Wright Communications - Latest News [Page 27]
Kiwi IP champions launch lost innovation video
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 12:24 pm | Wright Communications
Kiwi IP champions launch lost innovation video, declare nation’s future in high value technology More >>
Health and safety: An Industry suicide prevention approach
Saturday, 29 August 2015, 4:35 pm | Lifeline Aotearoa
Health and safety - An Industry suicide prevention approach World Suicide Prevention Day is fast approaching and Lifeline Aotearoa is urging the public to learn vital skills to help prevent suicide. Preventing Suicide: Reaching Out and Saving Lives’ ... More >>
Restructuring rise drives contracting demand
Thursday, 27 August 2015, 11:03 am | Wright Communications
Restructuring rise drives contracting demand Changes at Fonterra are in the spotlight but many other Kiwi corporates are quietly restructuring, says specialist recruitment firm Convergence Partners. Restructuring activity has picked up considerably in the ... More >>
Wine Thief completes Sacred Hill Chardonnay Collection
Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 1:46 pm | Wright Communications
Wine Thief completes Sacred Hill Chardonnay Collection You’d be forgiven for thinking that one vineyard site can only produce one super-premium wine, but Sacred Hill’s Rifleman’s Vineyard in Hawke’s Bay proves this theory wrong with its 2014 Chardonnay ... More >>
James & Wells Partner Kate Wilson is moving on
Thursday, 6 August 2015, 2:08 pm | Wright Communications
James & Wells Partner Kate Wilson is moving on from specialist IP firm James & Wells to pursue another passion in 2016. She has always been excited by new ventures, but usually they are her clients’. This time it’s her own; a joint ... More >>
Family Violence Discussion Document Promises Change
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 11:36 am | Shine
Government Family Violence Discussion Document Promises Change for the Better This morning the Ministry of Justice released their discussion document “Strengthening New Zealand’s legislative response to family violence” presenting a wide range ... More >>
Kiwi repats under the microscope
Monday, 3 August 2015, 1:03 pm | Wright Communications
A ‘global census’ of New Zealand expats has been expanded to include New Zealanders who have returned home from overseas. More >>
Centenary commemoration honours Niue’s 150 soldiers
Thursday, 30 July 2015, 10:51 am | Wright Communications
One hundred years ago this October, fires were lit along Niue’s coast to farewell 150 brave Niuean men who were sailing away in support of New Zealand to fight in World War I. Following a church service, they left on the troopship Te Anau with ... More >>
Kiwi exporters beware of e-commerce
Monday, 27 July 2015, 1:55 pm | Wright Communications
The recent New Balance case should be a big wake up call for Kiwi companies exporting to Asian markets, especially those capitalising on e-commerce to do so. Selling online is a great idea as it gives companies ready access to untapped consumer markets - ... More >>
Carpet Court sold to Australasian fund manager
Friday, 24 July 2015, 1:46 pm | Wright Communications
Carpet Court sold to Australasian fund manager Australasian fund manager Allegro Funds is excited to announce it has taken a controlling interest in New Zealand’s leading flooring retailer Carpet Court, which has 60 outlets across the country. ... More >>
Take note of changes to the Fair Trading Act 1986
Wednesday, 15 July 2015, 11:19 am | Wright Communications
When it comes to customer protection, New Zealand legislation sets a high standard, and recent amendments to the Fair Trading Act 1986 shifts the focus even more to doing the “right thing by the consumer”. More >>
Diversity in the IP Terrior
Monday, 13 July 2015, 3:41 pm | Wright Communications
By Kate Wilson A confluence of diverse businesses with quite different approaches to their IP occurred at the recent IP Business Congress under the cheekily named session “IP on the Grapevine”. More >>
Recipe for success might be your best kept secret
Wednesday, 8 July 2015, 2:52 pm | Wright Communications
With the New Zealand government’s plans to treble the food and beverage sectors export market to $58 billion by 2025, leveraging the value of intellectual property (IP) will be crucial in achieving the greatest return. More >>
Engaging stakeholders tops agenda for Kiwi businesses
Thursday, 2 July 2015, 9:33 am | Wright Communications
Building stronger relationships with key stakeholders is the top priority for New Zealand businesses, according to a new survey on corporate social responsibility (CSR). More >>
Success at Fieldays means boost for Kiwi economy
Wednesday, 1 July 2015, 11:21 am | Wright Communications
With the success of James & Wells’ clients at this year’s and previous Fieldays, there’s no denying that agriculture is still a huge part of New Zealand’s economy. More >>
The tailgater, the non-indicator and the texter
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 11:09 am | Wright Communications
Driving us crazy – the tailgater, the non-indicator and the texter Tailgaters, non-indicators and texters are the drivers most likely to have the rest of us resorting to road rage if the results of a new national survey are anything to go by. Colmar ... More >>
Poor outlook for conservative KiwiSavers
Monday, 22 June 2015, 1:51 pm | Wright Communications
KiwiSaver members in conservative funds are in for poor returns, according to a new report by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research. More >>
James and Wells announces NZIFST conference sponsorship
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 2:22 pm | Wright Communications
Committed to enabling Kiwi innovation to succeed on the world stage, James & Wells are proud to announce their sponsorship of the New Zealand Institute of Food Science & Technology Inc (NZIFST) 50th anniversary conference. With the New Zealand ... More >>
Printer soars to sustainability award
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 12:37 pm | Wright Communications
A historic Auckland printing company has won a prestigious sustainability award after cutting its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 30%. More >>
Comment on An Outcome Evaluation of Police Safety Orders
Friday, 8 May 2015, 11:51 am | Shine
8 May 2015: Shine applauds the NZ Police for commissioning an ‘Outcome Evaluation of Police Safety Orders’ (released today) as part of their major strategy to improve Police response to family violence. More >>