Genesis Energy is a state-owned enterprise with a diverse electricity generation portfolio.

We own and operate 1,640MW of electricity generation, including New Zealand's largest thermal power station at Huntly, a high efficiency 48MW open gas cycle turbine at Huntly, hydro stations at Tongariro and Lake Waikaremoana, the Hau Nui Wind Farm in the Wairarapa and co-generation facilities at large industrial sites at Te Awamutu and Kinleith.

We are New Zealand's largest energy retailer, with more than 700,000 electricity and gas customers located predominantly in the North Island.

The company is also heavily involved in gas exploration and production to secure future fuel supplies for New Zealand. It has a 31 percent equity interest in the Kupe oil and gas field and a 40 percent equity stake in the Cardiff deep gas prospect.

Our Aim

Our aim is to Make a Difference to New Zealand. This underpins the way we operate and do business, how our staff interact with stakeholders, and can be seen in our efforts to reduce our impact on the environment.

Shareholder Objectives

The principal statutory objective we have, as stated in the State-Owned Enterprises Act 1986, is "to operate as a successful business." We are committed to corporate social responsibility, extending beyond profit maximisation and to achieve the ends goals of:

• To be as profitable and efficient as comparable businesses that are not owned by the Crown.
• A good employer.
• An organisation that exhibits a sense of social responsibility by having regard to the interests of the community in which it operates and by endeavouring to accommodate or encourage these when able to do so.

Details of our plans, including five-year targets, to achieve shareholder and company objectives are provided in the 2004/05-2009 Statement of Corporate Intent . See our website (link below).

Company Objectives

To achieve sustainable business growth that is consistent with our vision of making a difference to New Zealand, we are committed to the following objectives:

• Deliver on shareholder value expectations by achieving a return that is greater than the company's weighted average cost of capital
• build more generation capacity
• bring more fuel to market
• optimise the generation and trading business
• provide more customers with electricity, gas and a choice of energy-related products
• take the Genesis Energy brand to all of New Zealand
• continue to build our understanding of stakeholder expectations
• successfully retain and develop our intellectual knowledge
• have the right people doing the right things
• enhance our systems and processes

By delivering on these objectives across the energy value chain (fuel, generation, retail) we will work towards achieving our vision, delivering on shareholder value while contributing positively to New Zealand's energy sector and the broader community in which we operate.

Working hard to achieve this balance will bring success to Genesis Energy and New Zealand.

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Genesis Energy website - All you need to know about Genesis Energy

Dairy is our life's work. It's our passion and it's what we do best.

We have always marvelled at the simple nutrition of dairy. In an age when you need a chemistry degree to understand food labels, milk is pure milk, providing the building blocks for a healthy life.

We are proud of our New Zealand roots. Year after year, our farmers in New Zealand work with the land and their cows to bring quality milk to millions of people around the world. They have passed their farming expertise down through the generations, keeping alive the time-honoured traditions that have catapulted New Zealand to the forefront of the global dairy industry.

Since Fonterra Co-operative Group was formed in 2001, we have become the world's largest dairy exporter with over 11,000 shareholders. We export 95 per cent of our New Zealand-made dairy products to our customers and consumers in more than 140 countries. Our milk tankers collect 14 billion litres of milk every year. That's enough to give every person in the world two glasses of milk.

No matter where we are in the world, dairy is what makes us tick.

Key Facts

Fonterra is one of the top six dairy companies in the world by turnover (June 2006 Rabobank ratings), the world's leading exporter of dairy products and responsible for more than a third of international dairy trade.

Our dairy farmers have long been known for producing quality milk and today New Zealand is a world leader in large-scale milk procurement and processing.

Our global supply chain stretches from farms all over New Zealand to customers and consumers in more than 140 countries.

Our Strategy

Fonterra's strategy supports our vision to lead in dairy.

All over the world, people are paying more attention to their diet as part of their overall good health. Dairy fits right into this trend. It is not only a source of excellent low-cost nutrition, but also has qualities and components that support specific areas of wellbeing, such as bone health and digestive health.

Dairy spans a whole range of food trends - with low fat, high calcium products supporting good nutrition, the trend towards occasional "indulgence" products such as premium ice-cream, and the move to more foods consumed on the run in cafes, restaurants and fast-food outlets.

What we are doing

As an expert in dairy we have a strategy that builds on our core strengths as a high volume supplier of quality commodity ingredients, and our ability to form long-term and secure supply relationships with the world's leading food manufacturers. Our strategy also focusses on opportunities for growth in specialist areas such as consumer brands, foodservice and specialty milks.

Our strategy also focuses on sustainability, supporting farmers to increase production in ways that are economically and environmentally sound.

