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Serious Cereal Packaging
Monday, 9 April 2001, 11:39 am | Released via Carrara Communications
Hot-shot innovation from a clever little Christchurch company could go a long way to salving consumer guilt pangs about conspicuous packaging consumption. More >>
Looking Good
Friday, 6 April 2001, 2:31 pm | Released via Carrara Communications
A new contact lens developed by an innovative Christchurch company is bringing the world back into focus for sufferers of a common vision problem. Its million dollar R&D investment into three state of the art lathes is also giving the 35 year ... More >>
Prestigious US Nomination For Compudigm
Thursday, 5 April 2001, 4:52 pm | Released via Carrara Communications
New Zealand software company, Compudigm International Ltd, has been nominated for a prestigious US Computerworld Smithsonian Award and will receive a Laureate in recognition of this, in San Francisco on April 8. More >>
Big Business In Blowing Up Boats
Monday, 26 March 2001, 2:32 pm | Released via Carrara Communications
John Booth is buoyant about business and its not surprising considering that his 12 year old Taihape company is one of the country’s leading makers of inflatable boats. It is also one of the busiest, with half the factory capacity dedicated to ... More >>
Funding On Track For Business Growth
Tuesday, 20 March 2001, 2:27 pm | Released via Carrara Communications
Technology New Zealand has funded more than 142 R&D projects within business in the period July 2000 – January 2001, according to the latest figures just released on its Technology for Business Growth (TBG) scheme. More >>
Putting The Bite On A Mellower Mallow
Friday, 16 March 2001, 2:32 pm | Released via Carrara Communications
New Zealanders’ voracious – and unique- passion for marshmallows has led to an unusual research project for University of Otago student Jennifer Edmond. Her quest was to find how to keep the tongue-tempting taste and texture of marshmallows fresher for ... More >>
Slab Buys Into Hong Kong To Fast Track Kiwi Tech
Monday, 12 March 2001, 3:05 pm | Released via Carrara Communications
Auckland-based Slab Sound has just completed its first international acquisition, with a multi million-dollar deal to buy a Hong Kong company. This will provide a springboard for the company’s NZ-developed innovative flat panel speaker and noise ... More >>
Pastry Rises To New Export Potential
Thursday, 8 March 2001, 4:52 pm | Released via Carrara Communications
* Pastry maker seeks research muscle to find clues to Japanese palates * Potential export order to fuel expansion * Technology NZ 'TechNet' helps bring R&D experts together to help For most companies, a big contract is a lifeline, but an order for ... More >>
Drugs On-Line Scam Revealed
Thursday, 8 March 2001, 4:36 pm | Released via Carrara Communications
Internet Magazine shows how easy it is to buy prescription medicines online. In an investigation into buying prescription-only medicines over the net, Internet Magazine has discovered that it’s a simple matter to buy the prescription drugs of your choice. ... More >>
Building Innovation In NZ Companies
Friday, 23 February 2001, 2:15 pm | Released via Carrara Communications
More than 100 of New Zealand’s brightest brains are working on research projects to develop innovative technology for New Zealand businesses. More >>
Lights And Action!
Friday, 23 February 2001, 11:58 am | Released via Carrara Communications
* Technology New Zealand helps in bringing new technology to local manufacturers * Electroluminescence technology opens new market * In-mould equipment to help manufacturers and marketers develop points of differentiation in products More >>
Technology Catches The Bus
Monday, 29 January 2001, 2:07 pm | Released via Carrara Communications
- Ashburton company develops and tests hybrid-powered buses -Trials have been completed in Christchurch and work starts on larger buses - Hong Kong and Japan are showing keen interest More >>
Keeping It Simple Is Key To Funding Success
Wednesday, 13 December 2000, 4:38 pm | Released via Carrara Communications
**Hot tips to R&D funding – what works and what doesn’t **Technology R&D – can be a myriad of false starts and forked roads for businesses Navigating a successful path through public funding for industry R&D is just a matter of keeping it simple, ... More >>
Green Light For NZ Reds
Monday, 4 December 2000, 11:34 am | Released via Carrara Communications
It’s good news for red wine drinkers and even better for the New Zealand wine industry; New Zealand’s reds are right up there in the good-for-your-health stakes, according to the results of research carried out on Waiheke reds. More >>