Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 28 Oct 2010

Friday, 29 October 2010, 9:57 am
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Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 28 Oct 2010

1:Don’t turn Hobbiton into Mordor, Mr Key

Green Party

Overseas investors should have no say in changing New Zealand laws, Green Party industrial relations spokesperson Keith Locke said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00446/dont-turn-hobbiton-into-mordor-mr-key.htm

2:Singapore Airlines Appoints New General Manager

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines has appointed James Lim as General Manager New Zealand. He was most recently based in the airline’s Copenhagen office.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00749/singapore-airlines-appoints-new-general-manager.htm

3:Questions And Answers Oct 27 2010

ParliamentToday.co.nz

DAVID BENNETT (National—Hamilton East) to the Minister of Finance : What trends are evident in the Government’s latest financial statements?
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00457/questions-and-answers-oct-27-2010.htm

4:It’s not the unions - it’s the dollar

Productive Economy Council

In December 2007 when the Hobbit was announced we all celebrated quietly. We assumed it would be business as usual for Peter Jackson and New Zealand. Why wouldn't Warners spend their US dollars here?
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00794/its-not-the-unions-its-the-dollar.htm

5:PM silent on Papua terror despite new trade talks

Rory MacKinnon

The Government is refusing to discuss human rights violations by Indonesian forces in West Papua– despite plans to meet Indonesian delegates at pan-Asian talks this weekend.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1010/S00163/pm-silent-on-papua-terror-despite-new-trade-talks.htm

6:Abano Board Proposes $27.3 Million Capital Return

Abano Healthcare Group Limited

The board of Abano Healthcare Group Limited has today announced a proposed High Court sanctioned, capital return to shareholders of $27.3 million by way of a compulsory cancellation of 1 in every 4 shares held by Abano shareholders.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00813/abano-board-proposes-273-million-capital-return.htm

7:2degrees is exclusive supplier of new smartphone

2degrees Mobile

2degrees today announced it will be the exclusive supplier of a heavyweight addition to its 3G handset lineup: the new IDEOS™ smartphone from Huawei, a device that brings full connectivity and the capabilities of the Internet to a phone. Powered ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00810/2degrees-is-exclusive-supplier-of-new-smartphone.htm

8:Guest Opinion: Hobbit bullying? Whose perspective?

Alana Bowman

Perspective in films can make or break the artistic impact of the production. And perspective in journalism can make or break public understanding of issues - and can create a credible alternative reality just as much as the best sci-fi flick.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1010/S00162/guest-opinion-hobbit-bullying-whose-perspective.htm

9:Jackson on Equity Meeting Request Claims

WingNut Films

Today Peter Jackson released the August 17th letter which was addressed not to himself, but to the US directors of 3 Foot 7 Limited."I was not being asked to meet, I was copied on a request by the union to enter into collective bargaining with the US ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00795/jackson-on-equity-meeting-request-claims.htm

10:John Key asked to raise concern on Philippines

Philippines Solidarity Network of Aotearoa

NZ group to Aquino: Clean up human rights mess in your own backyard John Key asked to raise concern on Philippine human rights crisis at ASEAN Summit as Helen Clark did in 2007 meeting with Arroyo
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1010/S00270/john-key-asked-to-raise-concern-on-philippines.htm

11:NZ country perceived to have least corruption

Transparency International NZ

New Zealand has retained its top spot as the country perceived to have the lowest level of domestic, public sector corruption according to Transparency International’s 2010 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). In 2009 New Zealand remained alone at number ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1010/S00264/nz-country-perceived-to-have-least-corruption.htm

12:Call it a double dip: new recession may be upon us

Jennian Homes

A construction industry leader is calling for an immediate reduction in the official cash rate to restore consumer confidence, support the housing sector and protect jobs.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00812/call-it-a-double-dip-new-recession-may-be-upon-us.htm

13:Welcome home ceremony for Kia Ora Gaza team

Kia Ora Gaza

A six-person Kia Ora Gaza team was part of the huge Gaza aid convoy that successfully broke Israel's blockade a few days ago to deliver desperately-needed medical supplies along with a message of international solidarity.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1010/S00268/welcome-home-ceremony-for-kia-ora-gaza-team.htm

14:New Zealand public sector tops integrity lists

New Zealand Government

State Services Minister Tony Ryall says New Zealanders will be proud their public sector continues to lead the world in integrity.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00443/new-zealand-public-sector-tops-integrity-lists.htm

15:Will the Government commit to addiction treatment

New Zealand Labour Party

Labour Associate Health spokesperson has welcomed the Law Commission’s review of the Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Act 1996 initiated in response to the previous Labour Government’s reviews of drug and alcohol legislation.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00452/will-the-government-commit-to-addiction-treatment.htm

