Article – BusinessDesk

May 30 (BusinessDesk) – Allied Farmers Ltd., which has seen shareholder value destroyed in its unsuccessful bid to take on the Hanover and United Finance loan books, wants an external party to wind down the ex-Hanover assets. Read more »

Press Release – Green Party

A company fined today for importing Chinese powdered royal jell and labelling it as ‘Made in New Zealand’ could be just the tip of the iceberg of more widespread false labelling, Green Party Commerce spokesperson Sue Kedgley said today. Read more »

Press Release – Wood Processors Association

“Following the board’s vote, I am pleased to confirm Mark Hansen of Rosvall Sawmill was elected as the Chair of WPA” said WPA CEO Jon Tanner. Read more »

Press Release – Blacksheepdesign

Ally Koehler from Blacksheepdesign received a national award at the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRiNZ) Awards in Rotorua on Friday, proving kindergarten communication is more than child’s play. Read more »

Press Release – Water Safety New Zealand

More than 17,000 Kiwi kids are learning to swim to survive thanks to a recently launched partnership that aims to reach up to half a million children over three years. Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

May 30 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar, having peaked at a fresh 26-year against the greenback, is likely to extend its gains as confidence in the local economy continues to grow while the U.S. currency continues to slide. Read more »

Press Release – Telecom New Zealand

Telecom and SKY have today announced a new commercial agreement that will enable Telecom to sell all of SKY’s television services to its customers alongside their home line, mobile and broadband products. Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

May 30 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar rose to its highest level against the greenback since it floated in March 1985 on improving risk sentiment and talk of Asian funds’ interest in assets such as government bonds. Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

May 30 (BusinessDesk) – Kiwibank Ltd., the state-owned lender, booked a $25 million impairment charge from the February earthquake in Christchurch, which sapped earnings in the third quarter. Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

May 30 (BusinessDesk) – Sky Network Television Ltd. said it has signed a three-year deal with Telecom Corp. to resell all of Sky’s television services. Read more »

Press Release – TVNZ

ONE NEWS COLMAR BRUNTON SHOWS NATIONAL UNSCATHED AFTER ZERO BUDGET + NO BOUNCE FOR BRASH Sunday 29TH May, 2011 Despite a tough Budget and a volatile political environment National could still govern alone with more than 50% support according to the latest … Read more »

Press Release – Department Of Labour

MEDIA RELEASE 29 MAY 2011 Kiwi Steel Fined $237,500 For Multiple Health And Safety Breaches Read more »

Press Release – TVNZ

Sunday 29th May, 2011 Q+A interview with Trademe Founder, Sam Morgan. Points of interest: Concerned that without fast connectivity creative and technology industries won’t work in NZ and talent will be reluctant to move here. Internet problem in NZ … Read more »

Press Release – TVNZ

Q+A interview with Secretary to the Treasury, John Whitehead. Points of interest: New Zealand’s future growth “has to be driven by exporting”. Treasury is increasingly worried about the gap between rich and poor in New Zealand. Believes … Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Hon Hekia Parata Acting Minister of Energy and Resources 29 May 2011 Media Statement New Zealanders encouraged to shop around for electricity A new campaign, beginning today, encourages New Zealanders to shop around for electricity, says Acting Minister … Read more »

Press Release – Te Ohu Kaimoana

Te Ohu Kaimoana, the Maori Fisheries Trust, said today that internal correspondence between the boards of Te Ohu Kaimoana and Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (AFL) that was leaked to the media was part of ongoing discussions between the two organisations. Read more »

Press Release – The Nation

‘THE NATION’ JOHN WHITEHEAD Interviewed by SEAN PLUNKET Sean Retiring Treasury Secretary John Whitehead joins us now, good morning. John did you need faith to get you through that 30 plus years in the Public Service? Read more »

Press Release – The Nation

‘THE NATION’ STEVEN JOYCE Interviewed by DUNCAN GARNER Duncan Ultra-fast Broadband, the government says it’s critical if we’re to compete in the 21st century. To that end the government announced in the Budget that almost a billion dollars will go … Read more »

Press Release – The Nation

Communications Minister Stephen Joyce has conceded that the Government agreed to spend $1.35 billion on ultra fast broadband without any cost benefit analysis from Treasury. Read more »

Speech – New Zealand National Party

John Key National MP 29 May 2011 Speech to National Party Northern Region Conference Welcome to the 2011 National Party Northern Region Conference. I’d like to thank you for being here today. You are loyal National Party members and you make this … Read more »