They embrace every challenge with strategic thinking but deliver results in a pragmatic way. 
Linh Luong,Marketing Manager,LynnMall Shopping Centre
In the Media 
Public-Private Partnerships: The Pros And Cons
Group Manager for Australian-based GHD, Steve Kanowski, joins Michael Wilson on TV3's ASB Business to discuss the pros and cons of public-private partnerships. ... read more
Depression The Silent Epidemic For Executives
In his interview with the NBR's Niko Kloeten, Clive Plucknett says depression is the next global crisis, it happens to more people than we ... read more
Switch Business Rockets Ahead
February has been a busy month for Switch Business, which featured in three articles, each one focusing on harnessing ... read more
The Corporate World Of Social Networking
Blue Banana Principal Linda Coles introduces us to the corporate world of social ... read more
Hotel SO Eco-friendly
Hotel SO hit 2010 running with its January addition of another eco-friendly service to its already impressive list of features; the hotel now offers free electric-car charging to ... read more
Easy Mix Book Review
Stephanie Jones reviews Sandra Brown's latest novel Rainwater for Easy Mix. Synonymous with thriller texts, Brown successfully turns her hand to writing a historical love ... read more
New Tyndall Boss- Peter Lynn-Knows His Numbers
Find out more about Peter Lynn and his journey to the hot seat at Tyndall Investment in the business section of the New Zealand Herald published this ... read more
Asset Management Course to Launch in NZ This Year
Niko Kloeten interviewed Sara Dennis recently on the subject of Asset Management , Infrastructure planning & development. New Zealand is facing a serious skills shortage in this area which has long-term implications for ... read more
Do You Need Workaholics Anonymous?
This month, in the latest National Business Review, Dr Pitsilis reviews the average ‘workaholics’ lunch habits and identifies that the majority of us arent doing any favors eating lunch at the ... read more
Konica Minolta Set For Expansion
Konica Minolta New Zealand's new parent company CSG Australia plans to expand its associated leasing operation, Leasing Solutions across the Tasman. ... read more
Media Releases
Stomp Into Botany Town Centre For The Right Measure In Kid’s Shoes
Botany Town Centre is pleased to welcome Stomp Kids Shoes; a store entirely dedicated to providing the right measure and fit in youth footwear, the staff are specially trained by podiatrists on the ... read more
New Managing Director for Tyndall Investment
Leading fund manager Tyndall Investment Management New Zealand Limited has appointed a new Managing Director, Peter Lynn, a self confessed maths-lover and one of about 100 qualified actuaries in New Zealand ... read more
Hotel SO Charges into 2010 with High-Voltage Offer for Eco-Concious Guests
Christchurch’s Hotel SO is known for being a progressive purveyor of accommodation, and is taking its forward-thinking, eco-friendly ethos a step further with a new offer of free electric car charging for ... read more
Onesource Group Acquired By Leading Australasian IT Services And Print Solutions Provider
CSG Limited of Australia has announced it has acquired the Onesource New Zealand Business which include Konica Minolta Business Solutions New Zealand Limited and Leasing Solutions ... read more
Blackwoods Paykels Invests $5Million In New Business Strategy
Leading industrial and engineering supply company Blackwoods Paykels announces $5million investment in new state-of-the-art Highbrook distribution centre. ... read more
Paper Plus Announces $22 Million Nationwide Investment & Refurbishment Plan
While other book and stationery retail chains are moving headquarters offshore, Paper Plus, the only nationwide 100% New Zealand owned and operated book and stationery retailer in the country, will invest almost $22 ... read more
120 000 Baby-Boomer Business Listing Deluge
In today’s economy, the question of what business owners should do regarding retirement and succession planning is urgent and topical. Many are seeking ... read more
Ray White Concierge Launches as Real Estate Market Tightens In Favour of Sellers
Ray White Real Estate group's recent figures indicate that the Auckland property market is tightening in favour of seller. This positive report compliments the launch of their new concierge ... read more
Alexander Communications is Searching The Stars
Our business continues to grow at pace and we seek an experienced, self motivated and client focussed senior account manager to work with us in our Public Relations firm in ... read more
Guardian Trust Calls For Grant Applications From The Rotorua Region
Guardian Trust invites Rotorua locals to apply for a share in gifts bestowed to the community by four late residents. Set up by good, hardworking New Zealanders passionate about Rotorua, these trusts ensure ... read more
