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Over 20,000 Turn Out To Experience Hanmer Springs Alpine Winter Festival
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:33:40 +1200 | Visit Hurunui
Spirits are high after the Hanmer Springs village lit up and came to life during the Hanmer Springs’ Alpine Winter Festival this year. Over 20,000 people visited the village to enjoy school holiday fun during the 11-day event supported by local ...More >>
The Pervasiveness Of Inward Deadness Is Not The Result Of “The Deadening Effect Of The Super-Rich”
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:22:47 +1200 | Martin LeFevre - Meditations
We, those who still care about the viability of the earth and the future of humanity, have to look deeper than boilerplate thinking on the left.More >>
Vegan Cheese Awards
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:53:35 +1200 | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
The fourth annual Vegan Cheese Awards are underway, with judging to take place on 29th July at Khu Khu restaurant in Ponsonby. The world of plant-based cheeses has come a long way this decade, with the New Zealand sector seeing a boom in new companies ...More >>
Kiwibank New Zealander Of The Year Awards Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure O Aotearoa Nominations Open
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:16:20 +1200 | Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards
Nominations open on Wednesday 24 July for the 2025 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa across seven Awards, honouring those who use their passion to make our country a better place.More >>
Kiwis Leaving For Australia Is An Orange Light For NZ, Says New Report
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:07:20 +1200 | The New Zealand Initiative
"It is an orange light because New Zealand needs to be competitive with Australia if it is to retain its most able and productive citizens," says Dr Bryce Wilkinson, Senior Fellow at The New Zealand Initiative and author of the report. "Australia ...More >>
Auckland Council Eyes Privatising Pools And Leisure Centres
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:59:35 +1200 | PSA
The proposal would see Auckland Council outsource management of the 22 facilities it currently operates. Nineteen other facilities already have outsourced management, and another is leased to a third-party provider.More >>
Hospitality NZ Conference And Trade Show Returns For 2024 With Stellar Line-up
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:29:56 +1200 | Hospitality NZ
Hundreds of hospitality and accommodation sector professionals from across the country will descend on Ōtautahi Christchurch for what is arguably the industry’s most anticipated event of the year.More >>
New Stories By Talented Writers Awarded 2024 NZSA Assessments
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:24:06 +1200 | New Zealand Society of Authors
Powerful manuscripts crafted by thirteen accomplished writers, have been chosen to take part in this year's programme. Writers spend months polishing their stories for entry into this competitive and successful programme (open to NZSA members).More >>
SOS Arctic 2024: Mission Accomplished!
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:40:24 +1200 | Osservatorio Artico
WindSled2024’s team has reached its goals crossing the Greenlandic ice cap by the wind-powered prototype. More >>
Sustainability And Art Join Forces At The Cedars For CABN Hahndorf
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:03:55 +1200 | South Australian Tourism Commission
The Handorf CABN experience is truly unique, allowing guests to stay in the very place where famous Australian landscape artist Hans Heysen lived and breathed his art.More >>
A Musical Milestone: Music Therapy Celebrates 50 Years In Aotearoa!
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:19:18 +1200 | Elephant Publicity
The roots of music therapy in New Zealand date back to the mid-1970s. The very first public meeting was held at The Rothman’s Cultural Centre in Wellington in 1974, marking the first year of music therapy in Aotearoa. More >>
Boost Your Immunity This Winter: Move Your Body & Stay Social
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:09:46 +1200 | Exercise New Zealand
Exercise New Zealand encourages everyone to stay active and socially engaged this winter. By incorporating regular physical activity and social interactions into your routine, you can boost your immune system and enhance your overall health.More >>
Is Gentrification Changing Food Flavours?
Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:55:32 +1200 | RNZ
An Auckland spice and curry paste manufacturer says gentrification has been changing the heat levels of Indian food in restaurants. More >>
Oamaru Man Becomes Qualified Builder At Age Of 66
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:54:31 +1200 | RNZ
For many of us, our 60s mean picking up a SuperGold card and having more time in the garden. Not so for Marcus Brown. More >>
New Award Strengthens Commitment To Fashion Sustainability
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:59:08 +1200 | iD Dunedin Fashion Inc
The new Otago Polytechnic iD Dunedin Sustainable Excellence Award will include a cash prize of $750 awarded to the winner and the opportunity to show their designs on the catwalk at the iD Dunedin Fashion Show in April 2025.More >>
What Is The Best TV Show For Pre-Schoolers Right Now?
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:33:11 +1200 | RNZ
After nearly 20 years judging children's movies by adult standards, Dan Slevin does the same for some pre-schooler TV. More >>
Powerball And Strike Roll Over
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:08:05 +1200 | Lotto New Zealand
Powerball and Strike have both rolled over last night, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $16.5 million up for grabs on Saturday. More >>
'Olympic Games Of Singing' Hoped To Be Drawcard For Auckland Tourism
Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:59:30 +1200 | RNZ
It is the first time the games have been held in Oceania and only the second time it has been in the Southern Hemisphere. More >>
AirSuite And Jani-King Join Forces To Build Wellness In New Zealand Businesses
Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:35:57 +1200 | AirSuite
AirSuite and JK Building Wellness’s integrated approach not only enhances indoor air quality but also contributes to broader sustainability goals. More >>
Rising Demand For Flexible Childcare Reflects Changes In New Zealand's Workforce
Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:18:33 +1200 | Caresies
The platform not only simplifies the process of finding childcare but also ensures that these arrangements are secure and tailored to meet the diverse needs of modern New Zealand families.More >>
