Wellington, New Zealand News Archives

Media release - Fiesta sa Wellington This weekend's Fiesta sa Wellington is an event that is showcasing the diversity, colour and beauty of the Philippines - " and Filipino culture in New Zealand .

Kiwis who earn $30,000 or less are the most likely to have a good work-life balance, according to a Government report.

Friends of little Iva Harper who was killed with her grandmother in a car crash have released 30 pink balloons in her memory.

As I stand on Queen's Wharf bracing myself against a stiff southerly, I think that Lauris Edmond hit the nail on the head when she wrote this about Wellington: "It's true you can't live here by chance, you have to do and be, not simply watch or even describe.

Friday, 23 October 2009, 5:58 pm Press Release: 350 Wellington Wellington Stands Tall for Climate Action [or] Wellington Stands Up for Climate Action [or] Wellington Raises Voices for the Climate How many of us does it take to make a giant kiwi? How many of us does it take to show that we care? On 24 October Wellingtonians are declaring that they ...

A fantastic line-up of performers will come together in Wellington on Monday night to raise money for the tsunami recovery effort in Samoa.

New Zealand's leading contactless ticketing and payment system - today announced an innovative partnership with East by West Ferries to trial its system on the harbour capital's iconic ferry service.

New Zealand Police The Citizens' Satisfaction Survey indicates public perceptions of Wellington District Police are very positive, with increasing satisfaction in key areas.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand: China's seed and agriculture researcher Agria Corp. is to buy a 13 percent stake in New Zealand's largest rural services business, PGG Wrightson, with the aim of becoming a cornerstone shareholder, the companies said Friday.

Wellington-made film The Six Dollar Fifty Man has had a big payday after winning a top prize at the Middle East International Film Festival.

Taken this year for Good As Gold, the high contrast photos of Kelly Thompson are phenomenal.

Martyn Sanderson, one of the founders of Downstage Theatre, has died. The theatre released a statement this afternoon saying Sanderson died last night.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand's inflation rate rose an unexpectedly strong 1.3 percent in the September quarter, taking the annual rate to 1.7 percent, new data showed Thursday.

Tuesday, 13 October 2009, 1:28 pm Press Release: Wellington Free Ambulance Collectors decked out with festive leis are hitting the streets of Wellington this week for a serious cause – raising money for the people of Samoa affected by the recent tsunami.

Monday, 12 October 2009, 1:01 pm Press Release: Snapper 2 October 2009 Total Mobility customers in the Wellington region will soon be able to pay for their taxi fares with a Snapper smartcard instead of paper vouchers.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A New Zealand court sentenced a former Cabinet minister to six years in prison Tuesday on bribery, corruption and other charges-the country's first lawmaker locked up for serious breaches of the law.

Three powerful earthquakes rocked the South Pacific near the Vanuatu archipelago Thursday, generating a small tsunami just over a week after another, massive wave killed 178 people in the Samoas and Tonga.

Thursday, 8 October 2009, 12:35 pm Press Release: Wellington City Council NEWS ADVISORY – 12.25pm, Thursday 8 October 2009 Tsunami warning – advice for Wellingtonians As announced by the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management, there is a potential tsunami risk to New Zealand from two large earthquakes off the coast of ...

Positively Wellington Wellington is the destination of choice for New Zealanders, according to the Fly Buys/ Colmar Brunton Mood of the New Zealand Traveller - a new quarterly survey launched today by the Prime Minister.

Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 9:35 am Press Release: Institute of Chartered Accountants For immediate release 7 October 2009 Media Release: Finalists announced for New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants 2009 Leadership Awards "I am proud to announce ten extraordinary leaders as finalists in the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants ...

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND, October 06, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Doubleclique is a website design studio based in Wellington, New Zealand.

Monday, 5 October 2009, 12:11 pm Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party Councils' future a decision for all Wellingtonians Any decision to amalgamate or reorganise local government within the Wellington region must be made by all Wellingtonians, not dreamed up and imposed by the Wellington City Council, Rimutaka MP Chris Hipkins and Wellington ...

With its scenic mountainous backdrops, beautiful rainforests, and rolling hills, New Zealand is a beautiful destination for any cycling enthusiast.

Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 12:22 pm Press Release: Poly Palace FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Poly Palace goes cold on Warm Up New Zealand Heat Smart Wellington, New Zealand, 30 September 2009: Poly Palace Porirua's award winning polystyrene recycler, re-manufacturer and under-floor insulation specialist, is laying off installation and ...

Thursday, 1 October 2009, 4:59 pm Press Release: Stand Up Take Action Stand Up Take Action local media release 1st October 2009 Wellington to Stand Up and Take Action to end world poverty There is no lack of resources to end world poverty, just a lack of political will.