Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For Oct 6 2010

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Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For Oct 6 2010

1:Gordon Campbell on the end game for The Hobbit

Gordon Campbell

The two main issues that will decide Warners’ decision about where to shoot The Hobbit are both inching towards a resolution. Neither involve the actors’ union dispute which has always been a sideshow– mainly because the cost of reaching ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1010/S00029/gordon-campbell-on-the-end-game-for-the-hobbit.htm

2:Henry Suspension a Joke

Fiji Club Of New Zealand

"The members and supporters of Fiji Club of New Zealand deem the suspension of taxpayer paid TV presenter Paul Henry for insulting our hardworking and illustrious Governor- General The Right Honorable Sir Anand Satyanand as a complete joke by the state-owned ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1010/S00046/henry-suspension-a-joke.htm

3:Henry: A breakfast New Zealand can't swallow

New Zealand Labour Party

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http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00053/henry-a-breakfast-new-zealand-cant-swallow.htm

4:Paul Henry Suspended

TVNZ

TVNZ CEO Rick Ellis said that Mr Henry’s recent remarks about Governor General Sir Anand Satyanand were inappropriate for anyone in the company to make.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1010/S00029/paul-henry-suspended.htm

5:All Aboard– Adventure Holidays for all the family

Adventure World Travel

Grab grandma, grandpa and the kids, and get ready to take off on an overseas adventure. Multi-generational holidays are one of the hottest trends in travel, with more and more families choosing to take a trip overseas together.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00167/all-aboard-adventure-holidays-for-all-the-family.htm

6:He Waka Eke Noa surprised by Sustainable Business

He Waka Eke Noa

“I feel like Ana Paquin at the Academy Awards,” said an emotional Richard Green while accepting the Sustainable Business Network Auckland-Northland Trailblazer Regional Award for a non-profit organisation. The appropriately named Mr Green is the Executive ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00168/he-waka-eke-noa-surprised-by-sustainable-business.htm

7:Twitter a sales time-waster for unskilled business

BusinessDesk

by Peter Kerr Oct. 6 (BusinessDesk) - The internet is so full of tyre kickers that small New Zealand businesses need to be wary of spending massive amounts of time and money in social media dealings with such non-buyers, says mass email distributor ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00166/twitter-a-sales-time-waster-for-unskilled-business.htm

8:Rising Bed Bug Problem in New Zealand

Kiwicare

New Zealand is among those countries experiencing a rapid rise in bed bug infestations. There have been high profile outbreaks in other countries. New York has been battling bed bugs in major retail stores, theatres and on public transport. The recently released ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1010/S00022/rising-bed-bug-problem-in-new-zealand.htm

9:MARKET CLOSE: NZ stocks join global rally

Businesswire

Oct. 6 (BusinessDesk)– New Zealand stocks rose for the third time in four sessions, joining a global rally on speculation other central banks would intervene to spur growth following Japan’s decision to cut interest rates. Michael Hill International ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00171/market-close-nz-stocks-join-global-rally.htm

10:Talley’s gains control of Affco with 90.5%

Businesswire

Oct. 6 (BusinessDesk)– The Talley’s family reached an unassailable holding in Affco Holdings, at 90.5%, formalising its position as a leading food manufacturing company for fish, dairy products, vegetables and now meat.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00170/talleys-gains-control-of-affco-with-905.htm

11:Key attributes of successful Kura Kaupapa Māori

New Zealand Government

When it comes to the education of our tamariki, Māori do not expect anything less than outright success. We want all Māori learners to realise their potential.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00069/key-attributes-of-successful-kura-kaupapa-maori.htm

12:Demolition of unsafe buildings

Christchurch City Council

The Christchurch City Council is issuing a warrant under the Building Act 2004 requiring the demolition of two earthquake damaged Christchurch buildings because of the threat they pose to public safety.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00078/demolition-of-unsafe-buildings.htm

13:Software developers to advise Govt on better sites

New Zealand Government

Representatives of New Zealand’s software development industry met today in Wellington at the inaugural meeting of the Software Developers Working Group.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00070/software-developers-to-advise-govt-on-better-sites.htm

14:NZ small businesses should be wary of social media

sticK

The internet is so full of tyre kickers that small New Zealand businesses need to be wary of spending massive amounts of time and money in social media dealings with such non-buyers.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00165/nz-small-businesses-should-be-wary-of-social-media.htm

15:Paul Henry breaches TVNZ’s own standards

Green Party

Paul Henry, by his racist and bigoted comments, has breached a number of key planks of the TVNZ Charter which TVNZ is still bound by, Green Party broadcasting spokesperson Sue Kedgley said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00059/paul-henry-breaches-tvnzs-own-standards.htm

