Новости за 18.10.2015

Q+A: NZ Intitiative - Councils should be given power to create their own Special Economic Zones

Fonterra is now the second largest user of coal in New Zealand, using more coal than the Huntly coal-fired power station, according to new research published today by Coal Action Network Aotearoa (CANA).

Gale force winds were recorded in many parts of the country today with reports of roofs blowing loose in Christchurch and someone getting their power line taken out by a flying trampoline. "Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill ...

Following in the footsteps of her father and paving her own victorious pathway, Melbourne based Junior Skyrunning Champion, Lucy Bartholomew, is taking part in the Tarawera Trail 50km in Rotorua this November.

Q+A: Judge Andrew Becroft - Youth court no “namby-pamby, kumbaya-singing, milo-drinking sort of affair.”

New Zealand saw private equity’s (PE) contribution to overall merger & acquisition deal value double in FY2015 according to the latest Market Observations report from the New Zealand Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (NZVCA) and S&P ...

Counties Manukau Stingrays are the 2015 national champions, carving out a resounding 41-10 victory over defending champs Canterbury Bulls in the NZRL Premiership final at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday. The Stingrays created history by winning their maiden ...

The government has dismissed information highlighting serious issues at Korowai Manaaki youth facility, says New Zealand First.

Short, sweet and fresh – the A+E POP-UP ART store has opened in Wellington at 131 Manners St for a limited time, showcasing an eclectic selection of New Zealand’s finest artists.

The Chairman of Tūhoronuku Independent Mandated Authority (Tūhoronuku IMA), Hone Sadler, has regrettably announced the resignation of Lorraine Toki, Tūhoronuku IMA Project Manager, effective mid-November.

Multiple shearing champion John Kirkpatrick has bounced back to winning form after a year off with injury.

Press Release – CQ Hotels Wellington CQ Hotels in Wellington is continuing to boost its reputation as one of New Zealand’s most accessible hotels by undergoing a hundred thousand dollar refurbishment of its cafe to ensure it is accessible for all. The refurbishment has involved knocking down a step to the CQ Cafe, which prevented […]

New Zealand First says only the legitimate New Zealand Flag should fly on council buildings – any other flag is not the official flag of New Zealand.

The Herald reports: The ink is barely dry on the TPP and New Zealand has the prospect of another giant free trade deal in the offing with the European Union taking the first steps towards an FTA with New Zealand. It was announced early this morning that the EU Commission will seek to negotiate separate […]

A re-announcement by Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull that the Australian Government intends to extend student loan eligibility to 2,600 New Zealanders living in Australia is not nearly enough, says the national student union.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull must keep his commitment to give individual circumstances of Kiwis in Australia facing deportation more consideration after a tetraplegic was dumped at Auckland Airport, Opposition Leader Andrew Little says.

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Press Release – Victoria University of Wellington Fierce competition between two of Victoria University of Wellington’s Hall of Residences has not only reduced energy consumption, it’s also sparked understanding of sustainable energy practices. Since the end of July, the 600 residents in Weir House and Te Puni Village have been competing to see who can […]

Two major changes occurred to the bus network yesterday – although most will be only have started to experience them today.

Martyn Bradbury blogs: The thing the Maori Party should be talking about won’t appear on the agenda, and that is a strategic relationship with the MANA Party. The Maori Party had a disastrous election where as MANA doubled their Party vote. Martyn’s last great advice on strategic relationships was convincing the Mana Party to make […]

Press Release – NZ Olympic Committee Three podium finishes have helped earn triathlete Andrea Hewitt the honour of being the first athlete selected in the New Zealand team for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.Triathlete Andrea Hewitt books first ticket to Rio Three podium finishes have helped earn triathlete Andrea Hewitt the honour of being the […]

Muneer Shafiq Felesteen There is no doubt that the third Palestinian Intifada has broken out. The context of this Intifada is different from that of the first and second Intifadas and it is wrong to compare this Intifada to other Intifadas. The third Palestinian Intifada has three main features. First, Israel is politically isolated and […]

Press Release – New Zealand Recreation Association Record population growth and changes in the activities people enjoy in the outdoors will be among the topics discussed at the New Zealand Recreation Association’s 2015 Outdoors Forum, being held in Wellington this week. The number of people arriving in New Zealand is the highest since 1840. Population […]

Article – Binoy Kampmark Institutionalised brutality is a rather easy thing to replicate. It begins with a selected language, and ends up justifying monstrous conduct. It pardons behaviour, and it condemns victims. The global debate on refugees is characterised by its distinct … Crimes of Silence: The Turnbull Government, Nauru and Frustrating Due Process Binoy […]

Press Release – University of Waikato Excellence in rowing, waka ama and cello was acknowledged in the top accolades presented at the 2015 Wallace Corporation University of Waikato Blues Awards on Friday, October 16. 16 October 2015 EMBARGOED UNTIL 11PM FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER Sport and arts winners announced at University Blues Awards Excellence in rowing, […]