We are building strong customer partnerships that provide secure outlets for our dairy products. This includes having supply partnerships around the world that enable us to offer year-round security of supply.

Fonterra works continuously to increase operational efficiencies and remove costs to ensure we remain one of the lowest cost, most sustainable dairy industries in the world.

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Fonterra website - For further information about Fonterra.

"The Fletcher Construction Company has earned pride of place as the pre-eminent company in our field by always delivering more than just the project."
Mark Binns. Executive Chairman. The Fletcher Construction Company.

The Fletcher Construction Company is the pre-eminent general contractor in New Zealand and the South Pacific. It has unrivalled depth and breadth of experience across all facets of the construction industry.

Since 1909 Fletcher has established a track-record that underpins the goal of being the construction company of choice for customers, sub-contractors and employees. Ongoing loyalty is built and maintained.

Owner Fletcher Building Ltd is a major player in the Australasian building industry. Companies in the group have substantial market-share positions across all of the building materials manufacturing and distribution sectors.

Fletcher Building employs more than 11,000 people in a wide range of businesses located in New Zealand, the South Pacific, North America, South America and Australia.

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Fletcher Construction website - For further information about Fletcher Construction.

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services.  Worldwide, our 135,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential.

Cadet Program

Join our Cadet Program and combine a degree with real work experience, using the knowledge you're gaining at university in a real-life context. You'll be able to apply for a university grant, and by the time you graduate, you're likely to have had at least two years work experience - work experience that begins from day one.

Vacationer Program

Our Vacationer Program is a great way to experience the working world during your summer or winter university holidays. Transitioning from uni student to professional can be daunting, but you can build on the theory you've learnt at university and put it into practice. You can begin to achieve your career goals.

Graduate Program

If you've recently finished university or are soon to finish, you could apply to join our Graduate Program and work with us full time. From day one you'll have responsibility, and be encouraged to set ambitious goals for your career. You'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients and receive generous support from the firm and your colleagues to gain some post-graudate qualifications, including the Chartered Accountant qualification or a Master of Tax.

To find out more about these exciting opportunities, click here

This web site was managed by the former Department of Education Science and Training (DEST) and provided general information about the department. Further information on the department's programs was also available at the www.workplace.gov.au website.

With the creation of a the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations www.deewr.gov.au, a new website was launched on 6 December 2008 (www.deewr.gov.au) which was the first step in creating a single publishing and access point for portfolio information. 

Please visit www.deewr.gov.au for current information.

Many people are familiar with Dell's customer-focused direct business model, and the company's success in creating leading value for customers and investors. Less well known is the unique environment forged by Michael Dell and the people of Dell since the company's founding in 1984.

We characterize that environment in a statement of corporate philosophy called the "Soul of Dell." It defines the kind of company we are and aspire to become, serves as a guide for our actions around the world, and ultimately forms the basis of our "winning culture."

Below are the core elements of the Soul of Dell:

Customers: We believe in creating loyal customers by providing a superior experience at a great value. We are committed to direct relationships, providing the best products and services based on standards-based technology, and outperforming the competition with value and a superior customer experience.

The Dell Team: We believe our continued success lies in teamwork and the opportunity each team member has to learn, develop and grow. We are committed to being a meritocracy, and to developing, retaining and attracting the best people, reflective of our worldwide marketplace.

Direct Relationships: We believe in being direct in all we do. We are committed to behaving ethically; responding to customer needs in a timely and reasonable manner; fostering open communications and building effective relationships with customers, partners, suppliers and each other; and operating without inefficient hierarchy and bureaucracy.

Global Citizenship: We believe in participating responsibly in the global marketplace. We are committed to understanding and respecting the laws, values and cultures wherever we do business; profitably growing in all markets; promoting a healthy business climate globally; and contributing positively in every community we call home, both personally and organizationally.

Winning: We have a passion for winning in everything we do. We are committed to operational excellence, superior customer experience, leading in the global markets we serve, being known as a great company and great place to work, and providing superior shareholder value over time.

Dell in Asia-Pacific

Dell has served businesses, governments, large organizations and individuals in Asia-Pacific/Japan since the early 1990s.

Dell entered Asia-Pacific/Japan in select markets and began investing in regional facilities, management, service and technical personnel in 1993, with its first operations in Japan and Australia.

Dell direct sales operations are currently in 13 markets in the region: Australia, Brunei, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. In addition, 38 distributors serve another 31 markets.

Dell Asia-Pacific/Japan has the product range and expertise to help multinational, government and corporate accounts as well as experienced individuals and small to medium businesses, implement their technology initiatives throughout the region.

Through its Global Customer Program, Dell is able to provide a specific suite of services and support to its Asian customers with worldwide operations. It provides global customers with centralized ordering and billing; customized products (including proprietary software installation); and the advantages of local delivery and local onsite service.

