Archive for May, 2012

KiwiNet backed scientific breakthrough

Press Release – KiwiNet

MEDIA RELEASE KiwiNet backed scientific breakthroughs result in award winning innovations Hamilton, New Zealand, 31 May 2012 – Scientific breakthroughs at the University of Canterbury backed by KiwiNet, a collaboration focused on research commercialisation, … Read more »

Encouraging alternatives to the car

Press Release – Wynyard Quarter Trust

Media release 31 MAY, 2012 Encouraging alternatives to the car Use public transport, walk, cycle, or carpool when you go down to the Wynyard Quarter. Read more »

Report of the Inquiry into the Aged Care Workforce

Press Release – Rural Women

Rural Women New Zealand and the Council for Christian Social Services, in a joint statement, agree that The Report of the Inquiry into the Aged Care Workforce ‘Caring Counts’ by the Human Rights Commission clearly highlights the issues for both carers … Read more »

Kenyan Racing In Christchurch

Press Release – MDJ Media

Kenyan distance runner Kip Kemei is adding some international flavour to this weekend’s Christchurch Airport Marathon Event. Read more »

Scientific breakthroughs result in award winning innovations

Press Release – KiwiNet

Hamilton, New Zealand, 31 May 2012 – Scientific breakthroughs at the University of Canterbury backed by KiwiNet, a collaboration focused on research commercialisation, are resulting in spin-out companies with award winning innovations. A wall climbing … Read more »

Weather impacts on Northland state highway works

Press Release – NZTA

Unsettled weather has delayed the completion of safety improvements to the state highway network in Northland and the NZ Transport Agency says care will be needed at several locations during Queen’s Birthday weekend. Read more »

Plain English – Budget 2012

Column – New Zealand Government

Last week I delivered our fourth Budget. This year’s Budget is about supporting New Zealanders in uncertain times and investing in our future. It keeps the Government’s books on track to surplus in 2014/15, invests in better public services, and builds … Read more »

Plain English – Budget 2012

Column – New Zealand Government

Last week I delivered our fourth Budget. This year’s Budget is about supporting New Zealanders in uncertain times and investing in our future. It keeps the Government’s books on track to surplus in 2014/15, invests in better public services, and builds … Read more »

NZ government bond yields fall to record low

Article – BusinessDesk

NZ government bond yields fall to record low as euro woes stoke flight to safety Read more »

Adelaide Road intersection upgrade starts this week

Press Release – Wellington City Council

The upgrade of the busy Adelaide-Riddiford-John street intersection gets underway this week – to improve safety and traffic flows and to improve the look of the area. Read more »

Debitsuccess launches ‘Total Layby’ online payment tool

Press Release – DebitSuccess

AUCKLAND, 31 May 2012 – New Zealand’s leading payment solutions company, Debitsuccess, has launched a new web-based tool for retailers that enables them to process customer lay-bys with online direct debits. Read more »

Busy budgeting services unite

Press Release – NZ Federation of Family Budgeting Services

This time of year is frantic for budgeting services across the country. Not only are client numbers up significantly on previous years, but it’s the time of year budgeting services re-affiliate to their national body, the New Zealand Federation … Read more »

MetService brings personalized weather to smartphones

Press Release – MetService

Today MetService launched its innovative new weather app for iPhone and Android. With the ability to personalise the background image for every type of weather forecast, now everyone can control at least one aspect of their daily weather. Read more »

King Country Energy plans retail growth

Press Release – King Country Energy

King Country Energy shareholders today approved the acquisition of Todd Energy’s 50% share in the Mangahao Power Station for $70 million. On 16 March 2012 King Country Energy announced the proposal to acquire Todd Energy’s 50% share in the station. … Read more »

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; Pumpkin Patch, Mainfreight up

Article – BusinessDesk

May 31 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand shares rose, pushing the NZX 50 Index to a week-high, as Mainfreight extended gains after posting record earnings yesterday and Pumpkin Patch named veteran retailing executive and investor Rod Duke to its … Read more »

Positivity reversed as Europe unable to find solution

Press Release – CMC Markets

Positivity reversed as Europe unable to find solution By Ben Taylor (Sales Trader, CMC Markets) Read more »

NZ dollar down 7.9% in May as Europe saps risk appetite

Article – BusinessDesk

May 31 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar is poised for a 7.9 percent decline over the course of May as fears about Spain’s banking sector and the prospect of Greece quitting the euro weigh on investors’ appetite for higher-yielding, riskier … Read more »

IG Markets – Afternoon thoughts May 31

Press Release – IG Markets

FTSE 5285 -12 DAX 6275 -6 CAC 3012 -4 IBEX 6079 -11 DOW 12397 -23 NAS 2532 -5 S&P 1309 -4 Oil 87.59 Gold 1561 Across Asia, markets are weaker after picking up some negative leads from European and US markets. It was a typical ‘risk off’ session, … Read more »

CORRECT: Pumpkin Patch adds Briscoe boss Rod Duke to board

Article – BusinessDesk

May 31 (BusinessDesk) – Pumpkin Patch, the children’s clothing retailer, has announced two new directors will join its board, one of whom is Briscoe Group managing director Rod Duke. Read more »

Prison closures prove private prisons not needed

Press Release – Public Service Association

The Public Service Association is urging the government to rethink its privatisation agenda for prisons in light of today’s announcement on prison closures. Read more »

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