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The Greens want the Reserve Bank brought into the 21st-century and have introduced draft legislation to make the central bank’s decision-making process more…
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NZ Current Account Gap Narrows As Expected On Dairy Exports, Visitor Spending
New Zealand's current account deficit narrowed as expected in the first quarter as volumes and prices of dairy exports rose and visitors spent more, lifting the…
Dairy Product Prices Halt Slide In GDT Auction, Rise 1.1%
Prices of dairy products rose in Fonterra Cooperative Group’s latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, snapping three straight declines as prices rose for skim and whole…
Dairy Industry Faces Oil And Gas Waste Costs And Risks
The Green Party has congratulated Fonterra for its decision to not accept milk from cows grazed on any additional farms where oil and gas industry waste has been spread.Huge Response To ANZ Case Announcement
Thousands of aggrieved bank customers have rushed to sign up to a class action against ANZ Bank in response to yesterday’s announcement that court documents would…
Social Issues
Gaming Reforms Fail To Tackle Problem Gambling
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain’s package of reforms in the gaming sector do nothing to reduce the harm from gambling on pokie machines in pubs and sports clubs, says Green Party gambling spokesperson Denise Roche.Abortion Statistics: Year Ended December 2012
The number of abortions performed in New Zealand fell last year, dropping by more than 1,100 from 2011 to a total of 14,745 induced abortions.Initial Action Taken Over $4-An-Hour Wage Claims
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has filed action with the Employment Relations Authority in Auckland against an Auckland restaurant chain following complaints that workers are being paid less than $4-an-hour.Māori Party Condemns Employment Relations (Continuity Of Labour) Amendment Bill
The Māori Party has today condemned the Employment Relations (Continuity of Labour) Amendment Bill.
Aurecon Cadetship With Ngai Tahu Likely To Expand To Other Tribes
Such has been the success of the cadetship programme between Aurecon and the South Island Ngai Tahu tribe, that Aurecon is looking to increase the number of…
Health
Gaming Reforms Fail To Tackle Problem Gambling
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain’s package of reforms in the gaming sector do nothing to reduce the harm from gambling on pokie machines in pubs and sports clubs, says Green Party gambling spokesperson Denise Roche.Abortion Statistics: Year Ended December 2012
The number of abortions performed in New Zealand fell last year, dropping by more than 1,100 from 2011 to a total of 14,745 induced abortions.Green Party No Longer Supports Flavell Gambling Bill
The Green Party will not be supporting Te Ururoa Flavell’s Gambling Harm Reduction Amendment Bill, saying the new legislation will restrict councils wanting to reduce the number of pokies in their area.Sex Ed Preaches Sexual Licence, Not Sexual Health – Report
A review of sex education resources recommended to adolescents in New Zealand commission by conservative lobby group Family First has found that they are seriously flawed with both sins of commission and sins of omission, and that critical life and death information is distorted or ignored.Bill A Win For Communities And Animals
The Green Party welcomes the Psychoactive Substances Bill as it is reported back to the House and is delighted that an amendment limiting animal testing has been included, despite the submissions on animal testing being rejected by the chair of the Select Committee.Industries
Greens Back Cash Transparency
The Greens want the Reserve Bank brought into the 21st-century and have introduced draft legislation to make the central bank’s decision-making process more…
NZ Current Account Gap Narrows As Expected On Dairy Exports, Visitor Spending
New Zealand's current account deficit narrowed as expected in the first quarter as volumes and prices of dairy exports rose and visitors spent more, lifting the…
Dairy Product Prices Halt Slide In GDT Auction, Rise 1.1%
Prices of dairy products rose in Fonterra Cooperative Group’s latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, snapping three straight declines as prices rose for skim and whole…
Dairy Industry Faces Oil And Gas Waste Costs And Risks
The Green Party has congratulated Fonterra for its decision to not accept milk from cows grazed on any additional farms where oil and gas industry waste has been spread.Increase In Skilled Job Vacancies In May
Online job vacancies for skilled workers have increased for the second month in a row, rising two percent in May, but overall online job vacancies fell by 0.7 percent, according to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s latest Jobs Online report.Energy
NZ Current Account Gap Narrows As Expected On Dairy Exports, Visitor Spending
New Zealand's current account deficit narrowed as expected in the first quarter as volumes and prices of dairy exports rose and visitors spent more, lifting the…
Dairy Industry Faces Oil And Gas Waste Costs And Risks
