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Harry Potter 7 P2 Continues to Make NZ Box Office History
Thursday, 21 July 2011, 2:27 pm | NZPA
Thursday July 21, 2011 – “Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part 2†continues to break all New Zealand box office records in it’s first week of release, and can now claim the record for biggest opening week of all ... More >>
New Zealander Selected for the Digital Life Academy
Friday, 20 May 2011, 2:05 pm | NZPA
The Digital Life Academy today announced that Michael Moore-Jones has been selected as the representative from New Zealand to the Academy for its 2011 session. More >>
J-REP secures Yen 1.9 billion non-recourse
Thursday, 7 April 2011, 10:56 am | NZPA
J-REP, a specialist provider of Japanese logistics solutions, majority owned by Macquarie Goodman Japan Pte Ltd, today announces that it has secured a non-recourse 3-year senior term loan of 1.9 billion Yen from ING Bank N.V., Tokyo Branch. The facility ... More >>
HBA Global Member of U.S. DOC International Buyers Program
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 1:50 pm | NZPA
HBA Global Expo & Conference (http://www.hbaexpo.com) is one of a select group of trade shows to be chosen by the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration to participate in its International Buyers Program (IBP) for 2011. ... More >>
VIP Communications Offers Free Calls to New Zealand
Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 9:16 am | NZPA
In response to the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch, New Zealand on Monday and severely damaged the South Island city, VIP Communications, a leading provider of international calling services and solutions (http://www.joinvip.com), ... More >>
Presenting 'Equinox Summit: Energy 2030'
Friday, 18 February 2011, 2:43 pm | NZPA
Flash forward 20 years... What if our best efforts to lower carbon emissions, wean off fossil fuels, and plan for a soaring population weren't enough? Would we ask ourselves why we didn't take action sooner, transforming the ideas from our greatest ... More >>
Final Report of the Review of Food Labelling Law and Policy
Friday, 28 January 2011, 4:56 pm | NZPA
The Panel conducting the Independent Review of Food Labelling Law and Policy, commissioned by the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council, today formally presented its Final Report entitled Labelling Logic to the Hon Catherine King Parliamentary ... More >>
Amora Hotels & Resorts Launch in New Zealand
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 11:30 am | NZPA
Dr. Tanapun Siriphatrawan, Chief Executive and Owner of the Amora Group with hotel assets located in Thailand, New Zealand and Australia, is delighted to launch the Amora brand in New Zealand. The three New Zealand hotels, Amora Hotel Wellington ... More >>
Wind energy’s attractiveness proven again
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 10:42 am | NZPA
“Mt Stuart, a new wind farm in the Clutha District, reinforces that wind energy is a viable and cost-effective source of electricity,” says Fraser Clark, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Wind Energy Association. Today Pioneer Generation announced ... More >>
Elton John Concert Date Announced!
Thursday, 13 January 2011, 9:53 am | NZPA
Capital C: Concerts has just announced that the biggest concert event in the South Island this year will be on Friday November 25. Promoter Phil Sprey of Capital C: Concerts said that having the concert a month after the Rugby World Cup finishes ... More >>
Mini New Year boom for tradespeople
Tuesday, 11 January 2011, 10:52 am | NZPA
Rather than looking to quit smoking or lose weight, this year people have been making the resolution to renovate and repair their homes and gardens. Builderscrack.co.nz, a site where homeowners get quotes from tradespeople, has reported their strongest ... More >>
Freelancer.com Dominates Anthill Cool Company Awards
Friday, 17 December 2010, 4:42 pm | NZPA
Freelancer.com, the world's largest outsourcing marketplace which connects small business with freelancers from around the world, today took out the Global Growth Award and Best Online Business at the Anthill Cool Company Award Ceremony in Melbourne. ... More >>
Verizon Wireless Make Agreement With Bridgewater Systems
Friday, 17 December 2010, 4:36 pm | NZPA
Bridgewater Systems (TSX: BWC), the mobile personalization company, today announced a new four-year framework agreement with Verizon Wireless under which Bridgewater will provide products and services for Verizon Wireless' network expansion. The value ... More >>
The Waiting is Over! Elton John to be the First!
Friday, 17 December 2010, 10:21 am | NZPA
Capital C: Concerts in conjunction with Dunedin Venues are proud to announce the first major global artist to perform in concert in Dunedin’s New Forsyth Barr Stadium will be Sir Elton John. The concert featuring Elton and his whole band will help ... More >>
New Update of Booking Systems for Travel Service Providers
Thursday, 16 December 2010, 10:12 am | NZPA
New interfaces simplify and improve the booking of hotels, flights, cruises and more, allowing partners to make better travel decisions for their own clients Continuing to increase the usability of its website for agents, tour operators and suppliers, ... More >>
Yakima announces its acquisition of Hubco Automotive Ltd.
Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 2:15 pm | NZPA
Yakima Will Expand Internationally and in U.S. with Whispbar(TM), World's Quietest Vehicle Rack, and with Prorack, in Additional Distribution Channels Worldwide Yakima ( www.yakima.com ), a leading designer and manufacturer of vehicle cargo management ... More >>
Top Employment Issues for 2011
Monday, 13 December 2010, 3:23 pm | NZPA
Salary pressure, the return of the counter offer and the increasing use of social media are amongst the top issues that will dominate New Zealand’s employment market in 2011, according to recruiting experts Hays. Topping the recruiter’s list is ... More >>
Rock’s Global Icons
Sunday, 20 June 2010, 10:14 pm | NZPA
The Circle tour will see the band spend much of the next two years on the road, performing a staggering 135 shows in 30 countries . This brand new stadium stage production coming to New Zealand is one of the biggest sets ever to be seen in this ... More >>
Charges Laid Over Electronic Waste Exports
Thursday, 11 February 2010, 11:22 am | NZPA
The Ministry of Economic Development has laid fourteen charges in relation to the export of hazardous electronic waste, including the attempted export of waste collected at eDay 2009. More >>
Meridian Welcomes Wind Farm Decision
Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 10:33 am | NZPA
Meridian Chief Executive Tim Lusk has welcomed the decision from the Environment Court yesterday approving the company’s proposed Central Wind wind farm development in full. More >>