Misleading NZ Made Company Fined
Prokiwi International has pleaded guilty and been fined for 17 representative charges of breaching the Fair Trading Act for supplying products that mislead customers into believing the products were New Zealand made.
WTO Findings Favour NZ Apple Growers
The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Panel has released a report with findings that favour NZ apple growers in the Australia case. The report finds that all sixteen of Australia’s quarantine measures along with their current Import Risk Analysis are inconsistent with their legal obligations as a WTO member.
Loder Cup Awarded to Christchurch Botanist
Dr Colin Burrows, a christchurch botanist with a long involvement and contribution to Canterbury’s natural history, has been awarded the prestigious Loder Cup.
Government Makes Taxis Safer
The government is introducing measure to make taxis safer. From 2011 it will be mandatory for taxis in larger towns and cities to be fitted with security cameras.
Do You Have a Customer Experience Super Star?
They are unique people, difficult to find and keep if you are not providing the right supportive culture. If you have a customer service super star your competitors will know it and you can bet they will be doing all they can to encourage them to jump ship.
NZ Cup and Show Week Tickets on Sale
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s NZ Cup and Show Week, which runs from Saturday 6 to Saturday 13 November, 2010 in Christchurch.
NZX Listing Rules Amendmended
NZX Market Supervision (NZXMS) announces amendments related to the introduction of NZX’s new clearing and settlement system. Amendments are to the NZSX/NZDX Listing Rules and the NZAX Listing Rules replacing the previous notice dated 25 June 2010.
Westpac Young Fashion Designer Competition
The Westpac Young Fashion Designer Competition has been created as a launch pad for young potential fashion designers. It is open to final year students, fresh graduates and designers new to the market.
Drug Treatment Unit Graduates
Eight prisoners have graduated from the Drug Treatment Unit at Christchurch Men’s Prison. They are the 23rd group to graduate since the programme opened in 2006.
Disclosure review to reduce compliance costs
RBNZ Deputy Governor Grant Spencer invites submissions on proposals to change the disclosure regime for registered banks to reduce compliance costs.
Telecom Fibre Proposal
Telecom has submitted a proposal to Crown Fibre Holdings to deliver a national fibre to the home network.
Happy Days Show with Robyn Malcolm
Outrageous Fortune star Robyn Malcolm is returning to the stage in Silo Theatre’s production of Smauel Beckett’s classic Happy Days, at the Herald Theatre in August 2010.
The Ultimate Business
How would you like to lead or work for a business that has the following qualities?
Govt Pays Respect to Officer Killed in Action
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today expressed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Government to the family and friends of New Zealand Army Lieutenant Tim O’Donnell DSD.
Honey Bee Health Campaign
Landcare Research and Federated Farmers are providing information to farmers and the public to support honey bee health through the Trees for Bees campaign.
Biofuels Report
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has tabled a biofuels report in parliament today. The report looks at the potential role of biofuels, and identifies that not all biofuels are environmentally and socially beneficial.
ACC Motorbike Safety Programme
ACC has introduced a motorbike safety programme and teamed up with representatives from key motorcycle, scooter and moped groups.
Monaco Resort in International Hotel Awards Finals
Grand Mercure Monaco Resort nominated as finalist in four award categories in HM Awards.
Telecom Smartphone Offer
Telecom is offering Smartphone users the opportunity to double their data for the next 3 months when they sign up to the new 500 megabyte Smartphone Extra.
Wellington Police Support Womens Refuge Appeal Week
Wellington Police have supported the Womens Refuge Appeal Week by donating hundreds of cans, dried food, and toys to the Wellington Women’s Refuge and Te Whare Rokiroki Maori Women’s Refuge.