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1. Redwood Cellars, 02/02/2012:

   NELSON, Thursday 10th November 2011: New Zealand’s most awarded cider is now also one of the country’s fastest growing companies, making the coveted Deloitte’s 2011 Fast 50 list.Redwood Cellars, the parent company of Old Mout Cider, last night won the Deloitte 2011 Fast 50 regional award for the fastest growing retail or consumer products business (Christchurch and Upper South Island region). The company was also listed as the 44th fastest growing company in New Zealand with 159.48% market growth, which has been attributed to the success of their Old Mout Cider.

2. The Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco, 02/02/2012:

   The Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco is the only NZ hotel to claim honours at the inaugural Accor Pacific Franchise Awards in Australia. The Monaco won the Franchise Customer Service Award for outstanding achievements in overall guest satisfaction.

3. Whenua Iti, 14/02/2012:

   Whenua Iti Manager Michelle MacNeil has been chosen as one of 12 delegates to represent New Zealand Non-Profit Organisations at a 15 day international forum to be held in Japan. The 10th annual NPO (Non-Profit Organisation) Management Forum is hosted by the Japanese Cabinet Office and brings together specialists who work with youth, the elderly and people with disabilities from Japan, Denmark, Germany and New Zealand. They will share information and use research to work compare, analyse and improve how they work with local and central government.Whenua Iti Outdoors, the Moutere-based outdoor education centre, is one of only four New Zealand youth organisations to be invited to attend and the only one in the South Island. Michelle says it will be an invaluable experience that will allow Whenua Iti to see where it stands internationally.

4. Jonet Warhurst, 15/03/2012:

   NZCU South’s “Clever Me” wins CANSTAR Innovation Excellence Award

   It’s been long-recognised that many Kiwis face financial hardship and struggle with financial literacy. In an attempt to work towards a solution, South Island based credit union, NZCU South, developed Clever Me – a practical programme that enlists the help of employers by offering money coaching in the workplace.

   Clever Me was singled out for special recognition by financial services research group CANSTAR, from a competitive field of unique products released in the last 12 months that were eligible for CANSTAR’s annual Innovation Excellence awards. CANSTAR applauded Clever Me for ‘doing’ rather than just ‘talking’ about the need for more financial education.

   Clever Me works by assessing and tracking the ‘financial health’ of the workforce, with the relevant help and follow up provided in the form of a ‘money coach’. The ‘money coach’ provides employees with personal help around budgeting, saving and support with specific financial situations. Financial goals are established and pathways to achieve them are developed.

   “Clever Me is not only about helping working Kiwis find and stick to the road of financial wellbeing but it’s actually how they are doing this that is the creative element,” says CANSTAR National Manager, Derek Bonnar.

   “This program is effective because it enlists employers’ help by offering money coaching in the workplace. This is free for the employer and employees pay $10 per month after three months’ free coaching.”

5. Air Nelson, 29/05/2012:

   Airline Reliability Performance Award for the 5th year in a row..!!

   That’s an outstanding achievement again and a fantastic effort by all our teams, especially in Technical who made this possible.