Poly Palace Porirua's award winning polystyrene recycler, re-manufacturer and under-floor insulation specialist, is laying off installation and administration staff after being left out in the cold by EECA's selection for Warm Up New Zealand Heat Smart.

Rural rivalry is set to reignite as farmers begin planning for the 2010 Glammies.

A record income of $6.7million in the 2008-09 year for the NZ Academy of Sport South Island (ASI) has seen the organisation's income almost double in the last two years.

One of the country's most recognised retail brands turns 100 on October 1 with Farmers celebrating a century of trading in New Zealand.

Investors are being offered an attractive opportunity to be part of New Zealand's emerging biodiesel industry through a convertible notes issue from New Zealand biodiesel manufacturer, Ecodiesel Limited.

The article in the latest Consumer Article highlighting a lack of compliance with the requirements for ingredients to be displayed at point of sale for all Cosmetic Products has been taken seriously by all cosmetic suppliers within the CTFA membership.

Port Nelson Limited today announced a dividend of $4m to its shareholders, the Tasman District and Nelson City Councils.

A senior manager with experience in specialist FMCG marketing and sales leadership has been appointed to head Packaging House, New Zealand’s largest distributor of packaging products nationwide. 

The Australian general government sector recorded an underlying cash deficit of $A27.1 billion (2.3% of GDP) for 2008-09. This outcome was $A5 billion better than expected at the time of the 2009-10 Budget. Recall those May estimates were -$A32.1 billion and -2.7% of GDP respectively.

If you come across a lot of smiling faces in and around Cromwell lately, it may well have something to do with the fact that SBS Bank and the Cromwell Golf Club have just struck up a key community partnership and everyone is delighted!