Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For August 30 10

Tuesday, 31 August 2010, 8:26 am
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Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For August 30 10

1:Citizens Forum Launched

Wellington Regional Citizen's Forum

New Zealand’s citizens have received a boost through the launch of the first Regional Citizen’s Forum in Wellington. The Wellington Regional Citizen’s Forum was launched by the Federation of Wellington Residents’ and Progressive Associations (FWPRA)
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1008/S00479/citizens-forum-launched.htm

2:Global Logistics Media Launches Logistics Website

Global Logistics Media

The Logistics NZ website focuses on the local Logistics sector by providing industry trends and reports, case studies, related articles/video’s and expert opinions.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1008/S00906/global-logistics-media-launches-logistics-website.htm

3:Takapuna Residents Association On The Move

Takapuna Residents Association

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Takapuna Residents Association (TRA) held their annual business meeting (ABM) yesterday (August 28), at the Takapuna War memorial Hall, The Stand in North Shore City, Auckland the City of Ratepayers.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1008/S00482/takapuna-residents-association-on-the-move.htm

4:Government To Save $18.5 Million On Vehicles

New Zealand Government

Minister for Economic Development Gerry Brownlee today announced the awarding of the first all-of-government contracts for passenger vehicles.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1008/S00456/government-to-save-185-million-on-vehicles.htm

5:EDS Welcomes Decision In"Blank Pages" Case

EDS

The Environmental Defence Defence Society (EDS) has scored a significant judgement against a council that failed to protect the outstanding landscapes in its district.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1008/S00481/eds-welcomes-decision-in-blank-pages-case.htm

6:Collins Or Ryall --- Who’s Telling The Truth?

New Zealand Labour Party

Either Corrections Minister Judith Collins has dropped Health Minister Tony Ryall right in it over drug and alcohol treatment in Blenheim, or vice versa, but either way those missing out on treatment are set to suffer.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1008/S00458/collins-or-ryall-whos-telling-the-truth.htm

7:Govt Admits It Is Comfortable With Unemployment

New Zealand Labour Party

The Government admitted today for the first time that unemployment at present levels is a deliberate part of its economic policy, Labour leader Phil Goff said.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1008/S00461/govt-admits-it-is-comfortable-with-unemployment.htm

8:IG Markets - Australian Market Wrap August 29 2010

IG Markets

Across Asia, regional markets are mixed following weaker overseas leads and ahead of tonight’s Q2 GDP read and Bernanke’s economic speech. The Nikkei 225 is the best performer, up 1% while the Hang Seng, Kospi and Shanghai composite were all ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1008/S00907/ig-markets-australian-market-wrap-august-29-2010.htm

9:Superfund Performance Lags Way Behind Norwegians

Green Party

The New Zealand Superannuation Fund would be worth $3.2 billion more today if it had performed in line with its ethically invested counterpart in Norway, Green Party Co-leader Russel Norman said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1008/S00457/superfund-performance-lags-way-behind-norwegians.htm

10:Toyota Continue Government Fleet Association

Toyota New Zealand

Toyota New Zealand is delighted to be able to continue its position as a trusted supplier to the Government vehicle fleet with today’s announcement of the first Passenger and Light Commercial Vehicle all-of-government contract.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1008/S00904/toyota-continue-government-fleet-association.htm

11:Viaduct Walkover Once In A Lifetime Opportunity

Newmarket Business Association

Tomorrow’s public walkover of the new southbound Newmarket viaduct structure has been described as a once in a lifetime opportunity, by the head of the Newmarket Business Association.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1008/S00480/viaduct-walkover-once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity.htm

12:Vic Uni invites students to discuss fees at forum

Salient

Students and penny pinchers alike are being invited to attend a joint fees forum hosted by VUWSA and Victoria University on Wednesday. The forum will give students an opportunity to be addressed by the university regarding the setting of domestic ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0909/S00042.htm

13:News Ltd Told To Sell Up In Fiji

Pacific Media Watch

SYDNEY (Sydney Morning Herald/AAP/Pacific Media Watch): News Ltd has one month to sell or close its local paper in Fiji, a spokeswoman for the country's interim government says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00494/news-ltd-told-to-sell-up-in-fiji.htm

14:EXCLUSIVE: Three bidders eye South Canterbury

Businesswire

Aug. 29 (BusinessDesk)– Three private bidders are seeking to invest in South Canterbury Finance, the chief executive of the beleaguered Timaru finance company, Sandy Maier, says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1008/S00905/exclusive-three-bidders-eye-south-canterbury.htm

15:Nelson Gang Address Searched

New Zealand Police

Police searched a gang address in Nelson last night. Shortly before midnight teams of Police raided the Red Devils gang address at 14 Natalie Street with a search warrant issued under the Sale of Liquor Act.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1008/S00476/nelson-gang-address-searched.htm

