Новости за 16.11.2016

The Government is being urged to relocate much of the Civil Service from Wellington to the regions in the wake of this week’s earthquakes.

"The peace blockade of the weapons expo has been a great success today. We are thrilled to have had so many people to come and resist this war profiteers' meeting," said Auckland Peace Action spokesperson Virginia Lambert

New Zealand First is concerned at New Zealand’s national security given the relatively new buildings housing the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and GCSB/SIS have been evacuated.

Minds for Minds is a research partnership between doctors, researchers and the community to better understand autism in New Zealand. They have joined forces with Zealandia Horticulture Ltd, to raise funds for autism research with the launch of the crested ...

Air Force personnel prepare for a C-130 airdrop of about 5000 litres of water to Kaikoura. The successful drop took place about 6pm tonight. Media Release

University of Canterbury quake experts are contributing to the large science and research response to the 7.5m earthquake both in north Canterbury and Wellington to better understand what has happened and why.

[16.11.16] The Human Rights Commission says an Auckland man blaming gay people for deadly earthquakes is ironic given that today is an international day dedicated to tolerance.

Five former participants of the Waikato University and Ko Awatea leadership programme have received an international award in Sydney for a youth wellness movement at one of the largest health conferences in the world - Ko Awatea’s Asia Pacific (APAC) ...

Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett has announced New Zealand’s intention to extend ratification of both the Climate Change Convention and the Paris Agreement to include Tokelau.

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith has welcomed the passing of a bill which will enable New Zealand wine and spirit makers to register the geographical origins of their products.

The Royal Society of New Zealand has issued a carefully researched paper explaining the new genetic editing techniques, such as CRISPR-Cas9, which represent a true leap forward in biology. The technique uses nature’s own DNA “scissors” and is so ...

Minister meets Pike families The families of the Pike River victims and Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith met in Greymouth tonight to discuss work on decommissioning the mine and progressing the memorial track through Paparoa National Park. “This ...

The Herald reports: A protest turned violent this morning when peace activists blocked a defence industry conference in central Auckland. The protesters formed a human blockade at the annual New Zealand Defence Industry Association Forum at the ANZ Viaduct Events Centre in an attempt to stop hundreds of delegates attending. NZHerald Focus camera operator Tamara […]

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The Herald reports: Tamaki says that natural disasters are side-effects of environmental pollution, abuse and sexual sins. Referencing Leviticus, from the Old Testament, he writes: “No other sin in the whole of the bible has any connection to earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions, but sexual perversions alone.” He really is a lunatic at times. Tags: […]

I’ve been thinking about an interesting and provocative article by engineer and Strong Towns advocate Charles Marohn. “Interesting” because it provides a novel way of thinking about the financial trade-offs inherent in urban development, including the allocation of costs between private property owners and the public in general, and between current residents and future ones. [...]

News from NZ Government A technical investigation into the performance of buildings such as Statistics House at CentrePort will be undertaken to help inform improved building regulation. “This week’s significant earthquakes have tested the seismic strength of many of Wellington’s multi-storey buildings. This investigation will focus on Statistics House to understand its performance and where […]

News from NZ First New Zealand First is concerned at New Zealand’s national security given the relatively new Wellington buildings housing the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and GCSB/SIS have been evacuated. “This is highly serious because it means our national security is compromised,” says Deputy Leader and Spokesperson for Defence Ron Mark. “Imagine if […]

Press Release – IPENZ Engineers NZ Nearly 200 structural engineers met in Wellington last night to share what they are learning from building inspections and assessments after Monday’s earthquake, so that theycan establish an understanding of the range of impacts across different types of buildings. Structural Engineering Society President Paul Campbell says the structural engineers […]

Architect’s impression of the new gallery. Warren and Mahoney. News from Te Papa Te Papa will open a spectacular new art gallery space in the museum late next year. Chief Executive Rick Ellis has also announced that over the coming years Te Papa will transform its permanent exhibits, many of which have been in the […]

Press Release – Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand Christmas trees decorated by the All Blacks and Wellington Phoenix will light up Wellington International Airport this Christmas as part of the Wellington Xmas Tree Festival in aid of Cystic Fibrosis.Christmas Tree Festival Christmas trees decorated by the All Blacks and Wellington Phoenix will light up Wellington International […]

Article – BusinessDesk Nov. 17 (BusinessDesk) – Promisia Integrative, which makes a dietary supplement for sore joints, plans to raise $1.3 million in a rights issue at a 40 percent discount for working capital.Thursday 17 November 2016 09:41 AM Promisia plans to raise $1.3 mln in rights issue at 40% discount By Jonathan Underhill Nov. […]

Press Release – Greater Wellington Regional Council The Greater Wellington Regional Council is advancing towards a return to full service delivery following the damage and significant business interruption caused by Sunday night’s earthquake. “The earthquake and severe weather were a double whammy for the regional council. We were put under great pressure to keep essential […]

Press Release – Waikato University Five former participants of the Waikato University and Ko Awatea leadership programme have received an international award in Sydney for a youth wellness movement at one of the largest health conferences in the world – Ko Awateas Asia Pacific (APAC) … 17 November 2016 Five former Waikato participants win international […]

Press Release – New Zealand Government Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett has announced New Zealands intention to extend ratification of both the Climate Change Convention and the Paris Agreement to include Tokelau.Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Climate Change Issues 17 November 2016 Paris Agreement will be extended to include Tokelau Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett […]