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NZ Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- NZ Herald
On The Up: Innovative exporters celebrated at Bay of Plenty Export Awards
Judges said they were impressed by Trimax's continued commitment to innovate and grow in a niche but hugely valuable market. Chief executive Michael Sievwright said Trimax was 'intent' on succeeding internationally. 'We're a proud New Zealand-based exporter, and this award shows what can be achieved by companies based in the Bay of Plenty.' Trimax's revenue had tripled in the past five years, and to date, it has sold more than 33,000 mower decks worldwide. To win Exporter of the Year, Trimax had to have more than five years of international operations and a total annual revenue between $5 million and $50 million. 'We've focused on delivering large strategic projects in key offshore markets', Sievwright said. Trimax Mowing Systems' chief executive, Michael Sievwright. Photo / Supplied Trimax has networks in the United States, the UK, and Australia, with mowers used by groundsmen in locations including England's Windsor Castle and PGA golf courses in the United States. 'The award is recognition for all the hard work our team has done across the board.' Oasis Engineering was recognised with the Excellence in Innovation award for success in the commercialisation of innovation in international markets. Oasis manufactures high-pressure control devices for gases, such as hydrogen and compressed natural gas. Managing director Kevin Flint said the whole business was built on people and innovation. 'We are striving to be a leader in the alternative fuel market.' Flint said everything Oasis did was about innovation, but it was their people who were at the heart of that innovation. 'This award vindicates our determination to be at the forefront of fuelling a greener tomorrow.' An AI-first healthcare operating system took out the award for Best Emerging Business. Carepatron, which launched in 2021, is an AI-driven practice management software platform, helping medical practices manage appointments in person and online. The company has more than 3000 customers across multiple international markets and aims to be the central hub for all administrative and clinical tasks for healthcare providers. Co-founder and chief executive Jamie Frew said receiving the award for Best Emerging Business was 'symbolic but powerful.' 'It builds confidence and velocity, as we hyperscale exports in the US market where we are growing rapidly.' Carepatron co-founders, Jamie Frew (left) and David Pene (right). Photo / Supplied Carepatron were also a finalist for Best Software at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards, and was highly commended in the Most Innovative Hi-Tech Software Solution section. Sarah Webb and Karl Stevenson were both unanimously presented with the Export Achievement Award by judges. This award recognised an individual who made substantial material contributions to the export success of a business. Karl Stevenson, who is the head of product at BlueLab, said he felt lucky to be part of the Bay of Plenty's export community. 'To be supported and encouraged to share what I've learned over the years, and bring people together to grow, has been a great privilege and something I cherish.' Sarah Webb was the founding force behind LawVu, a provider of a unified, cloud-based legal workspace designed for in-house legal teams. She said she felt honoured to be recognised at the Export Awards. 'I'm incredibly proud and grateful for the dedication and passion our team brings to the table.' Steve Saunders, co-founder and chief executive of Robotics Plus, was recognised as an individual who had made a significant contribution to exporting success in the Bay of Plenty. He is one of the founders of Mount Pack & Coolstores Ltd (MPAC), the largest packhouse in the Bay of Plenty, and served for 12 years with Priority One. 'I am very humbled to receive this award, for me, it's all about the success of the region.' Saunders said he was passionate about the Bay of Plenty and Tauranga and loved the spirit of collaboration that resides in the region. 'It's great to see this region and its people do well.' The awards were organised by the EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) on behalf of ExportNZ. ExportNZ ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards winners Exporter of the Year award - in partnership with Sharp Tudhope Winner: Trimax Mowing Systems Highly Commended: LawVu Best Emerging Business - in partnership with Air New Zealand Cargo Carepatron Excellence in Innovation - in partnership with Page Macrae Winner: Oasis Engineering Highly Commended: Carepatron Export Achievement Award - in partnership with Zespri Sarah Webb (LawVu) Karl Stevenson (Bluelab) Services to Exporting - in partnership with Orbit World Travel Steve Saunders (Robotics Plus) Kaitlyn Morrell is a multimedia journalist for the Bay of Plenty Times and Rotorua Daily Post. She has lived in the region for several years and studied journalism at Massey University.
