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FEATURES

Cautiously Optimistic for the Rest of the Decade

(New Zealand) - Every time I speak with politicians about the industry, fashion is dismissed as fun, but economically irrelevant. However, this kind of endurance, especially during the worst recession in 80 years, suggests that the fashion trade is worthy of recognition as a creative employer. Well done all - BY PAUL BLOMFIELD - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

What Women Really Want

(New Zealand) - When I first started Kagi four years ago, I thought I would only ever design jewellery that set my creative soul on fire – attention grabbing ‘look at me’ pieces that would stop every passerby in their tracks. This strategy can work if you are selling in the U.S or U.K. But, in the significantly smaller Australasian market, couture alone just won’t cut it - BY KAT GEE - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

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FASHION NEWS

New Zealand Fashion Museum Brings Stories Out Of the Closet

(New Zealand) - The recently launched New Zealand Fashion Museum is the brainchild of former fashion designer Doris de Pont, who has traded in trend-setting to record fashion’s contribution to New Zealand and provide narratives on the ways that we express our unique cultural identity through what we wear, and how we wear it. “If you look at the photos of our past, you’ll see some amazingly dressed men and women. And, I believe that our unique fashion story should be revealed and preserved,” says de Pont - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

America’s Next Top Model Showcases New Zealand

Sex and the City 2

(New Zealand) - It may have been universally panned by film critics, but fans of the franchise are still flocking to see Sex and the City 2, which would probably draw crowds for the fashion alone. SATC stylist, Patricia Field, thinks critics are being too harsh on the sequel. “I’ve read some really bad reviews. They don’t get it. People shouldn’t take the film so seriously. It’s meant to be fun!” - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

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FASHION EVENTS

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FINZ: New Zealand Fashion Week Seminar Series

(New Zealand) - This series offers insider knowledge from industry professionals to help participants develop winning strategies around showing or exhibiting at New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW), along with everything that comes before and after.

Regardless of whether you've shown before, are new to NZFW or plan to show in the near future, these three seminars provide a fresh perspective on everything from from fashion sponsorship, show production and event management, to sales, export and media strategies.

The FINZ: New Zealand Fashion Week Seminar Series is an 'absolute must' for anyone looking to maximise the benefits of being involved in New Zealand's largest fashion event - (July, 2010) ... read more>>

Designer Direction Competition Channels Emerging Talent for Fashion TV Awards

(New Zealand) - Global fashion channel, Fashion TV, has launched a new awards programme to help up-and-coming Australasian designers achieve international exposure. While the competition attracts an entry fee of NZ$244.00, Fashion TV has teamed-up with Designer Direction to offer three emerging New Zealand designers free entry and a professional photo shoot by Richard Kavanagh, with models from Clyne Management and make-up by M.A.C. Entries close on June 11 - (June, 2010) ... read more>>

Vote for Your Favourite NZFW 'New Talent' Finalists

(New Zealand) - The finalists of New Zealand Fashion Week's New Talent competition have been selected. Visit the NZFW Facebook page to vote for your favourites across the following categories - 'best fashion stylist', 'best hair stylist', 'best make-up artist', 'best female model' and 'best male model'. The winners will be announed on June 21 - (June, 2010) ... read more>>

Exhibition: “Looking Terrific: The Story of El Jay”

(New Zealand) - The newly established New Zealand Fashion Museum will host its first pop-up exhibition – “Looking Terrific: The Story of El Jay” – from June 4 to July 17 in Auckland, before travelling to Wellington, where it will run from September 6 to October 4. Curated by Doris de Pont, former fashion designer and founder of the New Zealand Fashion Museum, the highly anticipated exhibition will showcase more than 50 vintage garments from the House of El Jay, which was headed by Gus Fisher for 50 years - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

New Zealand's Next Top Model: Cycle Two

(New Zealand) - New Zealand’s Next Top Model will return to TV3 later this year, with Sara Tetro poised to resume her role as host in cycle-two, along with fellow judges Colin Mathura-Jeffree and Chris Sisarich. In the meantime, a nationwide search for model contestants will kick-off in Auckland on June 5 - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

Newmarket Young Fashion Designer Award

(New Zealand) - Registrations for the Newmarket Young Fashion Designer Award are now open to aspiring fashionistas aged 15-18. Up for grabs is a trip to New York to work backstage at the Karen Walker show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and NZ$1,000 spending money. The winner will also receive a tuition grant towards study at the Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design and a two-week internship that will see them working alongside Auckland-based designer Victoria Taylor - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

