Power Price Surge Highlights Need For NZ Power
The latest surge in businesses' electricity costs highlights the failure of the current electricity market and the need for the introduction of NZ Power to bring down electricity prices, Green Party...
View ArticleANZ India trip pays off for Kiwi exporters
Friday, 17 May 2013, 11:54 am Press Release: ANZ Bank For Release: 17 May 2013ANZ India trip pays off for Kiwi exportersA business trip to India, organised by ANZ Bank, has generated new business for...
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View ArticleGovt’s power hungry approach a threat
The Government's power hungry approach is causing its housing policy to unravel before the ink on the Budget is dry, says Labour's Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford.Last week the Government said this,...
View ArticleBudget Leaves Borders Wide Open
New Zealand First says that cuts to Customs and Biosecurity in the Budget will create gaping holes in New Zealand's defences against foreign pests and diseases.Customs and Biosecurity spokesperson...
View ArticleNew national patient safety campaign launched
Friday, 17 May 2013, 12:09 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Jo GoodhewAssociate Minister of Health 17 May 2013 New national patient safety campaign launched A new national patient safety...
View ArticleBorder Patrol Will Scare Skilled Kiwis from Coming Home
Heavy-handed tactics being used against some overseas student loan borrowers will do nothing to encourage them to come home, start paying their loans, and contribute to New Zealand's future, says...
View ArticleNew fridge won’t help feed hungry kids
Friday, 17 May 2013, 12:31 pm Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party 17 May 2013 MEDIA STATEMENTNew fridge won't help feed hungry kidsThat the Government can find $40 million to help fund private...
View ArticleAir NZ flight turns back after crack spotted in cockpit window
An Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Auckland had to return to Wellington shortly after take-off, after the pilot noticed a crack in the cockpit window. The aircraft is currently being...
View ArticleDischarged soldiers firearms behaviour unforgivable
Source: Photos.com A soldier has admitted having a loaded rifle when he was drunk at home the day after his discharge from the army. Christchurch District Court Judge Alistair Garland said it was...
View ArticleImmigration NZ discover adviser scam in India
Strong monthly net migration gain More than 50 applications from India for permanent residence in New Zealand have been declined after it was discovered they were submitted through an unlicensed...
View ArticleAir Tahiti Nuis Revamped Aircraft Arrives in Auckland
Air Tahiti Nui’s revamped two-class A340-300 aircraft landed in Auckland for the first time yesterday, as the South Pacific carrier continues to roll out its reconfigured fleet with an enhanced...
View ArticleBUDGET 2013 transTasman Budget rivalry
This week’s Budget announcements in Australia and New Zealand have many similarities. Both Budgets look to the future and returning to surplus. But if they were a transTasman game of rugby or netball...
View ArticleQuadrant selling down 37.2 stake in Summerset – shares halted
Summerset Group shareholder Quadrant Private Equity is selling down its 37.2 percent stake in the retirement village operator, taking advantage of the stock's 34 percent advance this year. QPE Funds...
View ArticleAuckland Buses will replace some trains this weekend
Friday, 17 May 2013, 1:17 pm Press Release: Auckland Council 17 May 2013Buses will replace some trains this weekendBuses will replace all trains on the Southern, Eastern and Manukau lines this...
View ArticleNine arrested on serious drug charges
Friday, 17 May 2013, 1:17 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police Nine arrested on serious drug chargesWaitemata Police have today arrested and charged nine people following a lengthy investigation into...
View ArticleTime safety and the environment win with National
Friday, 17 May 2013, 1:36 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister of Transport17 May 2013Time, safety and the environment win with NationalContrary to Green Party claptrap...
View ArticleLabour wrong on Police again
Friday, 17 May 2013, 1:34 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Anne TolleyMinister of Police17 May 2013Labour wrong on Police againPolice Minister Anne Tolley says Labour is continuing its...
View ArticleLaw Discriminates Against Disabled Adults and Family
Friday, 17 May 2013, 1:49 pm Press Release: New Zealand First Party Barbara Stewart MPSpokesperson for Disability Issues17 May 2013Law Discriminates Against Disabled Adults and FamilyNew Zealand First...
View ArticleGovt abuses urgency to extend Anadarko Amendment
Friday, 17 May 2013, 1:37 pm Press Release: Green Party 17 May 2013Govt abuses urgency to extend Anadarko AmendmentThe Government is trying to pass legislation under urgency which would make the...
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