Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For August 9 2010

Tuesday, 10 August 2010, 9:09 am
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Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For August 9 2010

1: Scoop Satire: The Calculator of Cthulhu

Lyndon Hood

I still cannot think of the affair of the Prime Minister of New Zealand without a shudder of unmitigated horror.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1008/S00059/scoop-satire-the-calculator-of-cthulhu.htm

2: Christchurch woman with H1N1 swine flu dies

Canterbury District Health Board

Last night, a 44 year old Christchurch woman, who tested positive for H1N1 pandemic influenza (swine flu), sadly died in Christchurch Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1008/S00036/christchurch-woman-with-h1n1-swine-flu-dies.htm

3: Comment on Government Welfare Working Group Report

Sue Bradford

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This morning the Government’s Welfare Working Group issued its first Summary Paper ‘Long term benefit dependency: the issues’
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1008/S00109/comment-on-government-welfare-working-group-report.htm

4: Discussion Paper: Long-Term Benefit Dependency

Welfare Working Group

On Monday, 9 August 2010, the Welfare Working Group issued a discussion document on the issues in the New Zealand benefit system.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1008/S00104/discussion-paper-long-term-benefit-dependency.htm

5: Joyce’s excuses on OIA don’t wash

New Zealand Labour Party

Communications and IT Minister Steven Joyce’s excuses for failing to release a Cabinet paper on the Government’s plans for ultrafast broadband don’t wash, Labour Communications and IT spokesperson Clare Curran says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1008/S00149/joyces-excuses-on-oia-dont-wash.htm

6: Internationally acclaimed social media recruitment

Deloitte

Deloitte New Zealand’s award-winning graduate recruitment social media campaign has been announced as a finalist in the TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1008/S00237/internationally-acclaimed-social-media-recruitment.htm

7: Gordon Campbell on welfare bashing, & Afghanistan

Gordon Campbell

The government’s welfare working group has dutifully delivered the findings the government wants to hear. To Paula Rebstock and her colleagues, being on welfare is primarily a failure of attitude by beneficiaries – and has little or nothing ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1008/S00051/gordon-campbell-on-welfare-bashing-afghanistan.htm

8: Spotlight on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer

Gift of Knowledge

New Zealand’s first conference dedicated to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer aims to answer a growing thirst for knowledge on this emotional and life or death issue.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1008/S00035/spotlight-on-hereditary-breast-and-ovarian-cancer.htm

9: Benefit System is failing too many New Zealanders

Welfare Working Group

The Welfare Working Group today released a paper setting out the many issues that need to be considered if New Zealand is to reduce long-term benefit dependency, get better outcomes for those who need welfare support, and ensure the benefit system ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1008/S00108/benefit-system-is-failing-too-many-new-zealanders.htm

10: MARKET CLOSE: NZ stocks rise; Telecom leads

Businesswire

MARKET CLOSE: NZ stocks rise, Telecom tips market into the black on fibre plan speculation
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1008/S00252/market-close-nz-stocks-rise-telecom-leads.htm

11: Yellow Pages warn of fax scam

Yellow Pages

Yellow® is warning customers not to sign a hoax fax that is currently circulating. The unsolicited fax is being sent to customers in order to scam money.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1008/S00256/yellow-pages-warn-of-fax-scam.htm

12: Ryall goes into hiding to avoid the $7m question

New Zealand Labour Party

Minister of Health Tony Ryall needs to front up to the public about ongoing cuts to frontline health services, Labour Health spokesperson Ruth Dyson says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1008/S00145/ryall-goes-into-hiding-to-avoid-the-7m-question.htm

13: New Kiwi Product Revolutionises Baking Industry

Food Marketing Ltd

New Kiwi Product Revolutionises Baking Industry, Nekta Nutrition Ltd, an Auckland based functional food Research Company, beverage manufacturer and exporter has launched a new product with the potential to dramatically improve the New Zealand and Australian ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1008/S00227/new-kiwi-product-revolutionises-baking-industry.htm

14: NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may fall on Fed view

Businesswire

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may fall amid talk US will act to stimulate its economy
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1008/S00241/nz-dollar-outlook-kiwi-may-fall-on-fed-view.htm

15: No more delays, councils must act now

The Maori Party

The people of Waitara have every right to be concerned about their voice being put on the back-burner over the long-standing Waitara sewage issue, Maori Party MP for Te Tai Hauauru Tariana Turia says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1008/S00150/no-more-delays-councils-must-act-now.htm

