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Engineer re-iterates evacuation concerns
An engineer who assessed the Ohope landslide that killed a 17-year-old has re-iterated calls for the local council to adopt evacuation procedures. Scientist Dick Beetham, who has since retired, this morning presented a report to a coronial inquest into the death of Hugh Biddle, who was buried under 4m of mud and silt when the steep escarpment above the house he was in gave way following heavy ...
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Kiwi falls as drought throws handbrake on economic growth
The New Zealand dollar dropped after government figures showed the economy grew at the half the expected pace in the first quarter, as the drought at the start of the year saw farmers cull their herds, sapping milk production. Gross domestic product grew 0.3 percent to $37.1 billion in the three months ended March 31, from a pace of 1.5 percent in the December period, according to Statistics ...
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Live chat Philip Duncan on the polar blast
Weatherwatch head analyst Philip Duncan joined us for a live chat on the winter storm sweeping New Zealand. The storm is expected to bring heavy snow to Marlborough, Canterbury, Southland and central and eastern Otago. Hail, rain, thunder and wind gusts are forecast to strike Auckland and the upper North Island. Read back over Duncan's answers to reader questions on the ...
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Marketing Expert Brings Big Thinking to Christchurch
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 11:39 am Press Release: Volom Marketing Expert Brings Big Business Thinking to Christchurch BusinessesIt used to be that marketing departments and big ideas went hand in hand with big business. But an innovative approach to marketing is making creative, affordable and measurable marketing campaigns a reality for Canterbury businesses. After 15 years working ...
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Growth continues despite drought
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 11:53 am Press Release: New Zealand Government 20 June 2013 Growth continues despite droughtGross domestic product data for the March quarter shows the New Zealand economy continues to grow despite the impact of the nationwide drought. "This confirms New Zealand is on the right track, in line with Budget forecasts of economic growth, more jobs, rising wages ...
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New Earthquake Commission board members
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 11:30 am Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Gerry BrownleeMinister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery 20 June 2013 New Earthquake Commission board members Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced three new appointments and two reappointments to the board of the Earthquake Commission (EQC). Sir Maarten Wevers has been appointed ...
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Slips Cause Major Problems
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 11:11 am Press Release: Dunedin City Council Slips Cause Major ProblemsDunedin (Thursday, 20 June 2013) - A major slip near Sawyers Bay has closed two roads and caused a resident to be evacuated late last night.DCC Roading Maintenance Engineer Peter Standring says the slip occurred about 100m from the intersection of Upper Junction Road and Blanket Bay Road. Part ...
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Jungle jive with Auckland Libraries this July
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 11:07 am Press Release: Auckland Council 20 June 2013 Jungle jive with Auckland Libraries this July It's time to jive in the jungle at Auckland Libraries during the July school holidays.Libraries across Auckland have a range of fun and free jungle-themed school holiday activities running between 13 July and 28 July."Our school holiday programmes are ...
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State Highways in And Out of Fairlie Impassable Power Cut
Power outage on Fairlie/Albury line. Netcon team are working to restore it now. They are hoping to have it repaired this afternoon. Fairlie = 15-20cmTekapo = 50cm still falling lightlyBurkes Pass = 1mTwizel = 25mmPukaki = 150mmMaryburn = 10cmWolds = 8cmTe Puni, Lake Opuha = 45cmMt Cook 50cmSH8 between Fairlie and Twizel - CLOSEDSH 80 between Pukaki and Mt. Cook - CLOSEDSh 79 between ...
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New Zealand GDP Rises 0.3 In Q1
New Zealand's gross domestic product was up 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the previous three months, Statistics New Zealand said on Thursday.That was shy of forecasts for an increase of 0.5 percent following the 1.5 percent gain in the fourth quarter of 2012.On a yearly basis, New Zealand's GDP expanded 2.5 percent - in line with forecasts following the upwardly ...
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Northland mum vanished after crash
The disappearance of a Rawene woman after she left a marae with her partner is a mystery to police, but foul play has not been ruled out. Police are asking for people who attended a tangi at the marae to get in touch to help solve the puzzle. Barbara Ann Moka, 32, of Rawene, has not been in touch with family or friends since she was last seen in the Hokianga township on the morning of June 9. ...
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Brownlee announces new EQC board
Gerry Brownlee has announced three new appointments and two reappointments to the board of the Earthquake Commission (EQC) this morning. The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister said Sir Maarten Wevers has been appointed as a board member, and will take up the role of chairman on 1 August 2013, when the current chairman, Michael Wintringham, retires. Mr Brownlee said: "EQC's level ...
