Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For Sept 29 2010

Thursday, 30 September 2010, 8:44 am
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Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For Sept 29 2010

1:Gordon Campbell on the trade unions vs The Hobbit

Gordon Campbell

If the production of The Hobbit does finally move to eastern Europe, it would not be because of the actors’ wage bill or any fresh royalties deal on residuals– it would be because the producers stood to get a sufficiently better financial deal ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00203/gordon-campbell-on-the-trade-unions-vs-the-hobbit.htm

2:Paul Buchanan's Employment At Auckland Uni Ends

Scoop News

Scoop News report: International relations and security expert Paul G. Buchanan is no longer employed by Auckland University after the settlement agreement struck in 2008 concluded this September.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00201/paul-buchanans-employment-at-auckland-uni-ends.htm

3:Big Day Out Line Up Announced

Big Day Out

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We not only passed the emotional 100 show mark with a bang, but also staged our biggest shows to the largest and best behaved audiences of our 18 years of BDO. And so we thank you for your continued support in helping us produce the best and safest event ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1009/S00311/big-day-out-line-up-announced.htm

4:Eritrea Alleges UN‘Ignoring’ Ethiopian Occupation

United Nations

New York, Sep 28 2010 4:10PM Eritrea’s Foreign Minister today told the General Assembly that the United Nations“continues to ignore” Ethiopia’s failure to comply with the ruling of an international commission that delineated the border ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1009/S00537/eritrea-alleges-un-ignoring-ethiopian-occupation.htm

5:Hobbit movie issues need resolution

New Zealand Labour Party

Hobbit movie issues need resolution Labour Arts, Culture and Heritage spokesperson Steve Chadwick is today supporting calls for producers of the Hobbit to meet with union representatives over pay and conditions on the movie.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00422/hobbit-movie-issues-need-resolution.htm

6:Public Enemy to Invade NZ: Fear of a Black Planet

Touring Musicians

Public Enemy are coming to New Zealand in January 2011 to perform their seminal“Fear of A Black Planet” album on its 20th anniversary.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1009/S00335/public-enemy-to-invade-nz-fear-of-a-black-planet.htm

7:One of New Zealand’s Youngest Directors Appointed

Gough Group

The Gough Group has today announced the appointment of one of New Zealand’s youngest directors to its board at its annual shareholding meeting.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00926/one-of-new-zealands-youngest-directors-appointed.htm

8:Govt to change give way rules in early 2012

New Zealand Government

The Government has today confirmed plans to change the give ways rules at intersections in New Zealand.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00425/govt-to-change-give-way-rules-in-early-2012.htm

9:Ministry of Education kick off industrial action

PSA

Workers at the Ministry of Education are holding a two-hour work stoppage at offices across the country on Thursday September 30.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1009/S00140/ministry-of-education-kick-off-industrial-action.htm

10:IG Markets - Forex Focus September 29, 2010

IG Markets

The greenback continued to struggle today and slipped—after a brief morning rally ran out of steam—as dollar selling continues to be the emerging trend this week.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00928/ig-markets-forex-focus-september-29-2010.htm

11: Migrant Expo Celebrates Five years

Migrant Expo

The 5th Waikato Migrant Expo& The International Students Fair 30 OCT 2010 @ The Meteor, 1 Victoria Street, Hamilton City Centre
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1009/S00339/migrant-expo-celebrates-five-years.htm

12:MARKET CLOSE: NZ stocks fall; CAV, FBU, MHI go ex

Businesswire

Sept. 29 (BusinessDesk)– New Zealand stocks fell for the second time in three sessions, as the market was weighted down by companies going ex-dividend such as Cavalier Corp., Fletcher Building Ltd., and Nuplex Industries Ltd.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00930/market-close-nz-stocks-fall-cav-fbu-mhi-go-ex.htm

13:Independent government meat inspection at risk

PSA

Transferring the role of meat inspection from independent government officials to meat company employees will be disastrous for the country’s multi-billion dollar meat industry says the Public Service Association (PSA).
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00920/independent-government-meat-inspection-at-risk.htm

14:Stronger Christchurch Update 29 September 2010

Christchurch City Council

The Christchurch City Council, alongside other agencies, continues to work on the recovery phase following the 4 September earthquake.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00771/stronger-christchurch-update-29-september-2010.htm

15:Dyslexia and Learning Disability Conference

Speld

Tickets are available now for the SPELD NZ dyslexia and specific learning disability conference 2010 being held at the Langham Hotel, Auckland from 8 to 10 October. The theme of this year’s conference is developing successful Strategies in Schools ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1009/S00139/dyslexia-and-learning-disability-conference.htm

