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1. Christchurch City Elections 2013: Preliminary results are in
13 October 2013 10:13am | Christchurch City Council
Preliminary results of the Christchurch 2013 local body elections are now in, showing a more accurate picture of how many votes were received. .. More >>
2. Auckland Council election progress results - local boards
13 October 2013 10:45am | Auckland Council
Progress results for the Auckland Council elections show there are changes in the composition of a number of local boards. Four of the current local board chairs were not re-elected to their local boards... More >>
3. Iwi Calls for MP to resign
14 October 2013 2:12pm | Ngati Rangiwewehi
"Clare Curran, MP for Dunedin must resign her position as an MP for she has no credibility and is not fit to represent this country" said Te Rangikaheke Bidois, Chairperson of Te Maru o Ngati Rangiwewehi, the tribal authority of Ngati Rangiwewehi ..... More >>
4. Appalling Processes Faced By Benefit Applicants
14 October 2013 9:34am | Benefit Rights Service
Graham Howell, spokesperson for the Benefit Rights Service expresses concern at the appalling processes Work and Income have with regard to applicants for a benefit proving who they are. Two of many situations described below... More >>
5. Hamilton Has Spoken: We Want Fluoride
12 October 2013 1:58pm | Waikato District Health Board
Media Release Date: Saturday 12 October 2013 Hamilton Has Spoken: We Want Fluoride in Our Water Hamilton has spoken. We want fluoride back in our water. The Hamilton City Council community water fluoridation referendum results are in and 70 per cent ..... More >>
6. Hamilton Election progress results
12 October 2013 2:04pm | Hamilton City Council
Election progress results now available Attached are the progress results for the Hamilton City Council elections, as at 12.05pm 12 October 2013. These include the results for the positions of Mayor and councillor, the fluoride referendum and the ..... More >>
7. Palmerston North Preliminary Election Results
13 October 2013 10:09am | Palmerston North City Council
The preliminary results of the Palmerston North City Council elections were announced by the Electoral Officer at 7pm, Saturday 12 October. .. More >>
8. Mayor Accepts the Will of the Electorate
13 October 2013 10:11am | Jenny Rowan
Mayor Jenny Rowan says she accepts the will of the electorate in the recent election and remains proud of her achievements over the past six years legacy for the people of Kapiti... More >>
9. Kohanga story not the full picture - trustee
14 October 2013 4:15pm | Waatea News
A Kohanga Reo trustee is accusing Maori Television's Native Affairs programme of being used by senior staff out to get revenge. .. More >>
10. New Zealand to Feel Impact of U.S. Debt Crisis: Makhlouf
14 October 2013 10:17am | TV One
If the US government failed to pay its suppliers by October 17 - the situation threatened by the current political stoush over raising that country's debt ceiling - the result would be very serious for all economies including New Zealand, says ..... More >>
11. Forest & Bird to present DOC's famous lost submission
14 October 2013 9:08am | Forest And Bird
A 32 page Department of Conservation submission on the environmental impacts of the Hawke's Bay Regional Council's planned irrigation dam, which was substituted for a two paragraph submission in unusual circumstances, will be made public after ..... More >>
12. Strong Result Confirms Conservative Direction
14 October 2013 9:19am | Conservative Party
The strong showing for the Conservative Party in Auckland's Local Body Elections is good news, says Colin Craig, with over 20% (20.8%) of voters choosing to vote for one or more Conservative candidates where they had the choice... More >>
13. Celia Wade-Brown wins Wellington Mayoralty
12 October 2013 7:24pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 12 October 2013 Celia Wade-Brown wins Wellington Mayoralty Celia Wade-Brown is set to carry on as Wellington Mayor for the next three years. She beat the next highest-polling candidate, John Morrison, by a total of 2284 votes, based on preliminary ..... More >>
14. TV failure leaves election to corporate-funded campaigns
13 October 2013 10:17am | John Minto
