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Business 12 Jul 2012
100% kiwi owned Telco, CallPlus and Slingshot poised to take advantage of industry consolidation

CallPlus CEO, Mark Callander, believes the Vodafone and TelstraClear merger will create new opportunities in the New Zealand market.

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Conservation 5 Jul 2012
Tutira School growing endangered plants for the next generation

Rayonier Matariki Forests has found a great home for seedlings of recently discovered and extremely rare native kakabeak plants at Tutira School in Napier.

Students from Tutira School

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Public Relations 30 May 2012
Mazda Foundation begins another year of grants

The Mazda Foundation has donated over $50,000 to 16 individuals and groups from around New Zealand, as part of the Foundation’s first round of funding for 2012.

Mazda Foundation logo

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Advertising 25 May 2012
Non-specialised marketing a financial risk

Leaving marketing implementation in the hands of unskilled staff is rolling the dice with one of the business’s most critical spends.

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Conservation 16 Apr 2012
Rare plant discovery in Hawke's Bay

HAWKE'S BAY — New discoveries of the extremely rare, native kakabeak plant (Clianthus) have excited botanists and local DOC workers in the Hawke’s Bay.

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Internet 29 Mar 2012
Slingshot first ISP to unmeter Quickflix, more unmetering planned!

Despite already offering NZ's biggest broadband data plans, Slingshot is establishing a range of content partnerships so even more internet content can be 'unmetered' for its customers.

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Motoring 14 Mar 2012
First Assistance roadside recognised as best practice provider

New Zealand’s leading emergency assistance company, First Assistance, has topped the rankings in a recent customer satisfaction survey and gained recognition as a provider of best practice roadside assistance.

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Health 8 Mar 2012
Omega3 may stave off memory loss

Losing your memory?  It’s a common complaint from people over 50 years old.  But research shows, taking Omega 3 capsules could help stave off this inevitable symptom of an aging brain.

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Business 28 Feb 2012
Unused Mobile Data and Minutes Costing Kiwi Businesses

Three quarters of Kiwi businesses have up to 100MB of unused mobile data per connection left at the end of each month, and over half have up to 60 minutes of unused mobile voice minutes.

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Business 1 Feb 2012
East Tamaki acquisition strengthens Direct Property portfolio

Direct Property Fund has announced the acquisition of 92-98 Harris Road in East Tamaki, a key industrial property in South Auckland and local home to leading Australian food manufacturer Goodman Fielder.

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Business 22 Jan 2012
Natural Products Industry Hits $1Billion

The world’s love of New Zealand’s natural products has driven the industry to new heights.

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Media 9 Jan 2012
Canon Media Awards 2012 in the frame

The cut off for entries into New Zealand’s premier awards recognising media excellence, the Canon Media Awards, is just one month away.

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Food 5 Dec 2011
Green Coffee Bean – The Silver Bullet For Weight Loss

The humble coffee bean is now being hailed as an effective ingredient for weight loss.

 Svetol is made from the decaffeinated green coffee bean extract.

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Environment 1 Dec 2011
Treemendous School Makeover Winners Named

Four New Zealand schools have been selected to receive a Treemendous School Makeover – a joint initiative by the Mazda Foundation and Project Crimson Trust.

Treemendous School Makeover logo

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Public Relations 1 Dec 2011
Mazda Foundation continues to assist New Zealand communities

The latest round of Mazda Foundation funding has seen 17 grants given to community organisations,schools and individuals nationwide.

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Media 8 Nov 2011
Canon's EYEcon photographic competition recognises future stars

Fleur Verhoeven has been named the winner of the 2011 Canon EYEcon photographic competition with a portfolio the judges described as a controversial and powerful use of imagery.

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Technology 4 Nov 2011
Canon casts EF Cinema Lenses in starring role for new Cinema EOS System

Canon today announced the introduction of seven new 4K EF Cinema Lenses, an all-new series of video cinematography lenses that, in addition to the company’s current line-up of interchangeable EF lenses for EOS single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras, form the core of Canon’s new Cinema EOS System.

