Auckland.Scoop
After considering recommendations received from Facilitator Alastair Dumbleton last week, Ports of Auckland has advised him that it is willing to accept his package of recommendations. Read more »

News from First Union
Workers at an Auckland book and magazine distribution centre have started industrial action today, after talks over their employment agreement broke down. Around 23 workers at PMP Group owned Gordon & Gotch in Wiri have today gone on strike. Read more »

Press Release – Office of the Mayor of Auckland
The Mayor says the increase in building consent figures is a sign the home building sector in Auckland is starting to move. Read more »

News from NZ Police
The search for 35-year-old Leighton Grant in Taupo has been suspended after a thorough search of Motutaiko Island gave no further indication as to his whereabouts. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party
The fact that just six women from Auckland and only 35 nationally have taken up Paula Bennett’s ‘contraception for beneficiaries’ has nothing to do with the non-promotion of it, but everything to do with it being an ill-conceived, political stunt, Labour’s Social Development spokesperson Jacinda Ardern says. “The take-up rate shows what a botched, politically-focused policy this actually is. Read more »

Press Release – Auckland Council
Two of Auckland Council’s regional parks have picked up prestigious Green Flag Awards in Australasia’s first year of being part of the global programme. Read more »

Press Release – Auckland Council
Auckland Council has banned all recreational off-road motorised vehicles in Woodhill Forest effective Friday 1 February due to the heightened fire risk. Read more »

Press Release – Free Range Egg Poultry Co – FRENZ
One of New Zealand’s most respected organic egg pioneers says the future of local industry growth lies in expanding the lucrative US and Chinese markets. Founder of The Free Range Egg Poultry Co (FRENZ), Graeme Carrie says; organics, free range, sustainability and natural foods are areas that are critical to the future of the food industry in NZ. Read more »

Press Release – Western Springs Speedway
This weekend will see the best Midget drivers in the country return to Western Springs, with drivers registered to the central Auckland track clean-sweeping the podium positions at the New Zealand championships, held in Christchurch last weekend. Read more »

Press Release – Historic Places Trust
It’s hard to believe that Kororipo Pa – now a beautiful reserve close to the Kerikeri Mission Station – was the scene of an event that changed the course of New Zealand history. Read more »

Press Release – NZ Bloodstock
The momentum has continued right throughout Day 2 of New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2013 Select Yearling Sale today, with buyers reporting tough competition ringside. Read more »

Press Release – Schuck PR
Legendary turntablist and Beastie Boys DJ, Mix Master Mike will be in Auckland this month to help launch the new and improved Radio Hauraki Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Downstream
This year’s Downstream conference in Auckland will offer a strong line-up of large energy users who will provide feedback on various aspects of the energy sector from a consumer’s point of view. Read more »

Press Release – Bayley’s Real Estate
Real estate agency chain Bayleys North of Auckland has appointed Ross Blackmore as its new commercial and industrial manager for the region. Read more »

Press Release – Auckland Council
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Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board is calling for nominations for its community volunteer awards, in recognition of voluntary effort benefitting individuals and/or communities within the local board area. Read more »

Press Release – emagic
Summary: leading Auckland web visibility company eMagic will now offer multiple services instead of only offering monthly packages as it has done in the past. Read more »

Press Release – Skip Ink
The Darkness & Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland
Tuesday 9 April
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Press Release – NZTA
OVERNIGHT MOTORWAY CLOSURES
3 February – 8 February 2013
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Read more »

Press Release – Pasifika Festival
Ole Maiava, the longest serving event producer for Pasifika Festival completed his 6th year of service in December and announced his retirement from the role to embark on a new venture. Ole, thank you for your inspiration and leadership, we wish you every success. Read more »

News from NZ Police
Eastern Waikato Police investigating a sword attack on a man at his home west of Thames have recovered a weapon believed used in the attack. Read more »