Youth perspective on impact of COVID-19 lockdowns and school closures wins Student Voice contest

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Source: Press Release Service Leading edtech company Education Perfect (EP) (http://www.epforlearning.com/) – in conjunction with The Big Smoke (https://www.thebigsmoke.com.au/) – is pleased to announce the winner of their inaugural Student Voices competition. Keelan Heesterman, 17, from Karuma High School in New Zealand has won the competition with his essay, ‘The Free Trial No-one Asked For’ … Read more

TIDA Award for NZ Design and Build Company

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand The Trends International Design Awards (TIDAs) is a coveted event by Trends, a resource for home design ideas through print, digital, and online media. The team at Design Builders Waikato was not only thrilled to be a part of the event but to win an award for their … Read more

New Zealand-Made Products Cyber Sale Starts Today

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand Whether you’re looking for premium quality New Zealand-made garments in classic styles, durable footwear, or rugs and throws to last a lifetime, Ecowool can’t wait to deliver. The annual cyber sale kicks off on November 18, 2020, and runs until midnight on Monday November 30. With discounts from … Read more

New Zealand Flies Into The Stratosphere

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Source: Press Release Service – Business New Zealand Flies Into The Stratosphere Development has started on a solar-powered, unmanned aircraft that can fly in the stratosphere continuously for months at a time. The zero-emission aircraft will carry a suite of imagery equipment that will be game-changing for many industries, vastly improving intelligence for applications such … Read more

New Faith Network launched in New Zealand

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Source: Press Release Service The Christian entertainment channel New Faith Network is launched in New Zealand. This Christian entertainment network’s mission is to inspire Christians globally by bringing faith and family-friendly entertainment in a new, modern way. New Faith Network offers a broad collection of films and series, all screened on Christian values and guaranteed … Read more

Edtech company Education Perfect scores coveted international business award win in Otago Business Awards

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand Online learning platform Education Perfect (EP) has won the coveted International Business award in the 2020 Westpac Otago Business Awards. EP was also a finalist in the Excellence in Manufacturing and Technology category. The International Business Award recognises a business that successfully works within, and captures the benefits … Read more

Giving kudos and showing appreciation makes for a better workplace

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand Hailed as the best way to give kudos to your talented employees, nominations are being sought for the Bonfire Employee Appreciation Awards. The Bonfire Employee Appreciation Awards provide an opportunity for leaders to give kudos and nominate talent to win one of the following awards – Cloud 9 … Read more

StressFreeCarRental.com expands into New Zealand’s Car Rental Market

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand Despite a significant downturn in the global car rental market due to the Covid pandemic, StressFreeCarRental.com continues to expand into new international markets. Customers in New Zealand can now take advantage of StressFreeCarRental.com’s price match guarantee on car hire deals at car hire locations throughout the country. The … Read more

NZ Limited Licence launches new website, for even faster processing

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand With “non-contact” offices in Auckland and Christchurch, NZLL works with district courts in every region of New Zealand and provides all application documents including affidavits, draft court orders, and supporting documentation for applicants. NZLL’s freshly redesigned site includes an online application form that allows clients to begin the … Read more

Envirovac launches drain unblocking services

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Source: Press Release Service – Auckland Envirovac is an Auckland wastewater management formerly based in Epsom, servicing all of Auckland and the Rodney district since opening in 2018. Envirovac performs a full range of commercial and homeowner services, including floodwater removal, cesspit and grease trap maintenance, and water tank cleaning and repair. The company is … Read more

The impact of COVID-19 and remote learning: ‘Student Voice’ writing competition finalists announced

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand The competition, the brainchild of technology platform Education Perfect (EP) (https://epforlearning.com/) and TBS Next Gen (https://www.thebigsmoke.com.au/the-big-smoke-next-generation/), was launched to encourage young writers to express their views on the future of education, and the impact COVID-19 has had on their lives during 2020. Five finalists have now been selected … Read more

Akimbo’s groundbreaking app helps you develop a healthier mindset

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Source: Press Release Service – Christchurch Today, Christchurch based technology startup Akimbo is announcing the release of its mental fitness app aimed at young adults. Akimbo is the brainchild of Alan Cox who himself has struggled with his mental wellbeing for many years and was regularly let down by the system. According to Cox, New … Read more

New Lifestyle Collection has world’s first Pet Appreciation Card

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Source: Press Release Service (PR.co.nz) Card Works are launching a new range of Bonfire Gift Mastercards aptly named the Bonfire Lifestyle Collection which includes the world’s first Pet Appreciation gift card. The Bonfire purpose is that showing appreciation should be as simple as taking a breath and that showing appreciation makes the world a better … Read more