16:Michael Collins: Lawless Nation

Michael Collins

WASHINGTON - Selected to run by the powerful and wealthy, promising the public one thing and delivering another after elected, the President of the United States is the focus of a new political doctrine - the unitary executive. The office of the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1010/S00027/michael-collins-lawless-nation.htm

17:GST increase prompts positive month for sales

Motor Trade Association

As anticipated, buyers responded to the impending rise in GST with positive sales of new cars, commercials, motorcycles and even used imported cars continuing during September.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00159/gst-increase-prompts-positive-month-for-sales.htm

18:Symantec Unveils Mobile Security

Symantec

Symantec Vision Barcelona– Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced a major update to its mobile security and management strategy– a broad approach to provide mobile solutions for enterprises, consumers and communication service providers to ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00147/symantec-unveils-mobile-security.htm

19:Datacraft Makes Offer to Acquire Integral Axon

Datacraft

New Zealand, 6th October 2010– Datacraft, a leading specialist IT solutions and services provider, announced today that it has made a conditional offer to acquire 100% of Integral Axon Computer Systems, a privately held IT services company which ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00146/datacraft-makes-offer-to-acquire-integral-axon.htm

20:Mark Ford to head expanded Watercare Services

Watercare Services

The Board of Watercare Services Limited is pleased to announce that Mark Ford, currently Executive Chairman of the Auckland Transition Agency, has accepted its invitation to become the company’s Chief Executive.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00164/mark-ford-to-head-expanded-watercare-services.htm

21:Witch hunts show government’s shambolic handling

New Zealand Labour Party

The long awaited inquiries into leaking of government plans around mining of the conservation estate and the merger of government agencies have failed to find anyone responsible, and show that the Government's management of these issues was a total ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00066/witch-hunts-show-governments-shambolic-handling.htm

22:New Zealanders Happier With Foreign Investment

Natural Dairy

A poll by the Curia research company shows New Zealanders seem more interested in overseas investment in farmland when the benefits in increased employment and tax take are shown to exist.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00169/new-zealanders-happier-with-foreign-investment.htm

23:State Services Commissioner’s statement

State Services Commission

In March I asked my chief legal advisor to conduct two investigations. The first concerned the possible unauthorised disclosure of information from the cabinet paper on the Stocktake of Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act 1991: Release of discussion ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1010/S00051/state-services-commissioners-statement.htm

24:Henry insult shows NZ still not multicultural

United Future NZ Party

The Paul Henry controversy over his insult to Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand shows New Zealand has still some way to go before it is a genuinely multicultural society, UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00067/henry-insult-shows-nz-still-not-multicultural.htm

25:“No Torture” Week Brings Top Experts to Berkeley

Worldcantwait.org

A grassroots campaign in Berkeley is drawing national attention to an upcoming week of public educational events, art events and political protests to take place. Now declared the official“Berkeley Says No to Torture” Week by the Berkeley City ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1010/S00101/no-torture-week-brings-top-experts-to-berkeley.htm

26:Hindu Maori fusion captures hearts of Rotorua

Hindu Council of New Zealand

Hindu Maori fusion at the Deepawali Festival captured the hearts of Rotorua public. From karakia to powhiri, from Haka to carving, from Mehndi Moko workshop to Poi demonstration– all happened at the Rotorua Deepawali Festival on Saturday, 2nd October 2010 ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1010/S00080/hindu-maori-fusion-captures-hearts-of-rotorua.htm

27:High rolling record breaker on high seas

NZ Maritime School

New Zealand ship navigation officer Catherine Williams can proudly lay claim to being the first and only female Chief Officer (second in command) in the more than 100 year history of Holland America Line (HAL) - one of the longest standing cruise-line ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00156/high-rolling-record-breaker-on-high-seas.htm

28:DB Export Beer returns for 50th anniversary

Pead PR

DB Breweries is marking the 50th anniversary of its iconic DB Export brand with a big statement.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00158/db-export-beer-returns-for-50th-anniversary.htm

29:Appeal for sightings of missing mother, child

New Zealand Police

Concerned with care and protection issues relating to a young child, Hamilton Police are appealing for a mother to contact them to ensure the girl's safety.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00076/appeal-for-sightings-of-missing-mother-child.htm

30:Become a Civil Defence volunteer

Christchurch City Council

The Christchurch City Council is holding civil defence training on 12 October, providing an introduction to civil defence and emergency management. This introduction will set the scene for trainee volunteers to gain skills that will help them tackle a ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00075/become-a-civil-defence-volunteer.htm

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