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Boards restrained on pay

7 February 2012 News release from Moyle Remuneration Consulting Ltd Boards continue a...


Party Time For Lotto Winners From Whangarei to Christchurch

Media Release 7 February 2012 Party Time For Lotto Winners From Whangarei to...


Scenes of terror as triple quake rocks Philippines

Aid workers have described scenes of terror as a triple quake rattled the Philippine islands of...


NIWA Media Release Summer Series 7 Boaties beware of the hitch-hiking, waving 'alien' invader

Boaties beware of the hitch-hiking, waving 'alien' invader Boaties, beware this summer of a...


First Triple Jackpot for Lotto, Strike and Powerball for 2012

Media Release 4 February 2012 First Triple Jackpot for Lotto, Strike and Powerball for...


Te Matatini Festival

Kia ora ((First Name)), Te Matatini National Festival Aotearoa's premier M?ori cultural...


Geotechnical work on TC3 properties to start in March

EQC Media release Geotechnical work on TC3 properties to start in March February 3,...


Embargoed: El Niņo / La Niņa to become more dominant in New Zealand with climate change

Media release Faculty of Science The University of Auckland ***Embargoed until 7am Monday...


Treasury report threatens increase in early childhood fees

For more information contact Early Childhood Council President Maria Johnson on...


ENZAFoods 50Years and New Plant Expansion Media Release

Please find media release attached, regards Anna Lorck, 021 2886...


SOEs and Section 9

SOEs and Section 9 The protection to the Treaty offered by Section 9 of the State Owned...


Media release - Visy seeks clearance to acquire HP Industries

The Commerce Commission has received an application from VPRS Limited and Visy Industries Australia...


Double world record sire fetches $52,000 at Foveran Deer Park

Media Release: 3 February 2012 (Please contact gerard@theagencynz.co.nz for an image of Lord...


League Tables

Media Release 2 February 2012 - for immediate release Attention: Education and Political...


Waitangi Day marks beginning of Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Media Release Ministry for Culture and Heritage 3 February 2012 Waitangi Day marks...


BP drops petrol in time for long weekend

BP DROPS PETROL IN TIME FOR LONG WEEKEND BP has dropped the price of petrol today by 3 cents...


Extension to voluntary folic acid fortification of bread sought

Extension to voluntary folic acid fortification of bread sought MAF has today released a...


Blenheim man sentenced to home detention for tax offences

MEDIA RELEASE 2 February 2011 Blenheim man sentenced to home detention for tax offences A...


Pay equity boost for Australian workers - we need the same in NZ

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) congratulates low paid Australian workers in female...


Europe's economic winter shouldn't spoil the Kiwi summer

Media release: 2 February 2012 EUROPE'S ECONOMIC WINTER SHOULDN'T SPOIL THE KIWI...


World expert on manuka honey to release new research in NZ

MEDIA ADVISORY 3 FEBRUARY 2012 World expert on manuka honey to release new research in...


RNZSPCA Press Release 02/02/12 - SPCA's Lonely Hearts Looking for Love

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday 2 February 2012 The SPCA will be celebrating its annual...


Charter Schools - NZPF response

Press Release 1 February 2012 - for immediate release Attention: Education and Political...


Charter Schools

Press Release 2 February 2012 - for immediate release Attention: Education and...


National Climate Summary - January 2012: Unusually cool

NATIONAL CLIMATE CENTRE Thursday 2 February 2012 National Climate Summary - January 2012:...


MEDIA RELEASE: ENHANCED ACCESS FUND INVITES APPLICATIONS

New Zealand Walking Access Commission Media Release 2 February 2011 Enhanced Access Fund...


Media release - Commerce Commission releases discussion paper on telco levy allocation

The Commerce Commission today released a discussion paper on how it intends to implement the new...


Kiwi aid worker flags imminent humanitarian disaster

A Kiwi aid worker is warning of an imminent humanitarian disaster in the troubled region of Sudan....


Call for applications for 2012 Iowa International Writing Program

Creative New Zealand is calling for applications from New Zealand fiction and non-fiction writers,...


Media release - Chrisco fined $175,000 for misleading customers about cancellations

Christmas hamper company Chrisco Hampers Limited was fined $175,000 in the Manukau District Court...


Student Society's Work to Help All Students

Massey University's Extramural Students' Society (EXMSS) has negotiated discounted shuttle services...


