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“It is a normal part of any FTA,” points out Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett. If a complaint has been made then there is a process both countries are required to go through. Both countries would be looking into it, said Mr Barnett. He was commenting on a news report that China was threatening retaliatory measures against New Zealand over alleged dumping of cut-price steel on the New Zealand market. For more information contact Michael Barnett, mobile: 0275 631 150.Michael Barnett, Chief Executive, Auckland Chamber of Commerce.      

World War I saw the first use of aircraft in large-scale conflicts and the battlefield has never been the same since. These early airplanes used rotary engines, in which the crankshaft remains stationary while the rest of engine rotates around it. You won’t see many original WWI aircraft engines still in use today, but if you happen to visit a small machine shop in New Zealand, you can order a brand-new one. In addition to making parts for vintage aircraft and general machining services, Classic Aero Machining Service is building 1915 Gnome engines using modern manufacturing techniques. “Our idea was…

International packaging company Orora Limited has invested more than $25 million to support its growing New Zealand customer base and increase its manufacturing capabilities. The company has key manufacturing operations in Christchurch, Hastings and Auckland and has made significant investments at each site. “The New Zealand market is core to Orora’s Australasian business growth strategy as is evidenced by our ongoing financial commitment to our Orora Kiwi Packaging operations,” Orora Limited CEO and Managing Director Nigel Garrard said. “Our investment in a new state of the art Flexo Folder Gluer (FFG) - a complete box making solution that increases capacity,…

Modern bikes are lighter and more efficient than ever before, but their basic design is rooted in the past. Cyclotron is trying to change that with a hubless carbon creation, complete with lighting fit for a sci-fi film. It's not just a different look for the sake of it, though, with Cyclotron saying its bike is versatile and smart enough to revolutionize what we expect from the humble two-wheeler. In this article published recently on GizMag the story behind this futuristic design unfolds.  There's a lot going on with the Cyclotron's frame, but we're going to start with the basic…

Maersk Line is upgrading its ‘Triple Star’ service by launching direct, weekly northbound connections between New Zealand and North East Asian ports. "We are optimising our ‘Triple Star’ service with the launch of direct, weekly connections between New Zealand and North East Asian ports. Starting from late September 2016, Kiwi exporters can enjoy all the benefits of direct access to Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan," says a statement from Maersk Line. With unmatched transit times to a number of strategic ports, this superior service has been tailormade to offer New Zealand businesses fast and reliable access to these important markets.…

Last night, top-performing apprentices in New Zealand’s flooring industry were recognised at the annual Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) Flooring Apprentice of the Year Awards in Auckland. The awards presentation event, held at Alexandra Park, is the largest annual get together of the flooring industry in New Zealand and serves to celebrate the exceptional work happening in the field, says BCITO chief executive Warwick Quinn. “The awards recognise those who are making a valuable contribution to this industry; it gives them the chance to be celebrated by their peers. All this year’s winners are strong role models for…

Air New Zealand’s Grabaseat is poised to launch its biggest fare sale yet, offering one thousand $10 seats across all domestic routes operated on Air New Zealand’s network to celebrate 10 years of the Grabaseat website. The promotion also includes thousands of cut-rate fares for international destinations and thousands within the country for less than $39. General Manager Market Development and Retail Sales at Air New Zealand Annabelle Fowler says Grabaseat has experienced phenomenal growth since its creation in 2006 with over 28,000 people visiting the site on average each day. “Customers have taken up more than 1.8 million Greenlight…

The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference will offer thousands of the newest products and innovations expanding over three floors and two sold out exhibit halls for 7,000+ marine industry professionals to explore in three days from Tuesday, Oct. 4 – Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla. IBEX, the largest North American trade event for boat building, design and maintenance, will offer 550+ exhibiting companies – of which over 100 are new, as well as valuable networking events and educational opportunities. "Two expanded exhibit halls will offer our attendees thousands of new products in four distinct…

Michael Heron’s Passion Project A love of what the digital world could offer those seeking justice and a successful digital entrepreneur living next door have inspired former Solicitor General Michael Heron QC to set up an online dispute resolution service that can provide great access to experts in the dispute resolution area. Mr Heron, who resigned as Solicitor General last year, was excited by the ability to combine legal collaboration with digital delivery when he worked as the Crown’s senior legal officer. “Primarily, I wanted to do something to address the problem of access to justice that is much talked…

New Zealand’s home builder Lite Green Projects is collaborating with Melbourne, Australia-based modular builder Habitech Systems to deliver super-insulated modular houses across the Tasman District, an area at the northern end of South Island of New Zealand. Andrei Martin of Lite Green said Habitech’s panel system provides high performance energy efficiencies and construction methods that reduce build time. He hopes the Habitech system will catch on in New Zealand because it is more economical than most sustainable and eco-friendly homes, as architectureanddesign.com.au tells MHProNews. Remembering the earthquake that devastated Christchurch, New Zealand in 2011, Habitech wants to demonstrate to New…