The Green Party has congratulated Fonterra for its decision to not accept milk from cows grazed on any additional farms where oil and gas industry waste has been spread.Bill Reflects Widespread And On-Going Concern
The corporate world must know the public expects to call to account unjustified actions or omissions that end up killing people, says Labour's Justice spokesperson and author of a Bill on corporate manslaughter, Andrew Little.NZ First Speech: Northlands Future Derailed By National
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has warned a business breakfast audience near Whangarei that a Sword of Damocles hangs over the Northland rail links, saying the region needs to retain and expand its rail infrastructure if its economy is to develop.NZ Energy Corp Recuts Deal For Origin Energy Taranaki Assets
New Zealand Energy Corp has recut its troubled deal with Origin Energy for a range of onshore Taranaki oil and gas assets, cutting the purchase price by C$9…
Law & Order
Huge Response To ANZ Case Announcement
Thousands of aggrieved bank customers have rushed to sign up to a class action against ANZ Bank in response to yesterday’s announcement that court documents would…
Labour's Parker Says Parliamentary Privilege Vital Against Hanover-Style Litigation
Labour Party finance spokesman David Parker is throwing his support behind legislation enshrining Parliamentary privilege saying he doesn’t want government…
Bill Reflects Widespread And On-Going Concern
The corporate world must know the public expects to call to account unjustified actions or omissions that end up killing people, says Labour's Justice spokesperson and author of a Bill on corporate manslaughter, Andrew Little.Environment Court Assurances Welcomed
Assurances by the Prime Minister and Minister of Justice that the Environment Court will not be closed have been welcomed by the New Zealand Law Society.
ANZ Bank To 'Vigorously Defend' Fees Lawsuit
ANZ Bank New Zealand, the country’s biggest lender, will defend a class suit over an estimated $250 million fees charged customers for going into overdraft, late…
Maori & Pacific Island
Major New Waikato River Agreement Signed
Waikato-Tainui has today signed a new Waikato River agreement with Waikato Regional Council, formalising an already closely working relationship over river co-management.Key Endorses ‘What’s His Name’ Candidate
Prime Minister John Key is endorsing the Maori Party’s candidate for the Ikaroa-Rawhiti in next week’s by-election despite being unable to recall his name.
Aurecon Cadetship With Ngai Tahu Likely To Expand To Other Tribes
Such has been the success of the cadetship programme between Aurecon and the South Island Ngai Tahu tribe, that Aurecon is looking to increase the number of…
Deed Of Settlement Signed With Ngāti Rangiteaorere
The Crown signed a deed of settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty claims with Rotorua iwi Ngāti Rangiteaorere at Parliament today, Treaty of Waitangi…
Labour Can’t Have It Both Ways
MANA Candidate for Ikaroa-Rawhiti Te Hamua Nikora says Labour leader David Shearer and fellow Labour MP’s Phil Goff, Kris Faafoi and Clayton Cosgrove are hypocrites for publicly opposing the SkyCity Convention Centre deal and then watching the All Blacks play France from the Sky City Corporate Box at Eden Park over the weekend.World
US Progressing Towards First Human-To-Asteroid Space Mission, UN Committee Told
The United States is making progress on achieving its goal of sending the first human mission to an asteroid, NASA has told the United Nations body that fosters international cooperation in space research and exploration on the initiative.G-8 Leaders Statement On The Global Economy
Global economic prospects remain weak thoughthe downside risks have reduced, G8 leaders said at their two-day meeting in Northern Ireland, issuing a statement saying promoting growth and jobs is their top priority.NATO Secretary General Welcomes Afghan Transition Announcement
Afghan President Hamid Karzai and NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen have marked the final transition to give Afghan National Security Forces control of security across the whole of Afghanistan.New York Gold For Kim Hill
Radio New Zealand presenter Kim Hill has won her second major international broadcasting award of the past year, being awarded a Gold Medal by the Grand Jury at…
Simon Bridges Misleads Parliament
Labour Minister Simon Bridges' refusal to meet with International Labour Organisation officials in Geneva to discuss his government's employment law changes shows his disdain for international workers conventions, and confirms he misled Parliament, says Labour's spokesperson for Labour Issues Darien Fenton.Sports
Sky TV Shares Slump As Loss Of Football Rights Highlights Increased Competition
Shares in Sky Network Television, the worst performing stock on New Zealand’s benchmark NZSX 50 today, slumped 6.2 percent after the pay-television company lost…
Kiwi Domination Of Four Star Eventing Continues
Kiwi rider Andrew Nicholson is again the toast of the world of eventing with a superb win at the top-ranking Luhmuhlen CCI4 in Germany.Temporary Stadium Wins Major International Honour
