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…
Jo Knight — 24/07/2007 Last week (16th to 20th July) Zero Waste New Zealand Trust celebrated ten years of operation. Initiated with Tindall Foundation Funds in 1997 Zero Waste has grown from a little known idealist principle to a live, tantalizing and accepted prospect in New Zealand. The Trust has made significant contributions in many…
News from Nicole Fairweather — 19/07/2007 If your aim is to enjoy the clear air and the beauty of the Wanaka area when the mountains are covered with snow and to ski and snowboard when the slopes are less crowded, visit there between the July and September school holidays. If you want to join in…
Haley McCrystal — 20/06/2007 SKYCITY launches new SkyWalk 360 adventure attraction Picture this: You are stepping out into space. Your only support is a narrow pergola ring, six metres away from the Sky Tower. Don’t look down! You are more than 50 storeys high, and the streets below are far, far away. There are no…
Otago Museum report — 12/06/2007 Mainland – Landscapes by Andris Apse Journey through the diverse landscapes of the South Island and discover the richness of an extraordinary place. One of the World’s finest landscape photographers, Andris Apse captures the beauty of the Mainland in this first major exhibition showcasing his outstanding work. Comprising 56 inspiring…
Health Freedom Protest — 07/06/2007 Health Freedom Protest action organizer, Nicola Grace, says “Helen Clark has got a nerve criticizing Mercury Energy for cutting off power supply leading to the death of Mrs Muliaga when her government is moving to cut off supply of vital natural health products with her ‘Anti-Vitamin’ Bill”. The Bill would…
Eloise Angus — 06/06/2007 New Zealand’s Export Year was given a major boost today with the announcement of the country’s first export education and research academy. The Export Academy of New Zealand to be based in Hawke’s Bay is receiving unprecedented support from export and business leaders throughout New Zealand. Two Hawke’s Bay businessmen Murray…
Report from Buddha’s Light International Association (South Island) New Zealand — 29/05/2007 Buddha’s Light International Association (South Island) New Zealand held a celebration of Buddha’s birthday on 28 April in Christchurch’s Cathedral Square. Over 30 young volunteers arrived there at 4:30 am and set up all the stages and stalls in the rain. The offering…
Margie Sorensen — 23/05/2007 The Government this month has put paid to the years of work invested into the country’s long overdue revamp of Search and Rescue services. Coastguard New Zealand, Search & Rescue Officials and other SAR stakeholders have carried out extensive work, with Search and Rescue experts identifying the existence of substantial and…
Arne Herrmann — 02/05/2007 Phillip Rhodes joined the elite ranks of New Zealand opera singers this evening when he won the 2007 Lexus Song Quest at the competition’s finals concert in the Auckland Town Hall. Phillip Rhodes Photo Source New Zealand International Arts Festival Click here to view a larger version The Lexus Song Quest…