1News
2 days ago
- Business
- 1News
Qantas gains ruling over data hack hitting dark web
Qantas has sought to limit the spread of personal information of almost 6 million customers on the internet and the dark web after a sizeable data hack. The airline says it has obtained an interim injunction "to prevent the stolen data from being accessed, viewed, released, used, transmitted or published by anyone, including by any third parties". Meanwhile, law firm Maurice Blackburn said on Friday it has lodged a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) on behalf of affected Qantas customers. Legal experts suggest the incident could lead to a class action against the carrier after compensation claims were made against Optus and Medibank following major data breaches in 2022. Qantas has emphasised that even though the personal details of 5.7 million customers were compromised via a hack in one of its offshore call centres, no credit card details, personal financial information or passport details have been accessed. ADVERTISEMENT "We want to do all we can to protect our customers' personal information and believe this [injunction] was an important next course of action," the airline said on Thursday. The names, email addresses and frequent flyer details of four million customers were exposed. The remaining 1.7 million customers had more data taken, including their names, email addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, personal or business addresses, gender and meal preferences. New Zealand-based customers who have accounts with the airline are among those affected. (Source: 1News) A statement of claim lodged in the NSW Supreme Court on Wednesday identified the defendant as "persons unknown". It defined them as any person or entity that carried out or aided in the cyber hack and that "communicated payment details" to the plaintiff Qantas. The carrier previously said a possible cybercriminal had contacted it about the data breach but it confirmed in the claim that no ransom has been paid. ADVERTISEMENT The airline demanded the defendant also "take all steps to immediately remove all and any of the impacted dataset ... from all accessible internet locations". It also included any publication on the "dark web". Australian Federal Police investigators were also probing the breach.
Scoop
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Melbourne/NZ Artist Georgia Knight Unveils Trip-Hop-Laced New Music With ‘Desire'
Melbourne/New Zealand-based artist Georgia Knight unveils ' Desire' – the first taste of new music from the singer-songwriter, signalling a sonic reimagining and showcasing a broader creative palette than ever before. Predominantly composing her songs on autoharp, 'Desire' edges away from Knight's folk foundations and instead steps deeper into darker, grainier terrain. Toying with dark pop and avant-garde, Knight ventures through worlds of trip-hop, loops and synth-washed layers to produce something that leans toward a new experimental output. Produced by Georgia and Andrew 'Idge' Hehir at Soundpark Studios and mastered by John Lee at Phaedra, 'Desire' also features a cast of local collaborators – Nick Finch (Cash Savage and the Last Drinks), Holly Thomas (Quivers), and Rosie Noyes – whose individual contributions bring the track to life. 'Desire wasn't intended as a song. It was meant to lead me into making an album,' Georgia shares. 'I wanted some strong musical way into a different way of doing things, because I felt hemmed in by styles. Having a pathway with no direction is some kind of pathway, I think. When I wrote this tune it was about that, particularly because I was so alone.' 'Desire' marks the first release from Georgia Knight following 2023's Hell on Bent Street EP, which led to performances at Rising, Dark Mofo and Camp A Low Hum, and support slots for Blonde Redhead, Mogwai, Angie McMahon and Maple Glider. It's the first taste of more material from Georgia, with more to come soon. Georgia Knight will join Folk Bitch Trio on their upcoming Aotearoa tour this September, bringing her music to three cities across the motu. Friday 26th September – The Tuning Fork, Auckland Saturday 27th September – San Fran, Wellington Sunday 28th September – Loons, Lyttelton
Scoop
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Melbourne/NZ Artist Georgia Knight Unveils Trip-Hop-Laced New Music With 'Desire'