Given the low voter turnout and the lack of media coverage we were pleased with the 10,000+ votes for myself in the Auckland mayoral race and delighted with the very strong showing for Mana candidates in Mangere where we focused our local efforts... More >>
15. Auckland Council plans for 2013 election day
10 October 2013 3:01pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council expects to announce the 2013 election progress results from 2pm on Saturday 12 October. Progress results will be available first for the mayor, then governing body members (the 20 ward seats) and finally the 149 local board members... More >>
16. Waikato District Council preliminary elections results
13 October 2013 11:20am | Waikato District Council
Preliminary election results for Waikato District Council from yesterday's local elections show Allan Sanson has been reelected as Mayor. .. More >>
17. Special candidate standing for Gisborne District Council
11 August 2013 12:55pm | Hemara Donnelly
A man who cannot read or write and who was described by authorities as 'mentally retarded' is gaining wide support in his bid to become a Gisborne District Councillor. .. More >>
18. Lianne Dalziel highest-polling candidate for Mayor
12 October 2013 1:54pm | Christchurch City Council
Saturday 12 October 2013 Lianne Dalziel highest-polling candidate for Mayor of Christchurch The progress results of the Christchurch 2013 local body elections are now in, showing that Lianne Dalziel is currently the highest-polling candidate for the position of ..... More >>
19. Judgment: Phillipstown School Trustees v Minister of Ed
10 October 2013 5:01pm | New Zealand High Court
These failures of process mean that the Minister has not lawfully merged Phillipstown with Woolston. Her decision is declared unlawful and is not valid. .. More >>
20. Mangere & Otahuhu Homes Under Threat: Kings College Spared
17 September 2013 9:46am | Minto for Mayor
A huge swathe of Mangere and Otahuhu homes are under threat from council plans for yet another motorway Auckland doesn't need. .. More >>
21. Doctors call for infrastructure to promote active travel
14 October 2013 10:02am | The PR Company
Doctors want newly elected councils to create infrastructure and urban planning that promotes walking, cycling, and public transport .. More >>
22. Anadarko: Deep Sea Oil Leaks Could Take Two Weeks To Cap
07 June 2013 4:37pm | Oil Free Wellington
A representative of Anadarko has admitted that a deep sea oil blowout in New Zealand could take up to two weeks to be capped... More >>
23. LGNZ urges Kiwis to get behind newly elected mayors
13 October 2013 10:43am | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) President, Lawrence Yule, has congratulated New Zealand's newly elected and re-elected mayors, councillors, and local and community board members and urged the public to get behind them. .. More >>
24. New digital passport photo service launches nationwide
01 November 2012 3:34pm | Pharmacybrands
Auckland - 1 November, 2012 - Your local Amcal, Unichem, Life, Radius and Care Chemist pharmacies are the first to announce a state-of-the-art digital photo service that guarantees passport photos will meet the new online requirements for renewals... More >>
25. Strong result for City Vision and centre-left
13 October 2013 10:16am | City Vision
"The 2013 Auckland Council elections have seen a strong performance from City Vision and progressive teams across the Auckland isthmus", says Gwen Shaw, Campaign Co-ordinator for City Vision... More >>
26. New Chief Executive Announced
14 October 2013 4:17pm | Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Inc
NgÄti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Adele Whyte as the NgÄti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated Chief Executive. .. More >>
27. The Springbok Tour Of 1981 - 25 Years On
19 July 2006 9:36am | South African Consulate
When Sports Minister Trevor Mallard welcomes the 2006 Springboks at a parliamentary function this evening, it will be 25 years to the day since the divisive tour of 1981 began - an event that set mate against mate and divided a nation... More >>
28. Support for cross-party approach to end homelessness by 2020
14 October 2013 3:14pm | New Zealand Coalition To End Homelessness
The New Zealand Coalition to End Homelessness (NZCEH) supports Labour's call for a cross party approach to ending homelessness by 2020. World Homelessness Day was marked with a parliamentary breakfast cohosted by Jacinda Adern, Labour MP and Denise ..... More >>
