Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Welcomes Tribunal Findings

Press Release – Ngati Whatua o Orakei Maori Trust Board

18 December 2019

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Welcomes Tribunal Findings Against Hauraki Settlement

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust says the Waitangi Tribunal’s report into the Hauraki settlement overlapping claims inquiry is justifiably critical of the Crown and the Hauraki-Marutūāhu collective redress. Read more »

Would you like some fries with your social media?

Press Release – University of Auckland

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2019

As we enter the season of feasting, a University of Auckland researcher is investigating how social media influences the food choices of young adults year-round. Read more »

Waitomo delivers Christchurch competition & choice for Xmas

Press Release – Waitomo Group

Waikato-based fuel supplier Waitomo marks a major milestone for the Kiwi business tomorrow (Thursday 19 December), opening its first South Island Fuel Stop, in central Christchurch. Read more »

Fletcher Building commits to reduce carbon emissions by 30%

Press Release – Fletcher Building

Fletcher Building commits to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent

Auckland, 18 December 2019: Fletcher Building is the first building materials and construction company in New Zealand or Australia to set a Science-Based Target for carbon reduction. Read more »

Action required to stop neo-Nazi infiltration

Press Release – Auckland Peace Action

18 December 2019
Action required to stop neo-Nazi infiltration of the NZ Defence Force
“We are alarmed to learn that an enlisted soldier in the New Zealand Defence Force is an avowed member of a neo-Nazi group. Read more »

EDS report shoots down DairyNZ conclusions re freshwater

Press Release – Environmental Defence Society

The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has released a memorandum from respected University of Auckland economist Professor Tim Hazledine, which analyses the economic modelling commissioned by DairyNZ. He concludes that DairyNZ has misinterpreted its economic modelling and misrepresented the impact of the freshwater reforms. Read more »

Gull Brings Early Christmas Savings for Motorists

Press Release – Gull Petroleum

18 December 2019

Gull Brings Early Christmas Savings for New Zealand Motorists
20 Cents Off All Fuel Types From 7AM Wednesday 18 December 2019 to 12PM Thursday 19 December 2019 Read more »

Tower Deploys EIS Group’s Digital Insurance Platform

Press Release – EIS Group

Auckland, New Zealand and San Francisco, Calif., Dec. 17, 2019 – EIS Group, a global core and digital platform provider for insurers, today announced the successful deployment of EIS Group’s digital insurance platform to leading New Zealand insurer, Tower Insurance. Read more »

Oxfam’s annual Generosity Index highlights most giving Kiwis

Press Release – Oxfam NZ

16 December 2019
Oxfam’s annual Generosity Index highlights most giving Kiwis in Aotearoa
Oxfam New Zealand has published the results of its annual Generosity Index, revealing the most generous towns, cities and regions in the country. Read more »

Adam award winning script embarks on tour

Press Release – Elephant Publicity

Tuatara Collective presents
OVER MY DEAD BODY: LITTLE BLACK BITCH

Offering a roller-coaster of emotion with all the light and dark of human experience, Over My Dead Body: LITTLE BLACK BITCH returns to the stage in 2020 in its fully realised form. Read more »

Analytics is now Considered Critical to Digital Strategy

Press Release – IDC New Zealand Ltd

Analytics is now Considered Critical to NZ Business’ Digital Strategy
Auckland, 17th December 2019: Analytics has become a key component of New Zealand organisations’ digital strategy as it is considered critical in enabling access to business and market insights that assist in making effective business decisions. Read more »

Announcing XX Fest – Diversity Beer Festival

Press Release – XX Fest

Announcing XX Fest

What: XX Fest is a Beer Festival celebrating Women and Diversity in the NZ Beer Industry
Where: The Fridge & Flagon – 2 Shaddock St, Eden Terrace, Auckland, 1010
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One year to go until America’s Cup cycle starts

Press Release – ATEED

One year to go until Auckland’s hosting of the 36th America’s Cup cycle starts

summary

• Tāmaki Makaurau will host the third and final America’s Cup World Series regatta. Read more »

Distant celestial objects now ‘Kererū’ and ‘Karaka’

Press Release – University of Auckland

A little bit of kiwi can now be found in the far reaches of space as a celestial naming competition sees a distant ‘exoplanet’ and its host star named “Kererū” and “Karaka” respectively. Read more »

NZ UCI Continental Pro Cycling Team launched

Press Release – Black Spoke

New Zealand UCI Continental Pro Cycling Team launched today with ambitions for more Kiwis to make it to international podiums. Read more »

DSM shows commitment to quality with Auckland facility

Press Release – Royal DSM

(Headline abbreviated, original headline: DSM shows growing commitment to quality and the environment with the new Auckland facility) Read more »

Cloud cover forecast for travellers

Press Release – Auckland Airport

17 December 2019
As work begins at the international terminal, a new pathway will take foot traffic safely around the construction zone. Read more »

FMA files civil proceedings against CBL Corporation

Press Release – Financial Markets Authority

17 December 2019

FMA files civil proceedings against CBL Corporation, its directors and chief financial officer

The FMA has issued two sets of civil proceedings in the Auckland High Court against CBL Corporation Limited (In liquidation) (CBLC), the Read more »

Kiwi families call Santaline to help save Christmas for Kids

Press Release – Spark

There’s no shortage of Christmas spirit among Kiwis as New Zealand families call Spark’s Santaline to leave their Christmas wish lists for Saint Nick, with many Kiwi kids calling back again to follow the weekly misadventures of Jelly the Elf. Read more »

Electric bikes are riding into Auckland

Press Release – Uber

JUMP by Uber today announced that JUMP e-bikes would be coming to Auckland in 2020, following Auckland Council’s agreement to issue a licence. Read more »