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More Kiwis Travelling Overseas for ‘White Christmas’
Monday, 15 December 2014, 10:11 am | Impact PR
The temptations of a roaring fire and snow-covered pine trees has seen the number of New Zealanders heading to colder climates for a ‘white Christmas’ increase this year. More >>
One-Third of Kiwis Use Smartphones for Christmas Shopping
Wednesday, 10 December 2014, 1:53 pm | Impact PR
New Zealanders are embracing new technology to help avoid queues and find goods more easily, with new research revealing that many plan to use their smartphones to help with Christmas shopping this year. More >>
Ashburton Businesswoman Wins Travel Agent of Year Award
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 2:59 pm | Impact PR
House of Travel Ashburton owner operator Maxine Whiting has been honoured by New Zealand’s leading travel industry magazine with a top award. More >>
Art and Polar Bears Drive Sales for Local Business
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 10:06 am | Impact PR
Ellerslie locals’ passion for travel, art and polar bears has seen one local business become a multi-million retail success story, with 700% growth since it launched according its owner. More >>
New Marketing Director to Implement Multi-Channel Strategy
Friday, 5 December 2014, 11:15 am | Impact PR
House of Travel has appointed Ken Freer to the role of Marketing Director to build on the company’s record retail form of the past three years. Currently the Director of Global Marketing and Acting Chief Executive at Fiji Tourism, Freer was previously ... More >>
‘Pod Stay’ Concept to Ease Chch Accommodation Shortage
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 10:25 am | Impact PR
An innovative new concept in short stay accommodation is set to ease a room shortage in Christchurch and bring an estimated 48 new jobs to the region. The new tourism venture from local vehicle rental company Jucy will add another 272 beds and introduce ... More >>
Kiwi Demand for Gallipoli Tour Strong
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 4:03 pm | Impact PR
Spots on a special New Zealand trip to Gallipoli, Turkey, to mark the centenary of WWI have been snapped up, with many travellers still making the pilgrimage despite not being able to attend official celebrations. More >>
Red-haired, Blue-eyed Kiwis need Better Melanoma Screening
Monday, 1 December 2014, 12:30 pm | Impact PR
One of the country’s leading skin cancer experts says the lives of hundreds of New Zealanders and millions of dollars could be saved if more at risk Kiwis were screened regularly for melanoma. More >>
Asthma NZ Warns More Kiwis will Die without COPD Awareness
Monday, 17 November 2014, 12:58 pm | Impact PR
Asthma NZ is warning Kiwis of the growing burden of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), one it says few New Zealanders are aware of despite it being the fourth leading cause of death in this country behind heart disease, cancer and stroke. More >>
TruScreen Shares Up 40 Percent on First Day of Trading
Thursday, 13 November 2014, 10:42 am | Impact PR
New Zealand company TruScreen Ltd [NZAX: TRU], which offers pioneering cervical screening technology, has enjoyed a successful first day of trading on the NZAX. More >>
Kiwi Cancer Screening Tech Firm to List on NZAX
Monday, 10 November 2014, 10:05 am | Impact PR
A New Zealand company with pioneering, real time cervical screening technology will list on the NZAX this month. TruScreen Ltd’s (TRU) system utilises a digital wand which is touched on the surface of the cervix to measure electrical and optical signals ... More >>
New Night Flights Boost Demand for Queenstown Holiday Homes
Monday, 3 November 2014, 10:19 am | Impact PR
Auckland demand for a new multi-million dollar Queenstown subdivision has been strong with more than 31 sites selling within just two months, and the introduction of night flights a reason for the spike in sales, according to one developer. Peregrine Ridge ... More >>
New Spark Strategy Boosts Kiwi Tech Firm Profits
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 10:27 am | Impact PR
A new strategic direction from digital services company Spark has provided a significant boost for one local tech company. More >>
Children in Laos Benefit from Kiwi Ophthalmologist’s Skill
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 2:18 pm | Impact PR
A top paediatric ophthalmologist from Auckland Eye is helping train a specialist eye surgeon in Laos to deal with high levels of preventable blindness amongst children. More >>
New Kiwi App Set to Boost Work for Job Seekers
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 10:46 am | Impact PR
An ex-special forces soldier looking for ways to help his grandmother find work has created a new app, designed to connect freelance workers with local people looking to outsource work. More >>
Kiwi Tech Startup Launches Social Media Shopping Platform
Monday, 20 October 2014, 10:17 am | Impact PR
A new Kiwi startup is utilising Facebook integrated technology to help drive a new smartphone shopping concept, which is already experiencing significant interest internationally in countries as diverse as Italy and Mongolia. More >>
Maori & Pacific Island Children Overrepresented in ICU
Sunday, 19 October 2014, 7:25 pm | Impact PR
Maori & Pacific Island Children Overrepresented in Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Due to Chickenpox - Study More >>
“We’re Sorry” – Glassons Removes Mannequins
Friday, 17 October 2014, 10:17 am | Impact PR
Clothing giant Glassons has today apologised to its customers for featuring display mannequins which some Kiwis have described as an unattainable depiction of women. More >>
Kiwis Fight with Partners Over Messy House – Survey
Tuesday, 14 October 2014, 1:57 pm | Impact PR
Kiwis feel flat or depressed if their house is untidy, hide things under cushions before guests arrive, and usually fight with their partner over cleaning their house according to a new study. More >>
Kiwi Celebrities Lend Support for World Sight Day
Tuesday, 7 October 2014, 10:48 am | Impact PR
Kiwi celebrities throughout New Zealand have added their voice to an international bid to raise awareness for eye health. More >>