Westfield Style Pasifika

(New Zealand) - Now entering its seventeenth year, Westfield Style Pasifika is calling for people of all ages and abilities to create cutting-edge fashion inspired by the distinct and colourful fusion of Pasifika. The result will be an explosion of fashion, art and culture in a show that defines New Zealand’s unique style to be held at Auckland’s Vector Arena on Friday, 3 September - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

WoolOn

(New Zealand) - Entries are now open for WoolOn, a fashion design competition that encourages the creative use of New Zealand’s high quality wool, showcasing its versatility as well as the craftsmanship and techniques that can be applied to it. Every garment must contain a minimum of 50 percent sheep’s wool, with an awards event to be held on October 9 in Alexandra, Central Otago - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

Trash to Fashion

(New Zealand) - Over the past decade, Trash to Fashion has grown from a small community-based recycling initiative into a major design contest, with an annual stage show incorporating art, dance and music to be held at Auckland’s Corban Estate Art Centre from September 4-5. Run by the Waitakere City Council, the event challenges students to create original and inspiring costumes out of recycled, inorganic and organic materials - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

Charles Parsons (NZ)

Charles Parsons is New Zealand's largest group of fabric wholesalers and creates fashion collections for New Zealand, Australia and the US. Our design team sources and develops original product from Asia to Europe and utilises the latest and most comprehensive trend and colour services to ensure the most fashion forward collections.

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AUCKLAND CITY 

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The Pitch: Rugby World Cup 2011 Business Opportunities

(New Zealand) - Auckland City Council, as part of the Regional Economic Development Workstream, offers The Pitch. With Rugby World Cup 2011 fast approaching, now is the time for Auckland’s SME Businesses to start thinking about what they can achieve from the massive economic surge that will hit the city in just over a year’s time - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

Inaugural Family Business Forum Set to Stimulate Growth and Prosperity

(New Zealand) - The University of Auckland Business School is holding a one-day event for family business owners on Thursday 10 June. The Family Business Forum: Sustaining and Growing New Zealand Family Business will bring together international and local speakers, presenting on topics confronting business owners planning the future of their family business - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

Auckland City Council

(New Zealand) - Auckland city is home to many of New Zealand's fashion designers, education providers, manufacturers, retail outlets, and of course, New Zealand Fashion Week. Recognising the important contribution the fashion industry makes to the city's economy, Auckland City Council is proud to sponsor FINZ as the industry's leading voice.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Climate Change has Adverse Effect on Fashion Sales

(New Zealand) - New research suggests that a steady rise in temperature over the past 20 years is having a negative impact on sales of winter clothing, reducing demand for items such as heavy knitwear and coats. Across the Tasman, temperatures in the main centres are 0.5°C to 1.0°C higher than the long-term average. And, the autumn/winter season has been especially tough for Melbourne fashion retailers, where temperatures were up 3.6°C in March and April - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

International e-Retailers Nab Australian Fashion Dollars

(New Zealand) - A recent AC Nielsen survey shows that 43 percent of Australia’s online spending went to international e-retailers last year, compared to just 14 percent in 2005. An increasing number of consumers are snubbing Australian stores in favour of global websites like Net-A-Porter, Farfetch and Shopbop, which offer a far greater variety of brands and styles; often at lower prices - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

AUT Seeking Industry Research Partners

(New Zealand) - AUT’s Textile & Design Laboratory in Auckland is seeking research partners from industry and other organisations, particularly those with an interest in smart textiles, sportswear, medical and healthcare applications, and wool-based products. “Funding and time are often the biggest obstacles to commercial research and development, but sharing the load with a partner organisation, such as the Textile & Design Laboratory, can help ease the burden,” says Frances Joseph, associate professor and director of the Textile & Design Laboratory - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

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SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS   

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Q&A: Talking 'Sustainability' with Miranda Brown

(New Zealand) -What is the best sustainable tip you would give other fashion industry businesses?: "With so much product going offshore, the New Zealand Made label is really important. I feel sad for the industry as more jobs move overseas. As designers we can try and make our product in New Zealand and use natural materials as much as possible. It’s important to look at the renewable resource cycle through material use and the manufacturing process." - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

Ecostore in The Big Apple

(New Zealand) - With 150 Duane Reade stores on Manhattan Island alone, busy city dwellers will be able to purchase effective, healthy home products to keep their apartments pristine. ecostore founder, Malcolm Rands, says: “With a 50-year history in the most exciting city in the world, Duane Reade is the place where many of the world's trendsetters shop. And, ecostore is being promoted as the cutting-edge eco option - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

Auto Dishwash Tablets

(New Zealand) - ecostore has taken healthier dishwashing to a new level with the introduction of its Auto Dishwash Tablets, which have passed rigorous efficacy tests and, like all ecostore products, are better for people’s health and the environment - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

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BUSINESS GROWTH

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The Value of Financial Statements and Ways of Trimming Accountancy Costs

(New Zealand) - While a new financial year conjures up thoughts of exciting new business opportunities, the thought of having to revisit the year just past can be a bit daunting for many business owners. However, it is also a huge opportunity to see how the business has fared over the past 12 months and identify areas where you have excelled, as well as those that could be improved. To really comprehend where your business stands, it is critical to look at certain financial statements - BY SUZANNE PRATT - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

WHK

WHK is represented throughout New Zealand with offices spanning most regions providing services to small medium enterprises (SME) and high net worth clients. The focus of WHK is on providing total business solutions to clients through ten core services.

