Researcher looking at post-earthquake legal headaches
June 17, 2013 The standard commercial lease used in New Zealand and commonly used in Christchurch before the earthquakes, did not contain provisions governing many of the situations thatlandlords and...
View ArticleMYOB expands Auckland-based online development capability
Monday, 17 June 2013, 1:22 pm Press Release: MYOB 17 June 2013MYOB expands Auckland-based online development capabilityNew Zealand's largest accounting software provider, MYOB today announced it is...
View ArticleNo cut to biosecurity funding in Budget 2013
It's important to correct some correct claims by opposition politicians. To make it crystal clear: funding has not been cut for biosecurity in Budget 2013. Appropriations for ‘border biosecurity...
View ArticleCoroner commends son who made desperate dash after crash
An 11-year-old boy who ran 6km in the dark to get help for his dad after a car crash has been commended by a coroner. Craig Thomas Bennett, 40, and his son Hunter Bennett were driving on State Highway...
View ArticlePike River Peter Whittalls trial to be held in Wellington
Peter Whittall. Photo / APN The trial of former Pike River Coal chief executive Peter Whittall relating to the 2010 mining disaster that claimed 29 lives will be moved to Wellington. Proceedings will...
View ArticleGang member admits manslaughter
Source: Thinkstock Gang member Fabian Jessie Mika has admitted the manslaughter of a 15-year-old boy who was killed when Mika crashed a stolen vehicle in Christchurch four months ago. Mika, who has the...
View ArticleGreens pull support from gambling bill
The Green Party has pulled its support for a bill aimed at giving local communities more say over gambling, saying proposed changes will water it down so much that it can not support it any longer....
View ArticleNZ POLITICS DAILY June 17
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View ArticleCavalier Bremworth founder Tony Timpson dies
Tony Timpson, who helped found what is now the listed carpet maker Cavalier Corp, has died at the age of 80. Mr Timpson built up the carpet maker in 1972 with Grant Biel, only retiring from the board...
View ArticleThree rescued from sinking ship
Monday, 17 June 2013, 2:00 pm Press Release: Maritime New Zealand 17 June 2013 | 1.30pmThree rescued from sinking shipTwo Americans and a Canadian (genders not known) have been rescued from a vessel...
View ArticleBusinesses encouraged to join Waste Exchange
Hastings District Council is one of 22 Council's around the country that supports the national Waste Exchange. The recycling initiative began in 1999 and is coordinated by the Waikato Regional Council....
View ArticleBlueprint to encourage innovation
Monday, 17 June 2013, 1:47 pm Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party Megan WoodsAssociate Science and Innovation Spokesperson 17 June 2013Blueprint to encourage innovationA smart, active government...
View ArticleGovernment system does not compute
Monday, 17 June 2013, 1:49 pm Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party Megan WoodsActing Education Spokesperson17 June 2013Government system does not computeTeachers' and principals' boycotting...
View ArticleSpecialist team to assist council consenting
Monday, 17 June 2013, 1:38 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Gerry BrownleeMinister for Canterbury Earthquake RecoveryHon Maurice WilliamsonMinister for Building and Construction17 June...
View ArticleGovt inaction plays part in MediaWorks woes
Monday, 17 June 2013, 1:50 pm Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party Clare CurranBroadcasting Spokesperson17 June 2013Govt inaction plays part in MediaWorks woesThe Government's refusal to break the...
View ArticleConsultation on draft Carers’ Strategy Action Plan
Monday, 17 June 2013, 1:52 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Jo GoodhewMinister for Senior Citizens17 June 2013Consultation on draft Carers' Strategy Action PlanSenior Citizens Minister Jo...
View ArticleNew Zealand Innovators Awards - Now Open for Entries
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View ArticleStaffing Crisis Affects Welfare Reform Obligations
Monday, 17 June 2013, 2:04 pm Press Release: New Zealand First Party Asenati Lole-Taylor MPSpokesperson for Social Policy17 June 2013Staffing Crisis Affects Welfare Reform ObligationsNZ First Welfare...
View ArticleWorld first certification for Wellington Zoo great news
Monday, 17 June 2013, 2:34 pm Press Release: Standards New Zealand 17 June 2013World first certification for Wellington Zoo great newsThe announcement by Wellington Zoo that it is the first zoo in the...
View ArticleNZ dollar outlook kiwi may rise as local data improves and greenback weakens
New Zealand dollar may advance this week as signs of an improving local economy boost demand for the local currency while a continuation of economic stimulus in the US debases the greenback. The kiwi...
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