Over a six-week period 1,161 Kiwi families clocked up an astounding 16,810 hours of cleaning, the equivalent of just over 700 days or 23 months, as part of the first ever Home Heroes online challenge.
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Figures released today reveal a modest increase in national spending across the Paymark network, as Kiwis ready themselves for the Christmas rush.
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The winners of Telecom’s inaugural ‘Amazing Ideas Search’ have been chosen after judges assessed hundreds of amazing ideas from Kiwi kids across the country on how Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) can enhance our lives.
 presenting a cheque of $6,000 to Lucy Douglas, Noor Al-Shamma and Tyler Davidson on behalf of Katikati College.jpg)
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Sony Network Entertainment International and Sony Computer Entertainment America, today unveiled a redesigned PlayStation®Store for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system.
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Beam Inc. (NYSE: BEAM) a leading global premium spirits company has announced the finalists in the biggest bartender competition in New Zealand history - Beam Bar Legend.
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We all know that cleaning in most households is seen as a burden that is not often shared amongst family members.
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With fibre now passed the door of 76,311 premises across the country, the $1.5 billion upgrade of New Zealand’s broadband infrastructure is well under way and ahead of schedule.
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After a pitting their gaming skills against some of the nation’s best-known sports names, musicians and media, Che Fu (musician) and Alan Bell (NZ Gamer editor) have been named the winners of the PlayStation Vita Vodafone Charity Challenge.
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Figures released today have revealed the Canterbury region saw the fastest growth in spending in New Zealand, across the Paymark network in June.
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Au Pair Link's founder, Cecilia Robinson, has been named the 2012 Her Businesswoman of the Year.
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Spending across the Paymark network in May was strong, with the latest figures showing nationwide annual growth at 5.8 per cent for the month – the highest annual growth rate of 2012.
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AUCKLAND CITY — To mark the 20th anniversary of Russia Day on Tuesday June 12, 2012, Russian Standard Vodka will be bringing a slice of Moscow to No.1 Queen St.
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The government is spending $1.5 billion on the rollout of New Zealand's Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) infrastructure over the next 10 years with priority initially being placed on businesses, schools and health services.
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Mercury Energy is sending the world's first Good Energy-powered taxi out on the streets of Auckland over the next two weeks to celebrate the good things Kiwis do for each other every day.
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Figures released today by Paymark show the traditionally slow spending days in April took their toll on the annual growth rate of spending this month, with spending declining for the first time since October 2009.
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Sony Computer Entertainment today announces the release of Unit 13TM, a third-person military shooter created exclusively for PlayStation®Vita (PS VitaTM) by Zipper Interactive, available via the PlayStation Store or from all good retailers on March 8th.
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Immerse yourself in a world of uncompromised gaming with PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita™), the revolution in portable gaming from Sony Computer Entertainment (SCEE).
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Figures released today by Paymark showed the modest pickup in spending continued during January with Kiwis spending almost $3.8 billion via the Paymark network across the country.
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Figures released today by Paymark, which processes around 75% of all electronic transactions in New Zealand, show that Kiwis spent a total of just over $4.6 billion in December via Paymark’s network, pushing the annual growth rate up slightly to 3.4 per cent.
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On the back of slow but positive spending in November, the first 14 days of December have shaped up well for retailers, with the busiest shopping day in terms of year-on-year growth increase falling on Sunday December 11.
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Figures released today by Paymark show that while the build up to Christmas did begin in November, spending during the month could best be described as a slight intermission breaking up the busy Rugby World Cup period and the pending Christmas rush.
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) and Vodafone have today announced a partnership that will see Vodafone as the preferred provider of 3G connectivity for PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita), initially in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand and The Netherlands, and with Vodafone’s Partners in France (SFR).
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$360,000 being donated to Kiwi artists at the inaugural red carpet event on November 29 The Arts Foundation is launching New Zealand’s first arts awards.
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As French and Kiwi fans celebrated victory, and Welsh and Australian supporters languished over their teams’ defeats during semi-finals weekend, foreign card spending through Paymark’s network rose 36.1 per cent, or $4.4 million compared to the same three days last year (Fri-Sun).
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Auckland and Wellington, hosts of the four RWC quarter-final matches over the weekend, reaped the rewards of rugby fans’ commiserations and celebrations, with over $4.7m in foreign tourist spending compared to the same three days in 2010 (Friday – Sunday).
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Over the past few weeks, unsuspecting Rugby World Cup 2011 fans have been treated to doses of delight delivered by the COCA-COLA Happiness Truck and All Black legend, Tana Umaga.
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The latest figures from Paymark show overseas visitors are using their credit cards to travel and enjoy Kiwi hospitality around the country, contributing to a modest increase across all card spending in September.
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**A full wrap up of September’s spending activity will be released early next week and will include further sector breakdowns.
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Even before the Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony kicked off on Friday night, spending through Paymark's network had noticeably picked up, and is now surging in pockets around the country.
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As tourists from all over the world arrive en masse for the Rugby World Cup, Paymark is advising that its network is ready to handle the increased payment activity, but reminds merchants that due to the diversity of international card types and the way they are processed, there will be a few things to keep an eye out for at the point of purchase.
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Building on the solid success of previous years, the Pink Cap Drive is back in 2011 and will run during the month of September.
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Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand(SCENZ) today announced that the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) computer entertainment system with 160GB hard disk drive (HDD), currently available at a recommended retail price (RRP) of NZD$629.95, will be available at a very attractive new RRP of NZD$479.95 (including GST).
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Exclusive to PlayStation®3 and available to play in stereoscopic 3D, The Fight lets you battle it out in the gritty underworld of street fighting.
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