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Merger gets positive endorsement from S&P

Friday, 17 September 2010, 4:00 pm | Joint Media Statement

The placing of MARAC Finance Ltd on WatchPositive announced by Standard & Poor’s today is a significant endorsement of the plan to merge MARAC, CBS Canterbury (CBS) and Southern Cross Building Society (SCBS), the chairman of the Establishment Board ... More >>

Boards recommend merger

Thursday, 16 September 2010, 11:17 am | Joint Media Statement

The boards of Pyne Gould Corporation (PGC), MARAC, CBS Canterbury (CBS) and Southern Cross Building Society (SCBS) have determined that their plan to form a New Zealand listed banking and financial services group is compelling and have formally committed ... More >>

One-stop trades website launched for Cantabrians

Wednesday, 15 September 2010, 11:19 am | Joint Media Statement

Cantabrians affected by the devastating earthquake now have a one stop website where they can research and engage local reconstruction professionals from plumbers and electricians to builders and civil contractors. More >>

Senior Doctors And DHBS Agree on ‘Holding Pattern’

Monday, 13 September 2010, 4:23 pm | Joint Media Statement

“Senior doctors and the 20 district health boards have agreed upon an innovative ‘holding pattern’ in the their negotiations for a national collective agreement,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, ... More >>

"Rebuilding" Fundraising Drive for Christchurch

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 12:20 pm | Joint Media Statement

The United Chinese Press , together with Skykiwi.com, Chinesetown.com, New Zealand Chinese New Settlers Services Trust, New Zealand Chinese Cultural Salon and MP Raymond Huo are joining hands to set up a "Rebuilding" disaster relief cash donation drive ... More >>

Local community health programme re-launches

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 12:06 pm | Joint Media Statement

The Glen Innes Healthy Kai (GIHK) programme has been re-launched with the roll out of colourful, bright posters, a retailer and community newsletter and added support for participating Glen Innes town centre retailers and their customers. The re-launch ... More >>

Wellington businesses win Intl. Marketing award

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 9:45 am | Joint Media Statement

Two Wellington businesses, Loyalty New Zealand and Datam, have won an international Direct Mail (DM) Award for the industry leading Fly Buys Point Summary mailing. More >>

Experienced community sector a vital resource

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 6:00 pm | Joint Media Statement

New Zealand’s community sector is playing a key role in supporting the vulnerable following the Canterbury earthquake, says ComVoices, an independent network of Tangata Whenua, and community and voluntary sector organisations. More >>

Trees in the tank – NZ’s energy future?

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 5:35 pm | Joint Media Statement

Within 30 years, more than a quarter of New Zealand’s energy needs and nearly a third of our transport fuels could come from energy crops and materials that are currently wasted. More >>

Waiariki Institute of Technology selects Tribal

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 10:59 am | Joint Media Statement

Following an extensive and detailed procurement, Waiariki Institute of Technology has chosen Tribal as the supplier of the institute’s new student management system (SMS). More >>

University of Otago launches Science Academy

Thursday, 2 September 2010, 12:27 pm | Joint Media Statement

Talented senior science students from New Zealand’s provincial or rural, small and low decile schools will have the opportunity to reach their full potential as part of a new academy being launched by the University of Otago. More >>

Nutritionist Wins Prestigious Award

Tuesday, 31 August 2010, 4:04 pm | Joint Media Statement

The New Zealand Nutrition Foundation and Kellogg New Zealand have announced Helen Eyles as winner of the 2010 Nutritionist Development Award. More >>

Construction students benefit from collaboration

Monday, 23 August 2010, 3:58 pm | Joint Media Statement

From next year Taranaki students who are interested in a construction career will be able to access a wider range of qualifications thanks to a collaboration agreement between the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) and distance learning ... More >>

New Campaign aims to Reduce Level Crossing Crashes

Monday, 23 August 2010, 12:54 pm | Joint Media Statement

Rail safety campaigner and former New Zealand international test cricketer Chris Cairns will be announcing a nationwide campaign today aimed at reducing the number of collisions and near collisions at level crossings. More >>

Air NZ and Fly Buys announce new partnership

Friday, 20 August 2010, 2:36 pm | Joint Media Statement

Air New Zealand and Fly Buys today announced a new partnership creating an exciting range of benefits for members of both the Air New Zealand AirpointsTM programme and Fly Buys loyalty programme, totalling more than half of New Zealand’s population. More >>