Glass buildings 'can be worst enemy'. Glasshouses may be good for a garden city, but they are not good for people, an energy efficiency group says. Energy Management Association of New Zealand chief executive Ewan Gebbie said the ...
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In daily life Around the turn of the 20th century, bicycles reduced crowding in inner-city tenements by allowing workers to commute from more spacious dwellings in the suburbs. They also reduced dependence on horses. Bicycles allowed ...
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The trade ministers of the 11 Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries -- which include Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, United States, and Vietnam -- met on the margins of the ...
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The number of facilities becoming certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) increased 11 percent to surpass the 3000 mark in 2012, growing from 2,714 facilities in 2011 to 3,016 facilities in 2012, according to new data from ...
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A2, a New Zealand-based dairy company, is set to introduce its new infant formula – a2 Platinum – in China as part of plans to tap the growing demand for New Zealand products in the country a2 Platinum will be initially rolled ...
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Suven Life Sciences, a biopharmaceutical company, has received four product patents for its new chemical entities (NCEs). These patents represent the NCEs for the treatment of disorders associated with neurodegenerative diseases. The ...
New Zealand-based milk company A2 is set to introduce its a2 Platinum infant formula, in a move to tap into the lucrative international demand for New Zealand made infant formula. The launch is a part of the company's strategy announced ...
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With five minutes to present an idea that could make a big impact on the industry, five industry leaders took to the stage Thursday morning during a session moderated by Jenn Dice, vice president of government relations for Bikes Belong, at ...
U.S. mobile operators will warn subscribers when they're heading toward a big bill, after most carriers agreed to send email or text alerts when users are about to exceed their monthly usage limits or start using international roaming. ...
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New Zealand-based multinational dairy co-operative Fonterra has opened a new rail link into its Darfield’s site, which is expected to carry 200,000 tons of milk powder in its first year of operation. The train is expected to carry a ...
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A brand new range of genuine wool rugs and cushions from the Australian designer brand Auskin has now been launched at the Contemporary Heaven Website. Each rug and cushion has been made using finest sheepskin from New Zealand or ...
The Loro Piana Challenge Cup yesterday celebrated in Hong Kong the finest Merino wool bale produced in 2012, in a competition between Australia and New Zealand. After 14 Australian wins, affirming the leadership of the Australian wool ...
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Phihong USA, a leading global supplier of power solutions for OEM lighting technologies, has developed a new series of remote access tools that provide users with greater control over their LED lighting installations. Compliant with indoor, ...
New Zealand dairy company Fonterra’s brand Anchor has announced the launch of a new Cheddar cheese range into its portfolio in new packaging that is sealed using Aplix seal technology. Aplix's 'pinch' close seal does away with the ...
New Zealand-based dairy co-operative Fonterra has renewed organic milk supply contracts with its organic dairy farmers in the middle and lower North Island. Farmers currently supplying organic milk in Manawatu, Taranaki and Wairarapa, who ...
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