Posts Tagged ‘ new zealanders ’

Sugar Intake Not Associated With Obesity Survey

May 18th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Health

New Zealanders’ intake of sugar is not associated with being overweight or obese, new research released by the Sugar Research Advisory Service has found.
The New Zealand research, headed by University of Otago’s Dr Winsome Parnell and recently published online by Public Health Nutrition, examined data collected in the most recent New Zealand nutrition surveys for [...]



Kiwisaver A Solution In Search Of A Problem

May 6th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Business

But is it too good to be true? Everything in life has a cost, even if it’s not immediately obvious. KiwiSaver may be lucrative for many people but that doesn’t mean it’s good for New Zealand as a whole.
The total cost of KiwiSaver’s subsidies will soon reach $2 billion a year, and that is probably [...]



Anzac In National Day Debate

Apr 26th, 2008 | By admin | Category: News

The Maori Party wants more public education about the Treaty of Waitangi, Education  after a survey revealed some support to replace Waitangi Day as the national day with Anzac Day.
The Research New Zealand survey found 38 per cent of people felt Anzac Day would be more appropriate.
Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia said it was important [...]



Kiwis Favourite Vegetable

Apr 22nd, 2008 | By admin | Category: Foods

Whether in the form of a squirt of sauce on a sausage or a couple of slices on toast, tomatoes win out as New Zealand’s favourite vegetable.
The latest household economic survey by Statistics New Zealand also found bananas to be the most popular fruit.
Potatoes, lettuce and mushrooms also ranked highly in the vegetable market Foods, [...]



Mills Oram cleared to play in IPL

Apr 17th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Sports

The pair both passed fitness tests in Christchurch on Tuesday Mills on his knee and Oram his hip proving they had overcome the niggles that ruled them out of the third test against England last month.
Mills flies out tomorrow to link with his Mohali team while Oram will join team-mates, including compatriot Stephen [...]



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Apr 15th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Entertainment

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If the plastic shoe fits

Apr 15th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Entertainment

Its a good sign for me when this is my biggest gripe on a Monday morning but, really, does anyone else think this is a good idea? Fashion is not my singular concern, but I know what I like and I know what looks ridiculous %26mdash; and that is a jandal that masquerades as a [...]



If the plastic shoe fits

Apr 15th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Entertainment

Its a good sign for me when this is my biggest gripe on a Monday morning but, really, does anyone else think this is a good idea? Fashion is not my singular concern, but I know what I like and I know what looks ridiculous %26mdash; and that is a jandal that masquerades as a [...]



NZ sevens winning run ends in Adelaide

Apr 13th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Foods

Not since the semifinals at the Adelaide Oval a year ago, against Fiji, had New Zealand tasted defeat but coach Gordon Tietjens team had to settle for their first loss of 2008 tonight after five consecutive tournament wins.
Inspired by veteran Fabian Juries who scored two tries to earn the player of the tournament award, South [...]



Peddling the myths

Apr 7th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Entertainment

Cans view is that cycling is popular, safe, responsible and contributes actively to community well-being. %26quot;We realise this is a pro-cycling view, but we also do our best to be well informed.%26quot; The data below are sourced from the Ministry of Transport, Statistics NZ, the Ministry of Justice, Sparc, the Accident Compensation Corporation and the [...]