Press Release – Joint Media Statement

An independent report has given a positive endorsement of the proposal to create a New Zealand listed banking and financial services group through the merger of MARAC, CBS Canterbury and Southern Cross Building Society. Read more »

Press Release – Canterbury University

The University of Canterbury and Lincoln University are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Bryan Jenkins as the inaugural Professorial Research Fellow at the Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management, a joint venture between the two Universities, funded … Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

by Paul McBeth Oct. 29 (BusinessDesk) – The proposed merger which Pyne Gould Corp.’s Marac unit hopes will fulfil its aspiration to become a bank has “compelling” merits and will reduce risks facing the tie-up’s minor partners. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

The security of workers in the film industry and The Hobbit in New Zealand has been secured with the passing of the Employment Relations (Film Production Work) Amendment Bill into law, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson. Read more »

Press Release – Wellington City Council

Want to do your bit to help the environment? Volunteers are needed to assist at Westpac Stadium on Saturday 6 November as part of New Zealand’s annual eDay. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party

The first decrease in the total number of businesses in New Zealand for nine years is one of the most powerful indicators yet that the economy has ground to a halt under National, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Cunliffe. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party

Even with a last-minute amendment, National has made employment law less, not more, certain, as a result of the Hobbit bill, says Labour’s Associate Justice Spokesperson Charles Chauvel. Read more »

Press Release – Central Plains Water

Central Plains Water Limited (CPWL) today announced details of a $3.15 million equity raising initiative to fund the company for the next two to three years. Read more »

Speech – New Zealand Government

I am very pleased to have been invited again to open this conference today, and, as is now customary, would like to take the opportunity to share with you details of the mid-term update of the tax policy work programme. Read more »

Press Release – Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union

Extending “The Hobbit” law to all contractors would simply extend a gross injustice done to a few to the many, says New Zealand’s largest private sector union, the Engineering. Printing and Manufacturing Union (EPMU). Read more »

Press Release – Motovated Design and Analysis

Motovated Design and Analysis has secured significant rail industry orders over the past year, one of which is the design and analysis of KiwiRail’s P13 Bogie for their new AK passenger carriages. Read more »

Press Release – Turners And Growers

 The country’s leading fresh produce company, Turners and Growers says major sporting events like the World Rowing Championships are more than just a chance for New Zealand to win gold on the water, they’re a golden opportunity to win new global customers … Read more »

Press Release – Commerce Commission

The High Court in Auckland has declined applications by Bluestone Mortgages NZ Limited and two other entities for leave to apply for summary judgment, and alternatively to strike out claims brought by the Commerce Commission. Read more »

Press Release – Wired Internet Group Limited

Of the NZX50 companies, Pike River Coal investors receive the best communication on-line and Ebos Group’s the worst, the fourth annual Best Investor Website Awards (BIWA) show. Read more »

Press Release – Enable Networks

Enable Networks has charged into the top 10 of the prestigious Deloitte Fast 50 for 2010. Read more »

Press Release – Manufacturers and Exporters Association

It is time for the Government and Reserve Bank to open up on monetary and fiscal policy options say the New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA). The Government and its officials should be working harder to encourage a more balanced … Read more »

Press Release – Straterra

The new coastal policy framework provides clear direction for local authorities to consider development in their planning, provided good information is available on which to base decisions, Straterra says. Read more »

Press Release – Wright Communications

Fidelity Life has received advice that Tower has decided not to proceed with its takeover offer for Fidelity Life. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Recognising outstanding workplace practices has been the hallmark of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Trust and this evening businesses which demonstrated such practices were acknowledged in its Work and Life Awards. Read more »

Press Release – NIWA

A moderate to strong La Niña is well-established in the tropical Pacific, and may strengthen further through the rest of 2010, says the NIWA National Climate Centre. La Niña conditions are likely to continue through to autumn of 2011. Read more »