29. Earthquake a Warning Against Oil Drilling In Pegasus Basin
24 July 2013 3:48pm | Oil Free Wellington
The recent flurry of strong earthquakes centred in Cook Strait should be warning enough against Anadarko's plans for deep sea oil drilling, Oil Free Wellington says... More >>
30. Lundy Retrial to Go Ahead, Says Minister
13 October 2013 11:39am | TVNZ
Justice minister Judith Collins says she has "no doubt" the retrial of convicted murderer Mark Lundy will go ahead at the UK's Privy Council. .. More >>
31. EPA Tukituki / Ruataniwha hearing process stacked
10 October 2013 4:14pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society is raising what it says are "serious and compelling concerns" about the fairness of the EPA process for the Tukituki hearings. .. More >>
32. Proposed changes to Food Bill welcomed
17 June 2013 5:05pm | Soil and Health - Organic NZ
"Proposed changes to the Food Bill to take into consideration public concern regarding genetic engineering and unnecessary regulation and compliance on community and fundraising groups is a welcome relief. It appears that the same is true for small-scale producers" ..... More >>
33. DHBs urged to look after staff affected by shared services
11 October 2013 6:55pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association is urging District Health Boards to ensure that workers affected by a new shared services plan can be retained or redeployed within their own DHBs... More >>
34. Leadership change at Annual Conference
14 October 2013 3:49pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
The leadership of the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party has changed for the first time in its 17 year history. Wellington lawyer Michael Appleby stood down after leading the party since 1996. .. More >>
35. New Zealand's Most Stolen Cars
07 March 2013 10:18am | AA Insurance
Honda Torneo tops the list for the second consecutive year Auckland, 7 March 2013 - AA Insurance today announced the 10 most frequently stolen cars, based on its own claims data. The Honda Torneo has topped the list for the second consecutive ..... More >>
36. Generation Zero: Feedback on Wgtn Public Transport Spine
04 October 2013 3:09pm | Generation Zero
512 people had their say about Wellington's future public transport options using an online submission form created by youth climate change group Generation Zero, outnumbering the approximately 300 official submissions received by Greater Wellington ..... More >>
37. Mayor Miccio and Councillors respond to Rachel Reese
18 June 2013 9:16am | Aldo Miccio
A strategically timed media release from Mayoral candidate Rachel Reese has been refuted as blatant opportunistic politicking by current Mayor, Aldo Miccio, and a team of supporting Councillors. .. More >>
38. Chief Coroner releases NZ annual suicide figures 2013
27 August 2013 1:24pm | Chief Coroner
Chief Coroner Judge Neil MacLean today released the provisional annual suicide figures for the year ending 30 June 2013. .. More >>
39. International Institutions Call for Net Zero Carbon by 2050
11 October 2013 5:08pm | Generation Zero
A new OECD report calling for a level of ambition needed to move countries towards net zero carbon emissions from fossil fuel combustion echoes what Generation Zero and other young New Zealanders have been saying for some time... More >>
40. The Lundy Murders - Shocking New Evidence
12 January 2009 11:50am | ACP Media
In an exclusive, in-depth investigation - North & South magazine presents new evidence, undisclosed police information and expert opinion that raise major questions about the double-murder conviction of Mark Lundy. .. More >>
41. Legal Cannabis goes on sale in New Zealand
29 July 2013 11:33am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
The Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party has found a way to sell Cannabis to its supporters without breaking the law. The political party is selling $50 Cannabis bond certificates in anticipation of legalisation and will redeem them for a 1/8th of an ounce of cannabis ..... More >>
42. Geographic Board Welcomes Decision On Islands' Names
10 October 2013 3:32pm | New Zealand Geographic Board
New Zealand Geographic Board (NZGB) Chair Dr Don Grant today welcomed Land information Minister Maurice Williamson's decision to formalise the English and MÄori names of the two main islands of New Zealand... More >>
