Archive for June, 2011

Air New Zealand Joins Business Awards Supporters

Press Release – Electra Business Awards

Coinciding with its new direct Kapiti-Auckland flights, Air New Zealand has joined the list of businesses sponsoring a category in this year’s Kapiti Horowhenua Electra Business Awards. Read more »

Prospective students helped to get finances sussed

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today launched an updated version of the Sussed programme which gives senior secondary school students an insight into the costs of tertiary study and the financial support available to them. Read more »

Firefighters honoured for bravery

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has congratulated two firefighters on their New Zealand Bravery Awards, presented today in a ceremony at Government House in Wellington. Read more »

Back Off Free Trade With India – Peters

Press Release – New Zealand First Party

June 30 2011 Rt. Hon Winston Peters Leader NZ First Back Off Free Trade With India – Peters Rt. Hon Winston Peters has warned the prime minister against entering a free trade agreement with India because it will lead to the loss of more jobs and … Read more »

Law Commission releases paper: Powers of a Trustee

Press Release – Law Commission

Law Commission releases paper ‘The Duties, Office and Powers of a Trustee’. Fourth issues paper on the Review of the Law of Trusts Read more »

New Zealand’s Homegrown Solution

Press Release – BLIS Technologies

New Zealand’s homegrown solution challenges for a dominant role in pharmacies against multinational heavyweights when it comes to protecting against bacterial complications from winter coughs, colds and flu. Read more »

Remarkables all set to open

Press Release – The Remarkables and Coronet Peak

Media release from The Remarkables 30 June 2011 Remarkables all set to open Ski area staff were delighted to be told today (June 30) that The Remarkables ski area in Queenstown will open at 9am on Saturday (July 2) for the 2011 winter season. Following … Read more »

New Zealand Young Farmers help tackle bovine TB

Press Release – Animal Health Board

The Animal Health Board (AHB) today addressed agriculture’s youngest and brightest at the TBfree New Zealand Young Farmers annual conference. Read more »

Kaitaki To Sail This Weekend

Press Release – KiwiRail

Interislander Cook Strait ferry Kaitaki will now be able to sail its morning passenger services on Saturday and Sunday. Read more »

Equitable and fair quake levy vs National debt

Press Release – Green Party

Equitable and fair quake levy vs National debt Christchurch City Council’s proposed earthquake levy is a good way to avoid future debt and the concept should be adopted by the Government to pay its share of the city’s rebuild, the Green Party says. … Read more »

NZ business confidence climbs for 3rd month

Article – BusinessDesk

June 30 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand business confidence gained for a third month as the rural sector starts seeing money flow in on the record-high commodity prices producers are enjoying. Read more »

New appointments to FSANZ board

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Hon Kate Wilkinson Minister for Food Safety 30 June 2011 Media Statement New appointments to FSANZ board Read more »

New appointment to TVNZ board

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the appointment of Barrie Saunders to the board of Television New Zealand. Mr Saunders, a co-founder of Wellington government relations firm Saunders Unsworth, has been appointed for three years. … Read more »

Fact Sheet: Queens Wharf – General

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Fact Sheet Queens Wharf – General Who owns Queens Wharf? The Government and Waterfront Auckland jointly own Queens Wharf. What hours will Queens Wharf be open? Queens Wharf will be open every day of RWC 2011. Opening hours for each day are still being finalised … Read more »

Fact Sheet The REAL New Zealand Festival

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Fact Sheet The REAL New Zealand Festival A festival of Rugby. A festival of the country. Read more »

Fact Sheet: Queens Wharf – Giant Rugby Ball Homecoming

Press Release – New Zealand Government

What is the Giant Rugby Ball? The Giant Rugby Ball is a unique venue that has gained huge international exposure for New Zealand as a visitor destination in the lead up to Rugby World Cup 2011. Since being unveiled in 2007, the Ball has appeared in … Read more »

Fact Sheet Queens Wharf – RWC 2011 Fanzone

Press Release – New Zealand Government

What is a Fanzone? Fanzones are officially part of RWC 2011. They have become an integral part of large global sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games and are extremely popular with locals and visitors alike. The benefit of Fanzones, … Read more »

Queens Wharf comes alive for Rugby World Cup 2011

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Queens Wharf comes alive for Rugby World Cup 2011 The Government and Auckland city today announced further details of plans to deliver the nation’s premier Rugby World Cup 2011 Fanzone, festival and showcase experience on Queens Wharf in Auckland. Read more »

Speech; Sharples: Announcement of RWC Host Marae Event

Press Release – New Zealand Government

• Nga mihi ki te tangata whenua o Te Whanganui a Tara, ki Te Atiawa (speakers are still being confirmed) • Nga mihi ki Te Raukura (te Wharewaka) e whakamaru ai i te tima mai i Awherika ki te Tonga a te rima o nga ra o Mahuru • He mihi ki … Read more »

‘Marae of Four Million’ Prepare to Welcome the World

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Embargoed to 1.00pm Thursday 30 June 2011 Speech notes attached – check against delivery Hon Dr Pita Sharples Minister of Maori Affairs 30 June 2011 Media Release ‘Marae of Four Million’ Prepare to Welcome the World Read more »

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