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Kudos from King for Avalanche Programme award
19.08.2008
The Milford Rd avalanche crew don't have much time for celebrating this award - they're out keeping this prime tourism route open, amid record snowfalls.
Transport Minister Annette King today congratulated the New Zealand Transport Agency for winning a prestigious international award for its Milford Road avalanche programme.
"The avalanche programme does a magnificent job keeping one of our major tourist routes open, often in extrem... more +
Support for Australasian science initiative
19.08.2008
New Zealand will offer strong support for Australia's bid to host the world's largest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), the Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today.
Prime Minister Rudd warmly welcomed New Zealand support in formal bilateral talks held in Auckland.
"This 21st century project would use our region's intellectual and data infrastructure resources to push the boundaries of scientific enquiry and exploration", Helen Clark said.
"Host... more +
Southland Times Column - From the Beehive No one will be left behind
30.07.2008
Our kaumatua and kui hold a special place amongst our communities. You don’t have to look far to see the invaluable work our old people do for volunteer groups and community organisations. I see it all the time when I’m around Te Tai Tonga
Our kaumatua and kui hold a special place amongst our communities. You don't have to look far to see the invaluable work our old people do for volunteer groups and community organisations. I see it all the time when I'm around Te Tai Tonga.
We have made the changes necessary to ensure that... more +
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