At the heart of Dell's Asia-Pacific/Japan operations is the Asia Pacific Customer Center (APCC) in Penang, Malaysia. The 238,000-square-foot manufacturing facility opened in October 1995 and in February 2001, Dell's second Asia Pacific Customer Centre (APCC2) of 370,000-square-feet began operations.

Customers in Asia-Pacific/Japan are able to order computers directly from Dell and receive them within seven to ten working days. They can access a toll-free technical support hotline and benefit from the company's on-site service programs.

Dell pioneered the toll-free technical support hotline and made it an industry standard. Its multi-lingual support engineers at the APCC and CCC are able to resolve more than 80% of all callers' technical issues over the phone. This is possible because Dell brands each system it ships with an individual product number that links to its detailed technical specifications.

One of the most significant investments Dell is making worldwide is in the Internet. Its Web site, www.dell.com/ap now supports 11 country/region specific sites for Asia-Pacific/Japan, using four languages including Chinese, English, Korean and Japanese.

Revenue in the quarter grew by 19 percent on a 31 percent increase in units. Operating income was up 52 percent on a balanced country, segment and product performance. India and China led the region with revenue increases of 52 percent and 30 percent, and unit shipment growth of 68 percent and 43 percent, respectively. APJ growth continued strong across all product categories, with shipment increases of 46 percent in notebooks, 23 percent in server shipments and 25 percent in desktops.

Information on Dell and its products can be found at www.dell.com/ap

The Crazy John's story: From a 1 man shop to 100+ stores.

Crazy John's is Australias largest mobile phone retailer with more than 100 stores around Australia and employing more than 600 people.

The independently-owned company was founded in 1991 by John Ilhan. Back then it was a one-man retail operation based in a small shop in Brunswick, Victoria.

The name Crazy John's came about through Johns crazy marketing ideas, which included being the first to sell a mobile phone for $1 while competitors were charging $200, giving away free accessories, and holding midnight barbecues.

According to John, Crazy John's phenomenal growth has been achieved by being at the right place at the right time and entering the mobile phone market at an early stage of its development. It's also due to successfully positioning Crazy John's as a low-cost, high service, mobile dealership.

Today Crazy John's is one of the most recognisable brands in Australia and has built a reputation for providing quality customer service while offering the best possible prices.

The focus right from the start has been on good, friendly customer service and today Crazy John's staff members undergo rigorous training at the Crazy John's college to ensure that they provide customers with the best possible service. The college, located in Melbourne, offers specially tailored courses and programs for staff to ensure a common understanding of the history, values and culture of Crazy John's.

On the retail front, Crazy John's is the largest independent retailer of mobile phones and offers the largest range of mobile phones and associated products in Australia. It is a major re-seller of Telstra products and has an alliance with the worlds top mobile phone brands including Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and Samsung and many more.

A recent alliance with Kodak Australia will see Crazy John's co-located inside selected Kodak Express stores.

Crazy John's has also invested heavily in its infrastructure to ensure that customers experience is a good one. This includes a massive warehousing complex and a dedicated customer call centre.

In addition to being a retail leader Crazy John's also operates a Business & Government division specialising in providing businesses with total solutions for their mobile communication needs.

Useful Links

Crazy John's website - All you need to know about Crazy John's

CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies with a membership of more than 132,000 finance, accounting and business professionals across the globe.

Our core services to members include education, training, technical support and advocacy. Staff and members work together with local and international bodies to represent the views and concerns of the profession to governments, regulators, industries, academia and the general public.

Our vision and mission

Our international presence continues to grow in terms of representation on international bodies and influence in the profession globally. In areas of financial reporting, taxation and corporate governance we are thought leaders in Australia and internationally.

CPA Australia's 2009 – 11 corporate plan focuses on:

• operating as a globally branded organisation
• being the global professional accountancy designation for strategic business leaders
• engaging with employers
• meeting members' knowledge needs
• branding CPA Australia as an even stronger competitor in the global marketplace

What is a CPA?

A CPA is a finance, accounting and business professional with a specific qualification. The CPA designation is a mark of high professional competence. It indicates a soundness in depth, breadth and quality of accountancy knowledge.

The designation is widely regarded by employers and members. It provides members with an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification as well as the opportunity to complete specialist training and continuing professional development (CPD). To use the CPA designation, a member must:

• complete an undergraduate degree accredited by CPA Australia
• complete CPA Program, a comprehensive postgraduate professional study program
• complete of three years supervised or mentored experience in finance, accounting or business
• undertake CPD activities each year
• comply to a strict code of conduct set by CPA Australia

To offer public accounting services, CPAs must also complete CPA Australia's Public Practice Program, which involves distance learning and a residential component , and must hold a Public Practice Certificate in accordance with the CPA Australia's by-laws.

