Новости за 22.09.2016

This will be the last “development update” post for a while, as I’ll be off on holiday for a month. The RCG Development Tracker has just been updated and I’ll get back onto things in November. Oh, and one of the updates is that I’ve added in the Northern Busway and (proposed) AMETI busway.

Olympic and world champion rower Hamish Bond will swap boat for bike when he takes on the Tour of Southland next month.

‘Enviroschools workshop (MEDIA) - 20160920’ Kohukohu School teacher Kim Wilson, left, Hukurenui School student Kaia Stevens and Northland College caretaker Rob Paewhenua take a hands on approach to lavender farming at the recent School Environments Workshop ...

The Salvation Army is to receive more than $1.5 million to fund 884 emergency housing places across the country each year.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy is travelling to the USA and Peru today to attend agricultural and APEC conferences.

Richard Prosser MP Spokesperson for Primary Industries 22 SEPTEMBER 2016 River Restrictions Highlight Need for Water Storage

Today, I would like to announce Cabinet’s decisions on a National Strategy to reduce the risk and harm of dog attacks in New Zealand.

The bloodiest and most traumatic campaign in New Zealand’s military history is captured in a new book produced by Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

Stuff reports: A cross-party committee of MPs have unanimously called on Parliament to ensure live organ donors are paid 100 per cent of their normal income during recovery.  Parliament’s Health Select Committee has given a ringing endorsement to National Party MP Chris Bishop’s bill, by calling for it to be passed into law and boosting the […]

Z Energy has made the dream of studying a reality for seven inspiring New Zealanders who have been awarded the company’s annual scholarships. Z is committed to making a difference in New Zealand communities, so this year it’s extended its scholarship ...

Acclaimed New Zealand independent feature Jake is now available worldwide on VOD for purchase: “We’ve lived the DIY filmmaking dream, and it’s time to share it with the world!”

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 – we regret to announce that the Bring Me The Horizon show in Auckland on Sunday 25th September will not go ahead due to illness.

Thursday, September 22 - Judges have selected 47 finalists from thousands of entries received in New Zealand’s largest and most popular photographic competition, with the exhibition coming to Karanga Plaza at Auckland's Viaduct from October 8 - November ...

1. IAN McKELVIE to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the performance of mixed-ownership electricity companies since their partial sale?

AUCKLAND, 22 September 2016 – Lexar is commemorating its 20th anniversary of developing industry-leading flash memory solutions at the same time that it has completed the ‘Works with GoPro’ verification process. These microSD offerings have achieved ...

BusinessDesk report by Sophie Boot The Overseas Investment Office has approved the proposed merger between Fairfax Media’s New Zealand assets (which include the DomPost) and NZME (which owns the NZ Herald), although the deal still needs NZME shareholder and Commerce Commission approval to go ahead. A month ago, the Commerce Commission delayed its decision on […]

The closing date for the Hastings District Council assistance package available to businesses adversely affected by the Havelock North gastroenteritis outbreak has been extended to 30 September 2016.

The Rescue Coordination Centre (RCCNZ) is asking the public for information about an overdue 22-foot yacht, Luna .

Sept. 22 (BusinessDesk) - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the US Federal Reserve stuck to their scripts today, pushing out any action on interest rates until later this year.

The Adolescent Health Research Group’s new report on the wellbeing of young Pacific people shines a spotlight on the Government’s failure to deliver any “brighter future” for them, says Labour’s Pacific Island Affairs spokesperson Su’a William ...

Hon Anne Tolley Minister for Social Development 22 September 2016 Media Statement Speech to Fostering Kids New Zealand Conference

Fonterra’s annual results announced this morning will increase certainty and security for dairy farmers, in what has been a positive week for the industry. The continued upward trend of the Global Dairy Trade auction on Wednesday, the modest increase ...

Voting packs have been sent to enrolled voters and to make sure you have your say Local Government New Zealand is urging people to post their papers well before polls close.

Lincoln University is being recognised for its global reach. It has placed 86th in the world for the International Outlook criteria in the prestigious 2017 Times Higher Education World University Rankings

DHB candidates are concerned electoral laws are being breached by a government funded pro-fluoridation pressure group.