16: Contrast Media finalist in TUANZ, Microsoft Awards

Contrast Media

Contrast Media and its HardLink platform have brought mobile tagging to the centre stage by becoming a finalist in two prestigious New Zealand awards.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1008/S00014/contrast-media-finalist-in-tuanz-microsoft-awards.htm

17: Variety Gushes Over Kiwi Film

Cloud South

Press release: This Way of Life www.cloudsouth.co.nz 9 August 2010 For immediate release
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1008/S00095/variety-gushes-over-kiwi-film.htm

18: Invest in jobs and wages, not beneficiary bashing

Green Party

Investment in real job creation and a living wage for everyone is what’s needed instead of hand-ringing about ‘long-term welfare dependency’ and trying to force people off benefits into scarce, low-paid work, the Green Party said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1008/S00142/invest-in-jobs-and-wages-not-beneficiary-bashing.htm

19: Jewish legal challenge to slaughter code

Joint Media Statement

Last week lawyers for representatives of the New Zealand Jewish community filed legal proceedings against the Minister of Agriculture, seeking a restoration of the right to practise shechita in New Zealand.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1008/S00110/jewish-legal-challenge-to-slaughter-code.htm

20: New Zealanders favouring second electoral system

Business Council for Sustainable Development

New Zealanders are likely to vote for an opportunity to change the way the country elects its Members of Parliament.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1008/S00101/new-zealanders-favouring-second-electoral-system.htm

21: PM’s Presser - Welfare Working Group

Scoop Audio

Prime Minister John Key says his Government’s welfare reform is about breaking cycles of long-term dependency – despite new research suggesting the largest group of beneficiaries are physically unable to work.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1008/S00061/pms-presser-welfare-working-group.htm

22: Hyatt Regency Ak Sales Exec Receives Masters Title

Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency Auckland Sales Executive Manoj Heenkenda earned a Hyatt Master title at the inaugural international Hyatt Masters event in Scottsdale, Arizona.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1008/S00247/hyatt-regency-ak-sales-exec-receives-masters-title.htm

23: Wallace & Selwyn - Welfare Report Richardson-esque

Scoop Audio

KiwiFM: Wallace Chapman & Selwyn Manning on the welfare report that appears designed to slash costs associated with solo mums, invalids, the sick, and the unemployed. It is high on demonising those most vulnerable in our society and short on solutions ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1008/S00064/wallace-selwyn-welfare-report-richardson-esque.htm

24: Work starts on tram extension in Poplar Street

Christchurch City Council

Work starts in Poplar Street today on the extension of Christchurch’s Central City tram route.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1008/S00126/work-starts-on-tram-extension-in-poplar-street.htm

25: Hunt for kiwi killer continues after more deaths

Pukaha Mount Bruce

A further five dead kiwi have been discovered in the Pukaha Mount Bruce Forest, following four kiwi deaths late last month, and the capture of a large male ferret.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1008/S00013/hunt-for-kiwi-killer-continues-after-more-deaths.htm

26: Biodiesel to new qualifications update for Lakes

Centre for Sustainable Practice

Businesses interested in sustainable practice and the value it can add to brands and bottom lines as well as qualifications can hear more by attending this week’s Queenstown Lakes Sustainable Business Programme update.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1008/S00239/biodiesel-to-new-qualifications-update-for-lakes.htm

27: West Coast marine protection report released

New Zealand Government

Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson and Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Phil Heatley today welcomed the release of the recommendation report from the West Coast Marine Protection Forum.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1008/S00143/west-coast-marine-protection-report-released.htm

28: New Zealand Animal Cloning Needs To Stop

Soil and Health Association

New Zealand needs a ban on animal cloning, food from cloned animals and a verification process put in for imported foods to ensure compliance for New Zealand consumers, according to the Soil & Health Association of New Zealand.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1008/S00098/new-zealand-animal-cloning-needs-to-stop.htm

29: Daniel Pipes To Address National Press Club 25/8

National Press Club

National Press Club RECEPTION For United States based Middle East commentator DANIEL PIPES August 25, Wednesday
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1008/S00106/daniel-pipes-to-address-national-press-club-258.htm

30: Better businesses aim of PM's Business Scholarship

New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key today launched a pilot $1 million scholarship scheme to boost the capability of New Zealand businesses, particularly those with a focus on exporting.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1008/S00148/better-businesses-aim-of-pms-business-scholarship.htm

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