Annual Festival of New Zealand Carnatic Music Society from June 1 Venkat Raman Auckland, May 11, 2019 The expression, ‘Music can move Mountains and God, cause downpours on lands that are barren, ignite the energy centres of the human body and invoke levels of spirituality among people,’ has been proved beyond a shadow of doubt over the ages. Of these,…
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The Smartphone has changed everything- and us Auckland, May 11, 2019 The world changed in 2007 when Apple’s Steve Jobs held up the first iPhone. Inflation dived, interest rates collapsed and share prices took off. Newsroom Pro Managing Editor Bernard Hickey said that billions of people are carrying a deflationary engine in their pocket. “The have effectively driven down prices…
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Jane Patterson Wellington, May 11, 2019 After another tough week in Parliament, the National Party demanded the resignation of Housing Minister Phil Twyford over KiwiBuild. Mr Twyford was under pressure last week over the Crown underwrite process. He is now facing persistent questions about whether he will stick to the long-held target of building 100,000 KiwiBuild homes in 10 years – a…
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Wellington, May 10, 2019 The New Zealand Financial Integrity System Assessment (FISA) is the first ever review of the integrity framework of any country’s financial system. Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ) will lead the review as it is uniquely placed to ensure both independence and objectivity. The FISA methodology is in its final stage of consultation. The consultation document can…
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Transparency International to launch Financial Integrity System next month Henry Lynch Wellington, May 10, 2019 This month, a Consumer New Zealand survey, found that only 47% of people surveyed said banks can be trusted and only 35% think banks have their best interests at heart. It is not surprising then that about 70% of New Zealanders agree that banks need to…
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Peter Dunne Wellington, May 10, 2019 Parliament’s current Speaker (Trevor Mallard) is turning the ancient and venerable institution on its head. Traditionally, the Speaker’s role has been a rather conservative, sometimes passive, one to preside independently, without fear or favour over proceedings in the House, to ensure that no Member of the House acts in a way that brings Parliament…
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