Public broadcasting has increasingly bleak future, says Media7 producer
An Auckland television producer says the outlook is bleak for both public broadcasting in New Zealand and his own current affairs show when TVNZ7 goes off air in June. Phil Wallington, senior producer...
View ArticleSharing is caring in the online gift economy
Auckland’s community spirit could be given a jolt by a local’s pioneering social experiment – a website that gives away goods and services for free. The site, www.asksharegive.org.nz, is based on the...
View ArticleUPDATED: Grey Power joins younger activists in protest against asset sales
UPDATE MAY 30: Grey Power says it is very pleased the organisation’s citizen’s initiated referendum (CIR) question against selling state assets has been approved by Parliament’s clerk. President Roy...
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Cocktail of views among Auckland MPs over the drinking age
Politicians seem conflicted about whether to raise the legal drinking age. Photo: Josh Martin. A Te Waha Nui survey of Auckland’s members of Parliament suggests the results of a conscience vote on...
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Stephen Fleming’s cricket app crosses international boundaries
CricHQ lets cricket lovers follow, track and visualise their favourite teams, from the Pakuranga Primary First XI to the Ashes test series. Unless you’re a proud member of the Beige Brigade or a high...
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Auckland and Beijing strengthen ties with formal trade agreement
Auckland’s bond to China grew another link stronger on Saturday when Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) signed a statement of co-operation with the Beijing Investment Promotion...
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Beating the chill at the outdoor cinema
You had better bring extra blankets with your popcorn if you head to Silo Park’s outdoor cinema this month, with Metservice predicting temperatures to drop below 9degC at night. Cool but cosy -...
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Rainforest packaging not used in NZ shops, says KFC
Concerns with the Colonel: KFC is under attack from an international campaign against its packaging. KFC may market its fried chicken as “so good”, but according to Greenpeace New Zealand and an...
View ArticleIncome gap widening, says UN report
Green Party co-leader Russel Norman says a new UN report supports his claim that New Zealand’s economy is “stagnating” and society is growing more unequal. The United Nations Trade and Development...
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‘The American Government doesn’t affect me’
The polls for the US Presidential election are open, but some expat Americans in New Zealand have switched off from the race between Barack Obama and his opponent Mitt Romney. Mitt Romney. Photo:...
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