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TNZ release: New appointment International Business Events Manager

For immediate release
Tuesday 5 March, 2013

New appointment: International Business Events Manager

Tourism New Zealand has …


Media release - SkyCity Entertainment seeks clearance to acquire Otago Casinos

The Commerce Commission has received an application from SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited (SkyCity) seeking clearance to acquire 100% of …


World's top travel editors set to experience Auckland in 2014

For immediate release
Tuesday 21 May 2013

World’s top travel editors set to experience Auckland in 2014

Auckland has won the …


Long, hot summer of holiday arrivals fantastic for industry, says Tourism New Zealand

Long, hot summer of holiday arrivals fantastic for industry, says Tourism New Zealand

Tourism New Zealand chief executive Kevin Bowler …


Bed sharing with baby big risk

The University of Auckland

Media Release (Re-issued)

Tuesday 21st May (For immediate use)


Bed sharing with baby big risk

Bed …


More staff to strengthen border biosecurity

Twelve new frontline border staff will help ensure New Zealand’s biosecurity defences stay strong, says the Ministry for Primary …


Restorative Justice More Effective for Serious Crime

Restorative Justice More Effective for Serious Crime

“The evidence does not support the view of Sensible Sentencing Trust spokeswoman …


The social production of risk and disaster - A public lecture

Media release
The University of Auckland
Monday 20 May 2013


The social production of risk and disaster – a public …


University students get upskilled on Google

Media Release

The University of Auckland

19th May 2013

University students get upskilled on Google

The University of Auckland …


Media Advisory: Hamilton Armageddon Expo This Weekend

Media Advisory
Monday 20th May, 2013

Hamilton Armageddon Expo This Weekend

Zombies, superheroes, sci-fi monsters and real-life anime …


Budget Addresses Government Inconsistency in Social Housing

Media release, 20 May 2013

Accessible Properties says last week’s budget addresses a long-standing issue of a lack of consistency in …


Media release: Commission identifies companies liable for $50 million telecommunications levy

Media Release
Issued 20 May 2013
Release No. 85

Commission identifies companies liable for $50 million telecommunications levy

The …


Media Release: Smokefreerockquest:25 years of music success – Bay Of Plenty heats results and solo/duo winners

They came, they tuned up and they played their hearts out. The top 10 bands and two solo/duos from Bay Of Plenty, were selected at heats on …


Media Release: Smokefreerockquest 25 years of music success – heats results Hawkes Bay

They came, they tuned up and they played their hearts out. The top 10 bands and two solo/duos from Hawkes Bay, were selected at heats on …


THOUSANDS FLOCK TO 2013 AUCKLAND WRITERS & READERS FESTIVAL

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PRESS RELEASE
19 May 2013

More than 34,000 seats have been filled at this year’s Auckland Writers & Rea …


ROTORUA TO BE FLOODED WITH CREATIVE ENERGY THIS WEEKEND

This Thursday, Rotorua should prepare to be inundated with creative people, as the Playcentre Federation holds its national conference. …


Coastguard's Northland units kept busy this afternoon in search for a missing person

Coastguard's Northland units kept busy this afternoon in search for a missing person

At 1340 hours today Coastguard's Operations Centre …


Napier still on top in boatbuilding stakes

May 19, 2013
IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Napier boat builders on top — again!

Napier’s Dickey Boats has become the second Hawkes Bay boat …


Media Release: Smokefreerockquest 25 years of music success – Rotorua heats results

They came, they tuned up and they played their hearts out. The top 10 bands and two solo/duos from Rotorua, were selected at heats on …


Lotto Brings Smiles to Three Players in Howick, Manurewa and Lower Hutt

Lotto Brings Smiles to Three Players in Howick, Manurewa and Lower Hutt

There’ll be smiles all round this weekend for three Lotto …


QUAKE HIT HI-TECH FINALISTS LOOK OVERSEAS

QUAKE HIT HI-TECH FINALISTS LOOK OVERSEAS

After becoming finalists in the NZ Hi-Tech Awards on Friday night, a Christchurch sales …


