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[ad_1] In an effort to rebuild New Zealand’s economy following COVID-19, the Government has introduced a new law (the Bill) to Parliament, which mentions specific infrastructure projects of different sizes and in different locations around New Zealand. These projects are focused on creating new employment opportunities and boosting local economies. TPG is nationally renowned for…
[ad_1] Media coverage of the March 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings contributed to an increase in public support for gun control, a study by researchers at the University of Otago, Wellington has found. The researchers studied print media coverage for the three months following the attacks, in which 51 people were killed while gathering to worship…
[ad_1] Police can now confirm a body has been located at the scene of last night’s house fire on Conservators Road in McLeans Island. The property was extensively damaged as a result of the fire. The body is yet to be removed from the property and has not been officially identified. Police and Fire and…
[ad_1] There is one new case of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation in New Zealand today. It has been 88 days since the last case of COVID-19 was acquired locally from an unknown source. Today’s case is a woman in her 20s who arrived in New Zealand on July 14 from Afghanistan via Dubai….
[ad_1] The Government is investing $39 million to build a new rail maintenance facility in Christchurch which will support hundreds of construction jobs and ensure a strong future for South Island rail, State Owned Enterprises Minister Winston Peters and Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones say. The funding comes from the Government’s $3 billion for infrastructure projects…
[ad_1] Hot on the heels of its three new South Island sites opening next week, Waikato-based fuel supplier Waitomo has announced plans to open a third Christchurch site this year. The 100-percent Kiwi company already has one Fuel Stop on Fitzgerald Avenue in central Christchurch and will open its Woolston Fuel Stop next Wednesday. The…
[ad_1] The Ministry of Education is set to begin procuring design and construction services for a school property project in Blenheim which will transform the delivery of education in Marlborough. The project will co-locate Marlborough Boys’ and Marlborough Girls’ College on the site currently occupied by Marlborough Girls’ and Bohally Intermediate. The Intermediate will be…
[ad_1] There are two new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation in New Zealand today. It has been 89 days since the last case of COVID-19 was acquired locally from an unknown source. Today’s first case is a man in his 50’s who arrived in New Zealand on 14 July from Afghanistan via Dubai. The…
[ad_1] All KiwiRail’s long distance scenic services will be back this summer, giving New Zealanders the opportunity to see their spectacular country from the comfort of a train. “When New Zealand went into its Level 4 Covid lockdown at the end of March, all our scenic trains stopped running and we needed to gauge the…
[ad_1] Health Minister Chris Hipkins welcomes confirmation of Canterbury DHB’s move into state-of-the-art Christchurch Hospital Hagley building which will serve the community well for decades to come. The Ministry of Health is on track to hand over the facility on 10 August 2020. Sterile Services is due to be operational on 31 October 2020 and…
[ad_1] There is one new case of COVID-19 in managed isolation in New Zealand today. It has been 90 days since the last case of COVID-19 was acquired locally from an unknown source. Today’s case is a woman in her 20s who arrived in New Zealand from Ireland via Dubai on 24 July. Her positive…
[ad_1] Conversations around the concepts of belonging and inclusion will take place on 12 August in Invercargill as part of a nationwide road trip running until September 2020. A part of 64 events planned and facilitated by Inclusive Aotearoa Collective TÄhono as part of its 2020 project, these community conversations are being held to learn…
[ad_1] Statement to be attributed to Detective Inspector Michael Ford: Christchurch Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Parklands today. Police were alerted to a serious incident on Four Elms Place in Parklands just after 8.30am. A man was reportedly struck by a vehicle which then left the area….
