Artist Explores Trauma Inflicted By War
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 11 mins ago Depicting combatant trauma began as a personal journey for artist Gilly Marshall, the granddaughter of the last New Zealand World War 1 veteran “still standing”. Studying at EIT, Gilly chose “The Invisible Wounds of Warfare” as the topic for her Master of Professional Creative Practice […]
Read More →EIT Enrolments Continue To Surge
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti Home News EIT Enrolments Continue To Surge 4 mins ago EIT continues to perform strongly in attracting students, recording a solid growth in overall enrolments and its highest-ever number of international students. Chief executive Chris Collins says the boost in this year’s roll has come on the back […]
Read More →The final translocation for Mahia’s shore plover?
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: The final translocation for Mahia’s shore plover? During two weeks in May, seven juvenile shore plover/tūturuatu were translocated to Waikawa Island off Mahia Peninsula. This was the last of two translocation for the year. Local biodiversity ranger Helen Jonas explains what’s involved in keeping this […]
Read More →Ridding boxthorn from predator free Motunau Island
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: Ridding boxthorn from predator free Motunau Island Motunau Island is the only offshore predator free island in Canterbury. Community ranger Vanessa Mander tells us why ridding the island of boxthorn weeds is important for the sea birds survival.
Read More →The Sound of Science: Living the high life
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: The Sound of Science: Living the high life The life of a scientist in the Department of Conservation is worlds apart from the traditional stereotype of a lab-coat wearing academic hidden inside and away from the ‘real world’. DOC’s Threatened Species Ambassador Nicola Toki talks to […]
Read More →EIT Staff Volunteer For Worthy Projects
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti Home News EIT Staff Volunteer For Worthy Projects EIT Staff Volunteer For Worthy Projects 9 mins ago EIT Staff Volunteer For Worthy Projects About 60 staff mobilised for EIT’s first-ever volunteer week, giving their time and hands-on commitment to support worthy causes in their communities. Staff from all […]
Read More →EIT Chef Tutor Welcomed In Iraq
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 3 mins ago Recently returned from working for the United Nations in Iraq, EIT chef tutor Mark Caves was inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine in creating a main for FAWC’s fêted Noel Crawford Memorial Dinner. The slow-cooked spiced lamb dish featured at two sold-out dinners held at EIT’s […]
Read More →Comeback for curious kea Tiaki
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: Comeback for curious kea Tiaki Last month Aoraki/Mt Cook and Te Manahuna/Twizel staff had the privilege of releasing Tiaki the Kea back to his mountain home in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. This has come after over a month of care and rehabilitation by the South […]
Read More →Ministry challenging Social Security Appeal Authority’s decision
MIL OSI – Source: Ministry of Social Development 2 – Release/Statement Headline: Ministry challenging Social Security Appeal Authority’s decision 22 September 2017. Social Security Appeal Authority’s interlocutory decision [2017] NZSSAA 052, regarding the use of pseudonyms in cases where the Benefits Review Committee is making a decision in relation to a client of the RCU. To […]
Read More →Our position on the use of pseudonyms by staff dealing with our most volatile clients
MIL OSI – Source: Ministry of Social Development 2 – Release/Statement Headline: Our position on the use of pseudonyms by staff dealing with our most volatile clients 21 September 2017. In response to an interlocutory decision of the New Zealand Social Security Appeal Authority: The health and safety of my staff is absolutely critical. That […]
Read More →Māori Language Week spotlight: Wendy Evans, Business Support Manager
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: Māori Language Week spotlight: Wendy Evans, Business Support Manager This week we’re celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week 2017. DOC’s Business Support Manager, Wendy Evans shares how Te Reo is woven through her DOC and raranga journey. What is your role? […]
Read More →Reo Journeys: Ben Moorhouse, Outreach and Education Coordinator
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: Reo Journeys: Ben Moorhouse, Outreach and Education Coordinator This week we’re celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week 2017. DOC’s Outreach and Education Coordinator, Ben Moorhouse tells us about his journey learning Te Reo and what it means to him and […]
Read More →Ministry refutes advocacy service claims
MIL OSI – Source: Ministry of Social Development – Release/Statement Headline: Ministry refutes advocacy service claims 03 May 2017. Media coverage today in the NZ Herald details allegations by Auckland Action Against Poverty that misrepresent the efforts of Work and Income staff every day to help New Zealanders get through hard times, and support them […]
Read More →Jobs at DOC: Fairy Tern Team
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: Jobs at DOC: Fairy Tern Team Come behind the scenes and into the jobs, the challenges, the highlights, and the personalities of the people who work at the Department of Conservation (DOC). Today we profile the Fairy Tern Team… Last week we farewelled this team for the 2016/2017 […]
Read More →Muscles: the legend of the practical field ranger
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: Muscles: the legend of the practical field ranger By Anna Elwarth, Community Ranger Ian “Muscles” Read recently retired after working for DOC since 1987 — and a combined 52 years of state service. Ian “Muscles” Read At 72 his body is giving him the messages to retire, […]
Read More →Jobs at DOC: Doug Taucher, Biodiversity Ranger
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: Jobs at DOC: Doug Taucher, Biodiversity Ranger Te Kuiti Biodiversity Ranger Doug Taucher retires on Monday. Read some of Doug’s recollections from his 43 years as a ranger. At work Wallaby control How long have you been a ranger? I was part of the class […]
Read More →MSD stands by the assistance we provide to our staff
MIL OSI – Source: Ministry of Social Development 2 – Release/Statement Headline: MSD stands by the assistance we provide to our staff 09 December 2016. On Thursday 08 December, the Ministry provided the following to media in response to allegations it does not take the welfare of its staff suffering family violence seriously, despite including […]
Read More →Statement by the Ministry of Social Development Chief Executive, Brendan Boyle, on the WorkSafe District Court sentencing
MIL OSI – Source: Ministry of Social Development 2 – Release/Statement Headline: Statement by the Ministry of Social Development Chief Executive, Brendan Boyle, on the WorkSafe District Court sentencing 06 December 2016. The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) acknowledges the sentencing today relating to the charge brought against the Ministry by WorkSafe New Zealand. I’d […]
Read More →Consultation with Ministry staff begins
MIL OSI – Source: Ministry of Social Development – Release/Statement Headline: Consultation with Ministry staff begins 03 November 2016.Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Chief Executive, Brendan Boyle, and Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki Chief Executive, Gráinne Moss, today announced that MSD has opened a consultation process with staff, sharing an outline of the proposed […]
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