Commission concerned new family carer legislation will compromise disability rights

The Human Rights Commission is concerned that new legislation will make it more difficult for disabled people and their families to access …


NZQA and Universities New Zealand form Joint Working Party on Academic Cheating Services

NZQA and Universities New Zealand form Joint Working Party on Academic Cheating Services

NZQA and Universities New Zealand have …


Tax Evasion results in community service

MEDIA RELEASE

17 May 2013

Tax Evasion results in community service

A Hamilton man has been sentenced to 280 hours community …


72nd Commemoration of the Battle of Crete

MEDIA ADVISORY
17 May 2013

72nd Commemoration of the Battle of Crete

MONDAY 20 MAY 2013

A ceremony will be held to commemorate …


Oil Companies Lacking ‘Expertise’ and ‘Financial Ability’ Set to be Handed Drilling Permits

17 May 2013

Oil Companies Lacking ‘Expertise’ and ‘Financial Ability’ Set to be Handed Drilling Permits

PM ‘Misled’ New …


Surf Life Saving Winter Appeal- save the date

The Surf Life Saving New Zealand Winter Appeal is coming up from June 17-30.

Please find a 'Save the Date' memo attached.

Your …


Caregivers wanted for research survey

Media Release

The University of Auckland

17th May 2013

Caregivers wanted for research survey

After being hit by a car in 2003, …


Biosecurity staff intercept Vietnamese live crabs

Ministry for Primary Industries staff at Auckland airport avoided both a nasty nipping and a potential biosecurity beach when they seized …


Media Release: Budget good news for community focussed crime reduction

Media Release: Budget good news for community focussed crime reduction

“Budget funding decisions in the crime and justice area could …


Media Release: Government needs Goal to Reduce Imprisonment

Media Release: Government needs Goal to Reduce Imprisonment

Embargoed until 10.30am Friday, 17th May

The Government should have a …


Media Release: Government needs Goal to Reduce Imprisonment

Media Release: Government needs Goal to Reduce Imprisonment

Embargoed until 10.30am Friday, 17th May

The Government should have a …


Budget mixed bag say school principals

New Zealand Principals' Federation
Level 8 Bayley’s Building
Cnr Lambton Quay & Brandon St
Wellington
Ph: 04 471 2338
Fax: 04 …


Budget Announcements on Child Poverty a good start

Today’s budget announcements on child poverty are good first steps for our most vulnerable children, says Dr Russell Wills, Children’s …


Greenpeace Budget Response: Meridian Sell-Off Could Cost Economy Billions

16 May 2013

Greenpeace Budget Response: Meridian Sell-Off Could Cost Economy Billions

Responding to today’s Budget, which included …


Greenpeace Budget Response: Meridian Sell-Off Could Cost Economy Billions

16 May 2013

Greenpeace Budget Response: Meridian Sell-Off Could Cost Economy Billions

Responding to today’s Budget, which included …


MEDIA RELEASE - Purple Sherbet gets some new fizz

MEDIA RELEASE - PURPLE SHERBET GETS SOME NEW FIZZ

Date: 16th May 2013

Purple Sherbet, the P.R. consultancy for SME’s has welcomed …


The Education of Ming Ming wins top University film award.

Media release
The University of Auckland
Thursday 16 May 2013

The Education of Ming Ming wins top University film award.

Film …


Human Rights Commission offering helpdesk in Dunedin

The Human Rights Commission is offering a free helpdesk service for Dunedin residents. Run by Human Rights Commission advisor Reihana …


Media Release: Smokefreerockquest 25 years of music success – first Auckland heats coming up on 25 May

Hi there- this great youth music event kicks off in Auckland on May 25, details below. Media passes will be sent out 14 days ahead of …


