bright issue 18: September / October 2006

Key stories in this issue include how New Zealand's film and TV industry are growing in international stature; trading in India; New Zealand aquaculture strategy initiatives; international renewable energy opportunities; how to harness personal thinking time; New Zealand winemakers helping change consumers' attitudes to screw cap seals; examining the business models of three New Zealand companies trading overseas.

Contents Page (PDF, 289KB)

In Brief (PDF, 442KB)

  • Operating internationally
  • Food and beverage assignment
  • Better by Design shifts emphasis
  • International connections through UCLA GAP
  • Note to readers


Cover story: Trading in India (PDF, 2.27MB)

Penelope Harding profiles the opportunities opening up in India for New Zealand companies and also the things to look out for.

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Other Features

Screen awards a window on international developments (PDF, 617)

The Air New Zealand Screen Awards 2006 sent a clear signal that the country's film and TV production industry has become an international force and a sustainable foreign exchange earner. Alan Titchall reports.

Aquaculture - a strategy for growth (PDF, 807KB)

An industry-led aquaculture strategy was launched in July. Christopher Ryan reports on initiatives underway to increase growth through adding value.

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International energy opportunities (PDF, 840KB)

The powerhouses of the global economy - China, the United States and the European Union - have recently announced targets for increasing their use of renewable sources of energy. Bert Aldridge profiles several New Zealand companies that may be able to make the most of these emerging opportunities.

Making time to think (PDF, 181KB)

A recent study found that most senior executives consider their homes one of the best places to think. Innovation writer Ed Bernacki provides a way to harness that personal thinking time.

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Screw caps - transforming a global industry (PDF, 1.08MB)

A group of New Zealand winemakers are joining forces with winemakers around the world to change consumers' attitudes to screw cap seals. Francis Martin reports.

Operating internationally (PDF, 808KB)

Penelope Harding explores the business models of three New Zealand companies trading overseas. One is collaborating locally and the two others are buying up overseas companies.




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