Новости за 21.12.2015

An Official Information Act release to New Zealand First reveals that since 2012/13, the government has underspent $273m on justice, policing and corrections.

Australian Jamie Mitchell will line-up against the world’s best watermen in a quest to win the 2016 Ultimate Waterman title, it was announced today.

Chris Totter writes: What makes me reluctant to award the accolade of Politician of the Year to John Key, however, is his apparent lack of interest in the lives of the 50 per cent of New Zealanders who don’t vote for the National Party, and for whom John Key is not the preferred Prime Minister. […]

Rimutaka Prison Print and Distribution Graduation On Friday 18 December, 26 prisoners in Rimutaka Prison graduated with qualifications that will help them gain employment in the print and distribution industries. Mathew Allen, Rimutaka’s Assistant Prison ...

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“Tax cuts should be for life, not just for Christmas.” – George Osborne The quote of the week is brought to you by the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union. To support the Union’s campaign for lower taxes and less government waste, click here. Tags: Taxpayers' Union, Quote of the week

Dec. 22 (BusinessDesk) - Both Wall Street and US Treasuries moved higher amid optimism that the US economy will grow at a pace that will aid corporate profits while keeping the pace of further Federal Reserve interest rate increases in check.

Some great news with the first physical works to enable the City Rail Link kicking off following a dawn blessing yesterday

Press Release – WorkSafe NZ A Lower Hutt food company has been fined $52,000 in the District Court after the death of a worker operating a forklift. The man’s family are to receive $76,994 in court-ordered reparations. Daisuke Yokoyama was killed on March 9 after sustaining serious injuries to his torso when he became trapped […]

News from NZ Defence Force The daily Last Post ceremony will continue at 5pm every day throughout the Christmas period, including Christmas and New Year’s Days, at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington. Members of the public and Defence Force personnel take part in the seven-minute ceremony, which includes the lowering of the […]

News from Upper Hutt City Council The Upper Hutt City Council announced today the reappointment of Chris Upton to the role of Chief Executive, extending his term by another three years. Under the Local Government Act, chief executive officers’ positions must be publicly offered every five years. There was much interest in the role and […]

Sundar the Red Panda is exploring his new habitat at Wellington Zoo. Photo: Wellington Zoo News from Wellington Zoo Wellington Zoo is delighted to welcome Sundar, a one-year-old male Red Panda, who has travelled to the capital from Auckland Zoo to join the international conservation breeding programme for the endangered species. “We’re thrilled to have […]

Press Release – Department of Conservation Visitors to Abel Tasman National Park are advised that landing on Tonga and Pinnacle Islands is no longer allowed, to protect breeding colonies of New Zealand fur seals.22 December 2015 Abel Tasman islands off limits to protect seals Visitors to Abel Tasman National Park are advised that landing on […]

Press Release – Joint Press Release Iwi, environment and recreational organisations have joined forces to protect Hawkes Bays Ngaruroro and Clive Rivers with a Water Conservation Order giving it National Park-type protection.22 December 2015 Immediate use Joint Initiative to Secure Water Conservation Order for Ngaruroro And Clive Rivers Iwi, environment and recreational organisations have joined […]

News from Kapiti Coast District Council Ōtaki Gorge Road, 13 kilometers inland from SH1, will remain closed over the Christmas holidays at least as concerns mount about the stability of the hillside at a historically unstable area locally know as Blue Bluff. The road is closed to traffic and pedestrians, and may remain so well […]

Dec. 21 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares rose as A2 Milk Co extended its rally to a new record, Ebos Group and Infratil gained and Mighty River Power fell.

Google’s Nexus 6P is the best Android phone you can buy. For many that means it is the best phone full stop. Some people are only interested in Android. Android is the most popular phone operating system by a huge margin. Five Android phones sell for every Apple iOS phone. Many, maybe most, Android users […]

Dec. 21 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar gained as investors were drawn to the country's comparatively high interest rates ahead of the holiday period, with light trading volumes expected for the next couple of weeks.

Monday 21 December 2015 – As the finishing touches are put on Christmas trees, and the mad dash for last minute gifts begins, Unison is encouraging customers to keep safety front of mind during the ‘silly season’.

Invercargill Airport Ltd Chairman Joe O’Connell announced today the resignation of the General Manager Chloe Surridge. Ms Surridge will continue with the company until March when she will take on a senior role with Air New Zealand as their Airport ...

NZ Police and Northland DHB staff recently carried out Controlled Purchase Operations at licensed premises in the Bay of Islands and Whangarei areas with mixed results.

Barnardos New Zealand’s children’s helpline, 0800 What’s Up, will be given an incredible boost from The Warehouse following a successful in-store pen campaign.

Megan Mullally is no longer able to tour early next year as she starts a major film production overlapping directly with her Australia and New Zealand dates.

Canterbury Police have arrested a man following a fire at an abandoned property at around 1am in the central city this morning.

Only 22 community groups and individuals have appealed or objected to the Council's final proposal for representation arrangements for next year's local elections.