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NZ Dollar Outlook Kiwi may decline this week as US appeals
By Tina MorrisonMay 20 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar may decline this week as expectations of a US economic recovery lure investors to the world's largest economy and the greenback.The kiwi dollar recently traded at 80.83 US cents from 80.68 cents late Friday in New York, after touching an 8 -month low of 80.58 cents. The dollar may trade in a range of 79.20 US cents to 83 ...
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Dunne Foreign Super and Mining Tax Rules to Change
Proposals to reform the tax treatment of foreign superannuation and bring the tax treatment of gold, silver and ironsands mining into line with other economic activities are the centrepieces of a tax bill introduced in Parliament today, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has announced.He said the Taxation (Annual Rates, Foreign Superannuation, and Remedial Matters) Bill would make the rules for ...
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Kaitaia Name of deceased released
Monday, 20 May 2013, 1:55 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police Northland District HeadquartersWalton Plaza, WhangareiMay 20, 2013Name of deceased releasedNorthland Police have released the name of the woman who died following a firearms incident near Kaitaia yesterday.The name is of the woman is Carmen Fay Maheno, aged 38 years, of Kaitaia.A 38-year-old man will be appearing in the Kaitaia ...
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Dargaville Stolen vehicle located
Monday, 20 May 2013, 1:54 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police Northland District HeadquartersWalton Plaza, WhangareiMay 20, 2013Stolen vehicle locatedPolice have located a 1994 Toyota Hilux ute that was stolen from a Dargaville address in the early hours of Friday May 10.About 5am the vehicle's owner heard the ute being driven off. He then got into another vehicle and followed the ...
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Driver dead after logging trucks collide
A truck driver is dead and another seriously injured after two logging trucks crashed head-on near Tolaga Bay on the East Coast today. Police said the crash occurred about 12.50pm on Tauwhareparae Rd (SH35). Both drivers had to be cut from their vehicles after the collision. One truck had a full load of logs while the other was empty. One driver died at the scene and the other ...
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New charges for incest accused
Source: Photos.com The father of a woman accused of murdering her baby faces a new set of charges. The man, 59, appeared in the High Court at Wellington today after the charges against him were reviewed. He now faces three charges of rape, including one in December 2011 in which the baby was conceived. He is also charged with two kinds of sexual violation. He is awaiting sentence in the ...
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Wellington train derailment freakiest experience ever
A train derailment in Wellington this morning has been described as "the freakiest experience ever" by one of the affected passengers. Four people were injured when the train came off the tracks at Kaiwharawhara, near the Interislander ferry terminal, at 8.14am. The passenger said: "It sort of felt like the train was just going from side to side. I was like 'is this an ...
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Ports of Aucklands $120m revamp
A $120 million development plan will increase Ports of Auckland's footprint only a negligible amount, chief executive Tony Gibson says. Unveiled in ...
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Ports of Auckland profit falls 17 as container volumes drop
Ports of Auckland, whose operations have been disrupted by a drawn-out industrial dispute that scared off customers, posted a 17 percent decline in first-half profit on reduced container volumes and an absence of year-earlier one-time gains. Profit fell to $15.5 million in the six months ended December 31, from $18.6 million a year earlier, the city-owned port company says in a statement. ...
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Woodhouse to attend OECD International Transport Forum
Monday, 20 May 2013, 1:38 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Michael WoodhouseAssociate Minister of Transport20 May 2013Woodhouse to attend OECD International Transport ForumAssociate Minister of Transport Michael Woodhouse departs today to represent New Zealand at the Annual Summit of the OECD's International Transport Forum, to be held this week in Leipzig, ...
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Funding continues to resolve historic abuse claims
Monday, 20 May 2013, 1:19 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Paula BennettMinister for Social DevelopmentAssociate Minister of Housing20 May 2013Funding continues to resolve historic abuse claimsThe Government has committed $16 million over the next four years to continue the Ministry's successful Historic Claims Resolution Process for those abused in care."It's ...
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Key Notes Budget Issue
fifth budget to New Zealanders . Our Budget outlines National's plans and priorities as we look forward. It shows how we're building momentum in the economy, helping support Kiwi families, giving businesses the confidence to provide more jobs for New Zealanders, and delivering better results from the public services that matter to New Zealanders.I've recorded a video ...
