Charlie’s backs down on recycling claims
Charlie's is removing all recycling claims from its Honest Water Eco Bottles, following an investigation by the Commerce Commission.The investigation was initiated by a complaint sent to the Commerce...
View ArticleLower Waitaki Zone Committee focusses on limit setting
Monday, 17 June 2013, 11:02 am Press Release: Environment Canterbury 17 June 2013 Lower Waitaki Zone Committee focusses on limit setting The Lower Waitaki - South Coastal Canterbury Zone Committee will...
View ArticleHeavy Rain Update 5 0830hrs 17613
The first duty of the day is an impact assessment of the areas affected by the rain throughout all of Sunday with Tasman District Council staff and contractors out in the field since daylight.Riwaka...
View ArticleLocal Government Commission decisions on Wairarapa
Monday, 17 June 2013, 11:11 am Press Release: Local Government Commission Media Release 17 June 2013 Local Government Commission decisions on Wairarapa application The application by Wairarapa councils...
View ArticleChristchurch Hospital Volunteers awarded
Monday, 17 June 2013, 11:22 am Press Release: Canterbury District Health Board Monday, June 17, 2013 Christchurch Hospital Volunteers awarded The Christchurch Hospital Volunteers have received an...
View ArticleThe Roxy Auctions Cake For Charity
Wellingtonians can have their cake and eat it too--all for a great cause, Ronald McDonald House Wellington!The Roxy Cinema and Coco at the Roxy are auctioning a 1920s-inspired cake designed by The...
View ArticleFrom Plot to Plate At Hollard Gardens
Grow-your-own winter warmers will be the topic of a free public workshop at Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, on Sunday (23 June). The workshop will focus on the best ways to grow - and eat - some the...
View ArticleRecognising and celebrating health volunteers
Monday, 17 June 2013, 11:09 am Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Tony RyallMinister of Health 17 June 2013 Recognising and celebrating health volunteers As part of National Volunteer Week,...
View ArticleThreat to Environment Court latest from destructive Govt
Monday, 17 June 2013, 11:54 am Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party Threat to Environment Court latest from destructive Government Concerns that the specialist Environment Court may be...
View ArticleMinister marks National Volunteer Week
Monday, 17 June 2013, 11:46 am Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Jo GoodhewMinister for the Community and Voluntary Sector 17 June 2013Minister marks National Volunteer Week Community and...
View ArticleOpposition determined to manufacture a crisis
Monday, 17 June 2013, 11:56 am Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Steven JoyceMinister for Economic Development 17 June 2013 Opposition determined to manufacture a crisisThe Opposition's...
View ArticleSharples Karakia is part of our culture
Monday, 17 June 2013, 12:00 pm Press Release: The Maori Party The Hon Dr Pita SharplesMaori Party Co-Leader | MP for Tamaki Makaurau17 June 2013 Sharples: Karakia is part of our culture Dr. Pita...
View ArticleNew Zealand consumer confidence jumps
New Zealand consumer confidence surged to its highest level in three years in June, buoyed by improving economic prospects, rising house values, low interest rates and falling prices.The Westpac...
View ArticleBullied boy fights back
A Carterton schoolboy is still battling his way to recovery after surviving relentless bullying and a schoolyard attempt to escape his tormentors by strangling himself. Carterton School pupil Raybane...
View ArticleFresh food donations organised for arrested ship
A bid is under way today to get fresh fruit, vegetables and other foodstuffs out to the crew of the arrested bulk carrier New Giant, which has been at anchor in Poverty Bay for over a week. The log...
View ArticleTrial of former Pike River boss moved to Wellington
Pike River failings revealed in judgement The trial of former Pike River Coal boss Peter Whittall will now take place in Wellington. Judge Jane Farish released her decision to move the trial from...
View ArticleNational Standards Teachers boycott device
Teachers and principals plan to boycott a $6 million computerised assessment device which would be compulsory for every primary student in 2015 as part of National Standards. The NZ Principals'...
View ArticleVIDEOS Heavy rain causes South Island flooding
Heavy rain continues to pelt several regions in the South Island, with rising rivers and surface flooding keeping emergency services ...
View ArticleHeavy snow forecast to follow rain
video Bone-chilling temperatures with snow to low levels in the south are due later this week, replacing the drenching rain which has caused widespread flooding and road closures. With the winter...
View ArticleBusiness NZ faulted for failing to support export manufacturers
The Opposition parties' inquiry into manufacturing has found major "fissures" in the sector, with traditional agricultural producers pitted against new, high value industries, and industries focused on...
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