Moss the Kiwi thrives on his namesake

Kiwi chick Moss is thriving thanks in part to donations of Yates peat moss to The Kiwi Encounter at Rainbow Springs in Rotorua.

Dulux invests almost $30 million

Dulux has confirmed its commitment to manufacturing in New Zealand announcing a $28 million investment in its Hutt Valley-based operation.

Colours of New Zealand

A colour range designed for and named by New Zealanders has been created by Dulux. By Renay Robertson, Product Manager – Trade & Colours, Dulux

Anti-microbial coating launched in New Zealand

New Zealand’s first powder coating for use against harmful micro-organisms causing disease and infection is being manufactured and sold by Orica Powder and Industrial Coatings. By Garry Seddon, National Sales and Marketing Manager, Orica Powder & Industrial Coatings

Keeping in Contact

More than 70 percent of customers who contact Dulux’s customer contact centre at Gracefield, Wellington are Australian-based - and that proportion is growing. By Paula Miller, Trainer/QA Manager

Yates celebrates 125 years

Queen Victoria was on the throne, Maori leader and guerrilla fighter Te Kooti received a Government pardon, and a direct link to Britain by steamer was established. In the same year Arthur Yates opened his first seed shop. By Catriona Gardner, Marketing Manager, Yates