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Historian Dr Toby Boraman announced as 2025 JD Stout Fellow
Historian Dr Toby Boraman announced as 2025 JD Stout Fellow

Historian Dr Toby Boraman has been appointed as the 2025 JD Stout Fellow by the Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. 

Vice-Chancellor responds to research and science reforms
Vice-Chancellor responds to research and science reforms

The Vice-Chancellor of New Zealand’s leading university, and the country’s largest research-led institution, says the changes announced today by the government to reform the science sector, informed by the first report of the Science System Advisory Group, will need to incorporate robust systems to identify funding priorities and measure research impact.

Food Challenges - New Zealand Edition
Food Challenges - New Zealand Edition

Food challenges in New Zealand symbolise more than just a momentary culinary delight; they are a growing spectacle blending entertainment, cuisine, and community engagement.

Marlborough takes out New Zealand’s sunniest region
Marlborough takes out New Zealand’s sunniest region

NIWA announced today that Marlborough has taken the sunshine crown for 2024, with 2,769 hours of sunshine recorded in Blenheim, ahead of Nelson and Bay of Plenty.

CRANKWORX 2025: TWO STOPS, AFFORDABLE PASSES AND SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR FANS
CRANKWORX 2025: TWO STOPS, AFFORDABLE PASSES AND SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR FANS

NEW ZEALAND | November 20, 2024 – Festival passes for the highly anticipated Crankworx Summer Series Christchurch and Crankworx Rotorua 2025 are officially on sale, with updates to both festivals designed to give back to fans, delivering the ultimate experience in mountain biking.

Whittaker’s takes action to manage challenges in global cocoa supply
Whittaker’s takes action to manage challenges in global cocoa supply

While Whittaker’s has to date sourced only Ghanaian cocoa beans to make its chocolate, it is now supplementing this with cocoa beans that meet its quality and ethical standards from other parts of Africa. Whittaker’s Chocolate Lovers will see changes to its packaging to reflect the cocoa origin change from next month.​ 

New Zealand Fish & Game sees call to remove advocacy as misguided
New Zealand Fish & Game sees call to remove advocacy as misguided

Fish & Game manages trout, salmon, and game birds and helps New Zealanders to connect with nature and experience the many benefits fishing and hunting offers.  A call to completely remove Fish & Game’s advocacy function is misguided and fails to understand the role the organisation plays, says Fish & Game New Zealand chief executive Corina Jordan. 

Recreational Fishing Nets Big Gains for Region - Hydro Canal Fishery Contributes $13.6 Million to Mackenzie Basin Economy
Recreational Fishing Nets Big Gains for Region - Hydro Canal Fishery Contributes $13.6 Million to Mackenzie Basin Economy

New research shows that recreational freshwater fishing contributes millions of dollars to the Mackenzie Basin and that local businesses and communities land the gains. Central South Island Fish & Game Council (CSIFGC) today released the results of a groundbreaking economic impact assessment conducted in partnership with the University of Otago and Meridian Energy. 

Urban BBQ Festival | Hastings
Urban BBQ Festival | Hastings

BBQ lovers are in for more meaty goodness in November when the Urban BBQ Festival returns to Tomoana Showgrounds, Hastings. Once again the Demo Stage hosts a full afternoon of demonstrations that will take your pitmaster skills to the next level. Butterfly a leg of lamb, serve some smokey cocktails and cheese, master ribs and brisket, and get that crackling crispy on a homemade porchetta.

Whittaker’s indulges fruit lovers with two new Artisan Collection flavours
Whittaker’s indulges fruit lovers with two new Artisan Collection flavours

Whittaker’s is delighted to bring back two fruit lovers’ favourites, Raspberry & New Zealand Strawberry 100g, and Gisborne Orange & Hazelnut 100g, now showcasing local ingredients, as part of its core New Zealand Artisan Collection.  

New Five-Star Book Review

New Five-Star Book Review

Nicky Webber Author
Author, BOOKS, Entertainment

“Long after you have put the book down, haunting images remain – such is the power and pull of Nicky’s words in ‘No Ordinary Man’. She has a sound grasp of her characters and the storyline of a war that impacted the entire world. What surprised me was the level of compassion and the resolution of this compelling story.”  Karen Bowller

Both e-books and paperbacks available.

https://www.amazon.com/No-Ordinary-Man-Obsession-double-life/dp/0958231419/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3H6RUFNE01S83&keywords=no+ordinary+man+by+nicky+webber&qid=1560642925&s=gateway&sprefix=No+Ordinary+Man+Nic%2Caps%2C348&sr=8-1

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Nicky Webber Author
Author, BOOKS, Entertainment
Nicky Webber Author

I’m a local NZ Author who has a real passion for contemporary fiction and non-fiction. Originally I was a newspaper and magazine journalist here and in South Africa where I lived for 20 years. I have published two books, No Ordinary Man and In the Deep End which are both available on Amazon or directly from me. I am currently working on my third book which I expect to be published before the end of 2019.

I live in Cambridge, New Zealand, I writes and blog on nickywebber.com with excerpts and updates of my work. Follow my author page on Facebook - nickywebbernz

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