Travel Cars NZ Changes the Business Model

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand Since the pandemic started the tourism industry has been affected the most, especially operators like Travel Cars NZ. The business, located in Auckland, decided to move entirely online so there will be no option of buying physically. New changes on the website will include: – Private sellers will … Read more

Nyriad successfully completes Series B capital raise

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand Nyriad today announced it has completed its Series B round of NZD11m in financing from existing shareholders and simultaneously converted a NZD22m convertible note into equity. The company now has NZD15m in cash to fund its market entry into the US. New Zealand will remain the Company’s technical … Read more

NZ Premier Online Jewellery & Diamond Provider Makes Online Shopping Easier

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Source: Press Release Service – Auckland By 2021, it is expected that over 2.14 billion people will buy goods and services online. Diamonds.co.nz has now added a convenient new feature to its online diamond and jewellery purchasing process to get ahead of the trend. Diamonds.co.nz offers online shoppers the opportunity to create custom engagement rings … Read more

Co.Of Women Launches Female Power Week

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Source: Press Release Service – Business (PR.co.nz)  The week will include a range of launches, announcements and highlights, including: • A social media campaign to promote women’s recognition of their power and what that means to them. • The launch of Co.OfWomen Patron’s Fund to champion high-potential women for whom money may be a barrier. … Read more

NZ Hall of Fame for Women Entrepreneurs

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Source: Press Release Service – Business (PR.co.nz) Cecilia Robinson, Marisa Fong, and Hinewehi Mohi, MNZM, have been welcomed into the New Zealand Hall of Fame for Women Entrepreneurs, instigated in 2012 by leading female business organisation, Co.OfWomen, at the annual ceremony. Entrepreneur and founder of Co.OfWomen, Tara Lorigan, says “the Hall of Fame celebrates the … Read more

Health and Hygiene-Conscious Bathroom Brand Hits NZ Commercial Market

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, Waterware identified a need for high-performing, premium products that could meet a variety of health and safety challenges in the commercial, health, scientific, hospitality, and industrial sectors. With a forward-thinking approach combined with innovative technology and environmental sustainabiity, GENTEC provided the … Read more

Free Marketing Guides for Small Businesses to Grow in 2021

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand Creative Content has created a series of free marketing and copywriting guides to support New Zealand’s SME’s – packed with helpful tips for marketing your business online, including how to write your own optimised website copy.  New Zealand’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for over 95% of … Read more

Edtech leader Education Perfect joins world leaders to support student Climate Action Project

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand Nearly 500,000 youth aged 5-22 years are coming together virtually to interact as climate change activists in a free, interactive innovation project called the Climate Action Project. The project takes place for six weeks from September 28 to November 8 where students take action for the environment by … Read more

First Women Empowerment Bootcamp in New Zealand

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand (PR.co.nz)  New Zealand female duo brings together women all around the globe in one unique project. Primothon (https://www.primothon.com/,) a brand that embodies the ideas of empowerment, wellness and strategy- is launching their first ever bootcamp on November 1st- an affordable and inclusive platform that provides challenges aiming to … Read more

Laughter is the Breast Medicine

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand (PR.co.nz)   I am a strong believer that laughter is indeed the breast medicine, sorry… best medicine. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Dunedin Comedy is putting on another comedy benefit. For one night only, a stand-up comedy spectacular with 100% of the proceeds being donated to the … Read more

EROAD and Disruptive Unicorns Event Campaign

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Source: Press Release Service – Auckland (PR.co.nz)   EROAD and Disruptive Unicorns launches a new event campaign for the telematics technology industry on October 20th through to November 22nd, starting in EROAD’s headquartered country New Zealand. EROAD Vision, a first of its kind for EROAD, is an interactive technology event and global product launch, set to … Read more

PACK & SEND Albany Franchisee of the Year

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand (PR.co.nz)  PACK & SEND New Zealand is pleased to announce that their 2019-2020 Franchisee of the Year award winner is Robert McDowell from PACK & SEND Albany. Robert was previously a business customer of his own service centre and in a similar vein to Remington’s Victor Kiam he … Read more

Property Consultancy company gearing up to support community housing redevelopment

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand TPG has partnered with central and local government to support community housing redevelopments in New Zealand. New Zealand is currently faced with both a shortage of houses, and a construction rate that means houses are not being built quickly enough. The result of this is that Kiwis are … Read more

Enhanced Home Cleaning at the Tips of Your Fingers

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Source: Press Release Service After 3 months of experiencing freedom from the grim virus, our country is back on alert. At the time of a pandemic, when virus spread can kill hundreds and thousands of people, it is our duty to keep our own surroundings clean. When we are healthy, we save ourselves and the … Read more