Tag Archives: New Zealand

Maersk Unveils Cutting-Edge Cold Chain Facility in New Zealand’s Golden Triangle

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has inaugurated its largest infrastructure investment in New Zealand with the opening of its integrated cold chain facility at the Ruakura Superhub in Hamilton. Costing approximately NZD 140-150 million, the facility offers end-to-end supply chain … Read the full press release

Accenture Strengthens New Zealand Presence with Solnet Acquisition, Bolstering Cloud and Tech Expertise

(IN BRIEF) Accenture, a global technology services and consulting firm, has successfully completed its acquisition of Solnet, an IT services provider renowned for its technology consulting services to both the New Zealand government and private sector. This strategic move enhances … Read the full press release

Accenture Expands New Zealand Presence with Acquisition of IT Services Provider Solnet

(IN BRIEF) Accenture, a global technology consulting and services company, has announced its acquisition of Solnet, a New Zealand-based IT services provider specializing in technology consulting for government and private organizations. While the terms of the deal remain undisclosed, Solnet’s … Read the full press release

EY Report Calls for Urgent Digital Overhaul in Universities to Enhance Student Experience

(IN BRIEF) A new report by EY highlights the pressing need for universities to revamp their digital education practices and improve the overall student experience. The report, based on data from over 3,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across eleven countries … Read the full press release

VetPartners Set for Positive Transformation with EQT Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) EQT is set to acquire VetPartners, the largest provider of veterinary services in Australia and New Zealand, from National Veterinary Associates, Inc. Through this deal, EQT plans to support VetPartners’ clinical teams in delivering top-quality care to animals. … Read the full press release

Spark Selects Ericsson as Supplier for 5G Standalone Network Core in New Zealand

(IN BRIEF) New Zealand’s telecommunications provider, Spark, has appointed Ericsson as the supplier for its 5G Core solution to power Spark’s 5G Standalone (SA) network. The appointment follows a successful three-month 5G SA trial in 2022, demonstrating the deployment capabilities … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ wins contract to retrofit twin wire press at New Zealand pulp mill

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, a global technology group, has been contracted by Winstone Pulp International Ltd. (WPI) to retrofit a twin wire press at their Karioi pulp mill in New Zealand. The retrofit involves replacing the machine’s carbon steel frame with … Read the full press release

Scania prepares for world finals of Top Team workshop excellence competition

(IN BRIEF) Scania is preparing for the world finals of the Top Team competition, which celebrates workshop excellence and customer care. Twelve finalist teams from around the world will compete in Södertälje for the chance to win the top prize … Read the full press release

Capgemini announces offer to acquire Empired to strengthen its cloud and data capabilities in Australia and New Zealand

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 19-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — French multinational information technology services and consulting company Capgemini announces that it has entered into a Scheme Implementation Agreement with Empired Limited (ASX: EPD) to acquire Empired under an Australian statutory shareholder approved … Read the full press release

Siemens Gamesa expands its footprint in New Zealand with 176 MW order for Harapaki wind farm

Long-term service agreement up to 30 years signed to optimize wind farm performance The contract adds to the 267 MW Siemens Gamesa has already installed for customer Meridian Energy (PRESS RELEASE) ZAMUDIO, 10-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Gamesa announces that … Read the full press release

EQT Infrastructure IV’s Asia Pacific Village Group Limited to acquire Metlifecare, major retirement villages operator

APVG, an entity owned by EQT Infrastructure has entered into a new Scheme Implementation Agreement to acquire 100 percent of Metlifecare’s shares The transaction consideration of NZD 6.00 per share gives a total consideration of approximately NZD1.3 billion Metlifecare’s largest … Read the full press release

Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2019: Switzerland remains #1; Singapore leads Asia-Pacific; Europe dominates the top 10; China leader among BRICS nations

(PRESS RELEASE) MIDDLE EAST, ASIA, EUROPE, 23-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Adecco Group, Tata Communications and INSEAD have just released their annual benchmark report that looks into the ability of 125 countries around the world to compete for talent. According … Read the full press release

Royal Dutch Shell completes the sale of its shares in Shell entities in New Zealand to OMV for $578 million

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 28-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell) has completed the sale of its shares in Shell entities in New Zealand, to OMV for $578 million. This includes the Māui, Pohokura, and Tank Farm assets, … Read the full press release

Scania Top Team World Final: the team from New Zealand finished in first place and received the prize of EUR 50,000

Södertälje, Sweden, 12-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Out of 8,000 service technicians and parts experts from 70 countries, the team from New Zealand finished in first place and received the prize of EUR 50,000. In total, twelve service teams had qualified through … Read the full press release

EBRD President Sir Suma Chakrabarti visits New Zealand and Australia for high-level political and business meetings

Underscores drive to seek new investment sources for emerging economies LONDON, 3-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — EBRD President Sir Suma Chakrabarti travels to New Zealand and Australia in the first week of March for high-level political and business meetings aimed at strengthening the Bank’s links … Read the full press release

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released its 2nd Follow-up Report on the Mutual Evaluation of New Zealand

Paris, France, 22-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — New Zealand was placed in the regular follow-up process as a result of non-compliant (NC) and partially compliant (PC) ratings for certain core and key Recommendations in its mutual evaluation report of October 2009. The October 2013 … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Investments Holding B.V. purchased a 7.5 percent interest in New Zealand milk processor Synlait Milk Ltd

19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  FrieslandCampina Investments Holding B.V.(1), a subsidiary of Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., has purchased a 7.5 percent interest in Synlait Milk Ltd. The dairy company is located in New Zealand’s South Island, near Christchurch. Completion of this transaction … Read the full press release