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DOC wants international recognition for Taieri Scroll Plain
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 2:39 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has identified the Taieri Scroll Plain, Nokomai patterned mire and Waihola-Waipori wetlands in its draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) as areas worthy of international recognition. More >>
Q + A - Preferred Prime Minister Poll and GCSB Discussion
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 2:27 pm | TV One
Today we have the latest ONE News Colmar Brunton Poll results for preferred prime minister – a poll taken in a week when the government was pushing ahead with the GCSB legislation and the parliamentary journalist's phone records scandal was in ... More >>
Unite Union decries WINZ wage subsidy to McDonald's
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 2:25 pm | Unite Union
Unite Union is questioning the $270,000 paid by WINZ as a wage subsidy to McDonald's between July 2009 and June 2013. "This subsidy is only for the stores directly owned by the US fast food giant. 80% of stores in New Zealand are franchisee owned so the ... More >>
Q+A Panel Discussion - In response to Tim Groser interview
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 2:23 pm | TV One
This is immensely damaging for New Zealand – for New Zealand trade, for the New Zealand economy and also of course very damaging for the kind of New Zealand brand, if you like. More >>
Q+A Panel Discussion - In response to Helen Clark interview
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 2:21 pm | TV One
I would have to say, Mike, that was – and Helen can hear me say this – a typical Helen Clark interview: assured, confident, she had all the answers. She just gets better and better, doesn’t she? More >>
Deadline for alternative ideas for local govt in Wellington
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 2:09 pm | Local Government NZ
The Local Government Commission has issued a reminder of the 16 August deadline for alternative ideas about the shape of local authorities in the Wairarapa and Wellington. More >>
Former CIA terrorism expert questions need for GCSB changes
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 1:40 pm | Glenn Carle
A visiting US expert on terrorism says it is hard to imagine al Qaeda training anyone in New Zealand. Glenn Carle, who was the CIA's former deputy national intelligence officer for transnational threats, is visiting New Zealand as part of a book tour ... More >>
Nuclear Free Events Week
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 1:38 pm | Hutt City Council
The vigil will commemorate the victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It will take place at exactly the same time as the ceremonies in Hiroshima. This will be a largely silent vigil except for some poetry readings, a speech by a representative ... More >>
Corin Dann interviews Helen Clark on TVNZ’s Q+A
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 1:30 pm | TV One
Corin Dann interviews former Prime Minister and Administrator for the UN Development Programme Helen Clark on TVNZ’s Q+A Programme. More >>
‘Auckland is Sucking the Life Out of New Zealand'
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 1:01 pm | TV3
TV3 Invites Kiwis to Have Their Say on August 14 with ‘the Vote’ On August 14, The Vote will ask Kiwis their opinion on the statement ‘Auckland is sucking the life out of New Zealand’ in the sixth episode of TV3’s national debate programme, ... More >>
Improving NZ housing for winter is good for the economy
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 12:40 pm | College of Public Health Medicine
The standard of housing in New Zealand needs to be significantly improved to reduce demands on the health system, according to the NZ College of Public Health Medicine. More >>
The tragic side of homelessness
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 11:46 am | Lifewise
The death of Edwin Linder highlights the real tragedy of homelessness. That is the loss of potential and of hope for the future. More >>
Saying No to the GCSB and TICS
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 11:24 am | ACT On Campus
ACT on Campus Vice President Guy McCallum has today voiced concerns over the controversial spying legislation in an article written for Otago University's magazine, Critic. More >>
Nurses welcome extension of General Medical Subsidy
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 10:59 am | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) welcomes the Government’s announcement that the General Medical Subsidy (GMS) will be extended to nurses and nurse practitioners. Pharmacists will also become eligible for the subsidy. The General Medical Subsidy ... More >>
Gun safety campaign pleasing but threat still real
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 10:26 am | New Zealand Police
As a campaign to educate firearms owners to be more vigilant around security heads into its third week, Waikato Police say there has been some real positives but also some disappointments. More >>
Ministry funding for 17 local civil defence projects