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has congratulated everyone involved in the development of Christchurch’s temporary AMI Stadium at Addington…
FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking - World Cup Runners-Up Netherlands On The Rise
The All Whites have made the biggest move up the list in FIFA’s latest rankings, jumping 30 places to 57th on the table.All Blacks Team Named For First Test vs France
Chiefs prop Ben Afeaki and the Hurricanes lock Jeremy Thrush will make their All Black debuts off the bench at Eden Park on Saturday in the first of three test matches against France.Planes, Trains & Automobiles
NZ First Speech: Northlands Future Derailed By National
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has warned a business breakfast audience near Whangarei that a Sword of Damocles hangs over the Northland rail links, saying the region needs to retain and expand its rail infrastructure if its economy is to develop.Change To KiwiRail Chief Executive
KiwiRail will begin looking for a new chief executive after deciding not to renew the five year contract of Jim Quinn when it expires in February 2014, saying it is time for a new leader to implement the next steps in driving the state owned company’s turnaround plan.Lyttelton Port To Spend $16M On Equipment To Handle Record Container Numbers
Lyttelton Port Co., the South Island’s biggest port, plans to spend more than $16 million on equipment to help it handle a record numbers of containers.
NZ And China Customs Strengthen Relationship
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson says a visit by China Customs Vice Minister Mr Lu Bin this week reinforces the commitment to achieve the full benefits of the…
Union Raises Warning Flag Over Overseas Labour In Rena Clean Up
The Maritime Union is concerned that jobs on the Rena clean up project are going to overseas workers while New Zealand seafarers are out of work.
Politics
Greens Back Cash Transparency
The Greens want the Reserve Bank brought into the 21st-century and have introduced draft legislation to make the central bank’s decision-making process more…
Dairy Industry Faces Oil And Gas Waste Costs And Risks
The Green Party has congratulated Fonterra for its decision to not accept milk from cows grazed on any additional farms where oil and gas industry waste has been spread.Labour's Parker Says Parliamentary Privilege Vital Against Hanover-Style Litigation
Labour Party finance spokesman David Parker is throwing his support behind legislation enshrining Parliamentary privilege saying he doesn’t want government…
Gaming Reforms Fail To Tackle Problem Gambling
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain’s package of reforms in the gaming sector do nothing to reduce the harm from gambling on pokie machines in pubs and sports clubs, says Green Party gambling spokesperson Denise Roche.Bill Reflects Widespread And On-Going Concern
The corporate world must know the public expects to call to account unjustified actions or omissions that end up killing people, says Labour's Justice spokesperson and author of a Bill on corporate manslaughter, Andrew Little.Business
Greens Back Cash Transparency
The Greens want the Reserve Bank brought into the 21st-century and have introduced draft legislation to make the central bank’s decision-making process more…
NZ Current Account Gap Narrows As Expected On Dairy Exports, Visitor Spending
New Zealand's current account deficit narrowed as expected in the first quarter as volumes and prices of dairy exports rose and visitors spent more, lifting the…
Dairy Product Prices Halt Slide In GDT Auction, Rise 1.1%
Prices of dairy products rose in Fonterra Cooperative Group’s latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, snapping three straight declines as prices rose for skim and whole…
Huge Response To ANZ Case Announcement
Thousands of aggrieved bank customers have rushed to sign up to a class action against ANZ Bank in response to yesterday’s announcement that court documents would…
Labour's Parker Says Parliamentary Privilege Vital Against Hanover-Style Litigation
Labour Party finance spokesman David Parker is throwing his support behind legislation enshrining Parliamentary privilege saying he doesn’t want government…
Education
Researcher Says GM A Failing Biotechnology
Biotechnologies used in north American staple crop production are lowering yields and increasing pesticide use compared to western Europe, according to researchers at the University of Canterbury.21st Century Learning Reference Group Announced
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye has today announced 14 members of a new reference group that will provide expert advice on 21st century learning…
Aurecon Cadetship With Ngai Tahu Likely To Expand To Other Tribes
Such has been the success of the cadetship programme between Aurecon and the South Island Ngai Tahu tribe, that Aurecon is looking to increase the number of…
‘PaCT’ Sent Packing By Teaching Profession
Principal and teacher leaders have rejected the Government’s decision to make a computerised National Standards assessment tool compulsory for every primary school student in 2015.Sex Ed Preaches Sexual Licence, Not Sexual Health – Report
