A fascinating article by Sam Boyer, who details his conversations with Michael Preston, now convicted of killing Mei Fan. The key extract is this: I turn the volume up as loud as it will go. It’s the quietest sentence spoken in the whole interview. But there it is, spoken clearly. He is telling me about […]
This week’s quote of the week picks up a recent blog post by James Pethokoukis at the American Enterprise Institute The new Nobel-winning economist just said something pretty smart about inequality Princeton University economist and new Nobel laureate Angus Deaton says the political left and right are missing different bits of the inequality story. Via the WSJ: Inequality […]
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Nothing bad happened switching from the 2015 MacBook to the iPad Pro. If there were any surprises they were all good ones. Every Friday morning I pack a computer, coffee money and a banana in a briefcase. Next I catch a bus to town where I work in a client’s office. Although I interview people, […]
The debate about intensification has come roaring back to life in the last day or so following a beat up by Bernard Orsman in the Herald about the unitary plan process.
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Press Release – European Union On 20 November 2015 the EU signed the short-stay visa waiver Agreement with the Kingdom of Tonga.Suva, Fiji Date: 24/11/2015 For immediate release EU and the Kingdom of Tonga sign the short-stay visa waiver Agreement On 20 November 2015 the EU signed the short-stay visa waiver Agreement with the Kingdom […]
Press Release – Summer in the Square Now in its sixth year, Summer in The Square welcomes the arrival of the sunny season with dance, DJs, live music, food trucks and of course a Christmas tree! Summer in The Square kicks off its jandals starting on Wednesday 2 December until Sunday 20 …THIS SUMMER AOTEA […]
Press Release – UN Women Spotlighting prevention, Orange the World kicks off global efforts to end violence against women and girlsSpotlighting prevention, “Orange the World” kicks off global efforts to end violence against women and girls Over 450 ‘orange events’ planned in more than 70 countries around the world. New York/Apia 25 November 2015 — […]
Press Release – NZ Red Cross Red Cross Prepares for Increased Cyclone Risk in Pacific as El Nio Causes Drought 24 November 2015 Red Cross Prepares for Increased Cyclone Risk in Pacific as El Niño Causes Drought Red Cross is preparing to respond to more tropical cyclones this season, as the effects of a severe […]
Article – BusinessDesk Nov. 24 (BusinessDesk) – Tower, the general insurer, posted an annual loss as it prepares for more expensive claims from the Canterbury spate of earthquakes, but raised its dividend payout to reflect a stronger underlying earnings performance. Tower posts loss on ballooning quake costs, hikes dividend as underlying earnings improve By Paul […]
Kelly Tarlton’s SEA LIFE Aquarium has put the call out to budding young filmmakers across Auckland to produce their latest television advertisment.
Made possible through MPI’s Sustainable Farming Fund, researchers have found 2 planthopper insects and a fungus from South America as possible biocontrol solutions to attack pampas grass.
The start of the working week has seen fine weather conditions across much of New Zealand, but a front brings a sustained period of rain to western parts of the South Island on Monday and Tuesday. MetService has issued a Severe Weather Warning and ...
The public can glimpse the future direction of contemporary art at the Elam Grad Show taking place next weekend, with this year’s open days marking the 125th anniversary of the country’s most revered art school. The annual exhibition features a diverse ...
An enterprise initiative developed in partnership between Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, the University of Waikato and Priority One has enabled ten students from Tauranga to experience first-hand what it takes to be an entrepreneur and the chance to turn ...
One of the items on the agenda for a decision at tomorrow’s Auckland Transport board meeting is about the intersection of Tamaki Dr and Ngapipi Rd. This intersection has been discussed for quite some time as is quite dangerous with it considered by the NZTA the 10th highest risk intersection in NZ. AT say 31 [...]
Are you aged over 27 and would like to do an eight day Outward Bound adventure course, but have a mild physical limitation such as a back injury or joint problems? Outward Bound has scholarships worth over $2,030 for their Aspire course on 2-9 March, 2016.
These inspirational words came from Helene Quilter, Secretary of Defence and CEO of the Ministry of Defence, during her address at Baradene College for the schools senior girls prize giving.
An installation in Karori designed to commemorate fallen soldiers has been vandalised beyond repair. Remembrance, in Appleton Park is a work by artist Chris Bennewith made up of 860 white poles which bobbed in the breeze during the day and illuminated ...
Queenstown Lakes District Council is in better financial shape than when Chief Executive Adam Feeley took over in 2012, Mayor Vanessa van Uden said today.
Paul Henry hit its highest rating for the year to date on Friday 23 November with a 2.4 rating in 25-54. Ratings have been consistently building for Paul Henry throughout the year.
When the daily ‘chatter’ becomes too much, the ‘to do’ list has taken over and the batteries need serious re-charging, two wellness specialists have the perfect solution – a Soul Journey Retreat in Queenstown, New Zealand.
This coming Saturday, some of New Zealand’s best cyclists, along with an estimated 7,000 other riders will be taking on the Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge in the Central North Island.
Winner of the John Britten Black Pin at the New Zealand Best Design Awards 2015, Kris Sowersby, is one of four typographic designers who have donated their time and talents to raise funds for the Hone Tuwhare writers’ residency.
The case for government intervention and a regulatory approach to reduce the incidence of stroke in New Zealand is urgent, says the Stroke Foundation. It echoes the view of AUT’s Professor Valery Feigin, speaking this morning on Radio New Zealand National ...