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 9:50 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management has approved funding for 17 local government projects that will improve local and regional civil defence emergency management. More >>
Martin Doyle cartoon: We wuz mugged
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 9:46 am | Martin Doyle
Poor Zimbabwe ripped off yet again. More >>
Paul M Cartoon: John Key and the GCSB
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 9:38 am | Paul M
Paul M Cartoon: John Key and the GCSB Click for big version. ENDS More >>
Housing NZ may miss opportunity to plan for the future
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 9:17 am | CCS Disability Action
The Government’s $2.9 billion investment in new housing ignores the needs of New Zealanders with disabilities, says a leading disability organisation. More >>
Saying No to the GCSB and TICS
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 9:04 am | ACT On Campus
ACT on Campus Vice President Guy McCallum has today voiced his concerns over the government's spying legislation. “As a member of a party that has supported a government wishing to expand the surveillance powers of intelligence agencies, I am often asked ... More >>
Botulism scare highlights vulnerability of NZ's reputation
Monday, 5 August 2013, 5:34 pm | Canterbury Sustainable Business Forum
The current botulism scare has highlighted New Zealand's vulnerability to bad news in a hyper-connected world. David Thompson, CEO of the Canterbury Sustainable Business Forum remarked that "while the direct impact of this event won't be ascertained for ... More >>
In-house meat inspection puts industry at Fonterra-like risk
Monday, 5 August 2013, 3:39 pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association says the economic fallout from the Fonterra milk contamination could be repeated in the meat industry if companies continue to have the power to inspect their own meat. More >>
'Shift GCSB role away from PM' says former adviser
Monday, 5 August 2013, 3:28 pm | Massey University
A former senior adviser to the Government Communications Security Bureau says it is time to shift responsibility for the spy agency from the prime minister to the defence minister. More >>
Italy Bans All Animal Testing of Recreational Drugs
Monday, 5 August 2013, 3:21 pm | NZ Anti-Vivisection Society
The Italian Lower house of Parliament last week approved, with a large majority, sweeping new restrictions on the use of animals in research, testing and teaching. While still to be passed by the Upper house Italy is showing they are leading the ... More >>
Maungakiekie-Tamaki Rates Hike Too High
Monday, 5 August 2013, 3:08 pm | Denise Krum
Council candidate for Maungakiekie-Tamaki Denise Krum is alarmed that the majority of households in her ward are facing a 5-10% rate increase. “Despite the Mayor assuring Auckland that the average increase is 2.9% for the year ahead, it’s simply ... More >>
Amendments to reduce gambling harm applauded
Monday, 5 August 2013, 2:58 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation welcomes the series of amendments to Te Ururoa Flavell’s Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill announced yesterday by Labour Party Internal Affairs spokesperson, Trevor Mallard. More >>
New Zealand Tops Regional Financial Literacy Survey
Monday, 5 August 2013, 12:23 pm | Acumen Republic
To tweet this news, copy and paste http://bit.ly/11SlbrI to your Twitter handle with the hashtag #MasterCardNZ More >>
Unique Approach Bridges Education to Employment Gap
Monday, 5 August 2013, 12:01 pm | Workchoice Trust
As global youth unemployment rates continue to rocket, New Zealand organisation, Workchoice Trust, is calling for a national up-skill of the nation’s secondary school educators. More >>
Group puts Aussie Bank ATMs “Out Of Order”
Monday, 5 August 2013, 12:00 pm | Spank the Banks
A group in Christchurch has placed “Out Of Order” signs on every ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac ATM overnight in a move designed to draw attention to the contentious investment strategies these banks pursue as well as the amount of profit they draw ... More >>
Kidsline Helps Kids ‘Express Their Colours’
Monday, 5 August 2013, 11:43 am | Kidsline
Kidsline is calling on kids to express their colours, as today marks the beginning of Kidsline Week 2013 (5-11 August), an initiative to help raise awareness of the valuable support Kidsline provides to Kiwi kids in need. More >>
Poor Quality Early Childhood Education Questioned
Monday, 5 August 2013, 11:22 am | 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 >>
ALCP welcome Labour's campaign against Cannabis testing
Monday, 5 August 2013, 10:53 am | ALCP
The ALCP is welcoming news that Labour MPs want Cannabis testing scrapped from professional sports. More >>
Behind The Shroud Broadcasts Tonight 8pm FaceTV & Sky Ch 83
Monday, 5 August 2013, 10:33 am | Selwyn Manning
Tonight for the first time on NZ TV the public will be told why and how the SIS got the Ahmed Zaoui case so wrong. What can we learn from those mistakes? Should the SIS, GCSB and our intelligence aparatus undergo significant reform? This documentary ... More >>
Why bother with an election?