43. Joyce promising international students jobs which don't exist
10 October 2013 6:53pm | VUWSA
International students were finding it difficult to get 20 hours of work under the current regime, Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association (VUWSA) President Rory McCourt said today... More >>
44. Exciting times ahead for city, says Hutt City Mayor
14 October 2013 3:06pm | Hutt City Council
Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace says he will continue to keep a steady hand on city finances while promoting new enterprise and community development after being returned with the highest majority ever for a contested Lower Hutt mayoralty... More >>
45. Election results first on Hamilton.co.nz
08 October 2010 2:22pm | Hamilton City Council
News of the vote count for the Hamilton City Council elections will be released first on www.hamilton.co.nz/elections . .. More >>
46. Rotorua Mayoral Candidate Steve Chadwick Lashes Media
22 August 2013 4:16pm | Business Media Services
Rotorua mayoral candidate Steve Chadwick has lashed out at Rotorua newspaper attempts to wring money out of candidates in this year's local body elections. .. More >>
47. Pillars: Breaking the Cycle of Crime
23 September 2013 3:38pm | Pillars
More than 20,000 children in New Zealand have a parent in prison. Without the proper support, these kids are seven times more likely to end up in prison themselves. .. More >>
48. Final results of Hamilton City Council election
15 October 2010 3:25pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council electoral officer Anthony Dick has officially declared the results of Saturday's local election. The official declaration was made yesterday afternoon [14 October 2010]... More >>
49. Nelson Mayoral Candidate on OAG report into Mayor's conduct
28 June 2013 2:28pm | Rachel Reese
In response to the release of the Office of the Auditor General's report into the Nelson Mayor's conduct, Mayoral candidate Rachel Reese has expressed disappointment and sorrow that the Office of Mayor may have been tarnished by suggestions of inappropriate ..... More >>
50. Over 635,000 New Zealand workers in insecure work
09 October 2013 11:13am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The CTU releases its report into insecure work, Under Pressure: Insecure Work in New Zealand at its Biennial Conference - Fairness at Work, held today in Wellington. CTU President, Helen Kelly says "whether we call it casualisation, precarious work, ..... More >>
51. Greens, Labour Should Fix Referendum Law First
11 October 2013 3:18pm | Family First New Zealand
As the Green Party launch their State Assets Referendum campaign which they believe will provide a 'clear mandate' for the Government to stop the programme, Family First NZ, one of the promoters of the anti-smacking law referendum, says that the ..... More >>
52. Q+A John Brogden Interview Transcript 13/10/13
14 October 2013 10:10am | TV One
Australia's compulsory superannuation scheme has been 'an incredibly beneficial policy', says head of Australia's Financial Services Council. .. More >>
53. 2012: Understanding the Treaty of Waitangi
18 May 2012 2:24pm | Treaty Advocacy Group
More than a century and a half after its assent, the Treaty of Waitangi between the Crown and the MÄori chiefs of New Zealand remains a source of controversy. The legal status of the document has shifted significantly over that time; providing protection ..... More >>
54. Kiwis Say NZ is a Racist Country on TV3's the Vote
26 April 2013 4:32pm | Mediaworks
New Zealanders voted Yes , New Zealand is a racist country in the groundbreaking second episode of national debate programme The Vote , which screened tonight on TV3... More >>
55. Solid Energy fined over miner's serious injury
30 July 2013 8:47pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Failing to protect a miner from a large block of falling coal at Solid Energy's Spring Creek mine in July last year has cost the company a fine of $71,283.56 and reparations to the victim of $46,000... More >>
56. Ali Jones to Stand for Christchurch City Council
15 August 2013 2:39pm | Ali Jones
"We need a fresh intelligent energy around the council table and people who want to make it happen for Christchurch so the city builds great communities as well as great buildings and infrastructure. People are the recovery.".. More >>
