Leading publisher on NZ culture to receive UC honorary doctorate
Source: University of Canterbury
Prolific author, editor and curator Dr Peter Simpson, who has written and edited over 20 books celebrating this country’s art, literature...
Feedback sought on fisheries sustainability measures
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Fisheries New Zealand is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to catch limits and other measures across a range of...
Gaming growth levels up
Source: New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s game development sector continues to go from strength to strength despite COVID challenges.
The Minister for the Digital Economy and...
Retraction and apology to Speaker Trevor Mallard
Source: Taxpayers Union
11 DECEMBER 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEYesterday Jordan Williams and the Taxpayers’ Union issued a media statement relating to the Speaker Trevor Mallard’s refusal...
Blessing ahead of safety improvement construction at Tongaporutu and Rapanui
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
A blessing was held this week to mark the start of construction on the Rapanui passing lane and an intersection...
Retail – Countdown customer care workers to protest over pay outside Ponsonby store
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: First Union
Workers from Countdown’s Customer Care centre in Auckland are taking strike action today and withdrawing their labour to picket outside the...
Whānau focus for PhD graduate
Source: University of Canterbury
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Graduation hits the right note for Christchurch music veteran
Source: University of Canterbury
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An 82-year-old composer will cap off a career of making and sharing music by graduating with...
Palace of Care – Farewell to Perlin Soong
Source: Health Quality and Safety Commission
Dr James Jap is a palliative care specialist working in Auckland. In his blog, originally published on Palliverse, he...
Creating streets for people in the Henderson town centre
Source: Auckland Council
Henderson’s streets will soon come to life with colour and activities designed to make the streets in the town centre safer for...
Pūnanga Manu o Te Anau/Te Anau Bird Sanctuary welcomes back daily tours
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 11 December 2020
From Wednesday 16 December the popular tours, which have been on hold since March, are once again welcoming the...
Low Traffic Areas taking shape in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki
Source: Auckland Council
Safer roads and better-connected neighbourhoods are the outcomes expected from the Low Traffic Area projects currently in the first stages in Glen...
