Press Release – Royal A and P Show

Its just a matter of days before kick-off for the Royal A and P Show in Feilding this week. Manfeild Parks expansive 87ha park-like grounds are transforming into a tent city set to host the most prestigious show on the A and P calendar. The show … Read more »

Press Release – Commerce Commission

Commerce Commission reaches settlement with Wellington Electricity on its 2012 price path breach Issued 5 December 2013 Release No. 48 Commerce Commission reaches settlement with Wellington Electricity on its 2012 price path breach The Commerce Commission … Read more »

Press Release – Emirates Airlines

Emirates has commenced its newest service, to Kabul the capital of Afghanistan. Kabul is the 138th destination on the Emirates route network, and Afghanistan is the 78th country it serves. Read more »

Press Release – Financial Markets Authority

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) today released the findings of the 2013 FMA stakeholder feedback report. The report looked at FMAs progress since its establishment on 1 May 2011 and surveyed stakeholder views on the following topics: Read more »

Press Release – Greenlea Rescue Helicopter

This morning Taupo’s Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was called to Tihoi, west of Taupo to a 19 year girl who had rolled her quad bike while descending a hillside. Read more »

Press Release – MYOB

Many of the almost one in six New Zealand SME owners who plan to borrow to build their business in the near future are betting the house on their success, according to the latest MYOB research. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party

Gerry Brownlees Port Hills zoning review is an inexplicable bombshell for many residents, coming a year late and with little warning, says Labours Earthquake Recovery spokesperson Ruth Dyson. Read more »

Press Release – Coalition for Fair Internet Pricing

The Coalition for Fair Internet Pricing is disappointed Communications & IT Minister is continuing to make inaccurate statements about retail pricing of copper broadband and voice services, and has repeated its commitment to work with her constructively … Read more »

Press Release – Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Tauranga Christmas shoppers can take advantage of free bus services over the next three weekends. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party

The sale of farms to overseas investors will be restricted under proposed new legislation, Labours MP for Mount Roskill Phil Goff says. Read more »

Press Release – Jacquetta Bell

Classic boat-lovers have the opportunity to indulge in a long weekend of glorious hydromatic relaxation at St Arnaud in the Nelson Lakes National Park, with this years NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show linking with Waitangi Day. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

More than 200 New Zealand businesses have taken advantage of the Madrid Protocol in the 12-months since New Zealand signed up to the international trade-mark treaty announced Commerce Minister Craig Foss today. Read more »

Press Release – Green Party

New information suggests that New Zealand ownership of Meridian Energy has now dropped below the Governments threshold of 85 percent, the Green Party said today. Read more »

Press Release – Victoria University of Wellington

Insects prefer to eat green leaves rather than red ones, research from Victoria University has shown. Ignatius Menzies, who will be awarded a PhD in Ecology and Biodiversity next week, tested a long-standing hypothesis that plants use red foliage as a visual … Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Wool Services International

New Zealand Wool Services International Limiteds Marketing Executive, Mr Paul Steel reports that a stronger New Zealand dollar and continuing sluggish demand saw the market generally ease further apart from some targeted types. Read more »

Press Release – AFTINET

The Australian Senate yesterday passed a motion supported by Greens and the ALP calling on the Government to release the TPP text before it is signed. The consumer group Choice has collected 11,000 signatures calling for the release of the text, … Read more »

Press Release – Age Concern

The opportunity to influence legislative policies relating to people over 65 has attracted Kathryn Maloney to Age Concern New Zealand. Ms Maloney is the organisations new Policy and Operations manager and says the role really is a way to help make … Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party

Relaxing restrictions on services nurse practitioners can provide is behind a Members Bill being promoted by Labours Health spokesperson Annette King. Nurse practitioners are highly skilled medical professionals they have to complete a master’s degree … Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party

NZTA needs to rethink it engagement with local communities affected by the construction of major roads, says Darien Fenton, Labours Transport spokesperson. Read more »

Press Release – Children’s Screen Trust

Children are being failed by the lack of provision for non-commercial television channels after digital switchover. Children have a right to access diverse local media. The failure to provide non-commercial spectrum is selling out children to … Read more »