57. Greg Moyle Business Friendly?
18 September 2013 4:42pm | Affordable Auckland
Affordable Auckland candidate for Waitemata & Gulf Stephen Berry says his opponent Greg Moyle is being disingenous by claiming he is the only business friendly candidate standing for the ward, as reported by the NZ Herald. "Affordable Auckland's five ..... More >>
58. Commission Preparing for Christchurch East By-Election
30 September 2013 5:03pm | Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission is gearing up for a by-election in the Christchurch East electorate on Saturday 30 November 2013. .. More >>
59. NZ Super Fund in 'Don't Bank on the Bomb' Hall of Fame
11 October 2013 9:09am | iCAN Aotearoa New Zealand
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund (Super Fund) is one of twelve financial institutions listed in the global 'Hall of Fame' in the comprehesive new report 'Don't Bank on the Bomb' launched tonight in Stockholm, Sweden... More >>
60. Proposed employment law changes bad news for health services
11 October 2013 11:04am | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
"The Employment Relations Amendment Bill currently before Parliament risks taking the country back to the adversarial industrial climate of the 1990s and having a negative impact on the way the health system functions," said Mr Ian Powell, Executive ..... More >>
61. TAIC opens inquiry into Antarctica flight safety incident
11 October 2013 5:18pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has today (11 October 2013) opened an inquiry into a safety incident which involved a Royal New Zealand Air Force Boeing 757 landing in Antarctica on Monday (7 October 2013) in weather below minimum standards ..... More >>
62. Women's integration support launched to curb reoffending
14 October 2013 11:55am | Presbyterian Support
New services aiming to reintegrate short term female offenders back into the community to reduce re-offending by 25 percent by 2017 start today at the Auckland Region women's Correction Facility. This follows an initial launch on Oct 14 at Christchurch Women's ..... More >>
63. Never Forget: Oct 15th Solidarity Tour
14 October 2013 12:32pm | Solidarity Tour
Public event commemorating the events that occurred on October 15th 2007, the police raids that attacked whanau around Aotearoa and especially in RuÄtoki. .. More >>
64. International Day of Rural Women - 15 October
14 October 2013 3:11pm | Rural Women New Zealand
Tomorrow, 15 October, marks the International Day of Rural Women, a United Nations day that recognises the contribution of women in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating poverty... More >>
65. Destiny Churches Set to Oppose Anti-Smacking Bill
16 June 2006 10:01am | Destiny Churches
Press Statement for Immediate Release Bishop Brian Tamaki Destiny Churches New Zealand 15 June 2006.. More >>
66. Springbok Tour Protests "Good For Maori"
16 July 2006 1:32pm | TV One
HART leader John Minto says the 1981 Springbok Tour protests helped to improve the situation for Maori in New Zealand... More >>
67. Dr Seuss's guide to John Key on CIR
23 June 2009 2:17pm | spcs
Media Release: 23 June 2009 Dr Seuss's guide to John Key on CIR The Society has contacted the famous children's book author Dr Seuss for comment, following today's sensational media reports that Prime Minister John Key has compared the wording of ..... More >>
68. Cubicle farming goes to court
26 February 2010 12:18pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS will next week file proceedings in the High Court at Timaru challenging the resource consents for 3 cubicle dairy farm proposals in the Mackenzie Country. .. More >>
69. Youngest offenders to be now identified online
24 June 2011 8:14pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
For Immediate Release: Youngest offenders to be given preventive detention now identified online An online database which indentifies sentences for New Zealand's most serious criminals has a new section that indentifies the youngest offenders to be given preventive ..... More >>
70. Simon Matafai represents 54 countries at Rio+20
13 June 2012 12:27pm | Rio 20
Six youth from around the world have been selected to represent the Commonwealth Youth Climate Network at the Rio+20 United Nations Summit on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of the selected six is NZ born Samoan; Simon Matafai... More >>
71. Jeanette Fitzsimons speaks to Quakers
13 May 2013 12:56pm | NZ Society of Friends
Former Green Party Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons gave the first of her public "Enough: The challenge of a post-growth economy" lecture series, organised by the New Zealand Society of Friends, on Sunday. The same lecture, organised by Quakers around the ..... More >>
