QEII track reopened after asbestos scare (Newstalk ZB)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-23 00:02:26 -0700 | political-news
Stadium, which was part of an asbestos scare, has now reopened...After testing of the area, it has been confirmed there is no risk to the public. Further testing is still ongoing at the site for the next five to six...
SPCA loses confidence in council staff (Newstalk ZB)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-22 21:55:39 -0700 | political-news
The Far North District Council made plans only a few weeks ago to demolish the feeding shelter at a public reserve in Paihia. John Logie says they had been given assurances they would have a reasonable amount of time to...
Vulnerable families 'denied access to counselling support' (Fuseworks)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-22 21:55:27 -0700 | political-news
Vulnerable families 'denied access to counselling support' The PR Company, Fuseworks May 23, 2013, 4:37 pm Vulnerable families and children are increasingly being denied access to much-needed counselling services, the New Zealand Association of Counsellors is warning.
Many questions remain unanswered in NZ King Salmon case
Source: Scoop
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-22 21:45:50 -0700 | political-news
MAY 2013 Many questions remain unanswered in New Zealand King Salmon case McGuinness Institute working paper reviews RMA process For McGuinness, five key questions remain unanswered: Question 1: Why was the purpose of the application not inquired into ?
Disaster averted for state sector workers - Cunliffe (Fuseworks)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-22 22:52:29 -0700 | political-news
Labour and the state sector unions have averted disaster for government workers who were set to lose their redundancy entitlements and employment rights, Labour's Associate Finance Spokesperson David Cunliffe said...The Bill has been heavily amended in response to strong submissions...
Northland drug-driver sentenced (Newstalk ZB)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-22 20:52:56 -0700 | political-news
Northland drug-driver sentenced Carla Penman, Newstalk ZB May 23, 2013, 3:02 pm A 22-year-old Northland contractor who drove under the influence of cannabis and gave police a false name, has been sentenced to community detention. Jonathan Grant appeared in Whangarei...
Call for accountability in the wake of Operation Eight report (Fuseworks)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-22 20:52:55 -0700 | political-news
Call for accountability in the wake of Operation Eight report Maori Party, Fuseworks May 23, 2013, 3:07 pm Waiariki MP, Te Ururoa Flavell, has continued his call for accountability in the wake of the damning IPCA report into Operation Eight....
Amazing Place playground winners announced (Fuseworks)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-22 20:07:53 -0700 | political-news
17 pm The redevelopment of central Christchurch has taken an exciting step forward with today's announcement of the Amazing Place playground winners, says Christchurch Central Development Unit Director Warwick Isaacs. The winners were announced by Prime Minister John Key at...
Appeals from Switched On pair (Newstalk ZB)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-22 19:27:09 -0700 | political-news
Appeals from Switched On pair Natasha Jojoa Burling, Newstalk ZB May 23, 2013, 1:46 pm The two men at the top of the Switched on Gardener chain are appealing their convictions and sentences. Owner Michael Quinlan was sentenced to four...
Party pill legislation given priority (NZ Newswire)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-22 20:07:21 -0700 | political-news
Party pill legislation given priority NZ Newswire May 23, 2013, 2:04 pm Legislation that will force the party pill industry to prove products are safe before they can be sold is going to be fast-tracked through parliament. Associate Health Minister...
New charges against Port Hills Groper (Newstalk ZB)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-22 18:15:53 -0700 | political-news
New charges against Port Hills Groper Annette Lunn, Newstalk ZB May 23, 2013, 12:41 pm New charges have been laid against the Christchurch man dubbed the Port Hills Groper. The 63-year-old refugee, who has name suppression, has appeared briefly at...
NZ slammed over poverty, asylum bill (NZ Newswire)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-22 19:27:28 -0700 | political-news
NZ slammed over poverty, asylum bill NZ Newswire May 23, 2013, 12:42 pm New Zealand's human rights record has been tainted by legislation to deal with the mass arrival of asylum seekers and a lack of child poverty initiatives, Amnesty...
Lincoln University to increase the scale of research dairy farm (Fuseworks)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-22 18:15:44 -0700 | political-news
This is part of Lincoln University's planned upgrade of its portfolio of farms. I am hopeful that we can increase our holdings in education, research and demonstration farms. It is a time-honoured way to remain relevant to farmers and students"...
Meth plan continues to show results - PM (Fuseworks)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-22 18:15:27 -0700 | political-news
06 pm Prime Minister John Key today released the latest Indicators and Progress Report for the Government's Tackling Methamphetamine Action Plan, and says while the picture of methamphetamine (P) supply in New Zealand remains a complex one, the efforts of...
NZ Council of Christian Social Services Backs Living Wage
Source: Scoop
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-22 18:08:31 -0700 | political-news
The Council encourages all social services organisations to work towards becoming living wage employers...Therefore the Council urges government and other agencies to fund in a way that allows social support organisations to be Living Wage employers.
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