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Young people leading the way at Lifehack Weekends
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is impressed with projects developed by young New Zealanders during a series of Lifehack weekends held around the country in April. "Around 100 young people took part in the sessions, working in teams alongside mentors from technology companies, universities and the social sector," Mrs Bennett said. "A range of innovative projects were ...
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Solid Energy chair fought govt board plan
Former Solid Energy Chairman John Palmer fought against Treasury's wish to have an independent advisor appointed to the company's board last year as the state owned coal miner's problems mounted, official documents show. Treasury this afternoon released a new batch of documents which trace its dealings with the company including details of an ill-tempered exchange between Palmer and Treasury ...
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Severe weather predicted for NZ over next 24 hours
A severe thunderstorm outlook has been issued by MetService. There is a moderate risk of thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusts from this afternoon in Northland, Auckland, the Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, Taranaki, Bay of Plenty, northern Gisborne, Buller and Nelson, said MetService meteorologist Daniel Corbett. Tornadoes were possible, but unlikely. "The main ...
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Oversight of work safety needs step change
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 1:09 pm Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party Oversight of work safety needs step change The Minister of Labour's comments about directors' responsibility for health and safety suggest the government is adopting the sort of hands-off approach criticised by the Pike River Royal Commission and the recent independent task force report on the issue, says ...
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Facebook AA Roadwatch Latest Tools For North Civil Defence
Social media giant Facebook and the Automobile Association's Roadwatch website are two of the latest tools to be adopted by Northland's Civil Defence officials to help provide information during winter storm events and other emergencies.The Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group's (CDEM) Facebook page ...
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BayBuzz MayJune BayBuzz magazine now online
May/June BayBuzz magazine now online Our May/June BayBuzz is now online.Inside the Bay's thriving horse culture. Is the $600 million dam project moving too fast? Are Hawke's Bay business groups emerging from growing pains? Why no university in HB? Will Te Aute College survive? Should Hawke's Bay remain GE Free? Should Hastings be fluoride free? What is a 'home' in ...
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Te Awamutu Truancy Services Receives Funds
Te Awamutu Truancy Services has received a $250 donation from the winner of the 2013 TrustPower Waipa Youth Community Spirit Award.Lydia Barker from Te Awamutu College was named as winner of the Award, which recognises secondary school students' service to the school and the community. The Award is jointly run by TrustPower and the Waipa District Council and is part of the TrustPower ...
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Inaugural Field Day to Be Held For Lake Tuakitoto Catchment
The Otago Regional Council's newest catchment programme is well under way in the Lake Tuakitoto area in South Otago, with council staff working with local landowners to improve water quality.ORC land resources officer Rob Schick said a water quality sampling network had been established in the catchment, with regular monitoring being conducted since September last year.ORC staff ...
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Hunt for feral fish targets Whakatane lake
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 12:28 pm Press Release: Bay of Plenty Regional Council Hunt for feral fish targets Whakatane lakeFor immediate release: 21 May 2013A joint operation between several agencies and iwi targeted the dozens of goldfish lurking in Whakatane's Sullivan Lake last week. Highly visible fish, most believed to be goldfish, have been in the lake for a number of years, and ...
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FP Healthcare at two-year high as First NZ raises rating
Shares of Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, which has lifted its full-year guidance three times, rose to a two-year high after brokerage First NZ Capital raised its rating to "outperform" from "neutral", citing prospects for better growth and higher margins. F&P Healthcare shares rose as high as $3.05, the highest level since May 23, 2011, when it touched $3.10. It was ...
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Renaissance posts first-half loss on shrinking margins impairment
Renaissance Corp, the retailer of Apple products and design school operator, turned to a first-half loss on disappointing sales, shrinking margins and an impairment charge at its Yoobee stores. The net loss was $3.1 million in the six months ended March 31, from a profit of $1.96 million a year earlier. Sales fell to $24.7 million from $77 million a year earlier, which was before the company ...
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Christchurch school slams cyber-bullies
Source: ONE News A Christchurch high school has stood down four pupils after a picture of bullying was posted on Facebook. The St Bede's College pupil, 14, was held over a bin by three pupils while a fourth photographed the incident and uploaded an image to the social media site. The picture then circulated online before other pupils informed school staff and it was removed. Martin ...
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More graduates key to medicines disorder
Source: Thinkstock The growing number of female senior medical professionals entering the workforce is exacerbating a much larger problem - not enough people are graduating from medical schools in New Zealand. This would leave the health system dependent on attracting graduates from overseas for many years to come, cardiologist and Waikato District Health Board member Dr Clyde Wade said. ...
