http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Content for WAYNE THOMPSON en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:20:11 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wayne-thompson/headlines.cfm?a_id=144 The man who turned the Auckland War Memorial Museum from an underfunded and run-down facility into a well-endowed museum of international standing says he would, if asked, return to help it through a "settling down" period. Dr... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wayne-thompson/news/article.cfm?a_id=144&objectid=10632705&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:00:06 +1200 Retired watchmaker David Smith thought his offer of antique tools and a collection of 300 musical wind instruments to Auckland War Memorial Museum would ensure they would be safe and available for public display for future generations. However,... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wayne-thompson/news/article.cfm?a_id=144&objectid=10632704&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 The resignation of Auckland War Memorial Museum director Dr Vanda Vitali yesterday has brought calls for her museum trust board bosses to be dismissed. Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey said last night he was bitterly disappointed at... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wayne-thompson/news/article.cfm?a_id=144&objectid=10632505&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:00:19 +1200 A subdivision beside one of Auckland's most popular parks once advertised for sale to "well-heeled beach bums" is set to become a haven for lizards, fish and birds. They will get better habitats and a helping hand to thrive under... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wayne-thompson/news/article.cfm?a_id=144&objectid=10632205&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 A ban on commercial guiding operations on the Hillary Trail in the Waitakere Ranges is depriving many people of the chance to experience the rugged beauty of a national asset, says Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey. At a hearing of submissions... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wayne-thompson/news/article.cfm?a_id=144&objectid=10632036&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Westie allies in the fight to protect the Waitakere Ranges have fallen out over how far money-making ventures should be allowed in its settlements. Waitakere City Council and the Waitakere Ranges Protection Society together endured... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wayne-thompson/news/article.cfm?a_id=144&objectid=10631219&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Relief for traffic choke points on a heavily-used North Shore arterial route is coming - but not at the expense of its cycleways. The North Shore City Council decided yesterday to bring forward plans to upgrade more of Lake Rd,... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wayne-thompson/news/article.cfm?a_id=144&objectid=10630974&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Rugby World Cup tournament boss Martin Snedden says he feels reassured by the organisational muscle and the progress of construction projects in Auckland 18 months before the event kicks off. "We are really pleased that Auckland... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wayne-thompson/news/article.cfm?a_id=144&objectid=10630777&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki yesterday called on members to be strong in their faith, after a week of publicity about the church's Brisbane pastor quitting the congregation and its tithing or donations policy. But in an interview... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wayne-thompson/news/article.cfm?a_id=144&objectid=10630598&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:14 +1200