Новости за 24.11.2016

Countdown announces Family Violence Policy to support team 25 November 2016: To mark this year’s White Ribbon Day, Countdown has today launched its Family Violence Policy, aimed at supporting its 18,000 team should they be impacted by family violence. ...

The largest group of volunteers ever recruited in Auckland will become a 4000-strong, highly visible, bright green-clad workforce during World Masters Games 2017 (WMG2017) in April.

Dunedin Police has today (Thursday 24 November) concluded a month-long operation in relation to a large firearms burglary which occurred in the city on 25 October 2016.

Mt Roskill by-election candidate Brandon Stronge is calling on John Key to halt all payments from the New Zealand taxpayer to the Clinton Foundation.

After making New Zealand Cycling history as the first Kiwi to crack the top 10 of a Grand Tour, Nelson professional George Bennett is supporting Christchurch Urology's Movember campaign that also highlights a world first in prostate cancer support.

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No Pride in Prisons advocates claim that the Department of Corrections is deliberately trying to restrict the organisation’s access to a transgender woman in solitary confinement.

Simpson Grierson supports the Government's decision today to accept the recommendations of the Joint Working Group, to improve the raising and resolving of pay equity claims.

The ASB Auckland Marathon is more than just a festival of running, through the generosity and determination of its participants, it is also the provider of an incredible $1.25 million (and still counting) raised for a total of 63 charities*.

In an effort to drive our mission of creating a 'Social. Physical. Better.' NZ, heyfit have set up the heyfit Social Sessions and we are kicking them off this weekend.

A new, in depth study of children and teenagers struggling with weight issues highlights that their eating habits were poor, and sugary drink consumption was at concerning volumes on a daily basis in many.

“More needs to be done to stop domestic violence over and above telling men to stop it and over and above the recent changes launched by Government.”

Better responses to perpetrators of family violence are needed if New Zealand’s high rate of family violence is to be cut.

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says Southern and Counties Manukau DHBs will be the next DHBs to roll-out the bowel screening programme in 2017/18, after Hutt Valley and Wairarapa DHBs.

Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced the opening of the third round of bids for the $18 million Teacher-led Innovation Fund (TLIF).

Press Release – Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge t was a blast from the past as retro clad cyclists helped launch festivities for the 40th Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge in true retro 1970s style. There was not much lycra, few flash bikes and loads of enthusiasm in the build up to the main event, …t was […]

Wellington.Scoop Two parts of the Queensgate shopping centre in Lower Hutt have been classified as a significant safety risk in the event of another earthquake. As a result, the Events Cinemas and part of the Queensgate car park are to be demolished, and two neighbouring buildings were last night evacuated. News from Hutt City Council […]

Stuff reports: Hawaiki Cable is pointing to another milestone as preparations continue for its $500 million internet cable to the United States. The company held a “ground-breaking” ceremony at Mangawhai Heads, north of Auckland, on Wednesday morning, where the construction of its New Zealand landing station is due to be completed by the middle of next […]

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News from Queensgate Over 80 retailers at the Queensgate Shopping Centre will open their doors for business on Friday after a comprehensive assessment of the property by engineering and construction consultants and Hutt City Council engineers. In addition to the store openings, over 590 carparks will also be available for shoppers. Farmers will be one […]

Light rail on Dominion Rd is one of the big projects being discussed right now and is being actively investigated.

News from Statistics NZ Statistics NZ has agreed to lease its second temporary premises in Wellington, following the closure of Statistics House because of structural damage from the 14 November earthquake. The new building is Westpac House, 318 Lambton Quay. Statistics NZ will occupy three floors in Westpac House, which was built in the mid-1970s. […]

Press Release – Science Media Centre Though the aftershocks from last week’s Kaikoura earthquake have been quieter this week (knock on wood), science behind the quake continues apace.Quake unravelling continues Though the aftershocks from last week’s Kaikoura earthquake have been quieter this week (knock on wood), science behind the quake continues apace. Niwa’s research vessel […]

Press Release – Pataka Art and Museum The Measina Festival is taking place at Ptaka Art + Museum from 30 November to 3 December, with stunning performers from Aotearoa celebrating Pacific culture and heritage through dance, music, and theatre.25 November 2016 Measina Festival showcases Pacific dance and theatre at Pātaka The Measina Festival is taking […]

One of the highlights of the Hollywood Disney Animation, Moana, is the soundtrack provided by The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Pasifika Voices choir, according to New Zealand actor, Mr Temuera Morrison.