MEDIA STATEMENT: Efficient fridges the biggest contributor to product energy savings

Better performing, more efficient fridges and freezers saved New Zealanders $59 million last...


Media release - Statement of preliminary issues available for epay/Ezi-Pay clearance application

The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application...


Former South Australian Premier joins University of Auckland

The University of Auckland Media release 1 February 2012 Former South Australian Premier...


DAIRYNZ MEDIA RELEASE - Farmers urged to make the most of the rain

MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 1 February 2012 For immediate release Farmers urged to make the...


Treaty of Waitangi on view at Archives New Zealand on Waitangi Day

Media Release 1 February 2012 Treaty of Waitangi on view at Archives New Zealand on...


What you think matters most when you're ill

What you think matters most when you're ill What you think about your illness matters just as...


NIWA NATIONAL CLIMATE CENTRE - SEASONAL CLIMATE OUTLOOK: February - April 2012

NIWA NATIONAL CLIMATE CENTRE 1 February 2012 SEASONAL CLIMATE OUTLOOK: February - April...


Maritime Union of New Zealand media release: Union corrects misleading information from Ports of Auckland CEO

Maritime Union corrects misleading information from Ports of Auckland CEO Maritime Union media...


Door of international opportunity opens to M?ori visual artists.

Creative New Zealand press release For immediate release Door of international opportunity...


Media Release: Valentines Day at Stardome

Greetings, Please find attached and below a media release about our upcoming special event for...


MEDIA RELEASE: Eleven new professors appointed

Media release 1 February 2012 ELEVEN NEW PROFESSORS APPOINTED Eleven associate professors...


Listing for March 2012 MediaPeople Directory - please update

Dear ((First Name)) The March 2012 issue of MediaPeople is due out in 3 weeks, and the current...


Commerce Commission finalises input methodology for approving Transpower's national grid spending

The process for approving investment in the national grid took an important step forward today with...


Maui's Dolphin Mortality

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) believes that a dolphin reported accidentally killed...


Media Release - NelsonTasman reorganisation scheme approved by Local Government Commission

Nelson-Tasman reorganisation scheme approved by Local Government Commission A new local...


Nelson-Tasman reorganisation scheme approved by Local Government Commission

MEDIA RELEASE 31 January 2012 Nelson-Tasman reorganisation scheme approved by Local...


Community detention and curfew for dishonesty and fraud

MEDIA RELEASE 31 January 2012 Community detention and curfew for dishonesty and fraud A...


IHC launches 2012 appeal wilth call to parents having difficulty enrolling child at school

Media release 31 January 2012 IHC annual appeal - make a child feel welcome IHC is...


New demand for male early childhood teachers cannot be met

For more information contact Early Childhood Council CEO Peter Reynolds: 028 25822322 or 04...


DIESEL PRICES FALL AGAIN AT BP

31 January 2012 DIESEL PRICES FALL AGAIN AT BP BP has again dropped the price of diesel today...


CITY OF THE FUTURE TO HOST ARMAGEDDON EXPO 2012

It's Twilight in 'the Tron' as the Armageddon Expo rolls into Hamilton for the first time this...


Young people more likely to value the Treaty than their elders

Young people are more likely to value the Treaty of Waitangi than their elders, according to the...


EQC to conduct joint assessments with insurance companies

EQC Media Release January 31, 2012 EQC to conduct joint assessments with insurance...


Maritime Union of New Zealand: Further industrial action at Ports of Auckland

Further industrial action at Ports of Auckland Maritime Union of New Zealand media release FOR...


Maritime Union media advisory: Ports of Auckland workers meet to discuss response to job outsourcing threat

Media advisory: Ports of Auckland workers meet to discuss response to job outsourcing...


Lucky Thirteen Win $21,999 On Lotto's Second Division

Media Release 30 January...


Anne Frank Exhibition at Puke Ariki


Ng?i Tahu Treaty Festival

Media Release Thursday 2 February Ng?i Tahu Treaty Festival, Te Rau Aroha Marae, Monday 6...


MEDIA RELEASE - Nelson's Brook Sanctuary appoints GM

Nelson's Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust has announced the appointment of its first general...


Rwandan Genocide: A personal account

Media alert: Senior aid worker Seth le Leu will be giving a talk about the Rwandan genocide at...


