Новости за 26.06.2016

Q+A: Expat and UK Leave Campaigner Shane Frith interviewed by Greg Boyed ‘The idea that Britain cannot survive or thrive outside of the EU is nonsense’ says ex-pat Kiwi. Former NZ Young Nats president Shane Frith who worked on the Leave Campaign ...

June 27 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar fell to a 10-day low against the greenback after the British public's vote to quit the European Union caught investors off-guard, stoking uncertainty in financial markets and raising the prospect that ...

Friday’s ”Brexit” vote sent shock waves through the market with investors scrambling for safe-havens. The big winners were Gold and the Japanese Yen with the USD also benefiting from the unexpected result.

Crown solicitors have vented their frustration with funding cuts for prosecutions, including reporting they can be paid more to prosecute dog owners than murderers, says Labour’s Shadow Attorney-General David Parker.

Louise Upston must say if she knew Intueri was being prosecuted for the death of a student and under a funding investigation when she approved its overseas investment consent to buy another education provider, says Labour’s Land Information and Associate ...

Trade Minister Todd McClay says he is seeking meetings with trade ministers from the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) to discuss the UK’s decision to leave the EU.

Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says Customs detector dogs that are proving their worth, having sniffed out almost $10 million of undeclared and concealed cash at the border in three years since their introduction. “Customs dogs and their handlers ...

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew has today announced the new Community-Led Development Programme (CLDP), supporting community-led initiatives into the future.

This has been as stunning 24 hours in world politics.

This is a massive wake-up call for the British establishment and the high-placed bureaucracy.

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The Washington Post reports: Donald Trump has revised his proposed ban on foreign Muslims, with spokeswoman Hope Hicks saying Saturday that the presumptive Republican presidential nominee only wants to ban Muslims from countries with heavy terrorism. … This firm new position is a dramatic deviation from those Trump took on Dec. 7, when he called for […]

Well, well, well. What a week.

For those who are interested in Brexit, I am currently writing a short paper on the topic that I hope to make available via the Blog.

Right now, however, I want to cover political issues closer to home. Specifically, the release of the ATAP report. What is ATAP? Well, it’s simply a collaboration between Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, [...]

June 27 (BusinessDesk) - Following the shock decision by British voters to support a divorce from the European Union, the main focus in the coming days will be the ramifications for the global economy.

Press Release – Wellington Water Wellington Water will be carrying out urgent repairs to the water main under the Paremata Bridge from Wednesday to Friday. The water main is leaking and needs repairing. Work will begin at 9am on Wednesday and will be finished by 4pm Friday. The water main is under the carriageway, which […]

Press Release – Arts Access Aotearoa “Theatre engages the heart and the mind. It’s a hyperlink to change,” said Richard Benge, Executive Director, Arts Access Aotearoa, at the graduation of six women from the intensive, therapeutic programme in the Drug Treatment Unit at Arohata Prison in Wellington. Richard, who was the keynote speaker at last […]

Press Release – Nga Pae o te Maramatanga Ng Pae o te Mramatanga (NPM), New Zealands Mori Centre of Research Excellence and Fulbright New Zealand have established an enduring and successful partnership in recent years.Fulbright NZ And NPM: An Enduring Partnership Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga (NPM), New Zealand’s Māori Centre of Research Excellence and […]

Press Release – Wellington Zoo Two critically endangered Cotton Top Tamarins have arrived at Wellington Zoo with the hopes of saving their species from extinction. The two mini monkeys travelled great distances to live at Wellington Zoo and contribute to the international conservation breeding programme. Esteban, a 4 year old male Cotton Top Tamarin came […]

Press Release – Fulbright NZ Fulbright New Zealand announces the new grantees of its prestigious scholar awards, who will be honoured tomorrow at a special ceremony at Parliament. This scholar awards announcement follows the earlier announcement of Fulbright New Zealands graduate …Fulbright New Zealand announces 2016 scholar award grantees Fulbright New Zealand announces the new […]

Press Release – Pacific Islands Trade and Invest Trade buyers are showing good interest in Pacific island products showcased at Fine Food New Zealand trade expo that kicked off on Sunday.Pacific Trade Invest partners to promote Pacific products at Fine Foods NZ expo Trade buyers are showing good interest in Pacific island products showcased at […]

Increases in class sizes look to be on the cards, after Education Minister Hekia Parata can't guarantee her proposed education funding model will result in no increase in class sizes, the Green Party said.

AUCKLAND, 25 June 2016: American Airlines’ inaugural Auckland-Los Angeles service started today, opening up more choice for New Zealanders travelling to the United States.

Press Release – NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival This Friday night the 14th NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival will open the doors at the Lake Wanaka Centre. Opening Night will be a taste of what the festival has to offer, award-winning films, short films, a world premier and New Zealand made …NZ Mountain […]

New Zealand First is pushing hard for Closer Commonwealth Economic Relations (CCER) with the United Kingdom to be New Zealand’s number one trade priority.

As National Volunteer Week (19-25 June 2016) finishes today, Volunteering New Zealand would like to acknowledge the scope of this campaign. “We consider National Volunteer Week a success because the participation of volunteers and organisations all around ...