Новости за 27.08.2018

Yesterday eight men were arrested in relation to the ongoing investigation into the homicide of 27-year-old Kevin Ratana in Whanganui last week.

The Serious Crash Unit will be investigating so the road will be closed for some time.

The NZDUSD opens at 0.6695 (mid-rate) this morning. Risk appetite has increased and global equity markets are firmly positive in reaction to the news that the US and Mexico were about to announce a new trade agreement. This morning President Donald ...

Good morning and thank you David and your team at Westpac for hosting us today. And of course this is not the first time you have hosted such an event. In fact it wasn’t too long ago that I stood amongst you and spoke about our economic agenda.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the formation of the Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Council, with Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon as its chair, in a major speech delivered to the business community in Auckland today.

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What is in New Zealand’s Future?
Earlier this year I was asked by Penguin Random to contribute to a book speculating about New Zealand’s future, and now it’s out:

Stuff reports: Bureaucrats faced the wrath of some Wellington bus users at a meeting to discuss the city’s new, and problematic, bus network. About 300 people were at the public meeting of the city’s southern and eastern suburbs on Sunday afternoon, at which officials were jeered at and abused by frustrated bus users.  The new bus system […]

News from Te Runanga o Ngaati Ruanui Trust Ngati Ruanui Iwi has won a landmark High Court decision to quash seabed mining off the coast of Patea. The High Court at Wellington has today announced it will not allow Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR) to mine iron sand off the South Taranaki bight. “This win for the […]

Press Release – Te Papa On 19 September, exactly 125 years since Aotearoa became the first self-governing country in the world to grant women the vote, Te Papa will open a pop-up exhibition and launch a new Te Papa Press publication to mark Suffrage 125. Dr Bronwyn Labrum, Te Papa’s Head of New Zealand and […]

Speech – New Zealand Government First, lets start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land that we meet on and pay respects to their elders, past and present.22 August 2018 “Fair suck of the sav” Rt Hon Winston Peters Foreign Affairs Speech to National Press Club – Canberra First, let’s start by acknowledging the […]

News from Upper Hutt City Council The Upper Hutt City Council received a BB rating in its CouncilMARK™ report released today, highlighting a good standard of performance. CouncilMARK reports are designed to give councils and communities an informed and independent view on how they are carrying out their role as councils, including where they are […]

Press Release – Dame Malvina Major Foundation Richard Greager adjudicator with winner Will King and runner-up Sophie Sparrow Baritone Will King took first prize at the Dame Malvina Major Foundation Wellington Aria on Sunday night, with a performance that blew away the audience, according to adjudicator Richard Greager. Second place was awarded to soprano Sophie […]

Press Release – Porirua Chamber of Commerce The Porirua Chamber of Commerce has voted unanimously to wind up at a Special General Meeting of membership. Outgoing chairperson, Euon Murrell has made the following statement: “Small chambers such as Porirua have found themselves increasingly unsustainable and focused on running back office administration rather than actively advocating […]

Article – Simon Mark New Zealand proposes a new approach to diplomacy with its Pacific neighbours. from www.shutterstock.com , CC BY-SA Here’s how to reset New Zealand’s cultural diplomacy in the Pacific New Zealand proposes a new approach to diplomacy with its Pacific neighbours. from www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-SA Simon Mark, Massey University As part of […]

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares hit record; Synlait, a2 gain while Sky TV, Z Energy drop

Aug. 27 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar was little changed as investors digest efforts by the People's Bank of China to arrest the slide in the yuan and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's latest speech

State Highway 1 north of Te Horo, Kapiti Coast is closed in both directions following a serious crash.

Aug. 27 (BusinessDesk) - The government’s decision to stop issuing offshore exploration permits has convinced many overseas investors that the country is closed for business, New Zealand Oil & Gas says.

Aug. 27 (BusinessDesk) - KiwiRail Holdings will increase pay for 2,319 Rail and Maritime Transport Union members by the same amount, meaning the lowest paid get the biggest increase.

The New Zealand Taxpayers Union says a taxpayer-funded handout for the All Blacks would be an absurd misuse of taxpayer money. “The NZRU is already exempt from income tax as a ‘promoter of amateur sport’. Taxpayers are doing enough favours for ...

The Motor Trade Association is asking government to put more money into helping small service station operators protect themselves against armed robbers.

Rental Law Changes a Chance for Greater Fairness “Today is another step towards a more just and fair rental market, especially for the tens of thousands of people struggling with high rents and low incomes,” says New Zealand Council of Christian ...

A number of people are in police custody in Whanganui this evening as investigations continue into last week's fatal shooting.

There’s just a few days left to nominate volunteers for the Palmerston North City Council’s annual Civic Awards. The awards are the city’s highest recognition for voluntary service.