Новости за 16.10.2015

Tags: General Debate

Stuff reports: The Government is preparing to make a major announcement in the fight against obesity, as it looks to reverse a trend of expanding waistlines and the burden of disease that goes with it. In the next few weeks it’s expected the Government will announce a major package of reform, that could include changes […]

BALIBO, Timor-Leste (SBS/Australian Associated Press/Pacific Media Watch): Balibo has a grim past, but the five Australia-based newsmen who died there are remembered every day as the western Timor-Leste township near the boder with Indonesian moves ahead.

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PORT MORESBY (PNG Post-Courier/ Pacific Media Watch): The Papua New Guinea government is now reviewing the necessary laws to address cross media ownership, foreign ownership and investment in media, content, copyright, advertising and related issues.

Secretary for Department of Communication and Information Paulias Korni said this at the official launch of Cybercrime Policy and Regulation on SIM Card Registration in Port Moresby yesterday.

Media release from Cr Paul Eagle A secretive economic development fund controlled by Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown will spend $200,000 on a business case to build a panda palace, documents released under the Official Information Act show. Councillor Paul Eagle says the documents show ratepayers and most councillors have been kept in the dark and […]

News from WCC No money has been spent on a panda business case, says Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown. “No proposal is being prepared,” she says. “Unless Central Government shows strong enthusiasm for a substantial investment, no work will be done.” The Wellington Zoo’s immediate priorities are opening ‘Meet The Locals’ on 22 October and developing […]

Law firm says it has more than 500 potential claimants for leaky homes class action against James Hardie

Oct. 16 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares rose as investors looking for yield pushed equities higher. Spark New Zealand, Genesis Energy and Kiwi Property Group advanced.

GOOD NEWS • Residents and commuters in east Christchurch will be pleased one of their main thoroughfares , Breezes Rd, is this week re-opening to two-way traffic between Pages Rd and Wainoni Rd after more than 4 months one-way. • Although there ...

Southern Police have arrested a 21 year-old man on drugs offences after four search warrants were conducted across Dunedin and Queenstown this week.

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PORT VILA (Vanuatu Daily Post/ Pacific Media Watch): A former Minister of Justice, and also the first woman to be elected to Parliament following Vanuatu’s independence, is calling on Prime Minister Sato Kilman to proceed with his constitutional mandate.

The anniversary of the first show to ever grace the Hawke’s Bay Opera House 100 years ago – Chinese musical comedy San Toy - is on Sunday, and Hastings is celebrating.

One concerns some proposed amendments to our Freedom Camping Bylaw; the other is a proposed bylaw about camping on private property.

Wellington Queen’s Counsel Matthew Palmer has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney General Christopher Finlayson QC announced today.

NZ dollar heads for 2.2% weekly gain as global risks subside, local outlook improves

Oct. 16 (BusinessDesk) - China's state-owned Bright Food Group has provided a letter of comfort to Silver Fern Farms that it will vote its 38 percent stake in Shanghai Maling Aquarius in favour of acquiring 50 percent of New Zealand's biggest meat company.

Fonterra faces 'substantial' drop in milk production before seasonal peak as farmers adjust to low prices

We are now accepting entries for Uni Shorts International Student Film Festival 2016. Films must be entirely student-made and made from Nov 2013 – Dec 2015, and we only accept short films less than 20 minutes long.

Oct. 16 (BusinessDesk) - Business lobby leaders are pleased with the way small business owners are using the 90-day trial period, but don't think it needs to be extended.

The harsh reality and trauma of a car crash was on display to the public today as part of the FireNZ safety conference.

The 1080 baby food scare came to a head October 13 with the arrest of a 60 year old businessman charged with “blackmail.” He was alleged “to have sought financial gain.”

Today specialist litigation law firm and leaky building experts, Parker & Associates, filed an application to bring New Zealand’s first leaky homes class action, the ‘Cladding Action’, against cladding manufacturer, James Hardie.

Nine South Island chefs and seven wineries join together for an exciting and unique dinner in Christchurch. At a specially created pop up restaurant in the heart of the city, the South’s exceptional food and wine will be celebrated for one night ...

The India New Zealand Business Council [INZBC], has announced a very impressive line-up of events and is fully committed to deliver outstanding value to its members and stakeholders. Promoting its aim of fostering international trade and business between ...

Speaking at a recent finance sector focus event of the India New Zealand Business Council [INZBC], Hon. Tim Groser expressed hope that the signing of TPP, will have positive impact on the trade negotiations with India, and it may also fasten the ...