Many NZ businesses unprepared for ‘Mobilegeddon’
Thousands of local businesses are not ready to meet Google’s upcoming ‘Mobilegeddon’ deadline according to a local marketing expert.
Amazon gets new approval to test drones
Amazon’s drone testing programme has received a new boost from federal regulators in the US.
Kettle Korn teams up with the All Blacks
New Zealand Kettle Korn, a leading snack brand, has become an official All Blacks licensee, one of only a handful of food businesses to be granted the honour.
Superette closes after violent robbery
A lone robber used a plastic gun to hold up a shopkeeper at a Hamilton superette, then made off with the till and an estimated $1000 in cash inside it, reports the Waikato Times.
State-of-the-art centrifugal dryer for CHEP
The installation of a fully automated sorting, stacking and washing system for CHEP’s foldable Reusable Plastic Crates (RPCs) is underway at CHEP’s Penrose Service Centre in Auckland.
Fresh hop Harvest Pilsner set to go nationwide
Tracy Banner’s fresh hop Harvest Pilsner has won five medals in five years at the Brewers Guild of New Zealand awards and the Sprig & Fern owner and head brewer is quietly confident the 2015 brew will continue that winning streak.
Left Field range launches in NZ and UK
It’s been a journey full of discovery, exploration and creativity for Left Field, as the wine creations are released to the world.
Celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day on Friday April 24
April 24, 2015 marks the sixth annual International Sauvignon Blanc Day – an online initiative that started in California with St Supery Winery as a global social media wine tasting.
The ultimate treat for Mum
Whether your Mum is a passionate foodie, or a hard worker who deserves a treat, you can make this Mother’s Day a luxurious and indulgent occasion for her with The Langham, Auckland.
A$2.5 million fine for misleading bread promotion
The Federal Court in Australia has ordered Coles supermarkets to pay penalties of A$2.5 million for making false representations and engaging in misleading conduct in relation to the promotion of its par-baked bread products in proceedings brought by the ACCC.
Diminished mussel crops affect Sanford staff
Seafood processor Sanford is considering closing its mussel plant in Christchurch, which employs 232 people. Sanford staff shucking mussels at the Riccarton plant say they have been on unpredictable shifts of two to five days a week for a while.
New Coca-Cola comes to life in TVC
Coca-Cola South Pacific has launched a TVC to support the introduction of Coca-Cola Life in Australia, based on the locally created ‘Let Life Surprise You’ creative.