72. Child support laws are changing
29 July 2013 2:04pm | Inland Revenue Department
From 1 April 2014, a new child support law may mean the amount of child support parents pay or receive could change. Programme Director, Geoffrey Frost, said that the reforms include a comprehensive new formula for calculating child support assessments based ..... More >>
73. Poor Quality Early Childhood Education Questioned
05 August 2013 11:22am | Child Poverty Action Group
CPAG spokesperson Associate Professor Mike O'Brien says the government is short-changing vulnerable children, ignoring research that high quality early childhood education is crucial for at risk children... More >>
74. Derek Fox - Team Wairoa Mayoral Candidate
09 September 2013 2:25pm | Team Wairoa
You've probably noticed at election time that prospective candidates make a lot of promises - usually saying things you would like to hear. They'll tell you about all the things they will change or introduce when they are elected. Unfortunately ..... More >>
75. Intention to join Open Government Partnership welcomed
20 September 2013 4:09pm | Human Rights Commission
The New Zealand Human Rights Commission welcomes the Prime Minister's announcement of New Zealand's intention to join the Open Government Partnership. .. More >>
76. Palino Launches Animal Welfare Policy
04 October 2013 3:23pm | John Palino
With only 4% separating John Palino and Len Brown in the Auckland Mayoral Race, there is a good chance that Palino will be stepping into the Mayor's Office and making some significant changes. Among these are a series of changes to Auckland's Animal ..... More >>
77. Copper Tax Submissions Should Not Be Kept Secret
07 October 2013 2:54pm | Coalition for Fair Internet Pricing
The Coalition for Fair Internet Pricing says all responses to the government's Discussion Document on the Review of the Telecommunications Act 2001 should be made public on the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) website... More >>
78. Labour takes meaningful first step on living wage
10 October 2013 12:59pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association says a commitment from the Labour leader David Cunliffe on introducing a living wage for public service workers is a meaningful first step in the battle against low pay... More >>
79. TTPA not democratic and not right, nurses say
11 October 2013 11:42am | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is joining thousands of other organisations and individuals in calling for the text of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), currently being negotiated in secret, to be made public... More >>
80. Disability Rights Group Celebrates 10 Years
14 October 2013 3:48pm | People First
A New Zealand organisation that empowers people with intellectual disabilities to know their rights and speak up for them is coming of age. .. More >>
81. WAI 1428 Rosina Hauiti & the NZ Immigration Serv.
17 October 2007 11:12am | Waitangi Tribunal
Click on PDF link below for latest Memorandum-Direction from Judge Carrie Wainwright on WAI 1428 Rosina Hauiti and the NZ Immigration Service 16 October 2007... More >>
82. Development In Mark Lundy Double Murder
16 June 2009 5:32pm | Television New Zealand
The double murder of Christine and Amber Lundy has been described as a 'How Dunnit' rather than a 'Who Dunnit' because the forensic evidence seemed to put Mark Lundy at the murder scene. Now Bryan Bruce, writer and host of new TV ONE crime programme, ..... More >>
83. Hastings District Council Preliminary Results
11 October 2010 9:48am | Hastings District Council
Today's preliminary election results are now available on Hastings District Council's website. .. More >>
84. Labour confirms Soraya Peke-Mason for Te Tai Hauauru
17 December 2010 8:03pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Labour Party has confirmed Soraya Peke-Mason as its candidate for the MÄori electorate seat of Te Tai Hauauru in next year's general election. .. More >>
85. Alan Haronga v Waitangi Tribunal and Others
20 May 2011 3:57pm | NZ Supreme Court
This summary is provided to assist in the understanding of the Court's judgment. It does not comprise part of the reasons for that judgment. The full judgment with reasons is the only authoritative document. The full text of the judgment and reasons ..... More >>
86. ALCP: Growers must take precautions to avoid arrest
26 July 2011 5:13pm | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