Media release: Tourism New Zealand Mega Famil

For immediate release
16 May 2013

MORE THAN 250 AUSSIE TRAVEL AGENTS TO EXPERIENCE NEW ZEALAND

Trans-tasman relations are riding …


MEDIA INVITATION: Haydon Paddon 'flies' into action - 3-4pm, Fri, May 17

Media Invitation
16 May 2013


HAYDEN PADDON ‘FLIES’ INTO TELECOM STORE

Telecom invites you to meet our number one rally driver …


DAIRYNZ MEDIA RELEASE - Pond course builds expertise

MEDIA RELEASE
Thursday, 16 May 2013

For immediate release

Pond course builds expertise


A course, being run nationwide, is …


Food in Schools for our future

Media release
The University of Auckland
15 May 2013


Food in Schools for our future

An animation to raise awareness about the …


Pest water weed eradicated from South Island

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) today confirms that the invasive aquatic weed hornwort has been eradicated from the South …


Smokefreerockquest 25 years of music success – Waikato heats coming up on 26 May

The Shift and Maori Smurfs could be the hottest new sounds on the Kiwi music scene if they hit the big time via the time-honoured pathway …


Smokefreerockquest 25 years of music success – Otago heats coming up on 25 May.

Jousting Cats and Agent Ewok could be the hottest new sounds on the Kiwi music scene if they hit the big time via the time-honoured pathway …


Racism at Work

Equal Employment Opportunities Trust. Media Release

Rise in workplace racism is unacceptable 15 May 2013

The Equal Employment …


Budget: SMEs call on Govt to fund R&D and skills training

15th May 2013


BUDGET: SMEs CALL ON GOVT TO FUND INNOVATION AND SKILLS TRAINING

New Zealand’s small and medium businesses (SMEs) …


Starship Foundation Announces New Zealand-first 'Bids for Kids' Auction on Facebook

Hi there,

Please find below a media release about our 'Bids for Kids' online auction run within Facebook, launched today.

Kind …


Pandemic unlikely but possible

Media Release

The University of Auckland

14th May 2013

Pandemic unlikely but possible

The deadly new coronavirus known as …


MR: Physios mourn passing of legend

MEDIA RELEASE | Physiotherapy New Zealand

May 14, 2013

Physios mourn passing of legend

The physiotherapy profession is mourning …


Possible media highlights at boat show, starting Thursday

WHAT: The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show

WHEN: Thursday, May 16 until Sunday, May 19; 10am to 6pm; late night Friday: until …


Budget Must Back Kiwi Innovation, Say Greenpeace

14 May 2013

Budget Must Back Kiwi Innovation, Say Greenpeace

Backing home-grown clean energy in Thursday’s Budget could kick-start …


Commission celebrates NZSL week

Human Rights Commission
Media statement

11 May 2013

Commission celebrates NZSL week


The Commission is encouraging the public …


MEDIA RELEASE - International Time Management Expert Partners with Local Business Guru

MEDIA RELEASE: International Time Management Expert Partners with Local Business Guru

14th May 2013

Business is more challenging …


Media Advsiory: Revolting Music at the National Library

Media Advisory from the National Library of New Zealand
14 May 2013



Revolting music at the National Library


The music of …


NEW ZEALAND SCHOLARSHIP 2012 TOP SCHOLAR AWARDS

NEW ZEALAND SCHOLARSHIP 2012 TOP SCHOLAR AWARDS


Date: Wednesday 15 May 2013

Venue: Government House
1 Rugby …


Disarmament Education UN Implementation Fund – funding round closing soon

The funding round for the Disarmament Education United Nations Implementation Fund opened on 1 March 2013.

Applications to the fund must …


Peace and Disarmament Education Trust – funding round closing soon

The Peace and Disarmament Education Trust is accepting applications for funding for not-for-profit projects promoting international peace, …


Sky City Gains at Community Groups’ Expense

News Release
For immediate release
May 13, 2013

Sky City Gains at Community Groups’ Expense

Community groups and clubs throughout …


TNZ supports the announcement of a National Convention Centre

13 May, 2013
For immediate release

TNZ supports the announcement of a National Convention Centre

Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive …


Smokefreerockquest 25 years of music success – Bay of Plenty heats coming up on 19 May

Other Side Up and Rhythms of the Restless could be the hottest new sounds on the Kiwi music scene if they hit the big time via the …


Smokefreerockquest 25 years of music success – Hawkes Bay heats coming up on 19 May

Underwater Tiger and The La Vitas could be the hottest new sounds on the Kiwi music scene if they hit the big time via the time-honoured …


Smokefreerockquest 25 years of music success – Rotorua heats coming up on 18 May.

