Baby safety greatly improved with two new Standards

Press Release – Standards New Zealand

Baby safety will be greatly improved with the publication of two new Standards, AS/NZS 2172:2013 Cots for household use Safety requirements and AS/NZS 8811.1:2013 Methods of testing infant products Method 1: Sleep surfaces Test for firmness . The revised … Read more »

Clever Kiwis vie for export awards

Press Release – Employers And Manufacturers Association

New Zealand designers and suppliers of jewellery, yacht masts and aeroplane safety checks are doing such good business on distant shores; they are among finalists in the Air New Zealand Cargo ExportNZ Auckland Awards 2013. Read more »

F&P Healthcare shares at highest in over 2 yrs on outlook

Article – BusinessDesk

F&P Healthcare shares jump to highest in more than 2 years on profit outlook Read more »

Dunne: legal highs bill to be even faster-tracked

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne wants to push the Psychoactive Substances Bill through Parliament faster than planned when it returns from the select committee in mid-June, with the aim of having the legislation in place in July. Read more »

Ultimate Ears Unveils World’s First Social Music Player

Press Release – Logitech

Today Ultimate Ears introduced UE BOOM, a social music player made to help you rage, riot, party and play the music you love, out loud. Its designed to make the most of digital musics convenience, while making it less of a solitary experience. Read more »

ITV Studios Appoints Vivid As Master Toy Partner

Press Release – Joint Press Release

ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has appointed Vivid as its master toy partner in Europe, Australia and New Zealand for Thunderbirds are Go! (w/t), the major new childrens television series co-produced by ITV Studios and Pukeko Pictures … Read more »

Proper Crisps on a golden roll

Press Release – Proper Crisps

Proper Crisps, New Zealands premium potato crisp company, has added a scrumptious new flavour to its award-winning range. Read more »

F&P Healthcare FY earning beat guidance, sees more gains

Article – Businesswire

F&P Healthcare beats 2013 guidance, forecasts boost in 2014 profit; shares gain to 2 year high Read more »

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Record Full Year Net Profit Up

Press Release – Fisher And Paykel Healthcare

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited (NZSX:FPH, ASX:FPH) today reported record net profit after tax of NZ$77.1 million for the year ended 31 March 2013, an increase of 20% compared to the prior year. Full year operating revenue was a … Read more »

Ecoya becomes Trilogy as skincare trumps scented candles

Article – BusinessDesk

May 22 (BusinessDesk) – Ecoya, which counts the Bakery Business LP as its biggest shareholder, has changed its name to Trilogy International as the skincare range it bought in 2010 dominates sales over its scented candle business and is seen as … Read more »

Top Safety Ratings For Market Newcomers

Press Release – New Zealand Automobile Association

The new VF Commodore sedan, wagon and utility have all received the maximum 5 star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) along with the returning Nissan Pulsar and Audi A3. Read more »

CHIA packs a powerful health kick

Press Release – CHIA Ltd

An all-natural, super-health drink is taking the country by storm, thanks to a Nelson duo who decided it was high time to offer New Zealanders something more. Made from one of natures tiny superfoods, CHIA is a nutrient-rich drink that really … Read more »

Southern Spars and the New Era of Grand Prix Racing Yachts

Press Release – Southern Spars

With an order book bursting with projects four Americas Cup AC72 wing sails, up to ten Volvo 65 One Design rigs, multiple superyacht rigs and a new era of Grand Prix racing rigs, all in 2013 its clear that Southern Spars is leading … Read more »

Goodyear to sell NZ retail businesses to locals

Article – BusinessDesk

May 21 (BusinessDesk) – Goodyear & Dunlop Tyres, the local unit of the biggest US tyre maker, plans to sell its New Zealand retail business for an undisclosed sum to locally-owned Beau Ideal. Read more »

Business as usual not good for everyone

Press Release – Manufacturers and Exporters Association

As long signalled, Bill English presented a business as usual budget with no real surprises. There are a few positive notes, but it does not tackle the major issues facing the tradable sector in New Zealand, say the New Zealand Manufacturers and … Read more »

F&P Healthcare shares at 2-year high

Article – BusinessDesk

F&P Healthcare shares at 2-year high as First NZ raises rating on better outlook Read more »

Sealegs ekes out FY profit, raising prices as volume slips

Article – Businesswire

May 21 (BusinessDesk) Sealegs Corp, which makes amphibious boats, posted a return to full-year profit after raising prices while sales of its vessels slipped. Read more »

A new world starting, right here in NZ

Press Release – Employers And Manufacturers Association

The world is looking a little brighter for Kiwis compared to three or four years ago, as a flow-on effect of the consistent upswing in manufacturing and service industries, said Employers and Manufacturers Association manager of advocacy, Bruce Goldsworthy. Read more »

Cadbury Brings Extra Joy

Press Release – Cadbury

Cadbury Dairy Milk family chocolate blocks will feature bigger rounder pieces for the same price on specially marked Extra Joy packs. All nut varieties will also have whole nuts Read more »

Philips introduces Hue – the world’s smartest LED bulb

Press Release – Philips

New Zealand Today Philips marks a new era in home lighting in New Zealand with the launch of Philips Hue, the worlds smartest web-enabled LED home lighting system that can be controlled from your smartphone or tablet. Read more »

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