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Good decision to remove duty on cheques – Payments NZ

Thursday, 15 May 2014, 3:40 pm | Payments NZ

The Government’s decision to remove the 5 cent duty on cheques as part of the 2014 Budget is evidence of New Zealand’s rapidly evolving payments systems. The move reflects New Zealanders’ declining use of cheques. The processes and efforts ... More >>

New Xbox One console-only option for $599

Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 3:42 pm | Pead PR

New Xbox One console-only option for $599 and new RRP of $699 on existing Xbox One in NZ - Available June 9 More >>

Think Tank Tackles Health Funding Squeeze

Tuesday, 6 May 2014, 10:20 am | Southern Cross Healthcare

How to modify or reduce the rapidly rising demand for healthcare will be among the key topics at a high-powered Think Tank aimed at resolving one of New Zealand’s most pressing economic problems. More >>

Pink Ribbon Breakfast is Just Right for charity

Monday, 5 May 2014, 4:26 pm | Pead PR

Kellogg’s Just Right is pleased to announce it is the principal sponsor of the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation (NZBCF) Pink Ribbon Breakfast campaign. The event encourages women around New Zealand to host their own fundraising breakfast ... More >>

Masu is supreme Auckland restaurant

Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 9:13 am | Pead PR

The dining appetite is changing and Auckland’s top restaurant has met the challenge head on taking out the coveted prize for the city’s best. Masu, the Japanese robata restaurant operated by Nic Watt has been named supreme winner in the 2014 Metro Restaurant ... More >>

Pharrell breaks near 40 year old NZ Music Chart record

Monday, 28 April 2014, 9:26 am | Pead PR

This week marks a new era in the New Zealand Music Charts with the breaking of a near 40 year Singles Chart record. As of this week, Pharrell Williams’ Happy has occupied an impressive 15 non-consecutive weeks at #1 on the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart. ... More >>

Taika Waititi lends support to #BeefWithBullies campaign

Wednesday, 23 April 2014, 9:16 am | Pead PR

Even if Chardonnay doesn’t like your Michael Jackson dance moves, that’s no reason for you to be made fun of. Renowned Kiwi director, Taika Waititi has pledged his support to the Mad Butcher’s anti-bullying campaign #BeefWithBullies. With ... More >>

Nathan Haines takes home third Jazz Tui

Saturday, 19 April 2014, 12:55 pm | Pead PR

Celebrated jazz saxophonist Nathan Haines has his third career Tui with Vermillion Skies announced by Recorded Music NZ as Best Jazz Album for 2014. More >>

Orion Health expands Christchurch operations

Friday, 11 April 2014, 9:23 am | Orion Health

New Zealand-owned global health software company Orion Health opened its first Christchurch office in Hazeldean Business Park with only a few staff just three weeks before the 22 February 2011 earthquake. More >>

Pead PR food team appointments

Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 12:28 pm | Pead PR

Auckland-based independent brand PR consultancy Pead PR has deepened its expertise in the food industry with the appointment of Kim Doran and Victoria Haysom to roles on its food team. More >>

‘Kitchen table’ business celebrates successful first year

Monday, 31 March 2014, 10:09 am | Pead PR

One year, three cities, five thousand subscribers, one million dinner kits and more than 60,000 food bags – that’s the amazing 12-month feat of home delivery service My Food Bag. Founded in Auckland by entrepreneur Cecilia Robinson together with dietitian ... More >>

Payments NZ launches new standards for mobile payments

Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 1:32 pm | Payments NZ

New options for making payments by mobile phone are expected to appear later this year, and Payments NZ has launched new Mobile Device Rules and Standards that will govern the mobile payments system, and protect businesses and consumers. More >>

Big-name finalists dominate Vodafone Pacific Music Awards

Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 11:51 am | Pacific Music Awards

Finalists for the 10th annual Pacific Music Awards have been announced, proving again that New Zealand’s superb Pacific musical talent pool continues to flourish. 2014 finalists Sol3 Mio, David Dallas and Ladi6 sit alongside the best hip hop, soul, ... More >>

Young Wellington chef wins $10,000 bursary

Friday, 21 March 2014, 10:25 am | Pead PR

The only female and youngest chef among the finalists has been awarded the inaugural Ōra King Chef’s Bursary worth $10,000. Christchurch-born chef de partie Carlita Campbell (21) who works at Wellington’s Cobar Restaurant plans to use her prize ... More >>

Newspapers retain second place in ad revenues

Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 3:20 pm | Pead PR

Newspapers retain second place in ad revenues Newspapers remained one of the top two choices for marketers placing advertising spend in 2013, according to annual figures compiled by the Advertising Standards Authority and released today. The total ... More >>