Monday, 5 August 2013, 9:59 am | Joint Press Release
Labours’ candidates for the upcoming Wellington City Council elections are asking the Chief Executive, Dr Kevin Lavery, why the need for an election in light of his pre-election report released on Friday. More >>
Wgtn’s Pre-election Report Welcomed by Celia Wade-Brown
Monday, 5 August 2013, 9:51 am | Celia Wade-Brown
Ms Wade-Brown says the succinct Pre-Election Report report shows Dr Lavery’s rapid grasp of Wellington’s advantages and challenges and endorses his recent appointment. “We need urgent implementation of the direction set by elected members.“ More >>
Director General - Fonterra whey protein update 4//8/13
Monday, 5 August 2013, 9:47 am | Ministry of Primary Industries
Further to my statement issued at 2.45pm yesterday afternoon (Saturday, 3 August 2013), at 6.00pm yesterday evening Fonterra notified the Ministry for Primary Industries of new information relating to batches of infant formula base powder manufactured ... More >>
Wellington's public services need more focus, Eagle says
Monday, 5 August 2013, 9:42 am | Paul Eagle
Wellington City Councillor Paul Eagle says the Council must put more focus on delivery of public services to meet the expectations of ratepayers. More >>
Infant milk formula - precautionary advice updated
Sunday, 4 August 2013, 1:00 pm | Ministry of Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries has received further information from Fonterra relating to batches of infant formula base powder containing whey protein that may have been contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. More >>
China’s blanket ban on NZ milk powder imports 'appropriate'
Sunday, 4 August 2013, 12:10 pm | TVNZ
Trade minister Tim Groser told Q+A the situation with Fonterra was “very serious”. China has suspended imports of NZ milk powders after Fonterra revealed batches of whey product have been found to contain toxic bacteria which can cause botulism. More >>
Misleading Claims on Public Hospital Doctor Numbers
Saturday, 3 August 2013, 2:48 pm | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
On the evening of Tuesday 30 July Parliament debated the Vote Health Estimates. Five MPs participated in the debate – Annette King, Kevin Hague and Barbara Stewart from the opposition parties and Paul Hutchinson and Jian Yang from the government. More >>
The time has come for action! Make your submission now!
Saturday, 3 August 2013, 12:50 pm | LegaSea
There is limited time to respond to the draconian measures proposed by the Ministry for Primary Industries. The Minister in charge, Nathan Guy, will make a decision after the 23rd August submission deadline. More >>
DPMC releases email correspondence relating to Henry Inquiry
Friday, 2 August 2013, 4:21 pm | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) Chief Executive Andrew Kibblewhite today released all email correspondence between the David Henry Inquiry and Parliamentary Service and Ministerial Services. More >>
Korero Mai Ki Ahau: Pakeha fears, Rongoa Maori
Friday, 2 August 2013, 3:57 pm | Waatea News
Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm Sunday 12.00 - 12.30pm Both shows repeated 5.00pm – 6.00pm On Sunday More >>
Action promises community-focused leadership for Manurewa
Friday, 2 August 2013, 3:40 pm | Manurewa Action Team
An uncompromising commitment to tackle suburban liquor stores; ban the sale of psychoactive substances such as synthetic cannabis; remove mangrove plants; complete local parks, community and transport infrastructure; and resist apartment towers destroying the ... More >>
On Q+A This Week
Friday, 2 August 2013, 3:32 pm | TVNZ
On the programme this Sunday, who’s your preferred prime minister? We have the results from the One News Colmar Brunton Poll and we discuss the scandal engulfing the prime minister. More >>
From Manurewa to the United Nations
Friday, 2 August 2013, 3:05 pm | Jephtah Coe
In early July, Wellington has seen major turnouts of young leaders and students from all over New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. These turnouts follow two distinct events that was held in New Zealand’s capital; the Aspiring Leaders Forum and the Asia-Pacific ... More >>
Elections 2013: Nominations update
Friday, 2 August 2013, 2:19 pm | Christchurch City Council
