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Tags: General Debate

The WSJ reports: Donald Trump offered a starkly protectionist view on trade policy, pledging for the first time on Tuesday to scrap the current North American Free Trade Agreement while saying he would label China a currency manipulator and kill America’s involvement in the Trans-Pacific Partnership. “I’m going to tell our NAFTA partners that I […]

Following on from my post a few days ago on light rail being preferred to the airport – which has been one of the most commented on that we’ve ever had – by far the most common concern is around the speed of light rail, particularly on the section along Dominion Rd.

Wellington.Scoop A rates increase of 3.6 per cent was announced last night by the Wellington City Council, after it adopted its Annual Plan. It’s a “modest” increase, says the council. Other decisions confirmed last night include establishing the controversial Urban Development Agency, which the council says will “rapidly increase” the supply of accordable housing, and […]

News from Te Papa Cordy’s auction house has confirmed today that it will not be proceeding with the sale of a singlet, which had been described as the one worn by Peter Snell in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Te Papa has been unable to satisfy itself as to the authenticity of the singlet, and it […]

Press Release – New Zealand Defence Force The final training exercise for students on a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) course turned real as their aircraft was diverted to join the search for a missing boat with eleven people, including children, on board this week.Training Flight Turns Into The Real Thing The final training […]

Press Release – United Nations Development Programme United Nations Resident Coordinator for the Pacific, Osnat Lubrani heads to Kiribati for Pacific-wide national consultations to inform the development of the new United Nations Pacific Strategy. She will be accompanied by several United Nations (UN) …UN to begin Pacific Strategy Consultations in Kiribati 30 June 2016 United […]

Press Release – Air Tahiti Nui Champion New Zealand paddler Tupuria King has signed on as an Air Tahiti Nui ambassador as he prepares to take on the Polynesians at their own sport outrigger canoe paddling.Air Tahiti Nui Adds Kiwi Canoe King to its Ambassador Ranks Champion New Zealand paddler Tupuria King has signed on […]

Press Release – Australia West Papua Association Media release- 30 June 2016 More intimidation of activists as anniversary of West Papuan independence declaration approaches On the 1st July in 1971, West Papuan Independence was declared by the OPM. Australia West Papua Association (Sydney) Media release- 30 June 2016 More intimidation of activists as anniversary of […]

Press Release – Wellington City Council Wellington’s waterfront will be transformed into a winter wonderland from Saturday when the Wellington City Council hosts the Resene Cool Colour Ice Rink & Slide for the second year running. Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown who will be among VIP guests to put on their skates for the opening night […]

Press Release – NZ Pork New Zealand pork, bacon and ham lovers pay attention – the ninth annual judging of the 100% New Zealand Pork, Bacon & Ham Competitions kicks of this Friday in Wellington. The competitions celebrate New Zealand’s finest home-grown pork products and assist customers to identify and appreciate sustainable pork, bacon and […]

Press Release – Greater Wellington Regional Council Many places in Wellington City are good for swimming but a few spots are not so great, especially after rain, a new Recreational Water Quality report card shows. “The best sites for swimming last summer were Princess Bay, Oriental Bay, Mahanga Bay, Worser Bay and Breaker Bay which […]

Press Release – New Zealand Defence Force The Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Tim Keating, is in Fiji today and tomorrow holding a counterpart visit with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.30 June 2016 Chief of Defence Force to Visit Fiji The Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Tim Keating, is in […]

The Titirangi Residents & Ratepayers Association invite you to shake off the winter blues at their fancy dress fundraiser at Lopdell House Theatre on Saturday 16 July . The evening features the cult classic film the Rocky Horror Picture Show ...

Winton Police are appealing for information from the public as they investigate two burglaries and a theft from a car on Monday 27 June.

June 29 (BusinessDesk) - Finance Minister Bill English has insisted New Zealand is better placed than most countries to manage any turmoil generated by the decision of British voters to back leaving the European Union.

June 29 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand stocks rose on stronger turnover as global markets bounced following days of selling, with Metro Performance Glass, Xero and A2 Milk Co gaining.

New Zealanders heading to the tropics for a mid-winter getaway can be assured of 100% protection against the carrier of the Zika virus, according to the results of independent research carried out into Repel Ultra, Repel Tropical-Strength and Repel ...

It was all about the ladies in league on Sunday June 26 with the inaugural Marketing Works Ladies in League Day held at Mt Smart #2; a new initiative to celebrate and acknowledge all women in league.

This morning BIC and OfficeMax celebrated BIC CLIC’s 60th Birthday at OfficeMax’s head office in Auckland.

Our Council is keeping average rates increases District-wide to 1.4% this financial year. At its meeting today, our Council adopted the work programmes and budgets for 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.

June 29 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar gained as the extreme level of volatility in financial markets since last week's British vote to quit the European Union eased a little, though the prospect of another rate cut could ensure any rally is short-lived.

Chapman Tripp farewells the firm’s current Chief Executive Partner, Andrew Poole, and welcomes his incoming replacement, corporate partner Nick Wells.

Nadi, Fiji – The latest Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA) for primary school children has revealed growth across the region in numeracy and some improvement in literacy compared to the 2012 results.

News from NZ Transport Agency A gas leak on State Highway One north of Paekakariki is causing significant delays both north and southbound between Plimmerton and Paraparaumu. “As people prepare to travel home, we encourage to delay their travel if possible and stay in Wellington, or consider leaving their cars in town and take the […]