Cannabis growers should take more precautioons to avoid arrest following the seizure of a couple's home in Rotorua. The Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party (ALCP) will compensate any growers who have had their property seized, if elected in November. Rotorua couple ..... More >>
87. Morningstar Releases KiwiSaver Performance Survey
26 April 2012 12:24pm | Morningstar
Morningstar today released its KiwiSaver Performance Survey to 31 March 2012, designed to help New Zealand investors assess the performance of KiwiSaver superannuation options... More >>
88. Collaboration to build affordable homes for Pacific families
16 May 2012 3:29pm | Airedale Property Trust
Today the Hon Phil Heatley, Minister of Housing announced that a collaboration involving the Auckland Manukau Tongan Methodist Parish is to receive $4.3 million of funding from the Social Housing Unit (Growth Fund) for its Matanikolo Housing Project in ..... More >>
89. Kate Sheppard Memorial Trust Announces Successful Applicant
20 September 2012 1:30pm | Kate Sheppard Memorial Trust
"Women's Suffrage Day is an important day to remember in New Zealand's history. We have the unique privilege of being the first country that gave women the vote, thanks to Kate Sheppard and her friends who fought so hard for the right of New Zealand ..... More >>
90. Ngati Kahungunu: The best way forward
15 October 2012 7:06pm | Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Inc
NgÄti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporation said today that the Government's announcement to proceed with the share sell down in state owned power companies and reject Shares Plus was an issue that would be discussed with hapÅ« and whÄnau widely before making ..... More >>
91. Graduate earnings report confirms gender pay gap
22 January 2013 12:31pm | Council of Trade Unions
The Ministry of Education report on graduate earnings 'Moving on up, what young people earn after their tertiary education' confirms that women graduates are earning less than male graduates. .. More >>
92. Need for reform of New Zealand's outdated adoption law
20 March 2013 10:57am | Adoption Action
Australian Government's adoption apology spotlights need for reform of New Zealand's outdated adoption law .. More >>
93. Emmett Hussey Election Platform for Auckland Mayoralty 2013
10 May 2013 1:59pm | Emmett Hussey
1/ Referendum on the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan. If Auckland doesn't accept the proposed AUP then a new plan will be drawn up with an emphasis on public consultation, clear easily understood format, & easy accessibility for public perusal... More >>
94. New Zealand a GE Free Nation - Keep Monsanto's GE seeds out
23 May 2013 9:13am | GE Free NZ
New Zealand a GE Free Nation - Keep Monsanto's GE seeds out. May 25th 3pm - Speakers include Sister Loyola, voted New Zealand's top gardener in 2008. .. More >>
95. New Zealand's Nuclear-Free Legislation Nominated For Award
06 June 2013 3:30pm | World Future Council
In partnership with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), this year's award seeks to highlight disarmament policies that contribute to the achievement of peace, sustainable development and ..... More >>
96. New political party 1 Law 4 All
07 June 2013 1:27pm | 1 Law 4 All
A new political party, 1 Law 4 All, has been founded. The party wants all New Zealanders to be treated equally at law and in government funding, regardless of race. 1Law 4 All has evolved from a steering committee of concerned citizens who see no end ..... More >>
97. Why we need a sex-offender register
02 July 2013 2:35pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The Sensible Sentencing Trust says the case of a sex-offender who plea-bargained his way to a reduced charge is an example of why a publicly available sex-offender register is necessary... More >>
98. Welfare Reform based on prejudice about beneficiaries
15 July 2013 9:02am | Beneficiary Advocacy Federation
Kay Brereton from the Beneficiary Advocacy Federation of New Zealand says "beneficiaries throughout the country are negatively impacted by the punitive and accusatory intent of the Social Security (Benefit Categories and Work Focus) Amendment Act 2013.".. More >>
99. Snapper on the line
16 July 2013 1:22pm | LegaSea
Recreational fishers are shocked at proposals by the Ministry for Primary Industries to slash snapper bag limits while the commercial sector is largely unaffected. .. More >>
100. Minister in 'Pants on Fire' Accusations on Capital Billboard
16 July 2013 4:18pm | Greenpeace New Zealand
Energy minister Simon Bridges' failure to clear his name in response to allegations he has misled Parliament has been highlighted in one of the capital city's most prominent sites this week... More >>
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