Media Releases

Five Star Finance Directors Prosecuted [ Published 08 July 2008 ]
The Companies Office has laid criminal charges in the Auckland District Court against Marcus MacDonald, Anthony Bowden and Nicholas Kirk, the Directors of Five Star Finance Limited and Five Star Debenture Nominee Limited.
New Zealand Energy Data File Released [ Published 02 July 2008 ]
The Ministry of Economic Development today released the latest edition of the New Zealand Energy Data File.
New Zealand Energy Quarterly Released [ Published 17 June 2008 ]
The Ministry of Economic development today released the New Zealand Energy Quarterly for the March quarter 2008.
Strong Response to Digital Strategy [ Published 27 May 2008 ]
The Ministry of Economic Development (MED) reports a good public response to the government’s call for feedback on the draft Digital Strategy 2.0. Submissions closed last week.
Papers on Economic Issues Released [ Published 05 May 2008 ]
What's been behind Auckland CBD's high productivity growth? Are exporters exposed to currency volatility, and to which currencies are they most exposed? Does firms' self-reported performance tally with their actual performance?
Prohibition from Acting in the Management of Companies; Section 385 Companies Act 1993 [ Published 01 May 2008 ]
Graeme Ray Hunter has been prohibited from acting as a director or in the management of companies for a period of four years and three months.
New Zealand Energy Quarterly Launched - Ministry Media Release [ Published 18 March 2008 ]
The first edition of the New Zealand Energy Quarterly was released by the Ministry of Economic Development today.
Economic Report Benchmarks New Zealand's Growth - Ministry Media Release [ Published 12 December 2007 ]
A new report released today by the Ministry of Economic Development benchmarks New Zealand's economic performance and, coupled with two previous reports, provides a long-term picture of economic trends.
Companies Office most helpful government agency fifth year running - Ministry Media Release [ Published 31 October 2007 ]
The Companies Office has again been voted the most helpful government agency in the 2007 Business New Zealand KPMG Compliance Cost Survey.
Energy Greenhouse Gas Emissions increased slightly in 2006 [ Published 02 August 2007 ]
The Ministry of Economic Development today released the latest edition of the Energy Greenhouse Gas Emissions report. This publication provides New Zealand's energy-related emissions for calendar years 1990 to 2006.
New Zealand Energy Data File Released - Ministry Media Release [ Published 18 July 2007 ]
The Ministry of Economic Development today released the latest edition of the New Zealand Energy Data File. This publication includes comprehensive information on New Zealand’s energy supply, demand and prices. Data is current up to the end of the 2006.
Companies Office Reviews Fees - Ministry Media Release [ Published 27 April 2007 ]
The Companies Office has announced that following a review of their fee structure some fees will change later this year.
Senior Appointment at Ministry of Economic Development - Ministry Media Release [ Published 13 March 2007 ]
Andrew Jackson has been appointed Deputy Secretary Competition, Trade and Investment at the Ministry of Economic Development.
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