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Helicopter used to clear debris from Chch demo
Source: ONE News A helicopter with a monsoon bucket has been clearing debris following the demolition of a quake-damaged home in the Christchurch suburb of Redcliffs. Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) staff began an urgent demolition of the five-bedroom Balmoral Lane home yesterday. The intersection of Beachville Road and Main Road remains closed today, as staff work to get rid ...
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Film Auckland Mili Pictures upping Chinese Co-productions
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Sony Xperia Tablet Z available in New Zealand from 6 June
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 11:56 am Press Release: Sony New Zealand Limited FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sony Xperia Tablet Z available in New Zealand from 6 June The Premium Android-powered device features the best of Sony technology, entertainment, design and connectivity in the world's thinnest 10.1" tablet AUCKLAND, 21 May, 2013 - Sony New Zealand today announced that Xperia Tablet Z ...
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Mixed meat messages raise alarm bells
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 12:14 pm Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party Mixed meat messages raise alarm bellsContradictory explanations from John Key and Nathan Guy about why New Zealand meat is being blocked from entering China only add to the suspicion that there's more to the issue than the Government is letting on, Labour's Primary Industry spokesperson Damien O'Connor ...
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Tourism Bay of Plenty unveils summer plans
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 12:07 pm Press Release: Tourism Bay of Plenty For immediate release 21 May 2013 Tourism Bay of Plenty unveils promotional plans for next summer Tourism Bay of Plenty general manager Rhys Arrowsmith unveiled plans for promoting the Bay of Plenty at a tourism operator event on Monday night. Speaking at the Club Mount Maunganui in Tauranga, Mr Arrowsmith outlined the ...
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Auckland community leaders say back off SkyCity deal
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 12:17 pm Press Release: Green Party 21 May 2013Auckland community leaders tell Government to back off SkyCity dealAuckland community leaders today sent a clear message to the Government that they do not want the dirty deal involving pokie machines for a convention centre to proceed, Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei said today.Community leaders from throughout ...
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Winner of Youth Spirit Award Announced
Lydia Barker from Te Awamutu College has been named as the winner of the TrustPower Waipa Youth Community Spirit Award.The Award will be presented at the TrustPower Waipa District Community Awards held tonight on Monday 20 May at Cambridge Town Hall. Run in partnership with the TrustPower Waipa District Community Awards, the TrustPower Youth Community Spirit Award recognises secondary ...
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More support available to address family violence
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 11:22 am Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Tariana TuriaAssociate Minister for Social Development Tuesday 21 May 2013 Budget 2013: E Tu Whanau - More support available to address family violence Associate Minister for Social Development, Tariana Turia announced today an additional $8m over four years for the E Tu Whanau programme to help address family ...
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Chance to showcase grassroots environmentalism
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 11:45 am Press Release: Taranaki Regional Council o o Chance to showcase grassroots environmentalism21 May 2013 Know a person or community group doing outstanding work to protect and enhance the Taranaki environment? Now's an ideal time to put them in the spotlight - but you need to act quickly.Nominations for the newly upgraded Taranaki Regional Council ...
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Education key to combating playground cyber bullying
Cyber watchdog NetSafe says the way to combat "playground" cyber bullying is to educateschool communities on the harm it can cause. The issue has been highlighted after a Christchurch school stood down four students for uploading a photo to Facebook showing a pupil being held over a bin by three others. NetSafe cyber security consultant Chris Hails said the school took the right ...
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Sleeping with parents always risky for babies - study
Source: Photos.com Babies who share a bed with their parents are five times more at risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), new research suggests. According to a study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) this week, research shows that breastfed babies who share their parent's bed in their first three months of life incur a fivefold increase in the risk of SIDS, even if the ...
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Tauranga supermarkets may have beer wine roped off
Eight Tauranga supermarkets could be forced to stop selling beer and wine for the last hour of trading in order to reduce the harm caused by alcohol. A joint meeting of the Tauranga City Council and Western Bay District Council agreed yesterday to restrict the sale of alcohol in supermarkets to between 7am and 9pm. The 7-5 vote was to stop supermarkets gaining a competitive ...
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Auckland's infastructure needs upgrading in the long run.
Auckland may in the next few years be able to upgrade two major pieces of infastructure and reap the economic benefits for the city.
There may, in the near future, be a four-lane road of national significance (RONS) between Auckland and Whangarei, which would make travel between the country’s largest city and Northland much faster and more efficient, while providing significant economic benefits to both regions as well. Read more
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