[ad_1] Lauded New Zealand conductor Gemma New will lead the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for the first time with concerts in Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch and Auckland in August and September. Hailed as “one of the brightest rising stars in the conducting firmament” by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, New has taken North America by storm. She…
[ad_1] Vanessa Delaine’s new single ‘One Girl Band’ moves into the #3 position on the Top 40 Country Songs Australian Airplay chart this week and sits at #7 on the Tasmanian Country Top 40. As well as #2 in the Europe indie country charts and #7 in USA indie country Charts Vanessa Delaine was born…
[ad_1] Takeaway orders at Indian Restaurants around the country have run hot since lockdown ended – and restaurants are urging Kiwis to break out and try something other than butter chicken. More than 40,000 curries were ordered on food delivery platform Menulog since lockdown ended with Indian restaurants such as Bolliwood in Auckland’s Blockhouse Bay…
[ad_1] New Zealand Media and Entertainment’s (NZME) Coast radio network will start broadcasting from Christchurch on Monday (3rd August 2020) on 105.7FM, enticing former radio host James Daniels out of broadcasting retirement. James was last on-air in Christchurch in 2018 with The Breeze. Previously, he was one half of the hugely popular ZM and More…
[ad_1] The countdown has begun with just four weeks separating Canterbury Rugby’s Mitre 10 Cup side and their first Ranfurly Shield defence for 2020. North Otago will travel north to Christchurch on August 28 in a bid to uplift one of New Zealand’s most prized trophies. “The Ranfurly Shield has so much history and intrigue…
[ad_1] There are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today. It has been 91 days since the last case of COVID-19 was acquired locally from an unknown source. The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 remains at 1,210, which is the number we report to the World Health Organization. Four…
[ad_1] Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 75 years on Commemorative events in Aotearoa New Zealand 2020 Link to share: https://www.facebook.com/notes/peace-movement-aotearoa/atomic-bombings-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-commemorative-events-in-aotearoa-new-z/3182449471809168 This year marks the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima (6 August) and Nagasaki (9 August). This note has details of the iCAN Aotearoa New Zealand online forum, commemorative events in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch…
[ad_1] Star Kiwi mare Melody Belle has continued preparations towards her expected return in the Gr.2 Missile Stakes (1200m) with a win in a star-studded barrier trial at Randwick. Three heats for Group horses were conducted on Randwick’s Kensington track on Friday morning having been pushed back from Tuesday because of the recent wet weather…
[ad_1] There are two new cases of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation in New Zealand today. It has been 92 days since the last case of COVID-19 was acquired locally from an unknown source. The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is now 1,212, which is the number we report to the World…
[ad_1] Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $34 million. “High jackpots capture the imagination of Kiwis all around the country and we know Kiwis will be dreaming about what they would do if they won $34 million with Powerball on Wednesday,” says Marie…
[ad_1] There are three new cases of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation in New Zealand today. It has been 93 days since the last case of COVID-19 was acquired locally from an unknown source. The first case we are reporting today is the child of a previously reported case. They arrived in New Zealand…
[ad_1] The sale of four substantial New Zealand motel assets – including the land, buildings, and going concern commercial accommodation businesses – since the resumption of domestic tourism, is reflecting a strong long-term confidence in the economic sector according to a senior real estate figurehead. Since New Zealand re-entered Covid-19 level three at the end…
[ad_1] Medical Laboratory Workers employed by Southern Community Laboratories Ltd who are members of APEX have voted to strike for 24 hours on Monday 17th August 2020. The strike is in support of bargaining for a fair pay offer from a strong and profitable private sector provider of medical laboratory testing. SCL runs all medical…
[ad_1] There are two new cases of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation facilities in New Zealand today. It has been 94 days since the last case of COVID-19 was acquired locally from an unknown source. The first case we are reporting today is a male teenager who arrived in New Zealand from the USA…
[ad_1] Waitomo’s disruption of the New Zealand retail fuel market continues with the opening of three new Fuel Stops in the South Island on Wednesday 5 August at 10am – two in Dunedin and one in Christchurch. The two new Dunedin sites are Northgate Fuel Stop near the University and Eastgate Fuel Stop in South…
[ad_1] GE Free NZ has just received information under the OIA on the EPA-approved GE clinical trial of a vaccine for liver cancer. Pexa Vec (Pexastimogene Devacirepvec) a live genetically engineered small pox (vaccinia) virus failed to reach its clinical endpoints and was closed down eighteen months early. The phase III clinical trial enrolled 600…
[ad_1] The Electricity Retailers’ Association welcomes new Government initiatives to address energy hardship and is looking forward to working with the Government to further help Kiwis in need, Acting Chief Executive Mike Munro says. “The electricity sector works hard to support Kiwis at risk of energy hardship. The Government’s announcement of a $17 million package…