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David Cunliffe has
announced he is withdrawing from the Labour Party leadership contest. Speaking
at his electorate office in West Auckland, Mr
Cunliffe said it had been a hard decision but within the wider interests of the
party, and he was backing Andrew Little for the leadership.
Monday, 13 October
2014
16:07:53
Tags: labour
leadership campaign new
zealand
David Cunliffe
announces withdrawal from the Labour Party leadership contest
Statement from David
Cunliffe I am today announcing that I have decided not to nominate for the 2014
Labour Party leadership contest. It has been a hard decision to make but it is
one that I believe is in the best interests of the wider Labour Party.
Source :
http://thestandard.org.nz/
Today at 14:00 hours
David Cunliffe Former Leader of the Labour Party withdrew from the labour party
leadership election.
New Zealand will be the lesser for it – the 2014 NZ elections has
been turned into a media circus and it is not over yet.
The indecision of
the Members of the Caucus of the Labour Party has forced this turn of events
and will continue to do so unless a strong and forthright leader is elected and
Labour forced to turn around take off the make up and become what it is “the
Labour Party.”
It is simple really
the average ‘joe blow’ doesn’t recognise the Labour Party.
Leaders are not
leaders if they continue to procrastinate and wait for opinion polls.
Don’t listen to what
others have to say. They don’t have to bear the personal costs that you will.
Personally would
have preferred to see Cunliffe remain but that is not to be – at this time. Too
many alpha dogs in this race- have and will continue to bog the party down.
The moment before
Admire Rakti's death at Melbourne
Cup 2014
BH3HB
Published on 4 Nov
2014
It started with
glory and ended in tragedy. The Japanese galloper, who had been placed at a Japan Cup prior to coming to Australia, took the carnival by storm and was
made favourite for the Melbourne
Cup.
But after being
placed near the front for much of the race, the Tomoyuki Umeda-trained horse
pulled up in the straight to finish last. Then as it returned from the course
after the race, Admire Rakti collapsed in the stalls and despite attempts to
revive him, the horse died at the track to cast a pall over Cup day.
Saturday, 08
November 2014
12:55:20
Category : Melbourne Cup 2014 Admire
Rakti and Araldo
Admire
Rakti and Araldo
More than one nation
mourned the deaths of the two horses admire
rakti and araldo after they died at the Melbourne cup.
Admire Rakti died in his stable after the race distressed suspected
heart attack. He was the Caulfield Cup winner and pre favourite for the Melbourne Cup.
Owner of Admire Rakti Japan Mr Kondo,
trainer Mr Umeda and his staff who cared deeply for their horse were sad at
their tragic loss
The trainer of Araldo Mike Moroney’s
racing stable has called for stricter crowd controls following the death of his
Melbourne Cup
runner, Araldo.
The stallion was
injured in a freak accident but what the Moroney stable believes should have
been an avoidable incident at Flemington.
The stayer, who was
purchased from Germany
for $500,000, was spooked by a person waving a large Australian flag when Araldo was returning to the
mounting yard after finishing seventh.
He lashed out and
shattered his off-side pastern bone in his hind leg when he became stuck in a
small fence of the rose garden. He kicked his way out of it but irreparably damaged
his leg.
Araldo was transported to Werribee Veterinary
Hospital where surgeons
were forced to euthanise the horse after scans showed the fracture was
inoperable.
These are very
expensive and valuable horses.
Animal lovers racing
fans and the industry are calling for bans on animals that are forced to perform
to their utmost.
What kind of people
are we who would support such endeavours.
So perhaps the world
has gone crazy and everyone considers themselves experts at horse racing. We don’t
believe that for a minute.
For many kiwi kids
some of us have had family who have been into horse training and the processes
are not so unusual. The breeding raising and training of good horses is set within
a regime of good animal & farming practices.
Part of the pre-selection
of horses for these prestigious races should be based on credible and
sustainable performance data as it usually is. Maybe they need vetting controls
pre race.
Who knows -but it is
very sad to hear of horses dying after performing so much in a once in a
lifetime opportunity ‘The Melbourne Cup”.
We would even go so
far as to say it altered the outcome of the Race.
Melbourne Cup Carnival the celebration that stops a nation
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National bank holidays, statutory holidays and Auckland Anniversary day regional holiday dates observed in New Zealand
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2012 New Zealand Public Holidays
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New Years Day 1 January Sunday 1 January (Tues Jan 3 alternate holiday for most workers)
Day after New Years Day 2 January Monday 2 January
Waitangi Day 6 February Monday 6 February
Anniversary Day Auckland / Northland 29 January Monday 30 January
Good Friday varies Friday 6 April
Easter Monday varies Monday 9 April
ANZAC Day 25 April Wednesday 25 April
Queen's Birthday 1st Monday in June Monday 4 June
Labour Day 4th Monday in October Monday 22 October
Christmas Day 25 December Tuesday 25 December
Boxing Day 26 December Wednesday 26 December
2013 New Zealand Public Holidays
Holiday Actual Date Date Observed
New Years Day 1 January Tuesday 1 January
Day after New Years Day 2 January Wednesday 2 January
Waitangi Day 6 February Wednesday 6 February
Anniversary Day Auckland / Northland 29 January Monday 28 January
Good Friday varies Friday 29 March
Easter Monday varies Monday 1 April
ANZAC Day 25 April Thursday 25 April
Queen's Birthday 1st Monday in June Monday 3 June
Labour Day 4th Monday in October Monday 28 October
Christmas Day 25 December Wednesday 25 December
Boxing Day 26 December Thursday 26 December
New Zealand Daylight Saving Time
Start Date (forward 1 hour) Finish Date (back 1 hour)
2011 - 2012Sunday 25 Sept 2011 Sunday 1 April 2012
2012 - 2013Sunday 30 Sept 2012 Sunday 7 April 2013
2013 - 2014Sunday 29 Sept 2013 Sunday 6 April 2014
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PRIMARY AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS
Term 1 - Monday 30 Jan and Tuesday Feb 7 - Thursday April 5 (86-94 half-days)
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Term 3 - Monday 16 July - Friday 28 September (110 half-days)
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* Or to a day in December which ensures that the school has been open for instruction for 388 half-days in 2012.
