Archive for February, 2011

$45 million half year profit for Solid Energy

Press Release – Solid Energy NZ

Resources company, Solid Energy New Zealand Ltd, has recorded a profit after tax of $45.2 million for the six months ended 31 December 2010, a significant improvement on the same period last year (2009: loss of $6.5 million) when the global economic … Read more »

Overseas Trade Indexes (Volumes) and Overseas Trade Indexes

Press Release – Statistics New Zealand

The Overseas Trade Indexes (Volumes) and Overseas Trade Indexes (Prices) information releases for the December 2010 quarter (provisional) will be published at 3:00pm this afternoon. Read more »

Fraudsters posing as quake appeal collectors

Press Release – ANZ Bank

Fraudsters pretending to collect donations for ANZ New Zealand and emailing for security information asking for your banking details Read more »

Accor supports Christchurch appeal

Press Release – Accor Hotels and Resorts

Accor supports Christchurch appeal with $2 donation for every NZ hotel room sold up till 31 March 28 February 2011: The Accor hotel group will donate $2 to the Christchurch earthquake appeal for every room sold throughout its New Zealand network up till … Read more »

Free Public Enquiry Service for Christchurch Quake Victims

Press Release – Compass

0133 Free Public Enquiry Service for Christchurch Quake Victims to Continue 0133’s free non-emergency helpline for Christchurch residents resumed this morning after a two day trial last week received hundreds of calls. 0133 created the service after … Read more »

Goodman Fielder fattens margin in 1H as sales fall

Article – BusinessDesk

Feb. 28 (BusinessDesk) – Goodman Fielder Ltd., the Australasian food company with brands ranging from Vogel’s bread to Meadow Fresh milk and yoghurt, posted a 3.1% gain in first-half profit on improved margins for fats and oils, baking and home … Read more »

2 years since the 27 Feb 2009 Job Summit

Press Release – Auckland Speaks

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10559209 http://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/job-summit-concluding-comments http://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/all/files/images/summit2.jpg It is now exactly 2 years since the 27 Feb 2009 Job Summit hosted by Prime Minister John Key. Question: … Read more »

Auckland Transport gets Supercity moving with SAP

Press Release – SAP

Auckland Transport gets Supercity moving with SAP Auckland Transport has successfully gone live with a new SAP system, fully supporting the operations of the agency since the first day of its existence on 1 November. Read more »

Countdown Supermarkets – Christchurch Earthquake Update #8

Press Release – Countdown Supermarket

Countdown Supermarkets – Christchurch Earthquake Update #8 The operations of Countdown Supermarkets remain disrupted following the Christchurch earthquake. Ten of Countdown’s 15 stores in the Christchurch area are open. Eight out of the ten SuperValue & … Read more »

Telecom Canterbury earthquake – update 1.30pm

Press Release – Telecom New Zealand

TELECOM MEDIA ADVISORY: Canterbury earthquake – update 1.30pm, Monday 28 February Telecom Connect Hubs helping Christchurch to stay in touch Telecom has established Telecom Connect Hubs at the Christchurch welfare centres for those requiring assistance … Read more »

Lyttelton Port serves force majeure notice on Solid Energy

Article – BusinessDesk

Feb. 28 (BusinessDesk) – Lyttelton Port Co. has served state-owned coal miner Solid Energy New Zealand Ltd. with a force majeure notice following the 6.3 magnitude Christchurch earthquake. Read more »

Christchurch Building Status

Press Release – Radio New Zealand

There has been some speculation suggesting that the Radio New Zealand building in Christchurch is unsafe and in danger of collapse. We do not believe there is any substance to these rumours which started circulating soon after Tuesday’s earthquake. … Read more »

ANZ Appeal now totals more than $1.623 million

Press Release – ANZ Bank

The ANZ New Zealand 2011 Canterbury Earthquake Appeal now totals more than $1.623 million. This includes donations from members of the public to our ANZ and National Bank accounts, and also staff donations. The account was opened late Tuesday 22 February. Read more »

New financial deal proposed for Christchurch renewal

Press Release – Sustento

New financial deal proposed for Christchurch renewal There is a much better way to pay for Christchurch’s renewal and for national development too, according to the independent policy development organisation, Sustento Institute . Institute spokesperson, … Read more »

Earthquake Vodafone update

Press Release – Vodafone

Relief staff from around the country are arriving in Christchurch to ensure we maintain round the clock services and support our local people. Our mobile showroom truck – Optimus Prime is still in Christchurch and is located at Homebase, Marshlands … Read more »

Mercury Energy supports Christchurch residents and business

Press Release – Mercury Energy

Mercury Energy supports Christchurch residents and businesses Mercury Energy is reassuring customers in the Christchurch area it will support them during the recovery from this terrible tragedy. An initial customer welfare fund of $1million has been … Read more »

More ANZ and National Bank branches opening from today

Press Release – ANZ Bank

The Ashburton ANZ and National Bank branches and ANZ Geraldine branch are now open and offering full banking services. Read more »

BP confirms fuel supplies back on track in Canterbury

Press Release – BP New Zealand

BP Oil NZ today has confirmed that fuel supplies in Christchurch are returning to normal following last Tuesday’s earthquake. Read more »

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may fall as quake costs become known

Article – BusinessDesk

Feb. 28 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar may extend its losses this week as the cost of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch becomes clearer. Read more »

IG Markets: Morning Prices

Press Release – IG Markets

On Wall Street on Friday, stocks snapped their three session losing streak on light volumes as concerns over tensions in the Middle East and Northern Africa stabilised. Crude Oil prices also stabilised, providing some confidence to markets that the surging … Read more »

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