August 30, 2010

The GST rate increase from 12.5% to 15% on 1 October, is posing some challenges for office software systems. James Page, Microsoft Dynamics AX service line lead for Intergen, New

International design judge, Kiwi Fraser Gardyne, says New Zealand’s logos rate among the best in the world.

Political parties’ brands are defined by their leaders. Can John Key build a brand as strong as the Helen Clark makeover.

The New Zealand Institute of Management starts another stage of its evolution as the country’s leading management learning enterprise, says Northern chief executive Kevin Gaunt.

On reflection, Kiwibank’s arrival on the New Zealand financial services scene could not have been more exquisitely timed. Its outstanding performance in NZ Management’s first Most Reputable Organisation survey is,

Reputation is not something the New Zealand Salvation Army sets out to engineer and market. “It is by-product of our work,” says Commissioner Don Bell. Having said that, he accepts

It’s probably unsurprising that the New Zealand Police is New Zealand’s most respected government department. Our cops sometimes take hammering in the media, but time and again they score well

Fletcher Building Jonathan Ling, CEO “Fletcher Building has been around in some shape or form for 101 years, and you can only build business that survives that long if it

As the world speeds along on procurement practices built on sustainability values, New Zealand is finally waking up to their bottom-line benefits.

When Hubbard Foods’ founding shareholders wanted an appropriate strategic partner to help grow the business, they looked to a charitable trust.

Josh Emett is building a growing reputation on the global restaurant scene. He talked about the challenges of managing the newest outpost of Gordon Ramsay Inc.

A strong line up of experts in the fields of business, corporate analysis and governance make up the judging panel for the 2010 Deloitte/Management magazine Top 200 Awards. Two new

The number of technology projects failing worldwide has increased significantly to now be at its worst point in the past decade. From more than 30,000 projects surveyed globally by the

The Three Secrets of Green Business – Unlocking Competitive Advantage in a Low Carbon Economy

His job may be based on the ground, but Brendon McWilliam’s achievements at Christchurch Airport have made him high-flyer among executives. Under his guidance, the Christchurch Engine Centre’s V2500 jet

Peter Walls, CEO New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: I play my iPod when I’m walking to work, or back uphill to Kelburn at night. Thanks to the music I hardly notice

Companies that own properties they occupy can take some comfort from recent joint recommendation from Inland Revenue and Treasury to leave depreciation allowances on building fit-out largely untouched. A number

Bonuses are on the comeback trail and while there is evidence of new disciplines around variable pay policy, concerns remain that too many companies are getting it wrong, according to

Passport, phone, credit card… It’s time to add healthy habits to your list of business travel essentials.

New chief for Trade and Enterprise High-profile international businessman Peter Chrisp has been appointed as chief executive of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE). The 48-year-old has been based in

You can reduce lost work hours substantially by promoting home safety, says Keith McLea of the Accident Compensation Corporation.

Everyone in business knows Fortune magazine’s annual feature, The World’s Most Admired Companies. Those voted by their peers onto this prestigious list use it widely to define themselves. Those who

As the spotlight falls on foreign interests bidding for large land holdings, Bob Edlin examines the debate: to sell or not to sell?

A dysfunctional business unit has to be dealt with straight away. Consultant Gordon Davidson explains how to deal with a troubled business unit.

Cover Story We reveal NZ’s Most Reputable Organisations In New Zealand’s first major peer review of reputation,NZ Management magazine and global business consultancy Hay Group reveal our Most Reputable Organisations.