Cawthron Institute science news

Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 9:41 am
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Cawthron Institute science news

In this issue:
·         Oyster virus research promising
·         New agreement cements aquaculture partnership
·         Safeguarding seafood exports
·         Investigating marine mammal populations
·         Charlie's corner - Collaboration breeds success
·         And more…

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Orion's Belt Tightened: Regulator Clips Attempt To Claw Back Quake Costs

The Commerce Commission plans to let Christchurch electricity lines company Orion New Zealand hike its prices to recover earthquake rebuilding costs, but in a much smaller way than Orion is seeking. More>>

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Commerce Commission - Draft decision on Orion customised price-quality path
Orion NZ Limited - Orion weighs Commission's counter-proposal

Biosecurity: Turtle Capture In Lake Taupō Prompts Warning

The capture of a red eared slider turtle in Lake Taupō has prompted a strong warning about the need for people not to let this animal become established in the wild in New Zealand, particularly at iconic tourism sites. More>>

Scoop Business: Port Of Tauranga Takes $21.6M Stake In Timaru’s PrimePort

Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s busiest export port, has agreed to buy a half stake in PrimePort Timaru in a $21.6 million deal aimed at strengthening the Tauranga site as a hub for coastal shipping. More>>

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Port of Tauranga Limited - Tauranga and Timaru Ports Agree Strategic Alliance
PrimePort Timaru - Port alliance set to transform South Canterbury economy
Timaru District Council - Joint venture proposed for PrimePort; giant boost for port

Need To Sell Moa Beer: Moa Slumps To Record Low After Warning On 2014 Sales

Moa Group is the worst performing stock on New Zealand’s benchmark index, dropping to a record low, after the boutique beer maker said it will miss its 2014 sales forecasts as volumes sold in New Zealand and Australia lag expectations. More>>

Now In Red: Martin Aircraft Company Reveals Latest Jetpack

Martin Aircraft Company’s CEO, Peter Coker, said that the P12 prototype was a “huge step up” from the previous prototype. More>>

Scoop Business: Meridian Earnings Strong, But Smelter Deal Cuts Value

Meridian Energy has turned in a strong 53 percent increase in underlying net profit after tax of $162.7 million, but has had to write down the total value of its assets by $476 million to reflect the lower power prices it will get from the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter. More>>

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Greens - Meridian’s profits highlight case against asset sales
Last week Gordon Campbell - Gordon Campbell on the smelter deal, Fonterra and Iran

Quake Rules Announced: Owners Urged To Strengthen Buildings Over Minimum

The New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering has urged building owners to strengthen earthquake prone buildings to double the Government’s minimum requirement... More>>

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NZ Govt - Earthquake-prone buildings policy announced
Labour - Earthquake-prone buildings policy must be balanced
Local Govt NZ - LGNZ says earthquake building policy provides certainty
Wellington City Council - Wellington response to quake announcement
Property Council Of NZ - Market realities of earthquake-strengthening recognised
Business NZ - Earthquake building policy faulted
Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce - Response to Government quake announcement
Otago Polytechnic - Speight’s agrees to earthquake testing on small building
Epilepsy NZ - Recent Earthquake Affects Epilepsy NZ’s Nelson Office

Power Market: Tiwai Point Smelter Safe To Jan 2017 Under New Power Deal

Meridian Energy has had to give up previously negotiated price increases and the government has chipped in with a $30 million “incentive payment” to keep the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter open until at least January 2017. More>>

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Scoop Business - New smelter power deal allows for faster closure
NZ Govt - Government welcomes Meridian agreement
Labour - Deal keeps smelter for less than four years
Greens - National adds another $30 million to asset sales bill
NZ Aluminium Smelters - NZAS signs new electricity agreement for Tiwai Point smelter

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