Scanning the brain to understand stuttering – new study
Source: University of Canterbury – statements
Dr Catherine Theys and test subject, Doreen Hansmann (seated).
There is no known cure for stuttering and other speech disorders...
Recycling breakthrough set to save environment from toxic acid waste
Source: University of Canterbury – statements
Zincovery is the brainchild of UC Associate Professor of Engineering Dr Aaron Marshall (pictured right) and Chemical and Process...
New grants for seismic strengthening of heritage buildings
Source: New Zealand Government
Heritage buildings throughout New Zealand will benefit from the $1.1 million in Heritage EQUIP funding grants announced today.
“These grants for seismic...
Health – Employer and employee rights and obligations during a pandemic
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is reminding both employers and employees that they have rights and obligations regarding...
Arts – Two Christchurch writers named 2020 University of Canterbury Writers in Residence
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: University of Canterbury
This year the University of Canterbury’s annual Ursula Bethell Writer’s Residency is being split between two award-winning Christchurch writers, author...
Contingency water supply on tap from Auckland Council
Source: Auckland Council
The dry hot summer is resulting in a higher than usual demand for water in rural areas of Auckland; subsequently the demand...
Critically threatened tūturuatu/shore plover find new home on Mana Island
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Today 18 critically threatened tūturuatu/shore plover are making pest-free Mana Island their home to help secure the species’ survival.
Date: 07 February 2020
These...
Health Advisory: HealthCare NZ workers protest job cuts in Hamilton today
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: PSA
Hamilton members and supporters of the Public Service Association will protest today against the proposal by HealthCare NZ to disestablish 200 jobs...
Economy – RBNZ Monetary Policy Handbook internationally recognised for transparency
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has won the ‘Transparency Award’ at the Central Banking Publications annual awards...
RBNZ Monetary Policy Handbook internationally recognised for transparency
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Release date
07 February 2020
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has won the ‘Transparency Award’ at the Central Banking Publications...
Explainer: Seven ways the coronavirus affects human rights
Source: Amnesty International NZ
The outbreak of the coronavirus (2019-nCov) that started in the Chinese city of Wuhan (Hubei province) in late 2019 has been declared a...
First Responders – Prohibited Fire Season declared in Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu regions are now in a prohibited fire season.
Principal Rural Fire Officer Nigel Dravitzki says...
