Treasury estimates the merger could save 15 per cent of costs but couldn’t give a dollar figure. www.stuff.co.nz, 7/12/11
The department announced an overhaul of its gifts and hospitality policy yesterday, banning staff from accepting anything worth more than $50 unless that would cause embarrassment. Dominion Post, 8/10/11
Cruise the Greek Islands & Turkey
12 nights & fights Metropol (Christchurch), 29/9/11
Outdoor Living: shaded by a gondola this porch area would be perfect for outdoor entertaining. Real Estate Weekly, 7/10/11
“Sometimes I get a bit funny about my height – I’m five foot one – and it can sometimes affect the work I get. But I have no major hang ups; life’s too short.” NZ Herald, 5/10/11
The Waterfront Brassiere has it all … Kapiti News, 26/10/11
The parade route has changed for 2011, reversing on itself … Upper Hutt Leader, 5/10/11
Mr Walker says the council needs carrot and stick approaches to make recycling and composting more attractive. North Shore Times, 7/10/11
Wakefield, near Nelson
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