law Society says four new female Queen’s Counsel is encouraging for all women that tirelessly practise law.

Around 20,000 disabled people and their family carers living in the community will benefit from two national services formally launched today by Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga.

June 8 (BusinessDesk) - Z Energy's seven-strong board wants to bump up the pool for directors' fees 11 percent to $1 million for what's a much larger company since taking over the assets of Chevron New Zealand.

June 8 (BusinessDesk) - A man charged in connection with an alleged mortgage fraud in Auckland in the run-up to the global financial crisis has been arrested at the city's International airport.

June 8 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares fell, led by Spark New Zealand on concern it will face a stronger rival if talks between Sky Network Television and Vodafone Group result in a formal alliance. SkyCity Casino Group rose after completing its ...

Press Release – Public Service Association The Wellington City Council’s reputation as an employer is under threat after an abrupt change to its roading maintenance contract has put 20 workers out of a job. The Council’s contract with Ventia has been awarded to Downers and the PSA understands all current Ventia contractors will lose their […]

June 8 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar rose above 70 US cents for the first time in a month ahead of the Reserve Bank's monetary policy statement tomorrow, which is expected to keep rates unchanged though with the market broadly split on whether ...

The Labour Party proved today their Official Information (Parliamentary Under-Secretaries) Amendment Bill was never about transparency, as they vetoed a move to increase its scope.

Iconic US truck brand RAM will break cover in New Zealand on Wednesday June 15 at the opening of the National Field Days. American Special Vehicles will then offer a range of comprehensively re-engineered right hand drive RAM 2500 and 3500 series ...

New Zealand and the European Union today welcomed the successful conclusion of the Pacific Energy Conference in Auckland which saw donors commit over $1 billion for sustainable energy projects in the Pacific.

June 8 (BusinessDesk) - Jon Mayson, the chairman of Scales Corp, New Zealand's biggest apple exporter, will step down at next year's annual general meeting.

Nelson city councillor Pete Rainey has pushed ahead with his call for a referendum on the Southern Link, and has lodged a notice of motion that council will need to support next week if the poll is to go ahead.

Electronic warning signs are about to go live at the intersection of East Taratahi and Wiltons Roads with State Highway 2 between Carterton and Masterton.

Fair pay for school support staff has moved another step forward today after NZEI Te Riu Roa formally requested an investigation into pay equity for teacher aides.