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Technology 4 Nov 2011
A Star is Born: Canon Launches New Digital Video Camcorder for High-Resolution Motion Picture Production

Canon today raised the curtain on an all-new interchangeable-lens digital video camcorder that combines exceptional imaging performance with outstanding mobility and expandability to meet the demanding production needs of today’s motion picture industry.

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Public Relations 4 Nov 2011
Christmas comes early with the launch of "CANON ISLAND"

With less than eight weeks till Christmas, Canon New Zealand announces its much anticipated Christmas campaign Canon Island this week.

Canon Island promotion

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Technology 26 Oct 2011
Forget the rugby – Kiwi frontrunner vies for a new cup title

New Zealand will yet again be fighting for top honours as local Canon print technician Ross Bredesen takes on the world’s best in Shanghai in the Canon Asia Pacific Cup.

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News 21 Oct 2011
Celebrating Staff Stay on Track

In a recent straw poll of clients, Edward O’Leary, Director of the time-billing and productivity software company abtrac, has found an unexpected side-effect of the current sporting fever sweeping the nation.

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Technology 19 Oct 2011
Canon New Zealand Launches iPF8300S – the Latest in Large Format Print

Canon has launched to the New Zealand market the award winning 44-inch imagePROGRAF iPF8300S.

Canon 44-inch imagePROGRAF iPF8300S

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Motorsport 30 Sep 2011
Kiwi Businessman to attempt NZ Land Speed Record

Kiwi businessman Eddie Freeman has announced his upcoming attempt at the New Zealand Land Speed Record that currently stands at 348.23km/hr.

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News 26 Sep 2011
Mazda Gets Canon Support Teams Zooming Along

Canon New Zealand and Mazda New Zealand have partnered to support the 300 plus local and international photojournalists and videographers looking to capture rugby’s showcase event for millions of rugby fans around the world.

Mike Johnston (Canon) and Andrew Clearwater (Mazda)

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News 21 Sep 2011
Law, Truth, Forensics And Hollywood Stories Shared

Legal and scientific experts who have caught some of the world’s most evil people as well as those who have suffered tragic injustices, including New Zealander David Bain, will come together for the first time at the International Justice Conference in Perth next March.

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Environment 12 Sep 2011
Clever crate a winner for the environment

Progressive Enterprises Ltd (PEL) and CHEP NZ have won the Sutton Group Award for Supply Chain Influence on Packaging Systems at the 2011 Environmental Packaging Awards for their shipping and display crate.

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Health 7 Sep 2011
Industry Welcomes Introduction Of Natural Health Products Bill

The New Zealand natural products industry welcomes the Natural Health Products Bill introduced to Parliament today.

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Internet 6 Sep 2011
CallPlus and Slingshot give Auckland City and its rugby world cup visitors FREE WiFi access

AUCKLAND CITY — CallPlus and Slingshot this week announced that they are providing a free WiFi service to the city of Auckland for the duration of the Rugby World Cup.

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Health 18 Aug 2011
Help Save Your Sight With Vitamin C

New research indicates that Vitamin C may be critical to maintaining good eye health and could be protective for those at risk of glaucoma.

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Business 13 Jul 2011
First Assistance appoints new Chief Executive Officer

New Zealand's leading assistance company First Assistance announces the appointment of Mary-Jo McDonald as its new Chief Executive.

New First Assistance chief executive Mary-Jo McDonald

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News 12 Jul 2011
Firewood donation warms thousands in Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch families facing the onset of a cold winter have received warming news, with a donation of over $40,000 worth of firewood being made available to residents in need.

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Media 1 Jun 2011
Photography Winners of the Canon Media Awards 2011

New Zealand’s top photojournalists were recognised in red carpet style at the Canon Media Awards held in Auckland on Friday night.

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Fundraiser 29 Apr 2011
HRV helping Kiwis with asthma to breathe easier

With more than 600,000 New Zealanders affected by asthma, healthy home ventilation specialist HRV is doing what it can to help Kiwis breathe easier in their own homes.

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Motoring 28 Apr 2011
Anika Moa is Mazda's first ambassador

Anika Moa has teamed up with Mazda New Zealand as the company's first brand ambassador.

