Articles published on September, 2010

  1. GMT Distribution and Portfolio Update

    Published on Thursday, September 30th, 2010

    Further to the announcement of 2 September, Goodman (NZ) Limited, the Manager of GMT, is pleased to advise the first quarter distribution, for the period ended 30 June 2010, will be paid to Unitholders today.

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  2. Who Cares?

    Published on Thursday, September 30th, 2010
    As at today there are 9 days left until the postal ballots close for local body elections throughout the country. As with previous years the percentage of eligible voters actually casting a vote is expected to be embarrassingly low. In 2007, when we last went to the ballot to elect our local leaders, only around 40% [...]
  3. Finding fairness for all victims is what will define us

    Published on Friday, September 24th, 2010
    Though of a similar magnitude, the contrast between the initial human impact of the Christchurch and Haiti earthquakes could not have been more stark.  No doubt this was a factor that prompted former Prime Minister Helen Clark to promote New Zealand as an example to the world of earthquake preparedness. While the initial response phases of [...]
  4. Three countries, three voting systems, same end result

    Published on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
    Prime Minister John Key has voiced concerns that the Act Party’s ‘debacle’ is likely to turn the public off MMP. He is quoted as saying “I think it will increase the likelihood that people will vote MMP out”. What he doesn’t make clear is whether he thinks that in voting out MMP the electorate will turn back [...]
  5. Fisher & Paykel Appliances Reveals Refrigeration Compressor Technology set to Revolutionise Energy Consumption

    Published on Thursday, September 16th, 2010
    • New compressor technology has the potential to save consumers up to 30% on refrigerator power use
    • Refrigerator design, storage capacity, temperature control and environmental impact will be significantly enhanced
    • Fisher and Paykel Appliances’ team says this innovation will lead refrigeration industry in coming years
        

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