Apr 25 - The Green Party Executive has decided to stand a candidate in the upcoming Northcote by-election.
Firemen based at the Eynsham Fire Station in Oxfordshire England pay a tribute to our Heroes. @Oxfordshirefireandrescueservice @OfficialPoppyLegion @BBCSouthNews #RethinkRemembrance
The Allies landed in Italy in September 1943, coinciding with an armistice made with the Italians who then re-entered the war on the Allied side. Allied objectives were to draw German troops from the Russian front and more particularly from France, where the Normandy offensive was planned for the following year. The Allies were to push northward on two fronts.
Apr 24 - "They don't know how much substitution of coal should occur, and if the net result is people moving to coal, net emissions will be even worse than they are now. I've seen some own goals in my time in politics. This Government is an expert." Advice or estimates on increases or decreases to gas prices are …
There is a milestone this week for the Longswamp section of the Waikato Expressway when traffic begins switching on to sections of the new lanes. The southbound lanes are almost ready to open.
Apr 24 - "We're more focused in the interim of course on securing a free trade agreement with Europe, which we're making steady progress towards them starting negotiations, getting the mandate to start on their side. "And of course have other negotiating priorities with China." Mr Peters also made controversial …
Apr 24 - If they do we'll all breathe a sigh of relief, with our fieriest politician, Winston Peters, even talking about a free trade deal with the rogue country in the future, and why not? Some are saying it's a bit rich for our Foreign Minister, who hasn't exactly built his career as a free trader, to now be beating that …
Apr 24 - “Kiwi farmers are world leaders in the wise management of water, soil and nutrients,” says Cribb, who will speak at the DairyNZ Farmers' Forum on May 8-9 in Hamilton. “They are well-placed to lead new food production systems that use less water and soil than they do today – yet produce twice the food …
Apr 24 - New Zealand's travel and migration data out this morning will be one of the major releases this week for economists to review and digest. Historically, high net immigration is a major source of support to the New Zealand economy, having contributed more than 70% of resident population growth over the …