16:Tourism eclipses NZ dairy exports

Businesswire

Oct. 27 (BusinessDesk)– A rebound in tourism helped the sector eclipse dairy products as the biggest exporter earner in the year to March 31, according to government figures.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00811/tourism-eclipses-nz-dairy-exports.htm

17:World Cup Bill Faces Delays

ParliamentToday.co.nz

Attempts by the Government to begin the committee stage debate of the Rugby World Cup 2011 Empowering Bill were initially delayed by Labour MPs putting up procedural motions.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00455/world-cup-bill-faces-delays.htm

18:Punitive drug control discriminates, fails: expert

United Nations

Punitive measures to combat the use of illicit drugs have failed to address the problem and are associated with the abuse of human rights and violations of the right to health, a United Nations independent expert has said.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1010/S00382/punitive-drug-control-discriminates-fails-expert.htm

19:Speaker seeks place on National Party List

Office of the Speaker

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr The Rt Hon Lockwood Smith, announced today that he would be seeking a place on the National Party List at the General Election next year, and not seeking re-election in his Rodney constituency.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00454/speaker-seeks-place-on-national-party-list.htm

20:Keep The Hobbit Group Battles Facebook

Keep The Hobbit Shoot In NZ

Following successful and well attended rallies throughout New Zealand on Labour Day Monday, supporters of Sir Peter Jackson and Warner Bros keeping .The Hobbit. film shoot in New Zealand await the results of high level talks between Sir Peter, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1010/S00263/keep-the-hobbit-group-battles-facebook.htm

21:MARKET CLOSE: NZ stocks mixed; Kathmandu falls

Businesswire

Oct. 27 (BusinessDesk)– New Zealand stocks were mixed, with Kathmandu Holdings leading decliners amid weaker Australian consumer stocks, and Pike River Coal gaining after its biggest shareholder reiterated its support.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00814/market-close-nz-stocks-mixed-kathmandu-falls.htm

22:Have You Got the‘X-Factor’?

Manukau Institute of Technology

Auckland’s newest Performing Arts School is seeking talented performers who have the‘X-Factor’ in acting, singing or dancing.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1010/S00097/have-you-got-the-x-factor.htm

23:Earthquake: 7.3 - Kepulauan Mentawai, Indonesia

US Geological Survey

An earthquake Magnitude 7.3 occurred 160 km (100 miles) SSW of Padang, Sumatra, Indonesia and 855 km (530 miles) WNW of JAKARTA, Java, Indonesia at 1:36 AM MST, Feb 25, 2008 (3:36 PM local time in Indonesia). The magnitude and location may be revised.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0802/S00351.htm

24:NZ Food Still Stacked With Pesticides

Soil and Health Association

The Soil& Health Association– Organic NZ and the Pesticide Action Network Aotearoa NZ are calling for an attitude change in New Zealand’s food safety regulators following two very similar pesticide residue result reports in 3 months, and, despite evidence ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1010/S00111/nz-food-still-stacked-with-pesticides.htm

25:Record earnings for tourism sector

New Zealand Government

Spending by international and domestic tourists increased to $22.4 billion for the year ended March 2010, Associate Tourism Minister Jonathan Coleman confirmed today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00453/record-earnings-for-tourism-sector.htm

26:Bus drivers swap seats with cyclists.

Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury hosted a Bus-Bike Interaction Workshop, which invited regular cyclists and bus drivers to take a look from the other side of the windscreen, in Christchurch last week.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00309/bus-drivers-swap-seats-with-cyclists.htm

27:Goodbye West Auckland, Hello Berlin

Court Theatre

Antonia Prebble may have finished her role on OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE, but the young actress is keeping busy, playing the lead role in the musical CABARET at The Court Theatre in Christchurch from November 20.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1010/S00369/goodbye-west-auckland-hello-berlin.htm

28:Invest in homes not landlord subsidies

Green Party

The Government needs to invest in building new houses to address the current shortage of 70,000 homes, otherwise there will be a massive blowout in housing subsidies to landlords.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00451/invest-in-homes-not-landlord-subsidies.htm

29:Address to Food& Agriculture Trade Policy Council

New Zealand Government

It is a pleasure to address the International Policy Council once again. The IPC, at least in my view, is the pre-eminent think-tank in the world on the great issues of trade and agriculture. I was honoured to be invited to become an IPC member when ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00439/address-to-food-agriculture-trade-policy-council.htm

30:Peter Jackson’s statement to Hobbit rallies

Peter Jackson

“I have always seen the New Zealand film industry as a large, noisy, growing family. And I have always known the debt of gratitude I owe to the talented people who make up that family: from the grips to the gaffers, drivers to set builders, costume makers ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1010/S00375/peter-jacksons-statement-to-hobbit-rallies.htm

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