Anika Moa has teamed up with Mazda New Zealand

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Business 15 Apr 2011
Natural Health Industry Awards its Leaders

The leaders of the natural products industry were recognised tonight at the 10th Natural Products Summit in Nelson.

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Business 14 Apr 2011
NZ companies lose money by the minute

The average kiwi employee could be costing their employer more than $14,000 per year in time spent on personal business.

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Accommodation 12 Apr 2011
Quest Albany to meet World Cup demand

NORTH SHORE CITY — Construction on one of the North Shore’s newest accommodations – Quest Serviced Apartments Albany Village – is nearing completion as Rugby World Cup and an ever increasing number of visitors expected in the region quickly approach.

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Food 8 Apr 2011
Anchor gives $500,000 to Kiwi communities and schools

Sports equipment, computers and new books for the library are just some of the things that 84 lucky schools from around New Zealand will be able to purchase thanks to the Great Anchor Milk Run.

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Business 24 Mar 2011
Canon's EYEcon returns for 2011

Entries are now open for New Zealand’s most talented emerging photographers in the 2011 Canon EYEcon photographic competition.

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Technology 22 Mar 2011
Free Online IT training offered to Cantabrian businesses

CANTERBURY — New Zealand e-learning company Intuto is offering Christchurch businesses and staff affected by the recent earthquake free access to online business IT training.

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Food 11 Mar 2011
Vegan diets may require additional supplementation

People following a vegan diet may require additional Omega 3 and Vitamin B12 supplementation to reduce an excess risk of heart disease.

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Business 9 Mar 2011
Rayonier Matariki donates for Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — New Zealand based forestry company Rayonier Matariki Forests is donating $100,000 to help support the recovery efforts for the city of Christchurch.

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Pharmacy 25 Feb 2011
Zinc may reduce cold symptoms

While the common cold is a long way from most New Zealanders’ minds, winter will soon be upon us and it’s time to stock up your arsenal against one of the most widespread illnesses in the world.

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Travel 25 Jan 2011
Kiwi travellers fear planting of drugs

As Kiwis pack their bags to go on holiday or for business, their biggest fear is having their luggage tampered with.

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Technology 19 Jan 2011
CallPlus caters to small businesses with Connect Lite

Following the recent successful launch of CallPlus’ Managed WAN service, the Kiwi owned telecommunications provider has added to its list of client offerings with a managed voice solution for small businesses – Connect Lite.

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Health 17 Jan 2011
Vitamin D helps fight post menopausal frailty

New Zealand women could benefit from taking Vitamin D and calcium to boost bone density and avoid frailty post menopause.

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Technology 11 Jan 2011
Cambridge University partners with NZ Technology Company

WAIKATO — After searching the world, Cambridge ESOL, a division of Cambridge University, has chosen a New Zealand technology company as its partner to take English language online and blended courses to market.

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Manufacturing 5 Jan 2011
NZ Extracts and Revolution Fibres sign Joint Venture to produce Active Fibres

Two innovative New Zealand companies, Revolution Fibres and New Zealand Extracts, have joined forces to form Active Fibres Ltd – a joint venture which will see the development and commercialisation of functional nanofibres and fabrics.

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Motoring 2 Dec 2010
Ford back on the road with First Assistance

First Assistance will continue to provide expert assistance across Ford’s entire fleet of new vehicles after winning the contract for the fourth consecutive term.

First Assistance

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Environment 1 Dec 2010
Treemendous School Makeover winners announced

Three schools in the North Island and one in the South have been selected to receive a Treemendous School Makeover – a joint initiative by the Mazda Foundation and Project Crimson Trust.

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Yachting 1 Dec 2010
Super yacht mast makers set sail for Avondale

WAITAKERE CITY — The world’s leading mast makers, Southern Spars, have moved premises to a dedicated factory in West Auckland which becomes the company’s new international headquarters Construction is now completed on the $17 million custom designed factory in which Southern Spars has taken up a 12 year lease.

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Food 21 Nov 2010
Do you deserve dinner on Domino's?

Domino's Pizza is dishing out dinner to deserving families in the lead up to Christmas.

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