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December |
Health system close to best in world - KIWI families are served by one of the world's leading primary health care systems. more...
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Labour market eases
- IN seasonally adjusted terms, the labour market eased slightly in the
September 2006 quarter, with a small fall in the number of employed,
Statistics New Zealand has said. more...
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New courses to help employment relations - COURSES
to help businesses attract and keep skilled staff are among projects
funded by the government's Employment Relations Education Contestable
Fund this financial year, Minister of Labour Ruth Dyson recently
announced. more...
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KiwiSaver website takes off - THE
official KiwiSaver website is now live at www.kiwisaver.govt.nz,
marking another important milestone for a scheme that will give many
New Zealanders greater long-term financial security. more...
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Good marks for education system -
THE latest Ministry of Education Annual Report 2006 shows New Zealand's
education system performing well overall in relation to OECD countries. more...
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Property laws set to change - PROPOSED legislation to clarify and improve existing property law has been introduced to Parliament. more...
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Internet shopping is not yet taking over - CONSUMERS
around the globe may be increasingly using the Internet to finalise
their purchase decisions, but New Zealanders still trust prior
experience and are influenced by TV and print ads more than
their global counterparts, according to a survey by ACNielsen, the world's leading marketing information and research company. more...
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Taupo to host A1GP-
TAUPO is gearing up to host the sixth round of the popular A1GP World
Cup of Motorsport in January, a race expected to be the biggest
motorsport event in New Zealand in 50 years. more...
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Great golf with great views - INTERNATIONALLY-acclaimed
private and public golf courses with views of snow-capped mountains,
sandy beaches, rolling hills, lakes or sea - New Zealand offers a
variety of stunning courses for anyone who likes a round of golf.
Moreover, novices and golf fanatics alike are welcome to play. more...
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November |
Imports and exports continue to rise -
IMPORTS and exports of merchandise goods continued to rise in August,
Statistics New Zealand said last month. Imports have been rising since
last December and exports since July 2005. more...
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On-line banking expands -ASB
and BankDirect are taking the convergence of Internet banking and
mobile phone technology to the next level with the expansion of their
Internet banking service to the fast growing smartphone and PDA market
in New Zealand. more...
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Help to get parents involved -HELPING
parents get more involved in their children's learning is the aim of a
new booklet and website enhancement launched by Education Minister
Steve Maharey and Team-Up Education Ambassador, Tana Umaga. more...
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Plenty of opportunities for skilled workers - NEW Zealand is looking for people with the skills and experience needed for the country's future economic development. more...
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Major investment in elective surgery - THE New Zealand Government is to invest $200 million to provide elective surgery to an additional 10,000 New Zealanders a year. more...
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Better building efficiency on way -
A NEW package of work aimed at improving the energy efficiency of New
Zealand homes and commercial buildings through insulation, solar,
lighting and other technologies has been announced. more...
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Gov't continue to try and close equity gap - GOVERNMENT
agencies will continue to take the lead on delivering pay and
employment equity for their employees, says Minister of Labour Ruth
Dyson. more...
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Future big spending may be short lived -
THERE are plenty of jobs around and wages are up, which should give a
boost to consumer spending that will likely be short lived, according a
Westpac Bank survey. more...
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Relax in South Island paradise - LAKE
Wanaka on the South Island is a place to take a deep breath and relax.
Protected from the outside world by the Grandeur of the mountains,
you're enclosed in a hidden paradise. more...
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September |
Home grown TV at record high - LOCAL programming has broken the 7000 hour mark for the second time New Zealand's TV history. more...
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Population still on the increase -
THE estimated resident population of New Zealand was 4,140,300 at June
30, 2006, Statistics New Zealand has said. The population increased by
41,400 (1 per cent) in the June 2006 year, compared with 37,400
(0.9 per cent) in the June 2005 year. more...
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Growth in labour force -
SEASONALLY adjusted Household Labour Force Survey results for the June
2006 quarter show a tight labour market over the quarter, according to
Statistics New Zealand. more...
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Better health and wellbeing - NEW Zealanders' health and wellbeing have improved markedly over the past decade according to the Social Report 2006. more...
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Debate begins on new curriculum -
THE launch of a new draft school curriculum provides a major
opportunity to debate and discuss the future of teaching and learning
in New Zealand schools, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. more...
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Smokers can be refused jobs - REFUSING jobs to smokers may not be descrimination, says the Human Rights Commission. more...
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Housing market balanced for buyers and sellers - THE
housing market is fairly balanced with no advantage to either sellers
or buyers, says ASB Bank chief economist Anthony Byett. more...
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Customs Bill focusses on protecting borers -
PROTECTING kiwi communities against international organised crime and
the threat of terrorism is the aim of a bill that gives New Zealand's
border security measures a significant boost. more...
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Cleaner petrol, diesel - CHANGES are on the way that will result in higher quality, cleaner petrol and diesel for New Zealanders. more...
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August |
Motorbikes now more popular -
NEW Zealanders responding to high petrol prices and a weak currency are
turning to motorbikes and small cars, or not buying cars at all,
according to the latest statistics from Land Transport New Zealand. more...
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Skilled get more scope over work experience - MORE scope has been given to potentential migrants over their work experience, following changes introduced last month. more...
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New tax rules for partners -
A GOVERNMENT discussion document proposes codifying the tax rules on
general partnerships and introducing new rules on limited
partnerships. more...