About Coca-Cola Amatil

Coca-Cola Amatil was formed following a major re-organisation in 1989 of Amatil Limited, one of Australia's oldest corporations.  In 1989/1990 Coca-Cola Amatil sold it's interests in poultry, tobacco, communications and packaging, leading to a concentration on its core businesses of beverages and snack foods.

The involvement of Coca-Cola Amatil in the beverages industry dates back to 1964 with the company's acquisition of Shelleys and Marchant in Australia.  In 1965, the company bought an interest in Coca-Cola Bottlers in Perth.  A year later the company took control of the Perth operation, and acquired Coca-Cola Bottlers in Melbourne.  Over the next 25 years, Amatil acquired Coca-Cola Bottlers in Geelong, Brisbane, Sydney, Newcastle and Port Macquarie.

In 1982 Amatil made its first beverages investment overseas with the acquisition of Coca-Cola bottling franchises in Vienna and Graz, Austria.  In 1993 Coca-Cola Amatil sold its snack foods interests to United Biscuits and, as a result, now focuses entirely on beverages.  Coca-Cola Amatil rapidly expanded its global business to include operations in many European and Asia-Pacific countries.  In 1998 the European operations were established as a separate European Headquartered anchor bottler company (Coca-Cola Beverages Plc) and Coca-Cola Amatil now focuses exclusively on the Asia-Pacific region.

Today, Coca-Cola Amatil is a major Australian Multinational Company.  It is the country's largest manufacturer and distributor of soft drinks and other alcohol-free beverages, and is the market leader in the industry.

With operations in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and South Korea, Coca-Cola Amatil is the largest bottler of Coca-Cola trademarked products in the Asia-Pacific region.

Today, there are seven bottling plants in Australia, all owned by CCA following the acquisition of the Northern Territory plant in 2005.  These authorised Bottlers are supported in their marketing activities by Coca-Cola South Pacific, the local subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company.

The relationship with The Coca-Cola Company

In addition to CCA's own range of products, we manufacture, distribute and sell the trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) across our six countries of operation.

CCA and TCCC are committed to building a sustainable growth strategy that delivers higher revenue and improved returns to CCA and allows TCCC to profit from building and delivering leading brands.

The relationship has three main components:

• Largest Shareholder
  
  TCCC has approximately 30% shareholding in CCA and, like all shareholders, benefits from share price growth and the dividends paid.  Two Directors of CCA's seven member Board are nominated by TCCC.
  
  
• Supplier
  
  Under a series of long term bottling agreements with varying expiry dates, TCCC provides the concentrate and beverage base from which the finished products are manufactured by CCA.   Each year the companies jointly develop sales and marketing plans (which include brand strategies, marketing execution, in-market sales execution and wholesale pricing).
  
  In line with corporate governance best practice, CCA's Related Party Committee reviews the arms length basis of all material transactions with TCCC.  This includes concentrate and beverage base pricing arrangements negotiated as part of the annual planning process.  In 2002 the average cost of the concentrate and beverage base increased broadly in line with CCA's realisation of wholesale price increases.
   
•  Brand Owner
  
  By being part of the Coca-Cola system CCA has access to the world's most popular branded beverages supported by strong advertising and unique marketing properties.  CCA and TCCC are working together to utilise their complementary skills and assets, to profitably build consumption in each of our market. 

A broad allocation of responsibilities for marketing is as follows:TCCC is focused on consumer marketing, including advertising and promotion, the development of new brands, and innovative brand and packaging plans.  These marketing activities are funded by TCCC.

CCA's marketing activities are primarily focussed on developing and maintaining strong customer relationships, and implementing the marketing strategies and plans.  This trade marketing is funded by CCA.

About The Coca-Cola Company

• We are the world's largest non-alcoholic beverage company, a market and marketing leader with innovative products and an unrivaled distribution system.
• Four of the top five sparkling beverages bear our trademark or license.
• We rank No. 1 worldwide in sales of sparkling beverages -- but we’re also No. 1 in juice and juice drinks, No. 2 in sports drinks and No. 3 in bottled water.
• Our global portfolio of 450 brands continues to expand far beyond traditional soft drinks to include waters, juices and juice drinks, teas, coffees and sports drinks.
• We operate in over 200 countries and employ 90,500 associates.
• In 2007, our net operating revenues grew 20 percent to $28.9 billion and operating income grew 15 percent to $7.3 billion.

People enjoy our beverages 1.5 billion times a day, thanks to our unparalleled distribution system and ever-expanding portfolio of beverage choices that energize, relax, nourish and hydrate.

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Coca-Cola Amatil

The Coca-Cola Company

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