Media Releases
Survivor encourages Northlanders to support Rescue Helicopter Appeal
A Mangawhai woman is paying tribute to Northland’s Electricity Rescue Helicopter service after suffering potentially fatal head injuries while cycling in Mangawhai Forest near Te Arai.
Electricity Rescue Helicopter Appeal lifts off
Northlanders are being urged to show their generosity as the 2011 Electricity Rescue Helicopter Appeal lifts-off.
Mates survive 7 hours clinging to chilly bin
Two fishing mates spent nearly seven hours clinging to a chilly bin at the mercy of the tides off Northland’s coast after their boat capsized yesterday.
2011 Northland Rescue Helicopter Appeal targets $300,000
Northlanders are being urged to again show their generosity as the 2011 Electricity Rescue Helicopter Appeal lifts-off.
Appeal envelopes are being distributed throughout the North now and major sponsors, Northpower and Top Energy, hope to better last year’s combined fundraising total of $264,360 by topping the $300,000 mark.
Helicopter Appeal targets $150,000 in public donations
Northlanders are being urged to again show their generosity as the 2011 Electricity Rescue Helicopter Appeal nears lift-off.
Appeal envelopes will be distributed throughout the North later this month and Northpower public affairs manager Steve Macmillan hopes to at least match last year’s fundraising total of $264,360.
Northpower Fibre appoints CEO
Northpower Fibre has appointed Darren Mason as its CEO following a six month stint as acting CEO and an extensive external recruitment process.
Pacific Islands growth for NZ electricity company
A Whangarei lines company playing a crucial role in the upgrade and expansion of Samoa’s electricity network is targeting other Pacific Islands for further growth.
Northpower continues support of ESITO Excellence Awards
Northpower’s on-going support as premier sponsor of the ESITO Excellence Awards is an indication of the company’s commitment to best practice in the electricity supply industry and development of its people, says ESITO chief executive Dr Tim Densem.
Tall Ship Challenge tests students
Whangarei Boys’ High School took the top of the table spot in this year’s Tai Tokerau Tall Ship Challenge.
Safety, Leadership and teamwork key to challenge
The second annual Te Tai Tokerau Tall Ship Challenge is underway with a group of Northland secondary school students on board competing for the title of champion.
Two students each from six Northland schools are doing their best to demonstrate their knowledge of “Safety at Sea” – the theme for this year’s challenge – while also striving to reveal outstanding leadership and teamwork aboard the R.Tucker Thompson.
Media Contact
For more information please contact:
Steve Macmillan
Public Affairs Manager
Phone: 09 978 2903
Mobile: 029 770 4693
Email Steve
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