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November 2009
PrintNZ Survey
The
bulk of the report is now written so a huge thank you to all those
companies that contributed by sending in their data - we
received 277 returns covering $1,140 million in sales and 5564
employees. The printed product will be distributed prior to
Christmas. Also thanks to Soar Print, Blue Star Print Group,
Wickliffe and Spicers Paper for their assistance
in getting this report to our members.
Anne
Benson joins PrintNZ Training/CMITO
Anne
joined us last Monday taking on the role of General Manager of
the Communications and Media ITO (CMITO) which encompasses PrintNZ
Training. She comes to us following a number of years at the
Hospitality ITO so she has a wealth of knowledge in the field of
training and will be a valuable asset to our team. Anne will have
overall responsibility for the facilitation and development of a
broadening range of training programmes for the wider communications and
media industry.
Genesis
Energy Say Sorry For Advertisement
Many
of you will have heard the recent Genesis Energy advertisement encouraging
customers to get their bill on line by suggesting that having a bill
printed was environmentally unfriendly. Joan Grace complained to the
marketing manager of Genesis about the way that the advertisement maligned
our industry and asked them to withdraw the ad. Following this
discussion the following response was received:
"I
am sorry to hear that you have had complaints about our Brownie Points ad
and that you found our ad was encouraging people not to use the services of
printers. This was not our intention at all, so I apologise for this. Our
ad was designed to encourage customers to get their bills online which earn
customers additional Brownie Points rewards.
"This radio ad will be running till the end
of the week, and then after that we will be reviewing this ad."
Regards
Yvette
Gibson
Brand Manager
Genesis Energy
The ad has not run since.
What
Do Your Customers Think About Print?
As
part of the ongoing objective to raise the profile of print, PrintNZ has
conducted external research into the peceptions
of print. This research has included stakeholders in the industry,
print buyers/Government/corporate buyers and consumers.
We have
been holding seminars around the country to discuss the research and there
are still a few remaining as detailed below. These seminars put the
results of this research in front of you and discuss how this information
can be used to help the industry raise awareness of how effective and
efficient print is as a communication tool.
In
addition these meetings will talk about the recently approved changes to
the Pride In Print Awards programme for 2010. Come along and find out
what's changed and how it will benefit the Awards programme and the
industry as a whole.
The
schedule is as follows:
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No
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Location
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Date
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Time
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Location
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7
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Palmerston North
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Tue 10 November
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6.00 – 7.30 pm
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Shadzz Motel
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8
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New Plymouth
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Mon 16 November
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4.30 – 6.00 pm
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Plymouth International
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9
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Whangarei
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Mon 23 November
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5.00 – 6.30 pm
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Dickens Inn
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10
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Nelson
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Thu 26 November
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4.00 – 5.30 pm
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Chamber of Commerce
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Click here to download a
registration form or email pam.seymour@printnz.co.nz
Using Mobile Phones in Motor Vehicles
From 1
November it is now illegal to use an electronic device while operating a
motor vehicle unless a hands-free kit is being used and it doesnt require the pressing of more than one button to
make or receive a phone call. Employees will need to be made aware of
the consequences of a breach of the legislation and members can email ruth.cobb@printnz.co.nz to
receive a draft policy to give to staff.
Christmas
Holiday Pay Calculations
As
the Christmas/New Year public holidays run across a weekend this year there
is the potential to have staff observing public holidays on three different
days during each of those periods.
PrintNZ
has prepared a sheet that goes through the calculations for both
Public Holidays and Annual Leave during this period. Members can
receive a copy by emailing ruth.cobb@printnz.co.nz or talking to Heather,
Glenda or Ruth.
Women In Print - Auckland and Wellngton
Allison Mooney is this year's guest speaker talking about How to
Understand Others including How to Survive Christmas Without Killing
Your Relatives! The details for these two functions are as follows:
Auckland
Wednesday 18 November, 6.30 pm
Sorrento In The Park
One Tree Hill
Wellington
Tuesday 1 December, 6.00 pm
West Plaza Hotel
Wakefield Street
Click on the link to register for Auckland or here to register for Wellington.