Electoral Officer Clare Sullivan has received 13 nominations for the Christchurch local body elections, as the nomination period reaches its half-way mark. More >>
Need for low-carbon economy highlighted: Generation Zero
Friday, 2 August 2013, 2:10 pm | Generation Zero
The report from the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor on the effects of climate change on New Zealand reaffirms the serious risks presented by the changing climate and highlights the need to urgently move beyond fossil fuels to a low-carbon economy, ... More >>
Psychoactive substances are now back on shelves
Friday, 2 August 2013, 2:02 pm | Team Manurewa
Just two weeks since the psychoactive substance bill was passed Team Manurewa spokesperson and Manurewa Local Board member Toa Greening purchased a “legal high” psychoactive substance from a specialty store. More >>
Anti GCSB Protest Song Up On Youtube
Friday, 2 August 2013, 1:11 pm | Stephanie McKee
Inspired by Dame Anne Salmond & Dr Rodney Harrison QC in particular at the Thursday Mt Albert public meeting, I penned a folk balled on the Friday and me & two friends sung it after the speeches on Saturday. More >>
Housing Affordability Bill could fulfil aims if changed
Friday, 2 August 2013, 1:05 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand, the peak body representing New Zealand’s local authorities, says the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill will more effectively tackle housing affordability if the “over-ride” provision is removed. More >>
The New Zealand Initiative
Friday, 2 August 2013, 12:49 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
Ban the foreigners! | Luke Malpass Consititutional change for New Zealand | Peter Shirtcliffe Tough but fair debates | Oliver Hartwich All things considered ... On the record More >>
City Care workers strike for pay parity
Friday, 2 August 2013, 12:23 pm | EPMU
Maintenance workers at City Care in Christchurch have walked off the job after the council-owned company refused to pay them the same as directly-employed council staff. More >>
Hutt City Councils triennial pre-election report
Friday, 2 August 2013, 10:34 am | Hutt City Council
Hutt City Council released its first pre-election report today in a three minute video. The video showcases key work being carried out by the council and points people to an online report. More >>
Chamber challenges candidates on policies
Friday, 2 August 2013, 10:06 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce today issued policies it believes people standing for council in the local body elections need to adopt if they want to help grow the region’s economy. More >>
Hamilton Council Pre-election Report Out Now
Friday, 2 August 2013, 10:03 am | Hamilton City Council
Candidates and voters get their first chance to see how Hamilton City Council is performing with the release of its first ever pre-election report today. More >>
Greater Wellington Regional Council Pre-Election Report
Friday, 2 August 2013, 9:54 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council has published its Pre-Election Report ahead of this year’s local government elections. The report is a requirement of the Local Government Act 2002, which was amended in 2010 and requires the Chief Executive to ... More >>
Sandra Coney to focus on Ranges – Christine Rose for Council
Friday, 2 August 2013, 9:52 am | Future West
After 12 years of regional representation of Waitakere, as an Auckland Councillor and former ARC-Councillor, Sandra Coney will this year stand for election for the Waitakere Ranges Local Board. More >>
Slave Free Seas Challenges Loophole
Friday, 2 August 2013, 9:46 am | Slave Free Seas
Last week, the Primary Production Select Committee allowed a loophole to be created in the new rules governing foreign charter vessels operating in New Zealand waters. More >>
Warrant of Fitness for rental houses will soon be available
Friday, 2 August 2013, 9:42 am | University of Otago
The Housing and Health Research Programme/ He Kainga Oranga at the University of Otago, Wellington and the New Zealand Green Building Council are co-operating to develop a new test that could pass or fail houses with a ‘Warrant of Fitness’ ... More >>
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