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Okay we are really well and truly into the festive season with decorations out and about in the stores in Auckland
So whatsup for the months of November and December
Heaps
Today is
Bram Stokers 165th birthday
Abraham "Bram" Stoker (8 November 1847 – 20 April 1912) was an Irish novelist and short story writer, best known today for his 1897 Gothic novel Dracula.
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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - Music Trailer featuring "POWERLESS"
Okay we are really well and truly into the festive season with decorations out and about in the stores in Auckland
So whatsup for the months of November and December
Heaps
Today is
Bram Stokers 165th birthday
Abraham "Bram" Stoker (8 November 1847 – 20 April 1912) was an Irish novelist and short story writer, best known today for his 1897 Gothic novel Dracula.
Check this out
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - Music Trailer featuring "POWERLESS"
Yesterday Obama won the US presidency,again for another term
"We can build on the progress we've made and continue to fight for new jobs and new opportunity and new security for the middle class," Obama said.
The New Zealand dollar fell overnight as investors flocked to the safe-haven of the greenback on new fears that economic powerhouse Germany is being sucked in to the eurozone debt crisis.
Back to work for Autodom employees
Workers at Autodom’s Dandenong South and Gisborne factories have upped tools this morning.
New Zealand dairy farmers should continue to focus on the competitive advantage they gain from their ability to grow good grass, says an Irish farming leader.
This Saturday & Sunday in the Cool CapitalWellington
Kia ora
Come On Down on Saturday and Sunday and buy some really cheap books for yourselves & the whanau.We really hate filling the skips with unsold unwanted and unclaimed books at the end of day on Sunday.
I shall be here at my favourite place in Wellington the harbour -helping out.
Although I will probably be pretty busy say hello if you see me na Tiki
From Saturday 10 November 2012 to Sunday 11 November 2012
And coming up on the 19th of November Come Along
To the
Annual Group Exhibition 2012
We are excited to announce the Vincents Annual Group Exhibtion for 2012 will be on at the St James Theatre First Floor Gallery, from 19th November until 6th December.
There will be loads of wonderful artworks for sale, as well as our fundraising brooches and cards.
Opening night is Monday 19th November. Doors open at 5:30pm, with an opening speech by Councillor Ray Ahipene-Mercer at 6:00pm. All welcome!
Let us know you are coming by joining the Facebook event below:
Vincents Art Workshop is a creative space in Wellington
Meanwhile right here in
Auckland the beautiful City of Sails
Kia ora and welcome to Auckland, Tamaki Makau Rau – the maiden desired by a hundred lovers.It’s a place where big city style goes hand in hand with a stunning natural playground.
Breathtaking scenery, world-class food and wine, sparkling harbours, island retreats, eclectic cultures, great shopping and spectacular arts and events – it’s all here for you to discover.
Saturday, 13th October 2012 - Sunday, 30th December 2012
The world’s most magical musical is now playing at The Civic, Auckland for a strictly limited season. Based on the beloved books by P.L. Travers and the 1964 Walt Disney film, the multi-award winning musical Mary Poppins will play The Civic for a strictly limited season.
ToiAotearoaAucklandArtGallery Toi o Tamaki,
Thursday, 18th October 2012 - Monday, 31st December 2012
Explore the Gallery’s permanent collection in one of the largest and most absorbing presentations of New Zealand art. Travel from the present day back to the 1600s, uncovering the creativity and cultural diversity of New Zealanders. Discover their preoccupations with identity, migration and the land.
Taste of Auckland Victoria Park,
Thursday, 15th November 2012 - Sunday, 18th November 2012
The foodie event of the culinary year, has announced it will make its mouth-watering return to Victoria Park on Thursday, November 15 to Sunday, November 18, 2012.
Coldplay
Mt Smart Stadium, Saturday, 10th November 2012
Linkin Park - Living Things World Tour
Vector Arena, Thursday, 21st February 2013
Giving Thanks - Wellington Downtown Community Ministry
Uploaded by US Embassy Wellington on Nov 23, 2010
From U.S. Ambassador Huebner's Blog: Giving Thanks:
Over the past week I have received several messages from readers expressing interest in the Thanksgiving events and traditions that I mentioned briefly in a recent blog post. In response, I'd like to share a few more photos and facts about that aspect of American cultural heritage.
The roots of our Thanksgiving holiday trace back to 1621 and the English settlers known as the Pilgrims. The provisions that the settlers brought from England proved wholly insufficient to get them through their first winter in the new world, and they faced starvation. Massasoit, the chief of the Wampanoag tribe of Native Americans, kept them alive by donating substantial amounts of food. Squanto, a Patuxet Native American, taught the settlers to fend for themselves by catching eel and cultivating the "three sisters" of new world agriculture — beans, maize, and squash.
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