Archive for December, 2018

Govt urged to act on West Papua violence

Press Release – West Papua Action Auckland

Government urged to act on evidence of use of incendiary weapons in West Papua

The latest reports from West Papua reveal a shocking escalation of violence in West Papua. Read more »

New champion for ageing well calls time on loneliness

Press Release – University of Auckland

New champion for ageing well calls time on loneliness

Professor Ngaire Kerse has two questions for the holiday season: who made your Christmas cake? And if you know an elderly person who is lonely, why not invite them to share some? Read more »

Kiwi wildcards for ASB Classic

Press Release – ASB Classic

Kiwi wildcards for ASB Classic

Following their wins at the NZ Champs both Valentina Ivanov and Finn Tearney will receive wildcards into the qualifying tournaments of the ASB Classic. Read more »

The 2018 year in review for the real estate industry

Press Release – REINZ

The 2018 year in review for the real estate industry

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Sky TV extends Optus satellite deal

Article – BusinessDesk

Sky TV extends Optus satellite deal
By Gavin Evans

Dec. 21 (BusinessDesk) – Sky Network Television says it has extended its satellite service agreement with Optus Networks for a further 10 years. Read more »

Moa Signs Deal to Break through to Profitability

Press Release – Moa Brewing

Moa Signs Deal to Break through to Profitability And Fast Track Gains in Crucial on-Premise Channel

Moa Group Ltd (NZX; MOA) today announces a conditional agreement to purchase one of New Zealand’s largest Bar and Restaurant ( On-Premise ) businesses – Savor Group. Read more »

Safety Alert – Certifications for tow bars revoked

Press Release – NZTA

Safety Alert – Certifications for tow bars revoked

Following an ongoing specialist investigation, the NZ Transport Agency has issued a Safety Alert advising that it has revoked the certifications for tow bars on more than 1,400 heavy vehicles. Read more »

Christmas for New Zealand’s prisoners

Press Release – Department Of Corrections

Christmas for New Zealand’s prisoners

A modest Christmas lunch will be served up in 17 Corrections-run prisons across the country on 25 December. Read more »

Investigation into unexplained death

Press Release – BusinessDesk

“Police appeal for information following investigation into unexplained death”

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Darrell Harpur, Counties Manukau Police: Read more »

Casting Director Brings Broadway Stars to Auckland

Press Release – Broadway Dreams

Broadway Casting Director Brings Broadway Stars to Auckland Summer Training Programme

New Zealand born Broadway casting director provides unique opportunity for Kiwi performers. Read more »

Dutch entry makes it six America’s Cup Challengers

Press Release – Team New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand – 21st December 2018

Emirates Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron are pleased to announce the acceptance of a sixth Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup, from The Netherlands. Read more »

Richie McCaw returns to Wanaka’s adventure race

Press Release – Red Bull

Former All Black Richie McCaw returns to Wanaka’s adventure race Red Bull Defiance next month to try out the new X4 event.
As family life tips the balance towards shorter adventures, the Best Foot Forward NZ team of Richie McCaw, Rob Nichol, Sarah Fairmaid and Bob McLachlan believe they have found the perfect solution in Red Bull Defiance’s X4 on January 19 and 20, 2019. Read more »

Jon Toogood Summer Tour

Press Release – Much More Music

Rock ‘n’ roll raconteur Jon Toogood unplugs the Marshall stacks and dusts off his acoustic guitar for nine shows across Aotearoa this January and February. Read more »

Goodman, Stride announce a flurry of property transactions

Article – BusinessDesk

Goodman, Stride announce a flurry of property transactions
By Jenny Ruth

Dec. 21 (BusinessDesk) – Listed property vehicles Goodman Property Trust and Stride Property Group have announced a flurry of end-of-year transactions of Auckland properties to reposition their portfolios. Read more »

INZBC puts focus on Sports Diplomacy and relations

Press Release – India New Zealand Business Council

The India New Zealand Business Council on 14 Dec Friday, held it’s end-of-year event at Eden Park, Auckland. The Key note speaker was the minister for Whānau Ora, Youth and for the Community and Voluntary Sector – Hon. Peeni Henare. Read more »

Auckland Aces sign England international James Vince

Press Release – Auckland Cricket

Vince is an impressive batting all-rounder and who has played 26 games for England including 13 tests and seven T20s. He was part of the England team that toured New Zealand earlier in 2018. Read more »

Vensa Health tops off a successful year with PMAANZ Event

Press Release – Vensa Health

Vensa Health have topped off a successful year with the hosting of the Auckland Practice Managers and Administrators of New Zealand (PMAANZ) Christmas gathering and final branch meeting for 2018. Read more »

Kiwi doubles trio return home for the ASB Classic

Press Release – ASB Classic

Our three kiwi doubles specialists are all back in New Zealand preparing for their favourite tournament of the year.

New Zealand’s top player Michael Venus has had another successful season on tour, after pairing up with new partner South African Raven Klassen. In their first outing at the ASB Classic, the new doubles combination reached the semi-final which set the tone for the year. Read more »

Six million dollar funding boost for Auckland and Northland

Press Release – Foundation North

Six million dollar funding boost for Auckland and Northland community groups

Auckland and Northland community organisations received six million dollars in Foundation North’s recent allocation of grant funding. Read more »

Hui Aligns Healthcare for Māori Across Northern DHBs

Press Release – Te Runanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi

Karere Pāpāho/Media Release
Friday 21 December 2018
Historic Hui Aligns Healthcare for Māori Across Northern DHBS

Iwi from across the upper North Island have come together in an historic health-sector first, paving the way for a unified approach to the delivery of healthcare to Māori. Read more »

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