Monday, 22 May 2023, 5:21 pmPress Release: IRANZ Budget Statement The Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall highlights the importance of investing in science to boost Aotearoa New Zealand’s economic advantage. IRANZ strongly endorses this. Budget 2023 positions the New Zealand economy for a low-emissions, high-wage future with a major investment into our science, digital, and horticultural … [Read more…]
Friday, 19 May 2023, 1:48 pmPress Release: New Zealand Society of Authors These young writers will hone their writing skills and develop their craft through the year as part of this programme and we congratulate them on their success. 2023 Youth Mentorships awarded to: Yiyang Cao (Macleans College, Auckland)Callum Love (Nelson College, Nelson)Kaitlyn Mckenzie ( … [Read more…]
Friday, 19 May 2023, 1:18 pmPress Release: Wasteco WasteCo, the South Island’s leading waste company, is expanding its reach into Central Otago and Southland, with the purchase of three businesses in those regions. The acquisition of the businesses of Cleanways (2003) Ltd and its related companies, Enviro South (2015) Ltd and Wastech Services (Central Otago) … [Read more…]
Friday, 19 May 2023, 11:14 amPress Release: Auckland Zoo Today on Endangered Species Day, Auckland Zoo, with principal partner Barfoot & Thompson, is delighted to be announcing the successful recipients of its 2023 Aotearoa-focused Small Grants programme. The 11 projects selected, working to save frogs, lizards, birds, invertebrates, and threatened ecosystems, span from Northland to … [Read more…]
Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 3:29 pmPress Release: Hurunui District Council Drainage and weather-proofing works on the Hanmer Springs Sports Pavilion have been approved to address the building’s flooding issues. The Hanmer Springs Community Board this week approved the drainage works, which are expected to begin over the next few weeks, at a cost of $6,264.50. … [Read more…]
Monday, 15 May 2023, 3:25 pmPress Release: Ag Drive Ag Drive is calling on the agriculture industry to step up and do more to keep people safe on farm, with 5 fatalities in the first 3 months of 2023, with the launch of their ‘Change the Culture’ campaign. WorkSafe data shows that from 1 January … [Read more…]
Monday, 15 May 2023, 4:06 pmOpinion: Ian Powell Is the private tail wagging the public dog? Developments are coming to a head over those of Aotearoa New Zealand’s public hospital laboratories which were privatised under both Labour and National led governments. This was foreshadowed in my recent column published by BusinessDesk: How to fix the … [Read more…]
Sunday, 14 May 2023, 2:42 pmPress Release: Air New Zealand Air New Zealand surprises over 1000 customers with flower bouquets for Mother’s Day The airline transformed baggage claim at seven airports around NZ into “Bouquet Claims” Customers on 18 flights received flowers for mothers on board, or to take home to their mums or motherly … [Read more…]