16:IG Markets - Australian Market Wrap Sept. 29, 2010

IG Markets

Across Asia, regional markets are higher this afternoon following the positive overnight leads. The Hang Seng is the top performer, up 1.3% while the Nikkei 225 is 0.7% firmer after this morning’s weaker-than-expected Tankan survey suggested the BOJ may discuss ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00932/ig-markets-australian-market-wrap-sept-29-2010.htm

17:IG Markets - Australian Market Wrap Sept. 28 2010

IG Markets

In Asia, regional markets are all lower in early afternoon trade as traders react to the weaker leads from Wall St. Markets seem to have paused for breath, digesting the strong September rally. The Nikkei 225 is the biggest decliner, down 1.1% as ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00909/ig-markets-australian-market-wrap-sept-28-2010.htm

18:Jasons Travel Media increases digital activities

Jasons Travel Media

Jasons is increasing its investment in digital processes and technology to capitalise on the rapidly growing online accommodation booking market.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00922/jasons-travel-media-increases-digital-activities.htm

19:Govt acts to improve motorcycle safety

New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the Government has moved to tackle the growing issue of motorcycle and moped safety with a number of actions aimed at better training for novice and returning riders.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00428/govt-acts-to-improve-motorcycle-safety.htm

20:Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’s Name

United Nations

Greece’s Foreign Minister told the General Assembly today that his country is ready to reach a solution as early as tomorrow on the long-running dispute over the official name of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1009/S00539/former-yugoslav-republic-of-macedonias-name.htm

21:Rodney Local Board Location Proposal Revised

Mayor Penny Webster

Commonsense has prevailed in choosing a site for the Rodney Local Board offices, after criticism from Rodney Mayor Penny Webster of an ATA proposal to build a new office on the Warkworth Riverbank at a cost of $400,000.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00767/rodney-local-board-location-proposal-revised.htm

22:IMP announce annual meeting

ING New Zealand

ING Medical Properties Limited (the“Manager”) would like to advise that the annual meeting of unitholders of the ING Medical Properties Trust (the“Trust”) will be held on Wednesday 24 November 2010 in Auckland, at a time and venue to be ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00929/imp-announce-annual-meeting.htm

23:Moving The Hobbit a solution worthy of Sauron

Green Party

Actors Equity and Sir Peter Jackson need to start a dialogue to resolve issues regarding working conditions on the production of The Hobbit, Green Party industrial relations spokesperson Keith Locke said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00429/moving-the-hobbit-a-solution-worthy-of-sauron.htm

24:Pick Me MTV Show Carries On

mtv network

MTV might be leaving its Auckland office in December, but for our lucky Pick Me MTV winner the show goes on. Pick Me MTV is THE way to get noticed by MTV’s international star-makers around the world!
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1009/S00356/pick-me-mtv-show-carries-on.htm

25:Trustee flags mid-Oct payment for SCF debentures

Businesswire

Sept. 29 (BusinessDesk)– South Canterbury Finance Ltd. debenture and deposit holders can look forward to their repayment in the middle of next month, according to the trustee.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00931/trustee-flags-mid-oct-payment-for-scf-debentures.htm

26:Young Farmers get plastered for breast cancer

Rural Women New Zealand

Wellington Young Farmers are boldly fronting up to breast cancer by supporting an innovative campaign from Rural Women New Zealand to highlight the need for women of all ages to be alert to any changes in their breasts.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1009/S00183/young-farmers-get-plastered-for-breast-cancer.htm

27:Kahawai catch limit decision announced

New Zealand Government

Kahawai catch limit decision announced Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister, Phil Heatley has today announced his decision on catch limits for New Zealand’s largest kahawai fishery.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00439/kahawai-catch-limit-decision-announced.htm

28:Get Lost In White Cloud Worlds

TheNewDowse

TheNewDowse is excited to announce the world première on December 11 of White Cloud Worlds, an exhibition of never-before-seen science fiction and fantasy artwork from Aotearoa New Zealand,‘The Land of the Long White Cloud’.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1009/S00353/get-lost-in-white-cloud-worlds.htm

29: Sustainability race yet to be won

Rik Tindall

The Christchurch City Council mayoral contest is tied, with the main issue yet to decide the outcome, one candidate believes. About one third of voters support each of the two main contenders, or are undecided as yet, according to recent polls.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00764/sustainability-race-yet-to-be-won.htm

30:Fishing charter boat reporting under way soon

New Zealand Government

A new scheme formally announced today by Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley, will help improve knowledge about New Zealand’s fisheries and ensure the interests of amateur fishers are taken into account in fisheries management decisions.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00438/fishing-charter-boat-reporting-under-way-soon.htm

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