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Unemployment falls - NEW Zealand's Unemployment Benefit numbers have broken through the 40,000 barrier for the first time in 24 years. more...
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Gen Y climb onto property laddder -
INVESTMENT-savvy 20-somethings are getting a head start on the property
ladder by buying cheap houses to let while continuing to live off their
partents, real estate lenders say. more...
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Fruit and veg GST may be scrapped-
NEW Zealand's largest health board wants GST on fruit and vegetables
scrapped, a fat tax on junk food , and an annual weigh-in for primary
school kids. more...
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Broadband quality to be checked - NON-profit
society InternetNZ is considering setting up an independent service
that would let people check the speed and quality of their broadband
connections online, says its president Colin Jackson. more...
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New proposals for human tissue use -
THE Ministry of Health has released proposed guidelines covering the
use of human tissue for future unspecified research for public
consultation. more...
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Wild West is great place to explore - WITH
a population of only 31,000 people, New Zealand's West Coast retains
the feeling of a pioneer frontier. It's a wild place known for
rivers and rainforests; glaciers and geological treasures. Legends and
stories from the past cling to every feature of the landscape. more...
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July |
Competitive edge lacking in NZ -
NEW Zealand has slumped six places to 22nd in the world competitiveness
scoreboard, while Australia has risen to sixth, adding to the gloss of
huge tax cuts announced in the Australian capital, Canberra. more...
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Skilled migration helps you and NZ -
NEW Zealand offers many opportunities for skilled migrants,
particularly in industries and regions experiencing growth and skill
shortages. more...
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New tax rules for investors -
MUM and dad investors will be hit with $27 million in capital gains tax
as a result of changes to the tax regime for overseas
investments. more...
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Teacher numbers to be boosted - THE
Labour-led government will boost teacher numbers and put more resources
into schools, with an investment if $361 million over the next four
years, plus $20 million in the current financial year, says Education
Minister Steve Maharey. more...
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Battle is on to win fight with obesity - BETWEEN
1,500 and 3,000 lives could be saved in just five years if the
government moves rapidly to step up New Zealand's work to fight
obesity, Health Minister Pete Hodgson has said. more...
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NZ building code reviewed
- HOW will New Zealand's houses and buildings look and perform in the future? more...
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Boost for science and research - DRIVING
innovation in the New Zealand economy is the focus of a $100 million
increase in research and science funding over the next four years, said
Research Science and Technology Minister Steve Maharey. more...
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Visa unveil new weapon -
VISA has begun showing New Zealand banks a new weapon in the fight
against fraud that could improve the security of both online shopping
and Internet banking transactions. more...
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Wellington perfect for a getaway - WELLINGTON is the perfect place to spend a long weekend. more...
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June |
Extra funding to beat crime - FUNDING
for new police is provided for in the Budget. The Government has
committed NZ$164.3 million in operating costs and NZ$52.3 million in
capital costs over the next four years for the first tranche of the
1,000 frontline sworn police and 250 non-sworn police promised under
its agreement with New Zealand First. more...
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Schools are vital in training workforce -
"THE education system has a critical role to play in building
tomorrow's workforce and upskilling today's," the Secretary for
Education, Howard Fancy, has told New Zealand and Australian corporate
leaders. more...
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Fairer tax rates for investors -
THE government is to introduce a fairer regime for taxing New
Zealanders who invest in New Zealand and overseas which will mean a tax
cut of $110 million a year from next April, Finance Minister Michael
Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne have announced. more...
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Health care costs continue to rise - HEALTH
speding accounts for $9.6 billion a year - and this year alone the
Govenment will plough an extra $750 million into the sector. more...
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Consumer laws up for discussion - NEW
Zealand consumer protection laws stack up favourably compared with
overseas countries but some new tools may be worth considering
according to a discussion paper released by Consumer Affairs Minister
Judith Tizard has said. more...
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Free early education policy is on track
- THE govenment is on track to meet its commitment to provide 20 hours
a week free early childhood education from July 1, 2007, says Education
Minister Steve Maharey. more...
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Visit sunny Nelson - Discover the creative paradise that is Nelson - an irresistable blend of lifestyle and stunning landscape at the top northwest. more...
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February |
Most workers happy- WORKERS confidence has been dented by talk of a slowing economy, even though many are earning higher wages than a year ago. more...
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Residence permit cut - THE period that applicants are granted a work to residence permit has been reduced from two years to six months. more...
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Hourly rate set to rise - THE Government has taken the first step in lifting the minimum wage to $12 an hour. more...
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Plans for carbon tax are dropped
- THE New Zealand Government has made an embarrassing backdown on its
planned carbon tax, but New Zealand families will still be hit in the
pocket as ministers scramble to meet climate-change obligations. more...
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Hourly rate set to rise - THE Government has taken the first step in lifting the minimum wage to $12 an hour. more...
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The best of all worlds in NZ-
NEW Zealand is often considered to be "Britain in the South Pacific"
thanks to its large expat population and its similar weather and
scenery. more...
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Taranaki offers year-round fun - THE dramatic snow-capped volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki is a spiritual and physical force in the Taranaki region. more...
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Fewer now give organs
- THE number of people donating organs has dropped by more than a
quarter in the past year, with just 29 New Zealanders donating organs
in 2005.. more...
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