Новости за 12.07.2016

The ambitious Million Dollar Mouse pest eradication project on remote Antipodes Island in the sub-Antarctic has been completed ahead of schedule, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says.

Thank you Mr President. My remarks today address only the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, we will comment separately on other Middle East issues as the opportunity presents.

July 13 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar gained, following stock markets and commodity prices higher, as investors recovered their lost confidence from Britain's vote to leave the European Union.

13 July, 2016: Countdown is investing in 600 new roles across the country to provide customers with more face-to-face service, including help with food choices and product advice. The move is aimed at boosting personalised service in-store by putting more ...

Prime Minister John Key has welcomed the announcement that United States Vice President Joe Biden will make an official visit to New Zealand next week. “New Zealand places great value on its relationship with the United States and the Vice President’s ...

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced plans for changes to the Financial Advisers Act (FAA) and the Financial Service Providers Act (FSPA).

A campaign encouraging Kiwis to be better prepared for emergencies kicks off today, says Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye.

New figures from IDC and Gartner show Apple’s immunity to falling PC sales has ended. Global PC sales have fallen for five years in a row. Until now Apple bucked the trend. Mac sales continued to grow while every other major brand declined. This saw Apple’s market share increase. IDC’s latest quarterly report says total […]

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The inclusion of congestion pricing in the recent Auckland Transport Alignment Project interim report has (helpfully) reignited the public debate on the topic. Transportblog’s authors have been pretty enthusiastic about the idea – see e.g. Stu Donovan’s posts on the topic.

Press Release – Nga Taonga Sound and Vision Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision has launched its new direction as the audiovisual archive for all New Zealanders. Nga Taonga has been through much change since 2012, merging New Zealand’s radio, television and film archives into one national organisation. Its new direction and vision – launched with […]

News from NZ Police Porirua Police are seeking witnesses to an assault yesterday in Cannons Creek. A 40 year old woman was found shortly after 5.00 pm in Gloucester Street with injuries to her arm and back. “We believe she was by a man who was seen driving from the area in a light coloured […]

Press Release – New Zealand Defence Force The New Zealand Defence Forces Littoral Warfare Unit (LWU) has just hosted the Commander of the US Third Fleet, Vice Admiral (VADM) Nora Tyson, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii.13 July 2016 Top US Commander Visits NZDF Dive Team The New Zealand Defence Force’s Littoral Warfare Unit […]

Press Release – Auckland Future Auckland Future, the new centre right ticket contesting upcoming Auckland Council elections, has selected community leader Sooalo Setu Mua to replace Christina Atoa who has had to stand down for health reasons. July 13, 2016 Auckland Future Selects So’oalo Setu Mua to Stand for Manukau Ward Auckland Future, the new […]

Press Release – Serious Fraud Office Donald John Hancox wasn sentenced in the Hutt Valley District Court today for a $375, 000 fraud against his former employer, Upper Hutt College. The retired Executive Officer first appeared on 30 May facing 10 Crimes Act charges of ‘Obtaining by deception’. He pleaded guilty to all 10 charges. […]

Press Release – Greater Wellington Regional Council SuperGold will continue to be the only public transport card senior Metlink customers will need when the region’s bus ticketing system becomes seamless in early 2018. Greater Wellington Regional Council announced this week it’s in negotiations with Snapper Services Ltd to provide a common electronic ticketing system on […]

Police are concerned for the safety of 12-year-old Alexis Stagg who was last seen at her Burwood address at midday today.

Foreign Minister Murray McCully has called on all parties to respect the Arbitral Tribunal ruling on maritime rights in the South China Sea. “While New Zealand does not take a position on the various territorial claims in the South China Sea we have ...

Local Government Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has welcomed the take up of a new performance standards system by more than a quarter of New Zealand’s councils.

Police have shot a person from the address as a pre-planned search warrant was carried out, that person has since died.

July 12 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares extended their run of new records, led by real estate owner Investore Property which debuted on the local market after being spun out of Stride Property.

July 12 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar rallied against the greenback as a victory for Japan's ruling coalition led traders and investors to riskier assets, anticipating a move by Japan's central bank to continue its expansionary monetary ...

News from Nicola Young “Jack Ilott Green should not be sold”, says Mayoral contender Nicola Young. “I initially supported selling its leasehold to contribute towards the cost of the Town Hall’s strengthening, but the commercial property sector question the likelihood of getting $8million for the site, because of possible constraints on the building height. “I […]

Now in its fifth year, Matariki returns to Auckland’s waterfront for the final weekend of the month-long festival - as the city celebrates Māori New Year, when Matariki is seen low in the north-east sky. There’s an incredible array of entertainment, ...

Avalanche forecasters for the New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) are increasingly concerned about upcoming weather conditions. With a long period of warmer weather and a big dump on the way, conditions are likely to be very tricky in the backcountry ...