Новости за 23.03.2016

Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga’s (NPM) new Board for its Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) contract through the Tertiary Education Commission, held its inaugural meeting today to formally establish itself to oversee NPM and assist in achieving the vision ...

24 March 2016 Jet-ski expedition raises $110,000 for Melanoma New Zealand A 60-strong team of jet-ski enthusiasts has returned from an epic week-long expedition around the northern tip of New Zealand, raising an impressive $110,000 for Melanoma New ...

Over 150 Rover Scouts from all over New Zealand will come together this Easter in Hawke’s Bay this Friday for a key service project at Waipawa School. The Rovers will be involved in many aspects around the school including gardening, cleaning, ...

The Pitfalls of Importing Materials The quality and acceptability of imported materials such as steel and building products is again causing issues. The chief executive of International Accreditation New Zealand, Dr Llew Richards, says one of the main ...

No formal consultation required for the 2016/17 Annual Plan At today’s Council meeting councillors decided that formal consultation for the development of the 2016/17 Annual Plan was not required. This annual plan is the first following the adoption ...

Thursday 24 March 2016 Novel stadium-based research helps us understand group dynamics New Psychology research led out of New Zealand’s University of Otago is backing up the old saying that “birds of a feather flock together”. The findings emerged ...

Four Auckland arts charities benefit from Kiwi generosity Four Auckland arts charities each raised more than $10,000 for their cause at The Funding Network’s latest event. Often described as “Dragon’s Den for charities”, TFN is a social event at which ...

The Royal Easter Show will open on time at 10am this morning, despite the storm that battered Auckland overnight.

March 24 (BusinessDesk) - Spark New Zealand has been given the all-clear to buy Craig Wireless's unused radio spectrum, expanding the country's biggest telecommunications company's ability to provide wireless services.

The Commerce Commission has given clearance for Spark New Zealand Limited to acquire the management rights to 70MHz of radio spectrum in the 2300MHz band from Craig NZ and Woosh NZ.

High winds and heavy rain have buffeted the Auckland region overnight but the worst is over.

Press Release – WorkSafe NZ The family of a Wellington driver fatally crushed while operating a glass collection truck will receive $85,000 in court-ordered reparations from Enviro Waste Services Limited (ESL). The household refuse and recycling collection firm was sentenced in the Wellington District Court yesterday after pleading guilty to charges under ss 18 (1)(a) […]

The family of a Wellington driver fatally crushed while operating a glass collection truck will receive $85,000 in court-ordered reparations from Enviro Waste Services Limited (ESL)

Labour has released their 10 big ideas for the future of work: Building digital equality – through ensuring Kiwis can access technology regardless of where they live or how wealthy they are. Accelerating technology in business – through developing new models of capital raising and investing in research and development. Developing Business Clusters – by […]

Workers responsible for filling shelves at the Richmond PAK’nSAVE are on strike this morninig in frustration at the supermarket’s continued refusal to bargain over pay rates and lift wages for low paid workers at the store.

The NZDUSD opens at 0.6705 (mid-rate) this morning. The NZD has fallen further against the USD trading as low as 0.6685 overnight. The USD has continued to be the standout performer over the past 2 days extending yesterday’s gains following comments from ...

March 24 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar fell as more Federal Reserve officials suggested the US central bank should be hiking interest rates, contrasting with its decision last week to keep rates on hold.

It is a pleasure to be in Dargaville and the Northern Wairoa, a town and area that has many memories. My political leanings were forged here, as were my beliefs.

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Last week I wrote about the Patronage results for February. At the time of writing that post, AT’s monthly indicators report was not available which provides more detail on the patronage plus a number of other metrics. I thought I would highlight a few interesting aspects from that indicators report.

News from Maori Party The Māori Party wishes all those taking part in the Hīkoi Wai Tapu from Tūrangi to Wellington a safe journey. Marchers including tamariki and whānau from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa i te Reo ki Tūwharetoa will depart from Tūrangi at 6am tomorrow to raise awareness about the Chose Clean […]

Liam Hehir wrote: The Godfather Part III is the weakest film in the series, but it is not wanting for great lines. One of my favourites is the admonition given by Michael Corleone that one should “never hate your enemies” because “it affects your judgment”. This is one piece of advice that has a lot […]

March 24 (BusinessDesk) - Wall Street slid as Nike predicted slower-than-expected sales growth, fuelling concern about the company’s profit outlook, while energy stocks declined with the price of oil.

Palestinian Information Center A Palestinian report showed that the individual portion of water in Gaza has declined from 91.3 liters daily in 2013 to 79.7 liters in 2014. Over 97% of water in the coastal enclave is not compatible with standards of the World Health Organization for drinking water, the report added. The report which […]

Press Release – Z Energy Z Energy today installed the first fast-charge electric vehicle charging stations at service stations in Vivian Street and Petone. The Z Vivian Street charging station was officially opened by Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown. The installations are part of Z’s commitment to install six rapid-charge electric vehicle charging stations at sites […]