Bright Days Ahead For Lotto Winners In Nelson And Mangonui

Media Release 28 January 2012 Bright Days Ahead For Lotto Winners In Nelson And...


Maritime Union of New Zealand media release: port expansion row shows management "isolated and out of touch"

Maritime Union says port expansion row shows management "isolated and out of touch" Maritime...


International cooperation sees NZ offender jailed

A tipoff to the Department of Internal Affairs from American authorities has resulted in an...


Tougher restricted driving tests on the way

The NZ Transport Agency is reminding young drivers that practical driving tests are about to get a...


DAIRYNZ MEDIA RELEASE - Otago events focus on effluent system design

DAIRYNZ MEDIA RELEASE Friday, 27 January 2012 For immediate release Otago events focus on...


The future of good relationships, in the hand of the young says Women's Refuge

Attached: Media Release The future of good relationships, in the hands of the young says...


Media release: No surprise pokie spending up in Canterbury

No surprise pokie spending up in Canterbury The Problem Gambling Foundation says the national...


Media advisory: Visit of the Russian Foreign Minister to Auckland

Media Advisory from the Department of Internal Affairs 26 January 2012 Visit by His Excellency...


Pounamu returned to Ngai Tahu

Pounamu returned to Ngai Tahu Today, the New Zealand Customs Service is marking International...


Starpath is helping more students succeed at school

Media Release 26 January 2011 Starpath is helping more students succeed at school A...


NZTA announces new design improvements and cost estimates for Kapiti Expressway

NZTA announces new design improvements and cost estimates for Kapiti Expressway The NZ...


Boost for global arts education

The future for global arts education looks significantly brighter following the adoption and...


BP drops prices after giving away $1m in fuel discounts

BP DROPS PRICES AFTER GIVING AWAY $1m IN FUEL DISCOUNTS IN TWO MONTHS BP Oil NZ has this morning...


International Business Startup weekend first for Christchurch

Media release: 24 January 2012 Weekend business startup frenzy comes to...


Maritime Union of New Zealand media release: Ports of Auckland squanders public money on anti-worker advocate

Ports of Auckland squanders public money on anti-worker advocate Maritime Union of New Zealand...


Kiwis encouraged to leave the car at home

February 1 is the first day of Bike Wise Month, the annual cycling extravaganza that sees hundreds...


Pokie spend rose in 2011

Gaming machine expenditure in the country's 1400 pubs and clubs in the year ended 31 December 2011...


Media Release: Green Roadie hits the North Island

Award winning Nelson filmmaker, mum and passionate greenie Emma Heke and her seven year old son...


Cancer patients benefit from a varied physical activity regime

Media Release Wednesday 23 February, 2012 Physical activity for cancer survivors a service...


Hawke's Bay successful in Irrigation Acceleration Fund bid

Hawke's Bay successful in Irrigation Acceleration Fund bid Hawke's Bay Regional Council is the...


Massive Theatre Company - The Brave

Media Release - 26th January 2012 For Immediate Release 21 YEARS BRO - IT'S MASSIVE Massive...


Greenstone mere makes historic journey home to the north

A greenstone mere once owned by Hongi Hika will be welcomed home at the 2012 Ng?puhi Festival more...


NATIONAL DROWNING TOLL AT EIGHT YEAR HIGH

Regional Media Release - Wellington For Immediate Release Wednesday 25 January...


DROWNING TOLL FOR AUCKLAND REGION 9 YEAR HIGH

Regional Media Release - Auckland For Immediate Release Wednesday 25 January 2012...


Year of the Dragon celebrated at Parliament

Media release Immediate The Chinese Year of the Dragon will be celebrated at Parliament on 8...


Statement of preliminary issues available for IAG/AMI clearance application

The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application...


iD Fashion Week Tickets on Sale 26 January 2012

iD Dunedin Fashion Week will show its support of Christchurch designers with three special...


Maritime Union of New Zealand media release: Ports of Auckland management "fact sheet" short on facts

Maritime Union says Ports of Auckland management "fact sheet" short on facts Maritime Union of...


Breach of supervision orders by serious sex offenders no cause for alarm

Breach of supervision orders by serious sex offenders no cause for alarm "The public has no reason...


AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL BUSKERS FESTIVAL 3 DAYS AWAY!

International award winning Street Performers will set the BIG little city alight with their awe...