A review of sex education resources recommended to adolescents in New Zealand commission by conservative lobby group Family First has found that they are seriously flawed with both sins of commission and sins of omission, and that critical life and death information is distorted or ignored.Science
US Progressing Towards First Human-To-Asteroid Space Mission, UN Committee Told
The United States is making progress on achieving its goal of sending the first human mission to an asteroid, NASA has told the United Nations body that fosters international cooperation in space research and exploration on the initiative.Researcher Says GM A Failing Biotechnology
Biotechnologies used in north American staple crop production are lowering yields and increasing pesticide use compared to western Europe, according to researchers at the University of Canterbury.Joyce Visiting EU To Boost Science, Education Links
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce arrives in Europe on Monday night to strengthen New Zealand’s science, innovation and international education links with the European Union.Farmers Up, Up And Away With Google’s Beautiful Loon
Federated Farmers of New Zealand is excitedly welcoming Google's global trial for its revolutionary Project Loon. If successful, Project Loon could ensure near…
Bill A Win For Communities And Animals
The Green Party welcomes the Psychoactive Substances Bill as it is reported back to the House and is delighted that an amendment limiting animal testing has been included, despite the submissions on animal testing being rejected by the chair of the Select Committee.Weather
Winter Storm Still On Track
The developing winter storrn that will move across rnuch of New Zealand during the second half of this week is still on track to bring very significant snow to…
World Week Ahead: Finally, The Fed Meets
The clear focus this week is on the US Federal Reserve and any clues on its plans for the future of its monthly bond-buying program as the Federal Open Market Committee starts a two-day meeting on Tuesday.Hutton Funeral Centre Of Political Storm
Police Minister Anne Tolley has accused Senior Labour MP Trevor Mallard of trying to destroy the career of one of New Zealand’s best police officers after a…
Doubling Exports A Tough Target
The Government’s aim of doubling primary sector exports by 2025 will be a tough ask under the ministry’s latest growth forecasts, Primary Industries Minister…
Unsettled Start But A Quieter End
A very active trough will bring quite a spell of heavy rain, gales and snow as it moves across central New Zealand today and Wednesday.
General
Greens Back Cash Transparency
The Greens want the Reserve Bank brought into the 21st-century and have introduced draft legislation to make the central bank’s decision-making process more…
NZ Current Account Gap Narrows As Expected On Dairy Exports, Visitor Spending
New Zealand's current account deficit narrowed as expected in the first quarter as volumes and prices of dairy exports rose and visitors spent more, lifting the…
Dairy Industry Faces Oil And Gas Waste Costs And Risks
The Green Party has congratulated Fonterra for its decision to not accept milk from cows grazed on any additional farms where oil and gas industry waste has been spread.Increase In Skilled Job Vacancies In May
Online job vacancies for skilled workers have increased for the second month in a row, rising two percent in May, but overall online job vacancies fell by 0.7 percent, according to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s latest Jobs Online report.Sky TV Shares Slump As Loss Of Football Rights Highlights Increased Competition
Shares in Sky Network Television, the worst performing stock on New Zealand’s benchmark NZSX 50 today, slumped 6.2 percent after the pay-television company lost…
Portfolios
Dairy Product Prices Halt Slide In GDT Auction, Rise 1.1%
Prices of dairy products rose in Fonterra Cooperative Group’s latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, snapping three straight declines as prices rose for skim and whole…
Huge Response To ANZ Case Announcement
Thousands of aggrieved bank customers have rushed to sign up to a class action against ANZ Bank in response to yesterday’s announcement that court documents would…
Dairy Industry Faces Oil And Gas Waste Costs And Risks
The Green Party has congratulated Fonterra for its decision to not accept milk from cows grazed on any additional farms where oil and gas industry waste has been spread.Gaming Reforms Fail To Tackle Problem Gambling
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain’s package of reforms in the gaming sector do nothing to reduce the harm from gambling on pokie machines in pubs and sports clubs, says Green Party gambling spokesperson Denise Roche.Increase In Skilled Job Vacancies In May
Online job vacancies for skilled workers have increased for the second month in a row, rising two percent in May, but overall online job vacancies fell by 0.7 percent, according to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s latest Jobs Online report.Products
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