Airline pilots to discuss Wellington Airport extension
The extension of the Wellington Airport to bring it up to international standards is on the agenda at this year's New Zealand Airline Pilots' Association annual conference. The conference, being held...
View ArticleWellington marks World Refugee Day
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 12:00 pm Press Release: NZ Red Cross Wellington marks World Refugee Day with football, food and cultureWellington refugee communities are celebrating World Refugee Day with...
View ArticleGood number of submissions on draft Local Alcohol Policy
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 12:19 pm Press Release: Christchurch City Council Tuesday 18 June 2013Good number of submissions received on draft Local Alcohol Policy so farA total of 293 submissions on the...
View Article‘The Gift of Time’ – 35 years volunteering
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 12:04 pm Press Release: Northland District Health Board 24 May, 2013 'The Gift of Time' - 35 years volunteering at Whangarei ...
View ArticleAuckland Westpac Helicopter Rescue - Daily Missions 17 June
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View ArticleAnniversary of Paeroa homicide
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 12:47 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police Victim's family address media on anniversary of Paeroa homicideOn the anniversary of the murder of a popular Paeroa businessman, father...
View ArticleRegional Council assists Matata sewerage scheme
For immediate release: 18 June 2013 Bay of Plenty Regional Council will make a $1.88 million contribution to Matata's sewerage scheme.The funding has been set aside in the Regional Council's 2013/14...
View ArticleTrade exhibition space now open
Trade exhibition space for the 2013 Canterbury A&P Show is now open for general release with positive results achieved in bookings from returning 2012 exhibitors, who had up until May to re-book...
View ArticleMajor new Waikato River agreement signed
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 12:53 pm Press Release: Waikato Regional Council 18 June 2013Major new Waikato River agreement signed Waikato-Tainui has today signed a new Waikato River agreement with Waikato...
View ArticleResponses to Feedback on draft Unitary Plan
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 12:59 pm Press Release: No More Rates Media release June 18th 2013[statement from David Thornton}Council responses to Feedback on draft Unitary Plan to be made available to...
View ArticleTime for Government action on gender pay
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 11:58 am Press Release: Green Party Time for Government action on gender payJohn Key needs to live up to his promise to address pay equity as new evidence shows women's pay still...
View ArticlePM feigns concern for first home buyers
truly concerned about first home buyers he would be taking practical steps such as introducing a Capital Gains Tax and building affordable homes to help them, says Labour's Finance spokesperson David...
View ArticleGovernment in denial over state of manufacturing
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 12:41 pm Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party Government in denial over state of manufacturing No amount of National Party spin can disguise the decline of the manufacturing...
View ArticleCuisine crowns New Zealand’s best restaurants
crowns New Zealand's best restaurants Diners in New Zealand are being treated to the finest food they have ever had, according to Kerry Tyack, head judge of this year's Cuisine NZ Good Food Awards. The...
View ArticleCommunities have more say on alcohol licenses
Justice Minister Judith Collins says local communities now have a greater say in the availability of alcohol in their neighbourhoods. Giving communities greater scope to object to liquor licence...
View ArticleANZ first bank to be taken to court over fees
ANZ is the first New Zealand bank to be taken to court for allegedly charging customers unfairly high bank exception fees. Fair Play on Fees, which was launched in March, is taking a class suit against...
View ArticleFit to fly condition during pregnancy harmful
"This disregard of the law in relation to pregnant women can be put down to harmful gender and cultural stereotypes which are very much alive," Masselot ...
View ArticleBank siege accused wanted to raise health issues
Raw video: Police swoop on Auckland bank (0:25) Police say a man who sparked an armed stand-off at an Auckland bank yesterday had only wanted to draw attention to his health issues. The 41-year-old man...
View ArticleOne dead in Hamilton house fire
Source: Fairfax At least one person has been killed in a house fire in Brooklyn Lane, in the Hamilton suburb of Claudelands. The Fire Service is at the scene. Officials have confirmed the fire is...
View ArticleAir New Zealands fuel efficient A320 features at prestigious Paris Air Show
Air New Zealand unveiled the first of its brand new fuel-efficient Airbus A320 aircraft at the Paris Air Show overnight. Air New Zealand is the launch customer for the aircraft, which features 2.4...
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