Enviromark Training Days - Wellington
Enviromark are running workshops aimed
at helping businesses develop and implement an effective Environmental
Management System (EMS). Details are as follows:
Wednesday
18 November - Introduction of EMS - Bronze, Silver, Gold.
Click here for details.
Thursday 19 November - Going from Good to Great - Platinum, Diamond.
Click here for details.
PrintNZ
members that enrol in the Enviromark programme
are able to attend one of these seminars for free.
ORIX
Finance Join PrintNZ - With Money to Lend
ORIX
have provided leasing and finance solutions for plant and equipment
acquisition for New Zealand companies since 1989. ORIX are a solution
based finance company that tailors packages specific to your company's
needs. New or used eqipment from offset
presses to digital presses, laminators to folders, ORIX can help with
flexible finance for up to 100% of the purchase price.
To talk to one of their experienced team call 0800
266749 or email rowan.coker@orix.co.nz
Heidelberg
Shield/Auckland Golf Day - Lost And Found
The
recent combined Heidelberg Shield and Auckland Golf Day was a huge
success at the Whangaparaoa Golf Club. We
put on a good show for our visitors, even managing to put on some sunshine
in amongst all the rain that led up to it. South Australia were the
winners of the Heidelberg Shield and it was a happy pair that flew
home as victors. New Zealand was well represented by Matt Costello of
Blenheim Print and Greg Chapman of Gravure Packaging - thanks guys.
There were
three items left behind in the men's changing room at the end of the day.
If you are missing any items please email me at ruth.cobb@printnz.co.nz and I
will get them returned to you:
Admark wins SGIA Award
Hamilton
company Admark Visual Imaging was awarded a gold
medal at the SGIA (Specialty Graphics
Imaging Assn) Golden Image Awards held recently.
Admark was the only entrant to win a
gold medal in the displays/exhibits category for their entry Red Rock Vending Machine Graphics
(pictured).
More than 90 companies from around the world entered the
competition, submitting nearly 450 entries in 43 product categories. The
awards event was held as part of the 2009 SGIA
Expo in New Orleans.
According to the award organisers, the quality of work this year
was "exceptional". Johnny Shell from SGIA
said: "Winning this award puts Admark among
the top specialty printers in the world in terms of quality and capability.
The ability to consistently print such high quality products indicates Admark's expertise at controlling the many variables
involved in specialty printing."
Conditions
Under Which People on Work Permits Can Access Industry Training
For
courses/training that will last longer than three calendar months there are
strict rules for individuals that are on work permits. If you have
anyone that this may apply to you can read a summary of the rules here, talk to PrintNZ Training or call
the Immigration National Contact Centre on 0508 558 855 (outside Auckland)
or 09 914 4100.
Wanted
to Buy - Diecutting Cylinder
Hygrade Packaging
Available
for Work
#1 -
Working Holiday until July 2010
My name is Anja Klein. Currently I am
travelling in New Zealand. My Visa is for one year until July 2010
and allows me to gain employment. I have worked as an offset printer
for Westermann Print for 5 years where I also did
my 3 year apprenticeship. My reasons for travelling and working
abroad are: I love meeting people, living in different cultures, improving
my English, learn more professionally about
printing and generally broaden my knowledge. I am very eager to work
as a printer for much of my remaining time in and am very flexible with
regard to the place/city where I work.
For
details please read my CV here or my reference here. I can be contacted on anjaklein1@googlemail.com
#2 -
Operations - Auckland
Wayne Daverne, ex Operations Manager from Soar
Printing is available on a part time basis to work in the industry.
Wayne has a wealth of experience in the operations and management of
printing companies. If you can use Wayne's services you can contact
him on 021 666 673.
#3 -
Prepress/Platemaker - Auckland
Greg Topp is a qualified prepress operator and platemaker looking for work in Auckland. You can
read Greg's CV here or contact him on topp@ihug.co.nz
#4
Leighton Hill is an offset printer based in Auckland looking for
work. You can read his CV here or call him on 09 4260830 or 021 02290053
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