16 July 2025 Melbourne/New Zealand-based artist Georgia Knight unveils ' Desire' - the first taste of new music from the singer-songwriter, signalling a sonic reimagining and showcasing a broader creative palette than ever before. Predominantly composing her songs on autoharp, 'Desire' edges away from Knight's folk foundations and instead steps deeper into darker, grainier terrain. Toying with dark pop and avant-garde, Knight ventures through worlds of trip-hop, loops and synth-washed layers to produce something that leans toward a new experimental output. Produced by Georgia and Andrew 'Idge' Hehir at Soundpark Studios and mastered by John Lee at Phaedra, 'Desire' also features a cast of local collaborators – Nick Finch (Cash Savage and the Last Drinks), Holly Thomas (Quivers), and Rosie Noyes – whose individual contributions bring the track to life. "Desire wasn't intended as a song. It was meant to lead me into making an album," Georgia shares."I wanted some strong musical way into a different way of doing things, because I felt hemmed in by styles. Having a pathway with no direction is some kind of pathway, I think. When I wrote this tune it was about that, particularly because I was so alone." Advertisement - scroll to continue reading 'Desire' marks the first release from Georgia Knight following 2023's Hell on Bent Street EP, which led to performances at Rising, Dark Mofo and Camp A Low Hum, and support slots for Blonde Redhead, Mogwai, Angie McMahon and Maple Glider. It's the first taste of more material from Georgia, with more to come soon. Georgia Knight will join Folk Bitch Trio on their upcoming Aotearoa tour this September, bringing her music to three cities across the motu. Friday 26th September - The Tuning Fork, Auckland Saturday 27th September - San Fran, Wellington Sunday 28th September - Loons, Lyttelton
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
T&G Global mulls options with main investor eyeing sale
New Zealand-based fresh-produce company T&G Global has said it is up for sale with its major shareholder looking to offload its stake. German conglomerate BayWa owns around 73% of the company, which cultivates and supplies fruit and vegetables distributed locally and internationally. T&G Global is listed on the New Zealand stock exchange and, on Friday (11 July), the company issued two announcements to the market. The first filing said the group had 'received a large number of expressions of interest in its business' after BayWa's announcement in December it was reducing its investments as part of wider corporate changes at the German group. BayWa, which does business in sectors including building materials and renewable energy, ended 2024 with a loss of around €1.6bn ($1.86bn). 'At this time, T&G Global is not aware whether BayWa has made a decision about its shareholding in T&G Global,' the filing read. 'T&G Global is itself going through a process to consider its strategic options. This includes sharing initial business information to determine if, at a potential stage in the future, it is appropriate to explore any form of sales process for any of its divisions.' The group said it had hired Craigs Investment Partners and would 'update the market accordingly'. Under seven hours later, T&G Global did make another update. 'T&G Global has now had the opportunity to review BayWa's consolidated financial report 2024 received overnight. It is noted in that report that BayWa is endeavouring to refocus on its traditional core business and that T&G Global group, as well as other businesses, are up for sale as part of a long-term reorganisation,' the company said. BayWa, which said in December it was weighing up selling its stake in T&G Global, confirmed in the report, published last Wednesday, it was looking for a buyer. 'For overall strategic reasons, the BayWa group is endeavouring to refocus on its traditional core business.' Proceeds will be used to pay down debt. Citing unnamed sources, The Australian Financial Review has reported that ROC Partners, an investor in Australia's agriculture sector, is interested in T&G Global. ROC Partners has investments in Wagyu beef, eggs, and almonds through Stone Axe Pastoral Company, Pace Farm and Lachlan River Almonds. T&G Global operates in 13 countries and distributes fresh produce in more than 55 markets. The company supplies citrus, berries, tomatoes, and packs various vegetables for its partners. Its brands include Lotatoes, Beekist tomatoes, and Orchard Rd. In 2024, the group reported a revenue of NZ$1.36bn ($809.5m), a 2.2% increase from 2023. The company's full-year loss before tax narrowed to NZ$6.8m, compared to a NZ$64.2m loss in 2023. It reported an operating profit of NZ$12.7m, as against a loss of NZ$45.6m in 2023. "T&G Global mulls options with main investor eyeing sale" was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
