Southern Focus
Excellence recognised
Friday, 06 November 2009
Ten Franklin/Papakura region businesses were recognised as outstanding in their category at the recent 2009 Stevenson Business Excellence Awards.
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Port infrastructure vital for Auckland
Friday, 06 November 2009
Every time some downtown restauranteur or retail or tourism guru suggests we move the main port of Auckland to Tauranga or anywhere other than its current location I wonder what planet they are on.
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Business and the city
Monday, 05 October 2009
As I write, the second Auckland Governance Bill is about to pass under urgency and by the time this article goes to press, the third and final Bill will be made public.
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Revised liquor labelling code
Friday, 02 October 2009
The Code for the Naming, Labelling, Packaging and Promotion of Liquor came into force last week.
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Donate NZ donate
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
New Zealanders are in the forefront when it comes to donating and supporting- whether locally or internationally.
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Taking good care of European cars
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Specialised care and maintenance is required for specific and special cars, to keep them working most efficiently and in top operating condition.
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First half net profits for Hyundai
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
The Hyundai Motor Company has seen its first half net profit rise by 10.4 per cent and has also reported record quarterly profits. Net profit rose to NZD$ 992 million in the first six months of the year.
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Database protection - not so protected
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
A recent Australian case has put the spot light on what has always been the limited protection afforded to database owners.
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Water, water everywhere...
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
It has been said that any future World War may well be fought on the issue of water. So where do we stand?
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Builder gets his skates on 'tutu' support charity
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Nigel Lowe loves a challenge. And that’s exactly what he got when his wife, Shelley, dared him to roller skate from Otara to Manukau City dressed in a pink tutu.
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Unlocking centre's potential
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
A new transport interchange and tertiary campus are the first stages in a long term plan to lift Manukau city centre to a new level, Manukau Mayor Len Brown said.
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Manukau businesses rise to challenge in record numbers
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
This year’s Westpac Manukau Business Excellence Awards have received a colossal number of entries.
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Delegation
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Manukau Mayor Len Brown will lead a trade delegation to the Pacific in August to foster greater trade relationships with Pacific neighbours.
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Packed proper
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Pakworld is an award winning, Christchurch based family owned company that has decided to future-proof its business and commit to the environment by seeking and gaining Forest Stewardship Council accreditation.
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Business survival through adaption
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Evolve or dissolve – businesses need to adapt to survive, grow and one day be sold. Struggling businesses are hard to sell unless there is a strong upside. So take time to change and adapt your business model so you have a business for tomorrow.
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Ten questions in ten minutes
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Dawn Engelbrecht is the managing director of SKIDS (Safe kids in daily supervision), an independent franchise organisation providing out of school care on–site at primary schools in the greater Auckland area. SKIDS was a category finalist at the 2008 Westpac Manukau Business Excellence Awards.
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Respect each other, despite the differences
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Point 5 in my series on Servant Leadership is all about respect. As leaders we need to earn it and give it, respect cuts both ways.
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