Новости за 26.08.2016

Tags: General Debate

After four nights in San Sebastian, Basque we journeyed further west to Gijon, Asturias. Again we decided to use BlaBlaCar, mainly because the alternative rail and bus journeys were slower and more expensive respectively. The route we took is illustrated below, which as you can see we primarily hugged the coastline.

Newshub reports: New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is stepping up his attack on the iwi which own public transport operator Go Bus, over claims it’s looking offshore for new workers instead of employing jobless locals. Mr Peters says the company has asked for help from Immigration New Zealand to bring foreign workers into the […]

Chris Gunness, UNRWA Spokesperson Press Statement UNRWA has not been given an opportunity to review the evidence but we have seen the explanation on the Israeli Military Advocate General’s website. In the circumstance it is therefore impossible for us to make specific comments about the way the case has been conducted. According to the UN […]

Press Release – Sustainability Trust Wellingtonians who like their shopping local, ethical and eco-friendly will be treated to a Spring Market at Sustainability Trust on September 10. Sustainability Trust’s EcoCentre in Forresters Lane will be transformed into a buzzing marketplace to shop for home and family, see DIY demos and try out an electric car. […]

Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings, Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water have again come back clear today (26 August 2016).

Mediation between the NZ Resident Doctors Association and the District Health Boards has been set down for Monday, September 12.

A massive “poetry slam” aimed at all voices united on justice, is to be held on Thursday 27th October, 2016 at St Paul’s Crypt (Auckland) [ announced today, NZ’s National Poetry day .]

Phil Twyford exclaims: The finding by Otago University researcher Dr Kate Amore that most homeless people are in work or study is one of the most shocking aspects of the housing crisis, says Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. “Social service agencies report many homeless people turning up looking for shelter are wage-earners. They just cannot […]

A 43 year-old woman appeared in the Hamilton District Court today on drug related charges including manufacturing methamphetamine, and the cultivation of cannabis.

English language students at The Campbell Institute have held a charity auction to raise money for the Downtown Community Ministry (DCM), which is a non-denominational organisation working to support people through personal hardship.

Although many teachers and families are concerned about Education Minister Hekia Parata’s announcement of a law change to enable more school students to enrol in online learning, a world-renowned expert and Distinguished Professor in e-Learning ...

Aug. 26 (BusinessDesk) - KiwiRail, the state-owned rail and freight operator, posted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and finance costs of $85.5 million in the year to June 30, down $5 million on the previous year despite a 300,000 tonne ...

The final set of three bridge beams for the new Haywards Interchange on State Highway 2 will be placed on the night of Monday 5 September, completing a major milestone for the elevated roundabout.

Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism says figures for July 2016 released today by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment show visitor spend is on the rise. CCT chief executive, Vic Allen says the latest visitor spend survey is good news ...

Please attribute to Detective Inspector Kevin Burke: An extensive Police search is still underway to locate a man who shot at two unarmed Police officers in Northland early this morning. A large Police operation involving staff from four districts, ...

New Zealand carpet maker Cavalier Corporation has returned to a profitable position posting a net profit after tax of $3.1 million for the financial year ended 30 June 2016. This represents a significant turnaround from the company’s write downs and ...

Easter trading law change boost for tourism The new Easter Sunday trading law will benefit both the tourism industry and local economies, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. TIA has long advocated for Easter trading laws to be liberalised, and is welcoming ...

Chinese studying, working and living in New Zealand need to make sure they report crimes to police, and police need to re-engage with the Chinese community, a researcher says. Dr Andrew Zhu, political polling expert and honorary research fellow at the ...

Specialist telecommunications, broadcast and cybersecurity business Kordia Group has reported a 2016 net profit after tax of $12.3m, exceeding its target by $5.6m (85 per cent) and achieving a 33 per cent increase over the preceding year’s $9.2m.

Super City election candidates should explain what they are going to do about the rip-off of SuperGold Cardholders on Auckland transport, says New Zealand First Leader and Northland MP Rt Hon Winston Peters.

All Blacks Sevens Return to the Runway with Surprise Fashion Show This year’s fashion front-row were treated to a Jockey underwear fashion show featuring the All Blacks Sevens and Jockey’s new women’s ambassador Matilda Rice. Will Radford, ...

Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner has thanked everyone who joined the conversation to create a better future for the one in four New Zealanders who have a physical, sensory, learning, mental health or other impairment.

I’m big on making sure voters know how to make the best use of their votes at elections, so last week I went along to the Transparency International Mayoral Forum.
After short-opening statements, the candidates were asked about governance, and avoiding corruption, and then they opened up for questions from the floor. I got to ask the last question of the evening, and think the answers are worth reporting. My question was along the lines:

The inaugural Future Business Leaders Awards event was held last night in Auckland to celebrate the achievements of New Zealand’s ‘bright young things’ in the trades and services.