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Still in a wet cycle
Monday, 20 May 2013, 1:40 pm Forecast: MetService Still in a wet cycleThe unsettled theme in the weather will continue this week,as another broad trough and a procession of rain bands slowly crosses New Zealand.Media and Communications Meteorologist Daniel Corbett commented, "This week the raincoat will probably get a bit more use than the sunglasses, as spells of wet weather move ...
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Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter - Daily Missions
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Accolades for Auckland Council legal team
Monday, 20 May 2013, 12:54 pm Press Release: Auckland Council Media release20 May 2013 Accolades for Auckland Council legal team Auckland Council's executive team has received another high profile accolade. Wendy Brandon, who was appointed General Counsel for Auckland Council in 2010, the first year of the 'super city', has won the prestigious Chapman Tripp Public Sector ...
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Up Close and Personal with At-Risk Plants
Taranaki's rare and endangered plants will come under the spotlight at a free public workshop at Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, on Sunday (26 May). Led by Taranaki Regional Council and Department of Conservation staff, the workshop will look at some of the region's threatened plants, why they are in danger, and what the public can do to ensure their future survival.The workshop will ...
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Over-40s deterred from training for rebuild
Greens seek to reverse cuts to postgrad student allowances Slashing student allowances for over-40s could discourage older Cantabrians keen to retrain for the post-earthquake rebuild, Labour says. From January, allowance eligibility for those aged 40 and over will be reduced from 200 weeks to 120 weeks. The three years would be cumulative, meaning any past allowances paid would be deducted ...
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Grisly details of burning death revealed in court
Source: ONE News Details of the police case against two men accused of burning another man to death have been made public today. Shalvin Prasad, 21, was found burning by the side of a road in Kingseat, in rural south Auckland, early on January 31. Bryne Permal, 20, and Shivneel Kumar, 19, are charged with his murder. Today suppression around the allegations against the pair was partially ...
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Murder accused was with victim when money was withdrawn
Shalvin Prasad. Photo / Supplied One of those alleged to have set Shalvin Prasad on fire was with him on the day when he withdrew $30,000 from his bank account, according to police. Bryne Permal and Shivneel Kumar are charged with the murder of Shalvin Prasad who was found burnt to death in a rural area of south Auckland. They appeared by audio-visual link at the Manukau District ...
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Pacific Island Affairs funding cuts will hurt Pasifika people - Labour
An $861,000 cut to Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs funding will hurt Pasifika people already suffering high unemployment, low incomes and growing inequality, Labour says. Labour's Pacific Island affairs spokesman Su'a William Sio said the funding cuts would put further pressure on a community already suffering. He said the funding cut was a significant reduction for a small ...
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Green Prescriptions going global
Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:57 am Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Tony RyallMinister of Health 20 May 2013 Green Prescriptions going global Over 250,000 Green Prescriptions have been issued to New Zealanders from their GP or practice nurse to encourage them to eat healthier, get active and improve their health since the initiative began. "And Budget 2013 will double the ...
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Funding to increase digital literacy and connection
Monday, 20 May 2013, 12:11 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Jo GoodhewMinister for the Community and Voluntary Sector 20 May 2013 Funding to increase digital literacy and connectionThe Government will continue supporting Computer Clubhouse, a free after-school learning environment giving young people access to technology, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew ...
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No Interest Loans Scheme to be Piloted in Canterbury
Monday, 20 May 2013, 12:29 pm Press Release: Aviva No Interest Loans Scheme to be Piloted in CanterburyAviva (formerly Christchurch Women's Refuge), in partnership with the Good Shepherd New Zealand Trust, will soon be offering a No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) to Canterbury families who are affected by family violence and are on low incomes. The 12-month pilot scheme will offer ...
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Time to Acknowledge Taupo District’s Community Champions
Taupo residents now have the annual opportunity to recognise the dedication of their local voluntary groups - with entries now open for the TrustPower Taupo District Community Awards and the Classic Hits Volunteer of the Year Award.The Awards, which are run in partnership with TrustPower, the Taupo District Council and the Radio Network Taupo, are open to all voluntary groups and ...
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Council Waives Parking Fees During Genesis Filming
Media ReleaseMonday 20 May 2013Shoppers to town on Wednesday and Thursday this week will not have to pay for parking. The filming of the 'Genesis - The Dark Horse' feature lengthmovie will be happening inPeel Streeton 22 and 23 May.Part of Peel Street from Gladstone Road to Palmerston Road will be closed from 6am to 6pm to vehicles. Foot traffic is still permitted and the film ...
Auckland Feature Story
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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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