16:Cervical Screening Awareness Month A Prompt

National Screening Unit

Cervical Screening is encouraging Wellington women to use September, Cervical Screening Awareness Month, as a prompt to think about when they last had a cervical smear.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1008/S00477/cervical-screening-awareness-month-a-prompt.htm

17:Two Lignite Plants Is Two Too Many

Green Party

Two new lignite plants in New Zealand are two lignite plants too many, said Green Party Energy spokesperson, Dr Kennedy Graham today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1008/S00459/two-lignite-plants-is-two-too-many.htm

18:A Truly Grateful Nation

The White House

This Tuesday, after more than seven years of war, President Obama will end the United States' combat mission in Iraq. Our nation has a sacred obligation to our troops and the families who serve with them.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00493/a-truly-grateful-nation.htm

19:Fiji Amends 2010 Media Decree

Pacific Media Watch

SUVA (Fiji Broadcasting Corporation/Pacific Media Watch): Amendments have been made to Fiji’s Media Decree to exempt a number of persons, and organisations from various provisions of the decree.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00497/fiji-amends-2010-media-decree.htm

20:Q+A Interviews Finance Minister, Bill English

TVNZ

Government has $8-900m budget for potential finance company collapses, so minister offers assurance that“the interests of depositors and the taxpayers are well protected”
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1008/S00349/qa-interviews-finance-minister-bill-english.htm

21:A tale of two banks

finsec

A tale of two banks Westpac staff celebrate settlement - Public campaign launched by staff against ANZ
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1008/S00903/a-tale-of-two-banks.htm

22:Saudi Girl Shows Aptitude for Automobile Mechanics

Basira Adel Al-Saraha

A Saudi girl has proven that she has an aptitude and a fondness for gears, mechanical moving parts, and electrical systems- all found in the modern automobile. She has completed the two year program of study for auto repair and maintenance at a college ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1008/S00203/saudi-girl-shows-aptitude-for-automobile-mechanics.htm

23:Snapper Refunds Customers Affected By Charge

Snapper

Snapper commenced the process of refunding customers affected by an incorrect penalty charge on Friday 27th August. As a result of a software error, some 5000 customers were incorrectly charged a penalty amount for bus travel between 10 and 20 August.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1008/S00484/snapper-refunds-customers-affected-by-charge.htm

24:Auckland Businesses Celebrates Hong Kong Festival

Auckland Hong Kong Festival

Over 200 from the Auckland business community celebrated the success of the second Hong Kong Festival 2010 over a banquet held at the Langham Hotel last Thursday, 19 August.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1008/S00483/auckland-businesses-celebrates-hong-kong-festival.htm

25:Q+A’s Paul Holmes Interviews NZ Superfund CEO

TVNZ

Super Fund boss wants to convince government to re-start contributions now global financial crisis is over. Now’s the perfect time to make money, Orr says, as the Fund increases its stake in equities
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1008/S00350/qas-paul-holmes-interviews-nz-superfund-ceo.htm

26:Taking Multicultural New Zealand Into The Newsroom

Pacific Media Watch

AUCKLAND (AUT University/Pacific Media Watch): AUT University’s new Graduate Diploma in Pacific Journalism, which aims to address the shortage of Pasifika journalists in New Zealand, is gearing up for its first batch of students in 2011.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00495/taking-multicultural-new-zealand-into-the-newsroom.htm

27:Pacific Media Network To Celebrate Birthday Double

Pacific Media Watch

AUCKLAND (Pacific Media Network/Pacific Media Watch): Pacific Media Network will tomorrow host a birthday event celebrating 17 years of broadcasting for Radio 531pi and 8 years for NiuFM.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00496/pacific-media-network-to-celebrate-birthday-double.htm

28:Appointment Of Chief Justice Of Tonga

Government of Tonga

His Majesty in Privy Council today approved the appointment of Michael Dishington Scott as Chief Justice of Tonga. Justice Scott is from the UK and has lived and worked in the Pacific islands including Fiji, Kiribati and the Solomon Islands, since 1978.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00498/appointment-of-chief-justice-of-tonga.htm

29:Privacy (Cross-Border Information) Amendment Bill

The Maori Party

Rahui Katene, MP for Te Tai Tonga: It is a pleasure to stand and take a call on this, the second reading of the Privacy (Cross-border Information) Amendment Bill.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1008/S00460/privacy-cross-border-information-amendment-bill.htm

30:Dame Kiri Honoured By Prestigious Maori Arts Award

Creative New Zealand

New Zealand’s internationally acclaimed opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa was honoured in Wellington tonight with the exemplary award from Te Waka Toi, the Maori Arts Board of Creative New Zealand.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1008/S00392/dame-kiri-honoured-by-prestigious-maori-arts-award.htm

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