Press Release – Family First Lobby.

Family First NZ has laid an official complaint with the Broadcasting Standards Authority over a disgraceful TV3 Nightline news story1 broadcast on the day before Christmas Eve which trivialised and made light of child sex abuse. “It was broadcast only … Read more »

Press Release – NIWA

Lurking in the depths of freshwater waterways, all around New Zealand, longfin eels are the most common fish in our rivers. The native longfin eel, at up to 1.6 metres in length, is something to be in awe of, especially when there’s a crowd of them … Read more »

Press Release – NIWA

Lurking in the depths of freshwater waterways, all around New Zealand, longfin eels are the most common fish in our rivers. The native longfin eel, at up to 1.6 metres in length, is something to be in awe of, especially when there’s a crowd of them … Read more »

Press Release – Cameron Brewer

“Spending at this time of year is a real barometer of consumer confidence. The fact that EFTPOS provider Paymark has reported the value and number of transactions well down this Boxing Day compared to last is a big worry,” says Cameron Brewer, … Read more »

Press Release – Plant and Food Research

Auckland, New Zealand. 27 December 2010…Scientists have unravelled the genetic secret of a Christmas favourite – the strawberry. Read more »

Press Release – Destination Queenstown

Action-packed events calendar in Queenstown this summer Queenstown is heating up for an action-packed summer with a huge range of concerts, street parties, free community events, art exhibitions, international sporting matches and special New Year celebrations. Read more »

Press Release – Trade Me Limited

As Kiwis recover from too much ham, pavlova and bubbly, thousands of unwanted Christmas gifts are being listed on online marketplace Trade Me. More than 12,000 items have been added to the website since 4pm on Christmas Day, with the majority of these … Read more »

Press Release – National Distribution Union

Media Release: National Distribution Union Saturday December 25, 2010. Spare a thought for those at work over the holidays The National Distribution Union is asking the public to spare a thought for people working on Christmas Day and other public holidays … Read more »

Press Release – Framecad

The recent $321 million Government package aimed at driving research and development (R&D) for New Zealand businesses has already pulled one company out of closure. This is an encouraging outcome of the grant and has reinstated hope for business … Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

Dec. 24 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand stocks fell as pre-Christmas inertia sapped early gains established after China’s Agria Corp. and New Hope Group teamed up to take control of PGG Wrightson Ltd. Australian wealth manager AMP Ltd. paced decliners … Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

Dec. 24 (BusinessDesk) – PGG Wrightson Ltd. has recommended shareholders hold off on accepting a 60 cents-a-share offer for control of New Zealand’s biggest rural services company, pending an assessment of the deal. Read more »

Press Release – Paymark

The busiest hour of Christmas Eve shopping for 2010 has just passed and figures from Paymark show that Kiwis have left their shopping late again this year. As is the case every year, the peak shopping hour was between 12pm and 1pm. During this time … Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

Dec. 24 (BusinessDesk) – Property for Industry, the specialised industrial property investment fund managed by AMP Capital Investors, has secured a new five-year bank debt facility of $150 million. Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

Dec. 24 (BusinessDesk) – NZX Ltd., which operates and regulates the stock exchange, has sold its 30% stake in funds management business Appello Services Ltd. Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

Dec. 24 (BusinessDesk) – State-owned national grid operator Transpower Ltd. has let around a third of the contracts by value for a critical part of the $500 million Auckland transmission upgrade to a group of Australian and European suppliers. Read more »

Press Release – 2degrees Mobile

2degrees is reminding all New Zealanders heading out onto the roads this summer that driving is a full time job. Director of Corporate Affairs Mathew Bolland says the approach of Christmas brings with it the increased likelihood of accidents on … Read more »

Press Release – Waikato District Health Board

The High Court has upheld a decision by the Liquor Licensing Authority not to renew the liquor licence of a Hamilton bar, which promoted speed drinking. Waikato District Health Board health protection advisor Ross Henderson today welcomed Justice Cooper’s … Read more »

Press Release – Dairy NZ

DairyNZ has welcomed the release of the Waikato River independent scoping study, describing it as a good summary of existing knowledge. DairyNZ CEO Dr Tim Mackle says “We note that in the report, the urban contribution to the river’s issues … Read more »

Press Release – Department Of Labour

The Department of Labour is urging farmers to take care when riding quad bikes this holiday season, and to follow four safety steps to prevent accidents. Since 1 July this year five people have died and 32 people have been seriously injured from riding … Read more »

Press Release – PGG Wrightson

The Board of PGG Wrightson (PGW) is pleased to announce the appointment of George Gould as Group Managing Director effective 1st February 2011. A director of PGW since 5 January 2010, he is the former managing director of Pyne Gould Guinness Limited, … Read more »