Article – BusinessDesk

Feb. 14 (BusinessDesk) – Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world’s biggest dairy exporter, is seeking to block buyers of its regulated raw milk supply from outsourcing the first stage of processing, the Supreme Court heard today. Read more »

Press Release – Kia Motors

When you take a Kia Soul family car and pump it full of racing steroids and a huge dose of fun you get an awesome result – the Kia Track’ster. Unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, the Kia Track’ster concept is a performance-oriented three-door coupe … Read more »

Press Release – Ellerslie International Flower Show

Glass as a design element within a garden will be explored by Metro GlassTech which has employed award-winning landscape designer Sandi MacRae to create a garden at this year’s Ellerslie International Flower Show. Read more »

Press Release – ENZAFOODS

A company credited for revolutionising the apple industry by creating a market for fruit that used to be “mopped up as rubbish” has turned 50. Read more »

Press Release – Motor Industry Association

Improvements in vehicle fuel efficiency has seen the National Average Carbon Emission (NACE) figure for all new light vehicles registered in 2011, dropping for the first time below 200 grams to 197.1 grams – down 2.3% on 2010 (201.6 grams). Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

Feb. 13 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand shares fell, led by Steel & Tube Holdings, which posted a profit drop last week and is one of the first companies to report in earnings season. Freightways ended the day lower after posting earnings that met … Read more »

Press Release – Nissan NZ

Already surpassing sales expectations in several offshore markets including the United Kingdom, Japan and United States, the Juke is sure to have people talking. Described as the baby brother to the highly successful Nissan Qashqai, the Juke’s “dare … Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

Feb. 13 (BusinessDesk) – The liquidators for Feltex have issued proceedings against auditor Ernst & Young (EY), according to their latest report on the failed carpet maker. Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

Feb. 10 (BusinessDesk) – Open Country Dairy, the milk processor controlled by the Talley family, tripled its full-year loss on the soaring price of raw milk and a strong kiwi dollar, and said it was forced to seek a waiver from its bank. Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

Feb. 10 (BusinessDesk) – New Image, which makes colostrum-based health tonics, fell into the red in the first half after Malaysian pharmacies and retailers discounted the manufacturer’s drink powders, eroding sales. Read more »

Press Release – Joint Action Funding Limited

In January 2012, Eric Houghton and Joint Action Funding Limited updated Feltex IPO investors who had suffered significant losses investing in the Feltex float in 2004, but had not yet opted in to the Houghton led claim. Read more »

Press Release – Joint Media Statement

John West Australia (incorporating John West Australia & New Zealand) has recently announced a new Sustainable Seafood Partnership with the world’s largest conservation organisation, WWF Australia & New Zealand. Read more »

Press Release – Philips

Christchurch Airport is the first airport in New Zealand to convert to the latest smart and energy-efficient lighting technology in its terminal, in line with it being the first carbon neutral airport company in the Southern Hemisphere, and the second … Read more »

Press Release – Frucor Beverages

At Frucor, we set ourselves the highest possible standards. We take social responsibility seriously. We’ve been running a promotion in New Zealand for Pepsi entitled “Bromitment” targeted at Kiwi guys. We were offering a chance to win an epic adventure, with one … Read more »

Press Release – Bayleys

The start of 2012 has brought another two Marlborough vineyards to the market for sale – Tetley Brook Vineyard through a mortgagee sale, and Sedgebrook Estate through a receivership sale. Read more »

Press Release – Food Industry Group

“Simplicity is desirable but traffic light labelling is anything but.” So says Lindsay Mouat, Deputy Chairman of the Food Industry Group (FIG), in reply to a Otago University study being used to promote a front-of-pack ‘traffic light systems’ … Read more »

Press Release – James Dyson Award

2012 registrations for New Zealand’s long-running James Dyson Award opens today. The award, which is co-funded by the British Council NZ, challenges young engineers and designers to develop problem-solving inventions. Read more »

Press Release – Feltex

In January 2012, Eric Houghton and Joint Action Funding Limited updated Feltex IPO investors who had suffered significant losses investing in the Feltex float in 2004, but had not yet opted in to the Houghton led claim. Read more »

Press Release – KONO NZ

Wakatū Incorporation has completed the new brand identity for its food and beverages businesses to boost exports of all the Kono New Zealand products. Aotearoa Seafoods, Tohu Wines and Ngatahi Horticulture are now known as Kono NZ LP. Read more »

Press Release – KONO NZ

Wakatū Incorporation has completed the new brand identity for its food and beverages businesses to boost exports of all the Kono New Zealand products. Read more »