Building trusted client relationships through responsive, reliable and practical advice ensures that our clients receive better advice for a better life. WHK has always prided itself on the ability to build genuine long-term relationships with our clients. Relationships that go well beyond the advice and skills we are paid for. These relationships extend to that of a trusted adviser; a confidant.

Our specialist Business Growth division goes beyond the numbers by providing award winning training, coaching and consulting services in areas such as marketing strategy, leadership, export and more.

WHK. Leading people in business and financial advice ... • Accounting • Agribusiness Consulting • Audit & Assurance • Business Advisory Services • Corporate Finance • Estate & Succession Planning • Lending & Finance • Risk Insurance • Tax Consulting • Wealth Management • ... through trusted client relationships.

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

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Trade Mark Protection - IPOL

(New Zealand) - Most people understand the value of registering ownership of their business’s IP rights, however the cost of registration can be off-putting. James & Wells Intellectual Property has launched IPOL - an innovative web based tool which enables New Zealand businesses to register their own trade marks and designs, and in the process greatly reduce the registration costs - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

James & Wells Intellectual Property

James & Wells Intellectual Property is delighted to continue its long association with the fashion industry by becoming a sponsor of Fashion Industry New Zealand (FINZ). "Intellectual property is often the most valuable, but least understood, aspect of any successful business," says partner, Carrick Robinson, who heads the firm's Auckland trade marks practice. "We intend to be a direct contributor to New Zealand's prosperity, by enabling our clients to realise the true value of their business. Our partnership with FINZ will help us achieve that mission."

James & Wells Intellectual Property - giving your ideas a head start.

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TRADE & POLICY

Funding Approved for Great New Zealand Sheep Revolution

(New Zealand) - The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) has announced a NZ$36 million strategy to grow the country’s fine wool sector over the next five years. In collaboration with its supply-chain partners, NZM will contribute NZ$21 million, with another NZ$15 million coming from the Government’s first allocation of funding through the Primary Growth Partnership – an initiative that will invest in significant programmes of research and innovation to boost the economic growth of New Zealand’s primary, forestry and food sectors - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

Bad Timing for GST Increase

(New Zealand) - A survey of Auckland retailers shows that 82 percent believe that the Government’s decision to increase GST from 12.5 percent to 15 percent comes at a bad time. Conducted by the Newmarket Business Association, which represents one of Auckland’s premier fashion precincts, the poll of 400 local merchants points to a hump in compliance costs and consumers being left to pick-up the tab - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

British Fashion Industry Calls for Ethical Tax Breaks

(U.K) - Ragtraders in the U.K are calling for tax breaks for businesses with ethical fashion policies. Heading the campaign is Harold Tillman, chair of the British Fashion Council and owner of Jaeger and Aquascutum, who says incentives for eco-friendly fashion companies is the only way forward - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

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FREIGHT & LOGISTICS 

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Fashion Export Scholarship Launches in Australia

(New Zealand) - On the back of its successful collaboration with Fashion Industry New Zealand (FINZ), DHL Express is launching another Fashion Export Scholarship in Australia. The award, which will be open to Australia designers who have been exporting for less than four years, aims to help them achieve international growth with a prize of international freight to the value of AU$10,000 - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

Economical Prices Across the Tasman for Less Time Sensitive 'Heavyweight' Shipments

(New Zealand) - Streamline your operations with DHL ECONOMY SELECT, the service that reliably gets your shipments to your business customers. An economically priced door-to-door delivery solution, this service is ideal for your less time sensitive heavyweight shipments. Now attractive prices specifically for the Tasman are available - (May, 2010) ... read more>>

DHL Express (NZ)

DHL is delighted to announce its strategic partnership with FINZ. As a global market leader in express and logistics, we are proud to deliver support to the New Zealand fashion sector and wider apparel industry. DHL is committed to working alongside the industry to help ensure that New Zealand designers and brands continue to succeed on the world stage.

• DHL Express Services
• 'China First' 
• 'Garments on Hangers'
• 'Economy Select'  
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