Events
Hang Up The Car Keys And Throw On Your Sneakers For Walk2Work Day
LynnMall Shopping Centre is encouraging its retailers and staff to trade in their car keys for pavement-pounding sneakers in support of the annual Walk2Work Day ... read more
Get Your Heart Pumping This Valentine’s Day
Botany Town Centre is encouraging people to trade rose for running shoes to get the heart pumping on Valentine's Day by participating in the centre's annual Summer Fun Run & Walk... ... read more
Fabulous Foodies Descend On Wellington For Paper Plus Books And Bubbles
Paper Plus serves up Books and Bubbles Fabulous Foodies finale event of 2009. Together with spokesperson Kerre Woodham, four of New Zealand's top chefs will gather for an evening of entertainment and foodie ... read more
Lowndes Associates Brings Together Top Thinkers For Debate on New Zealand’s Place in the OECD
The leading corporate and commercial law firm Lowndes Associates is pitting two stellar teams of academics and commentators against each other in a timely debate over whether New Zealand will reach the top ... read more
Girls Night Out to Remember with Paper Plus Books and Bubbles at Hotel Grand Chancellor
Paper Plus gives Christchurch women the chance gather, gossip and enjoy a special books and bubbles evening with Kerre Woodham at the Hotel Grand Chancellor. Join a stellar-line up of high profile writers ... read more
Kerre Woodham to Visit Napier For Special VIP Night
Paper Plus books spokesperson Kerre Woodham visits Napier on Friday 11 September. Book lovers are invited to enjoy a glass of bubbles and chat with the self confessed bookworm and two special guest ... read more
NZ Safety Takes to The Streets in Support of St John
NZ Safety showed its backing of St John by pounding the pavements and collecting donations that contributed to the estimated $25,000 raised by the business for the charity during ... read more
Activity The Key For Healthy Happy School Holidays
From Monday 6 July to Sunday 19 July, Botany Town Centre and LynnMall Shopping Mall in Auckland, and The Palms Shopping Centre in Christchurch, set up specially-built Fit2Fly adventure courses to encourage kids ... read more
DHL Bolsters Capabilities with New US$8.8 Million Investment in New Zealand
A new multimillion dollar facility was officially launched on July 10th 2009 to leverage operational synergies and meet anticipated growth for DHL, the worlds leading logistics company following 20% company growth in past ... read more
Suzanne Paul and Kerre Woodham to Visit Queenstown for Special VIP Night
Kerre is a well-known presence on the TV with Kerre’s Book Choices, the Paper Plus website and in stores, each month announcing and reviewing her preferred latest books in Kerre’s Choices, and sharing ... read more
Multimedia
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Steve Kanowski
Sara Dennis
Peter Lynn
Linh Luong
Paul Watson
Mark Lowndes
Rob Smith
Paul Devcich
Carey Smith
Mike Loftus
Fit2Fly 
Amadou Diallo
Mark Lowndes
Jonelle Phillips
Tom Bowden
Gill South
David Lilburne
Li Cunxin
Jennifer Manning
Mark Lowndes
Dr Paul Winton
Brian Broom
Carey Smith
Jane Beals
Tom Peters TV
Mud House Wines
Dr. Paul Winton
Ben Ridler
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We're LinkedIn
Like you we believe that face to face networking is powerful, but we also believe Linkedin is a powerful way to connect with like minded business people
It's always interesting to watch updates on your Linkedin connections and keep in touch with whats important to them
Twitter
- alexandercomms: Mike Taylor: What can today's investors learn from history's cautionary tales? http://bit.ly/cjOYE2 #Piefunds #investment
- alexandercomms: Michael Wilson talks to Steve Konowski from GHD http://bit.ly/bRL7ZD NZ can learn from Brisbane's experiences with PPP's #infrastructure
- alexandercomms: Kiwi Ceo's fighting depression battle http://bit.ly/9Zy7wl #NBR - it's been a long recession. #ceo #executives #performance #boards
- alexandercomms: New case studies loaded onto AC website . Working with media 2 obtain business objectives http://bit.ly/a1e5FA #Buildingyourstory
Multimedia Gallery
- 7th Annual Media Relations Conference
- Blackwoods Paykels in FTD Magazine
- Botany Angels Coverage
- Challenge Trust – National Business Review
- Clean Planet NBR
- Dr Frances Pitsilis – National Business Review
- Jennifer Manning on Rhema
- Lyle Hastings – NZ Marketing
- National Business Review Results.com
- Nz Business Magazine – Switch Business
- NZBusiness ‘Deliver’
- Paper Plus Book Reviews on NTZB Kerre’s Cafe’
- Peter Lynn New Zealand Herald
- Simone Edwards
- Switch Business Unlimited Mag
- The Director – NZ Management
- Unlimited Magazine Temple
- Unlimited-Carey Smith, PublishMe
Social Networks Are Part of The Media Mix
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