WorkSafe accepts enforceable undertakings from Plunket Electrical Oamaru and McConnell Dowell Constructors
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 20 July 2018 We have accepted enforceable undertakings from Plunket Electrical Oamaru Limited and McConnell Dowell Constructors Limited. The enforceable undertakings were granted following an incident at Peaks Pump Station in North Otago in September 2016. Three workers employed by Plunket Electrical Oamaru were installing a 1400kg switchboard when the switchboard […]
Read More →West Coast: PGF kickstart for ports, rail, town 20 July 2018 Today, Government announced additional Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) investment in the West Coast to support four feasibility studies which have the potential to generate significant benefits for the West Coast economy.
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE (2) On: 20 July 2018 Today, Government announced additional Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) investment in the West Coast to support four feasibility studies which have the potential to generate significant benefits for the West Coast economy. These proposals would boost tourism, increase transport resilience and generate employment […]
Read More →West Coast: PGF kickstart for ports, rail, town
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE On: 20 July 2018 Today, Government announced additional Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) investment in the West Coast to support four feasibility studies which have the potential to generate significant benefits for the West Coast economy. These proposals would boost tourism, increase transport resilience and generate employment opportunities. […]
Read More →Shellfish biotoxin alert – Taranaki and Waikato region
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries – Headline: Shellfish biotoxin alert – Taranaki and Waikato region The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) today issued a public health warning against collecting shellfish on the west coast of the North Island in the Taranaki and Waikato region. The warning extends from Raglan, including Raglan Harbour, southward to Urenui. […]
Read More →Proceedings filed against Wilson Parking over acquisition of Wellington car park
Source: Commerce Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Proceedings filed against Wilson Parking over acquisition of Wellington car park The Commerce Commission has filed proceedings in the High Court at Wellington alleging Wilson Parking substantially lessened competition for the supply of car parking in the Boulcott Street area in central Wellington when it acquired the rights […]
Read More →Provincial Growth Fund support for Otago 19 July 2018 Today, Government announced a Provincial Growth Fund investment of $880,000 into the Otago region.
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE (2) On: 19 July 2018 Today, Government announced a Provincial Growth Fund investment of $880,000 into the Otago region. Otago Regional Economic Development Steering Group will receive $60,000 to develop a strategic framework to inform regional economic development opportunities for Otago. Dunedin City Council receives $820,000 to […]
Read More →Battling Space Junk on Kiwi Kids radar 18 July 2018 Curious primary school students learning about space junk recently got a lesson from the experts at the New Zealand Space Agency.
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE (2) On: 18 July 2018 Curious primary school students learning about space junk recently got a lesson from the experts at the New Zealand Space Agency. A class of six-to-eight year olds at Helensville Primary School got in touch with the Space Agency to find -out how […]
Read More →Battling Space Junk on Kiwi Kids radar
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE On: 18 July 2018 Curious primary school students learning about space junk recently got a lesson from the experts at the New Zealand Space Agency. A class of six-to-eight year olds at Helensville Primary School got in touch with the Space Agency to find -out how much […]
Read More →Driveshaft parking brake failures in commercial and industrial vehicles
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 16 July 2018 This technical bulletin is aimed at owners and operators of trucks and plant fitted with Cardan shaft parking brakes. This bulletin has been developed in consultation with, and is endorsed by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Team of the New Zealand Police, and the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA). […]
Read More →2019 Unlocking Curious Minds – call for proposals
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE On: 16 July 2018 The Call for Proposals for funding through the 2019 round of Unlocking Curious Minds is now available to view online. It covers who can apply, how to write a proposal, and the full application process. Up to $2 million worth of funding is […]
Read More →Conviction for Tere Junior Makita
Source: Companies Office – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Conviction for Tere Junior Makita Tere Junior Makita was convicted under: 2 x section 377(1)(a) of the Companies Act 1993 for making a false statement in a document required by the Act. Convicted and sentenced on 25 May 2018 to a fine of $200 on each charge, plus […]
Read More →Head of Communications change
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Release date 12 July 2018 The Reserve Bank is recruiting for a new Head of Communications following Mike Hannah’s decision to leave the role after 16 years of service. Mr Hannah will remain with the Reserve Bank as Board Secretary, and is pursuing other opportunities. “Mr Hannah has led […]
Read More →Energy Safety Business Update – July 2018
Adventure activity notification Asbestos removal Electrical and gas Major Hazard Facilities Hazardous work Occupational diseases Extractives Petroleum Geothermal Raise a health or safety concern […]
Read More →MBIE prepared for PSA industrial action 9 July 2018 The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has prepared to deal with industrial action from Public Service Association (PSA) members today.
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE (2) On: 9 July 2018 The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has prepared to deal with industrial action from Public Service Association (PSA) members today. General Manager Human Resources Richard Griffiths said: “We’ve got contingency plans in place and we’re confident that any impact to […]
Read More →MBIE prepared for PSA industrial action
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE On: 9 July 2018 The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has prepared to deal with industrial action from Public Service Association (PSA) members today. General Manager Human Resources Richard Griffiths said: “We’ve got contingency plans in place and we’re confident that any impact to customers […]
Read More →Unlicensed builder prosecuted for carrying out restricted building work
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE On: 6 July 2018 A Whangarei man has been prosecuted for doing work that should have been carried out by a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) with carpentry and roofing licenses. Mr Daniel Reynolds was sentenced in the Whangarei District Court and ordered to pay a fine of […]
Read More →Stress tests important for banking supervision
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Release date 06 July 2018 What would happen to the banking system if a downturn in the Chinese economy caused a fall in New Zealand exports, rising unemployment, falling house prices, and three years of low payment to dairy farmers? That’s one of the scenarios that the Reserve Bank […]
Read More →Three new strategic science platforms announced 6 July 2018 The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today announced $35.4 million over six years for three new strategic science platforms undertaking research to improve the performance of New Zealand’s seafood, shellfish aquaculture, and hide and skin processing industries.
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE (2) On: 6 July 2018 The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today announced $35.4 million over six years for three new strategic science platforms undertaking research to improve the performance of New Zealand’s seafood, shellfish aquaculture, and hide and skin processing industries. “These new platforms […]
Read More →Three new strategic science platforms announced
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE On: 6 July 2018 The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today announced $35.4 million over six years for three new strategic science platforms undertaking research to improve the performance of New Zealand’s seafood, shellfish aquaculture, and hide and skin processing industries. “These new platforms are […]
Read More →Reserve Bank states bank capital preferences
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Release date 06 July 2018 The Reserve Bank today published their in-principle decisions on capital requirements for registered banks. This is part of a thorough review of capital adequacy in the New Zealand banking system. “Adequate capital is the first and most powerful defence for banks to survive unwanted […]
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