Toi Toi Tree and Out of Tunar could be the hottest new sounds on the Kiwi music scene if they hit the big time via the time-honoured …


TNZ working group to develop an international golf tourism strategy

13 May, 2013
For immediate release

TNZ working group to develop an international golf tourism strategy

Tourism New Zealand has today …


COMMERCIAL BUILDING AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED - FULL DETAILS ATTACHED

Full results in attached file.

Media Release
For Immediate Release
Sunday 12 May 2013


WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN NEW ZEALAND’S …


SMOKEFREEROCKQUEST 2013 – 25 YEARS OF KIWI MUSIC SUCCESS - WHANGANUI FINAL RESULTS

It was a big night for twins at the the Opera House in this year’s Whanganui regional final of Smokefreerockquest.
Twins, Brendan …


Government and fishing industry trial technology


10 May 2013

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the Department of Conservation (DOC), in partnership with the fishing …


a different kind of medicine for Northland Schools

((First Name))Two doctors fly north for winter
Two of New Zealand’s most exciting creative doctors will be giving the Far North a …


Inland Revenue welcomes sharing of tax haven information

MEDIA RELEASE

10 May 2013

Inland Revenue welcomes sharing of tax haven information

Inland Revenue has welcomed the decision by …


Nurses celebrate International Nurses Day - NZNO media release

Nurses all around the country are preparing to celebrate International Nurses Day on Sunday 12 May. This year’s theme is Closing the Gap: …


Gifted violinist wins Graduation Gala Concerto Competition

Vionist Shauno Isomura was awarded the top prize at Thursday night’s University of Auckland Graduation Gala Concerto Competition. Shauno, …


Pictures from todays partial Solar Eclipse

Hello

Between 11.30 and 11.50am this morning Stardome Astronomers were delighted to catch the attached image of the partial solar …


Bigger pleasure boats point of improving economy

BIGGER BOATS POINTING TO STRONG RECOVERY

The number of much bigger than usual pleasure boats at next week's Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat …


Meridian supports Raglan Backyard Bounty

Hi there
Attached is a media release covering recent grant allocations to projects located in the Raglan area. These projects have been …


Media Advisory – MPI’s new detector dog puppies

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites the media to meet its latest biosecurity detector dogs on Friday morning, 10 May …


HELO calls for new ERO framework to go ECE sector wide

Home Early Learning Organisation, HELO, president Jenny Yule said today the Education Review Office’s (ERO) new reporting system should …


Firms Use ‘Bucket-List Banquet’ To Give Something Back

Press Release
Thursday 9th May, 2013

Firms Use ‘Bucket-List Banquet’ To Give Something Back

Waikato businesses are teaming …


Kiwi school kids to help Olympic hero beat the Aussies

Kiwi school kids to help Olympic hero beat the Aussies

London 2012 Olympic champion and Halberg winner, Nathan Cohen has sent out a …


School Trustees - More money, less training?

Chris Toa
Chairperson
Wellington Wairarapa School Trustees Association
Ph: 0277339561
Email: chris.toa@clear.net.nz


Media Release …


School Trustees More money, less training?

Chris Toa
Chairperson
Wellington Wairarapa School Trustees Association
Ph: 0277339561
Email: chris.toa@clear.net.nz


Media Release …


Prevention of Torture: UN human rights body presents confidential preliminary comments to the Government of New Zealand

Wellington, 8 May 2013 – The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) presented today its confidential preliminary …


Marae resolution process results in positive outcome

For the first time since Settlement, South Island Iwi Ngāi Tahu has undertaken a tikanga marae resolution process to deal with …


DOORS OPEN TO NEW ANTIQUES AND ODDITIES HOROWHENUA STORE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
09 May 2013


DOORS OPEN TO NEW ANTIQUES AND ODDITIES HOROWHENUA STORE


The newest addition to Foxton …