Christchurch City Council, left red-faced by Mike Swann
Christchurch City Councillors voted for supporting the Heathcote River Bridge project lead by Cassels, managed by Swann. Mike Swann (Aka
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State broadcaster fails to deliver 6PM News.
Our state broadcaster (Television New Zealand) has failed to deliver its 6PM regular news, due to a fire alarm going
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2018 looks set to be the year of the small guy
With 2017 coming to a close, and 2018 just around the corner, we look at what the future holds. When
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Shortage of Truck Drivers in New Zealand, or is there?
It is believed or portrayed by the Truck Transport Industry that there is a shortage of at least 2000 Truck Drivers
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First freight train arrives in Christchurch
The first freight train to travel on the Main North Line since the Kaikoura earthquake in 2016 successfully completed its
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Only a few months out from the election and latest poll figures, show some interesting statistics.
The Latest Roy Morgan Poll figures released on the 14th of July 2017 show support for the current Government is
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NZ Lions Series – rugby fever hits classrooms
port and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes the launch of the NZ Lions Series 2017 education programme for schools. “The
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Ultra-Fast Broadband uptake over 33 per cent
More than a third of New Zealanders with access to Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) are now connected, says Communications Minister Simon
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Phase two of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway
Communications Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed the start of the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) build in Hikurangi and Hokitika, the first
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152,000 more people in employment by 2020
The latest employment forecasts released today show that the New Zealand economy will continue to grow total employment over the
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Witness appeal after aggravated robbery in Hastings
Friday, 12 May 2017 – 11:48am Eastern Hastings Police are appealing for witnesses after an aggravated robbery at a service
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McClay says TPP ratification keeps options open
Trade Minister Todd McClay has welcomed Cabinet’s decision to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and says the move shows leadership
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PM to visit Japan and Hong Kong
Prime Minister Bill English will travel to Japan next week to meet with Prime Minister Abe to discuss a range
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Police release full footage of robot which entered Pike River Mine on 15 March 2011
Friday, 5 May 2017 – 10:42am National News Statement: Attribute to Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement: Police has today released over 13
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Pike River, likely to decide Election.
After Newshub on Sunday released footage of people in the Drift at Pike River, a robot smoking or steaming. It is,
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March building figures show ongoing growth
New Zealand’s strong building growth continues both nationally and in Auckland, with March 2017 figures showing strong increases for the
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Business Recovery Grants for quake-affected businesses
Minister for Economic Development Simon Bridges has announced that the Business Recovery Grants programme for quake-affected businesses will be launched
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Economic impact of Kaikōura quake revealed
Economic Development and Transport Minister Simon Bridges today released a Government commissioned report that assesses the economic impact of the
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TVNZ board appointments
Communications Minister Simon Bridges today announced a number of appointments to the Television New Zealand Ltd (TVNZ) board. Dame Therese
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Government to allocate $11b in new capital
The Government will allocate $11 billion in new capital infrastructure over the next four Budgets in addition to spending already
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