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Snow falls as icy storm sweeps across South
South Island weather update (3:57) Heavy snow and rain have hit the South Island as an icy storm sweeps over the country - with forecasters warning that the brunt of the bad weather is yet to come. Many regions across Canterbury, Otago and Southland have experienced cold temperatures and a dumping of snow overnight, causing road closures and flight cancellations this morning. MetService ...
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School wins case after counsellors claim emotional damage
Source: ONE News Two counsellors have taken legal action against a Hamilton school, claiming the high number of student suicides and deaths left them suffering post-traumatic stress disorder. Ronald and Kathleen Cronin-Lampe raised personal grievances with their employer, Melville High School, in the Employment Relations Authority in January last year. But while the Authority ruled against the ...
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Reserve Bank issues dirty money warning
Casinos, banks and financial institutions are being required to identify money laundering threats under new law coming into force on June 30. Photo / NZ Herald New Zealand cannot afford to become a weak link in the chain of global efforts to crack down on money laundering and terrorism financing, says the Reserve Bank. ...
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South Canterbury DHB pledges support for national patient safety campaign
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has congratulated South Canterbury District Health Board (DHB) for pledging support for New Zealand’s national patient safety campaign. The DHB today formally pledged its support for the Open for better care campaign, which was launched by Minister Goodhew on 17 May 2013. Mrs Goodhew said she was particularly pleased to see the campaign support from ...
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Economy grows just 0.3 after drought – kiwi falls
The New Zealand economy grew at half the pace analysts were expecting in the first three months of the year as drought across the North Island sapped milk production and dragged the agriculture sector down. The kiwi dollar fell as low as 78.38 US cents from 78.90 cents immediately before the figures were released. Gross domestic product grew 0.3 percent to $37.1 billion in the three months ...
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Mobil launches agent recruitment drive in New Zealand
Mobil media release 20 June 2013-Mobil is seeking up to 70 new agents to operate service stations -Mobil confirms commitment to retailing in New Zealand ...
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Minister marks World Refugee Day
Minister marks World Refugee Day Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has acknowledged World Refugee Day, held every year on 20 June. This year, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) theme is '1 family torn apart by conflict is too many'. "World Refugee Day provides an opportunity to come together to commemorate the journey of all refugees around the ...
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Collusion hid truth on Solid Energy
New documents show that Bill English and Tony Ryall's offices colluded with Solid Energy management, Treasury and lobbyists to hide the truth about the failing SOE from New Zealanders, says Labour's SOEs spokesperson Clayton Cosgrove. "When Solid Energy appeared before select committee on March 7 senior management dodged and weaved. They deliberately refused to answer ...
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244000 smokers received help to quit
244,000 smokers received help to quit The latest primary care health target results show general practices are focused on improving the health of New Zealanders, with almost a quarter of a million smokers receiving brief advice to quit from their GP or practice nurse in the past year."There is strong evidence that a brief conversation with a health professional is one of the most ...
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Puaka Matariki Festival 2013 Important Event Date Changes
www.brockville.co.nz Join the Brockville Community Support Trust for an early morning visit to the Beverly Begg Observatory to learn about Puaka and Matariki followed by a "Big Brockville Breakfast". Fresh winter air, bright stars and delicious kai - what could be ...
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Learn To Swim Term Two News
Well done to all swimmers that continue to turn up in all weather; the pool water is a tepid 29.0 degrees and will be all winter.Consistency is the key to learning any skill and its great to see so many swimmers turning up week after week no matter what the weather conditions. The swimmers that swim all year round are leaps and bounds ahead of swimmers that just swim the summer Terms.With ...
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New Zealand Has NZD2.21 Billion Current Account Deficit
New Zealand posted a seasonally adjusted current account deficit of NZD2.21 billion in the first quarter of 2013, Statistics New Zealand said on Wednesday.That missed forecasts for a shortfall of NZD0.635 billion following the revised deficit of NZD2.54 billion in the previous three months (originally reported as a deficit of NZD3.255 billion)."Visitors to New Zealand spent more this ...
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New Zealand GDP On Tap For Thursday
New Zealand is on Thursday scheduled to release Q1 figures for gross domestic product, highlighting a busy day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.GDP is expected to rise 0.5 percent on quarter and 2.5 percent on year after rising 1.5 percent on quarter and 3.0 percent on year in the previous three months.Japan will see final April results for its leading and coincident indexes, plus May numbers ...
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New Zealand stepping up for regional fisheries
New Zealand is regional power in the Pacific and this is reflected in our ongoing involvement in the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency, which is the mechanism by which the region manages one of its greatest natural resources.
New Zealand has long been a regional power in the South Pacific, and in this capacity the country has lead a number of major initiatives undertaken alone or in conjunction with other Pacific Island nations, the most important of these have been policies aimed at environmental protection and sustainability, as well as monitoring and rehabilitation of important environmental resources, such as the Pacific fisheries. Read more
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