Article – BusinessDesk
Tower settles with reinsurer Peak Re over policy dispute
By Paul McBeth
Feb. 28 (BusinessDesk) – Tower has reached a settlement with reinsurer Peak Re over a dispute relating to its 2015 adverse conditions cover, and will get about half what it’s claimed. Read more »
Article – BusinessDesk
Mad Butcher sale fair to Veritas shareholders, avoids ‘more dire’ consquences, adviser says
By Paul McBeth
Feb. 28 (BusinessDesk) – Veritas Investment’s proposed sale of the Mad Butcher franchisor to chief executive Michael Morton for $8 million is fair to non-associated shareholders, avoiding “more dire” consequences if it doesn’t go ahead, says the independent adviser on the transaction. Read more »
Press Release – New Zealand Government
Thirteen top Pacific Students win STEM Scholarships
The Minister for Pacific Peoples, Hon Aupito William Sio has awarded thirteen top Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) scholarships to students of Pacific descent from all across New Zealand. Read more »
Press Release – Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance
ATEED don’t need a $3.2 million office fit-out
28 February 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Auckland Ratepayers Alliance says that ATEED’s planned $3.2 million fit-out of their new office offers terrible value for money and shows Mayor Phil Goff is failing to curb the Council’s wasteful spending habits. Read more »
Press Release – ASB Polyfest
2018 ASB Polyfest Officially Launched Last Night
The 2018 ASB Polyfest officially launched last night at ASB’s North Wharf. Read more »
Press Release – Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance
The Auckland Ratepayers Alliance says that ATEED’s planned $3.2 million fit-out of their new office offers terrible value for money and shows Mayor Phil Goff is failing to curb the Council’s wasteful spending habits. Read more »
Press Release – Panuku Development Auckland
The upgrade of Putney Way into a pedestrian-friendly main street for central Manukau starts next week. The upgrade will include a new single-level surface extending from the new bus station to the opposite pathway. Read more »
Press Release – Childfund NZ
Thousands of dollars in prizes to be won this Easter with Childfund New Zealand’s social media giveaway Read more »
Article – BusinessDesk
Sky TV shares sink to two-month low as dividend cut disappoints investors
By Paul McBeth
Feb. 28 (BusinessDesk) – Sky Network Television shares fell to a two-month low after the pay-TV operator halved its interim dividend, retaining cash after cutting the price of its most basic product as it gears up for what may be an expensive battle to retain rugby broadcasting rights. Read more »
Press Release – New Zealand Customs Service
Russians jailed for smuggling $2.1M ecstasy
Two Russian nationals from Israel will each spend five years and nine months behind New Zealand bars for trying to smuggle $2.1 million worth of MDMA or ecstasy in a suitcase last year. Read more »
Press Release – Liggins Institute
Could fish oil in pregnancy prevent weight-related health issues in children?
Research underway in Auckland could give expectant mothers a new, Read more »
Press Release – Shundi Customs
Construction starts on New Zealand’s highest residential building
Construction is now underway on Seascape Apartments, which will be the highest residential building in New Zealand, only exceeded in height by the Sky Tower. When it is complete, the 52-storey Seascape Apartments will transform the Auckland skyline. Read more »
Press Release – Creative New Zealand
Jewellery makers seek global audience at international trade fair
Some of New Zealand’s top jewellery makers will show their work to curators, gallerists and collectors at one of the largest and most influential trade fairs in Munich, Germany. Read more »
Article – BusinessDesk
Vista shares climb on 57% gain in operating profit as sales grow faster than costs
By Nikki Mandow
Feb. 28 (BusinessDesk) – Vista Group, the cinema software and applications company, posted a 57 percent jump in full-year operating profit as more cinemas bought its products and sales growth ran ahead of costs. Vista shares, which sank to a two-year low last week, jumped 9.8 percent to $2.80. Read more »
Press Release – Comedy Festival
Arj Barker Free Range Comic!
Mary Tobin Presents….NZ Tour 2018
Thursday 17 May 2018 at The Opera House in Wellington Read more »
Press Release – Public Transport Users Association
Passengers Oppose Train Safety Reductions. Public Meeting Planned
Over the past week the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has surveyed train passengers at Papakura, Britomart and Henderson stations, as well as online, about Auckland Transport’s plan to remove Train Managers from all trains. Read more »
Press Release – New Zealand Customs Service
A Brazilian man was sentenced to seven years and two months in prison today, for carrying 3.4kg of cocaine, worth up to $1.5 million, through Auckland Airport last year. Read more »
Press Release – Department Of Corrections
Corrections recruitment service helps fill skills shortage, offers hope
Video: From prison to employment
https://correctionsnz.sharefile.com/d-sd9bda41b5c24b0a8 Read more »
Press Release – New Zealand Medical Association
Professor Innes Asher last night received the New Zealand Medical Association’s Chair’s Award for 2017, presented annually to recognise individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the health of New Zealand. Read more »
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