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Akaroa Gallery to reopen once earthquake repairs completed

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:59:40 +1300

The way has been cleared to save the historic Akaroa Gallery.

Resource and building consents have been granted and structural designs for the repair work are now complete. Richdale Builders Ltd is set to begin the work which is expected to take two months.

Motorcyclist killed in Marlborough crash named

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:36:05 +1300

Police have released the name of the Wellington man killed in a motorcycle crash at Okaramio in Marlborough about 5pm yesterday.

He was Kenneth Gordon LILLEY, aged 54 years.

Social housing is Chch Council's shame - Brownlee

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:27:31 +1300

With the nights getting colder and winter on the doorstep Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says it’s time for the Christchurch City Council to pick up the pace and rapidly fix more of its social housing units.

Sharples praises Taradale initiative to bring history alive

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:40:46 +1300

Māori Party co-leader Dr Pita Sharples has expressed his great pride in learning of the joint venture between Ngāti Paarau of Waiohiki marae, Safer Napier and the Napier City Council in establishing Te Ara o Ngā Tīpuna (Pathways of our Ancestors).

Community projects to receive Horizons Regional Council grants

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:18:07 +1300

Eleven community groups from throughout the Region are to receive grants funding for their projects under Horizons Regional Council’s community grants programme.

Age-old issue of banks versus shares

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:50:32 +1200

With the debate about bank deposits versus shares heating up, it's good for people to consider their options carefully when it comes to making investments in their golden years, says Melanie Templeton, General Manager of RaboDirect, the online savings and investment arm of Rabobank.

Investment in Hamilton showing strong signs

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:06:45 +1300

A new survey showing reduced vacancy rates for central city retail sites is a positive economic sign for Hamilton, says Mayor Julie Hardaker.

IFA announces appointment of independent director

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:39:15 +1300

The Institute of Financial Advisers (IFA) is delighted to announce the appointment of independent director Jeremy Bendall to the Board.

Getting a better investment return - easy as PIE

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:43:26 +1300

Cash Portfolio Investment Entities (PIEs) are typically not a consumer's first choice for savings, however, they allow investors to take advantage of special tax rules to boost the returns they receive on their savings, without losing the flexibility to access their money.

Global deleveraging backdrop for modest growth

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:37:21 +1300

Russell Investments' team of global investment strategists have released the firm's 2012 Global Outlook in which they predict that global deleveraging will continue through 2012, noting that "it took three decades for the developed economies to borrow too much money and it will take years to pay