Christchurch - The Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) wants people to put their mental wellbeing first when considering New Year’s resolutions and is emphasising how physical activity leads to people being happier and having a healthier state of mind. A total of 14.3 percent of adults in New Zealand exercise for
Year: 2016
Ex-US presidential advisor in Auckland on genetics
Auckland - US national security and biotechnology expert Jamie Metzl will deliver a talk in Auckland next week on the human genetic engineering revolution and the future of the human species. Metzl, who lives in New York, has served in the US National Security Council, State Department, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, as
Techweek to be biggest ever tech event in NZ
NZ health on cusp of bright new digital era
Auckland - New Zealand health is on the cusp of an exciting new era in bettering the country’s healthcare for all Kiwis, New Zealand Health, Information and Technology (NZHIT) chief executive Scott Arrol says. The NZHIT vision for interoperability document will be signed off before Christmas and next year will see
Review: Omigod you guys, it’s just legally perfect!
Legally Blonde – The Musical is a delightfully uplifting comedy packed with passion, pink and perfection! The musical is an adaption of the 2001 film and quite frankly a classier, funnier and less tacky version. The lead character Elle is a determined blonde armed with a degree in fashion merchandising who, with
NZ’s most fit awarded for promoting good health
Auckland - New Zealand’s most fit and energetic professionals were awarded for their efforts in helping motivate Kiwis to stay healthy and active at the annual New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards in Auckland on November 26. The awards recognise professionals and organisations that have excelled in the fitness industry and demonstrated
IBM MD steps down from NZTech board
Auckland - Rob Lee, managing director of IBM New Zealand, has stepped down from the NZTech board after six years’ service. Lee chaired the governance committee and was responsible for leading the board on a journey of constant improvement including the development and actioning of an excellent diversity policy. NZTech chief executive
Spatial tech helping in 7.8 quake response
Auckland - New Zealand's skills in advanced spatial technology and geographic intelligence has underpinned much of the response to last week's 7.8 earthquake, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. "When the earthquake hit the South Island last Monday morning, spatial experts across the tech sector and government were able to quickly assign