Press Release – Alexander Communications

There has been no loss of value in the packaging sector during the economic downturn, as evidenced by the recent acquisition of Expresspak, a specialist provider of customised food-service packaging supplies, by Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety NZ.
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Article – Businesswire

July 31 (BusinessWire) – Briscoes Group, the owner of homeware, Rebel Sports goods, Urban Loft and Living & Giving chains, said profit doubled in the first half as the retailer streamlined its tiers of management and reduced inventories to cut …
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Opinion – Rod North

“There are now very clear signs that the Recovery phase is underway in Australia. Recent survey indicators for retail, consumer and business confidence have all been positive. Growth figures continue to indicate that Australia is the only major trading …
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Press Release – Taranaki Regional Council

Buzz along to Hollard Gardens in Kaponga on Sunday (9 August) if you want to know whether and how to build a beehive in your home garden. Apiarist Rex Walker will take centre stage at the second of a series of five free public workshops aimed at …
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Press Release – Law Commission

Many New Zealanders drink alcohol for enjoyment and relaxation. While the moderate use of alcohol can be a positive aspect of our lives, a significant minority of drinkers drink excessively. This culture of harmful drinking among some New Zealanders has …
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Press Release – Vision Network of NZ

Vision network, which aims to reflect the views of around 500,000 Christians in New Zealand, has added its support to calls for a boycott on children’s clothing sold by Australian-based chain Cotton On Kids. Groups, such as the National Council of …
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Press Release – Te Ohu Kaimoana

Maori should take huge heart from news overnight that rates New Zealand as one of the two healthiest fisheries in the world, Te Ohu Kaimoana Chief Executive Peter Douglas said. An international scientific research paper, Rebuilding Global Fisheries, …
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Article – Businesswire

July 31 (BusinessWire) – OceanaGold Corp., the owner of Macraes goldmine near Dunedin, posted its second straight quarter profit as hedges against changes in the spot price of gold bolstered the bottom line and output rose from its New Zealand operations.
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Press Release – Pacific Network on Globalisation

Today the General Secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches has released a report documenting the use of ‘power politics’ by the Australian and New Zealand governments to push Pacific island countries to launch free trade negotiations at …
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Article – Businesswire

July 31 (BusinessWire) – Shareholders of Silver Fern Farms yesterday approved changes to the cooperative’s constitution that will open the door to other investors, create publicly traded shares and raise as much as NZ$128 million.
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Press Release – PHARMAC

People with a number of painful and disabling inflammatory conditions will avoid hospital visits for treatment following a funding decision by PHARMAC. The Government drug funder has approved funding for adalimumab, from 1 August 2009, for a number …
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Press Release – Seafood Industry Council

New Zealand’s status as a world-leader in ecologically sustainable fisheries has been endorsed by the independent, international research launched today, says New Zealand Seafood Industry Council CEO Owen Symmans.
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Press Release – The Hermitage Aoraki Mount Cook

Andrew Cleverley took up the role of General Manager of Aoraki Mount Cook’s Hermitage Hotel this week following his return from Australia where he was General Manager of Cairns’ premier four-star Rydges Plaza Hotel. 
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Press Release – Pacific Blue

Friday 31 July 2009: Low fare airline Pacific Blue today announced it was adding a new destination to its New Zealand domestic network, with weekend flights from Auckland to Queenstown scheduled to begin in September.
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Press Release – Ports of Auckland

31 July 2009   MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release     Less port-related traffic on local roads   There is less port-related traffic on local roads today than five years ago, according to new research released by Ports of Auckland.   At a breakfast …
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Press Release – Porter Novelli

New Zealanders may be spending less during the recession, but they are spending more wisely according to the Clemenger Group’s New Zealand Recession Monitor.
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Press Release – NZPA

Since listing a job on Builderscrack.co.nz seeking Kiwi tradesmen to renovate her 3 storey house near Paris, NZ expat Pauline Hampshire has been overwhelmed by the amount of interest she has had. “Renovating my house in Paris is something I had …
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Article – Businesswire

July 31 – The following stocks may be active on the New Zealand exchange after developments since the close of trading yesterday.
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Press Release – Oxfam

Oxfam is calling for a new approach to negotiations on the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) which are likely to be launched at the Pacific Islands Forum in Australia August 5-6, 2009. Development for the Pacific Island countries …
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Press Release – Booksellers NZ

The independent booksellers of New Zealand are in a buoyant mood. The vast majority are trading at levels comparable with or better than the previous year, according to feedback received at the annual Booksellers N.Z. conference held in Auckland recently. …
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