Archive for March, 2009

Zolvix to revolutionize sheep worm control

Press Release – Novartis

Launch of Zolvix (monepantel) set to revolutionize sheep worm control • Novartis Animal Health announces launch of Zolvix®, the first novel drench in livestock for more than 25 years. • Basel, Switzerland, March 31, 2009 – Novartis Animal Health …
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Green directory is world first

Press Release – Sustainable Busniess Network

Ever wanted to find the best offers on the most sustainable, healthiest and safest products or services in New Zealand? The Sustainable Business Network, in collaboration with green living site Ecobob.co.nz, make it easy at Greenlist.co.nz – the world’s …
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Public-private broadband plan – Joyce

Article – Businesswire

March 31 – New Zealand’s government will establish a new Crown company to invest in broadband alongside private investors under a proposal from Communications Minister Steven Joyce.
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Have your say on the region’s transport priorities

Press Release – Environment Bay of Plenty

For the first time the Regional Transport Committee is developing a document called the Regional Land Transport Programme which prioritises the region’s key transport projects. The Programme lists in priority order what work could be undertaken during …
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Stocks to Watch: Rubicon offer, Auckland Airport

Article – Businesswire

Stocks to Watch: Rubicon offer, Auckland Airport March 31 – The following stocks may be active on the New Zealand exchange after developments since the close of trading yesterday.
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Good News Stories Not Unusual

Press Release – New Zealand Police

Yesterday’s story of the honest woman handing in cash found is not so unusual Christchurch police say. Hornby Police had a large sum of money handed into the station on Wednesday 18 March and would love to give it back to the owner. The money was found in the …
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NZ, Bermuda to sign Tax Info Exchange Agreement

Press Release – New Zealand Government

New Zealand and Bermuda will soon sign a bilateral agreement that provides for full exchange of information on criminal and civil tax matters between the two countries, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. The signing of the Tax Information …
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Compass wages flying dangerously low

Press Release – Service And Food Workers Union

Catering workers at the Royal New Zealand Air Force Ohakea defence base near Palmerston North will be going on strike on Wednesday following a breakdown in negotiations with their employer Compass Group PLC – a contractor who also provide services to …
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While you were sleeping: Obama’s auto ultimatum

Article – Businesswire

March 21 – U.S. President Barack Obama warned automakers General Motors and Chrysler that they have one final chance to restructure or they will be allowed to fall into bankruptcy.
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NZ Trade and Enterprise decision ridiculous

Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party

New Zealand exporters should be extremely worried by the Government’s decision to include New Zealand Trade and Enterprise in a cap on public servants, says Labour Trade spokesperson Maryan Street. “We need a strong trade organisation working …
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Hirepool Appoints New Commercial Manager

Press Release – Hirepool Limited

Hirepool Appoints New Commercial Manager 31 March 2009 – National hire equipment leader, Hirepool, has promoted Neil Radley to the position of New Zealand Commercial Manager, based in Auckland. Hirepool is the cornerstone business in the New Zealand …
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NZ dollar may fall as Wall St slides

Article – Businesswire

March 31 – The New Zealand dollar may fall as U.S. equities tumbled, automakers were given a final chance to restructure, and concerns rose that some banks may need more government aid, eroding optimism for a global economic recovery. U.S. President …
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Bus replacements from Papakura to Papatoe

Press Release – ARTA

The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) advises that a revised timetable and bus replacement services will be operating between Papakura and Papatoetoe on the Southern Line from 12:40pm Saturday 4 April until 1:30pm Sunday 5 April.
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Govt Commissioners Dodge Responsibility for SOE

Press Release – Kaukapakapa Residents And Ratepayers Association

The Kaukapakapa Area Residents Ratepayers Association (KARRA) is appalled by a decision that paves the way for a gas-fired baseload power station to be built in their small, rural community. In the decision released by Rodney District Council …
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Get your tastebuds in training for Easter

Press Release – Duxton Hotels

The Duxton Wellington’s ‘Chocolate Easter Parade’ is literally that – a parade of dessert sensations – with a very chocolatey theme.
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complementary mechanisms needed for successful ETS

Press Release – Bioenergy Association

Following the Government’s call for submissions to the Emissions Trading Scheme Review Select Committee the Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ) made its submission indicating its support for the development of an Emission Trading Scheme …
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Govt releases broadband investment proposal

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce is seeking feedback on the government’s proposed model for investment in ultra fast broadband. Mr Joyce says once finalised, the investment model will deliver on the government’s commitment …
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Consent Processes Affecting Growth Potential

Press Release – CTMA

Despite investments made by councils to improve the Building Consent process, overall levels of customer satisfaction appear to have fallen since 2007. According to CTMA’s recently completed update study, overall satisfaction appears to have dropped by …
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Waterview Connection Tunnel Should Be Dropped

Press Release – Auckland Business Forum

More than a billion dollars can be saved by abandoning the proposed SH20 Waterview Connection tunnel for a surface option
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Charting a course to Lead through recession

Press Release – R. Tucker

The R. Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust is to launch a Young Leadership Programme that focuses on bring out leadership and teamwork qualities for employees.
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