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Jumbo the elephant enjoying her retirement at Franklin Zoo
News from the Franklin Zoo and Wildlife Sanctuary – 21/05/2010 Franklin Zoo and Wildlife Sanctuary in Tuakau has been the home for Jumbo the retired circus elephant for the past six months. Sanctuary director and veterinarian Dr Helen Schofield says Jumbo has settled in to her life at the Sanctuary well and has developed close…
Robbie Francis wins 2009 “Attitude ACC Supreme Award”
Jane Pickering – 04/12/09 Robbie Francis, a passionate youth advocate, has won this year’s “Attitude ACC Supreme Award”. The Waikato University student was presented with the trophy by Sir Murray Halberg and Associate Minister for ACC and Disability Issues Pansy Wong at a black tie function at Eden Park in Auckland. Sir Murray founded the…
Netball legend backs Air New Zealand Golden Oldies World Netball Festival in Queenstown
Jen Andrews – 15/06/09 Netball legend Robyn Broughton is putting her name behind the Air New Zealand Golden Oldies World Netball Festival which will be held in Queenstown for the first time in November 2009. Robyn Broughton New Zealand’s most successful coach will be the official Festival Ambassador for the event, which runs from November…
MPs elated after skydive for good cause
Fiona Woodham – 08/05/09 Rotorua National MP Todd McClay and Tauranga National MP Simon Bridges were floating on air on Monday May 4 after making the ultimate jump for a good cause. NZONE MPs Simon Bridges (L) and Todd McClay (R) Photo source: NZONE Click here to view a larger version The two MPs took…
Shell Show a Treat for Nature Lovers
Peter Poortman – 12/03/09 New Zealand’s land and waters are home to over 3,000 different species of molluscs (soft bodied animals). Because of this country’s long isolation from other land masses, about 80% of these species are found nowhere else in the world. Most of these animals are very small and unlikely to be noticed,…
New North Canterbury Food And Wine Trail
Catherine Richards – 02/05/08 North Canterbury’s impressive array of food and wine experiences are about to receive a much higher profile thanks to the launch of a new regional food and wine trail. Enjoying North Canterbury’s products Photo source: Alpine Pacific Tourism Click here to view a larger version The trail will showcase North Canterbury’s…
Oceanic Discoverer Announces 07/08 NZ Cruise Lecturers led by a Pacifica expert, a naturalist and a leading conservation advocate.
Karine Thomas – 22/11/07 Oceanic Discoverer, New Zealand’s premiere expedition-style luxury cruise series, has announced the 07/08 season’s list of guest lecturers, led by a distinguished Pacifica expert, a naturalist guide, and a leading conservation advocate. Guests can choose between 5-night (Auckland/Paihia) and 12-night (Auckland/Milford Sound) cruises from December to March ’08. To help you…
NZ’s top young ICT researchers to gather at UC
Report from NZCSRSC 2008 – 21/11/07 Approximately 90 of New Zealand’s top ICT postgraduate researchers will be gathering at the University of Canterbury during 14-17 April 2008 for the next New Zealand Computer Science Research Student Conference. Research students will come from all eight NZ universities to discuss cutting-edge research, meet with the ICT industry…
“George’s Secret Key to the Universe” by Lucy and Stephen Hawking
Reviewed by Dorothy – 15/11/07 Click here to view a larger version Two items of good news First good news, this book has been published in time for Christmas and so solves problems for those wanting to buy the children a quality book – and that is how I would describe George’s Secret Key to…
The Alan Brash Memorial Fund
Dorothy – 04/10/07 In 1999 there was keen interest in three articles I wrote based on interviews with the Very Reverend Dr Alan Brash. The Very Reverend Alan Brash His work as a pioneer in the ecumenical movement and as a founding member of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is being honoured with an…