2 December 2008 - A new project launched today will look at the potential to turn pig manure on New Zealand farms into energy, significantly reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

More than 80% of respondents think now is not a good time to sell their business

Only 25% have plans to sell in the next five years

Smaller businesses are far less prepared for unforeseen circumstances

1 December 2008 - The Air New Zealand Environment Trust today announced a new programme to assist with restoring the environment for New Zealand school children.

1 December 2008 - Low fares airline Jetstar has cemented its place in the trans Tasman market, three years after first taking on the route.

1 December 2008 - The Association of Building Sustainability Assessors today lent their public support to the recommendations in the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development's report, ``Better performing homes for New Zealanders.''

1 December 2008 - The following new stock has launched on iPredict, New Zealand's first online prediction market:

How many residential building consents will be issued in November 2008?

1 December 2008 - Interest in a brand new Hamilton house being sold to support Hospice Waikato's Building Appeal is building, with just two weeks to go before Harcourts Monarch Real Estate auctions the property onsite on 14 December.

1 December 2008 - Stratford District Council's Information Centre has launched its new touchwindow information system. The interactive window display - the first of its type in New Zealand - allows visitors to browse for information at all times, without having to enter the centre.

1 December 2008 - As part of the ongoing growth of its retail operations in New Zealand, Macquarie Private Wealth today announced the appointment of Bryan Shepherd to its Wellington financial advisory team.

1 December 2008 - Voters have overwhelmingly supported joining the Newmarket Business Association, with the official business association precinct set to grow dramatically next year.