News: Finance
TIANZ calls for NZ National Convention Centre
Infrastructure, including a national convention centre, is the greatest concern for companies involved in tourism in New Zealand, with the Tourism Industry Association New...
Jun 2, 2011
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Fitness First to focus on Asia
Fitness First is continuing its focus on developing countries, particularly in Asia, following the sales of its clubs in France, Spain and Italy. With the sale of all 45 Fitness...
Jun 2, 2011
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Federal Sports Minister Mark Arbib: FIFA must clean up its act
FIFA has to clean up its World Cup bidding process before nations will have the confidence to invest large sums of public money again to compete to host the event, according to...
May 31, 2011
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Multi billion dollar loan agreement to fund Shanghai Disneyland Resort construction
The government-owned partner in Disney's ambitious Shanghai Disneyland project has secured a loan agreement with twelve Chinese banks, in order to fund construction of the...
May 31, 2011
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New home for Auckland Theatre Company
The Auckland Theatre Company has expressed "delight" over the vote Auckland Council's Strategy and Finance Committee to approve $10 million towards the $40 million cost of...
May 30, 2011
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Recreation SA develops Aquatic sector group: Announces Aquatics 2011 conference
Recreation SA has developed an aquatics sector group, 'Aquatic Recreation SA', to represent the professional interests of the South Australian aquatic industry. Sponsored by...
May 26, 2011
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Football NSW appoints new Chief Executive
Football NSW Chairman Robert Sestan has announced that Eddie Moore has been appointed as the organisation's new Chief Executive. Moore joins the troubled organisation, which is...
May 25, 2011
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Sunbather helps AIS pools reduce their carbon footprint
With its previous solar pool heating system having given the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) 28 years of service, Sunbather Pool Technologies have recently replaced and...
May 24, 2011
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ATEC praises 'remarkable' WA Tourism Budget
Australian Tourism Export Council Managing Director, Felicia Mariani has praised the Western Australian Government for provided a leading example of support and commitment to...
May 21, 2011
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Investment firm buys major share of V8 Supercars Australia
V8 Supercars Australia (V8SA) have sold a 60% share in the sport to Australian investment firm Archer Capital for a remarkable $195 million. Announcing the landmark deal V8SA...
May 19, 2011
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Essendon seeks $15 million to help build new Melbourne airport home
The Essendon Bombers have embarked on a comprehensive strategy to fund its planned move from Windy Hill to new headquarters at Melbourne/Essendon Airport. The proposed facility...
May 17, 2011
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Australasian venue industry heads to Hunter Valley
Professionals from across the venue industry in Australia, New Zealand and a selection of Asian nations are gathering for the 2011 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress - three...
May 15, 2011
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Nathan Tinkler in $25 million offer to A-League
Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler has offered $25 million to prop up or even help take over the struggling A-League. Although Tinkler's offer to help fund the league was initially...
May 12, 2011
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Snedden Slams New Zealand Herald's $500 million Rugby World Cup deficit claim
Martin Snedden, Chief Executive of Rugby New Zealand 2011 (RNZ2011) has responded to claims, published in the New Zealand Herald newspaper, that the 2011 Rugby World Cup would...
May 12, 2011
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AALARA Board Elects Tony Lines as New President
The management board of the Australian Amusement Leisure & Recreation Association Inc (AALARA) has elected Tony Lines as its new President effective today (Wednesday 11th May...
May 11, 2011
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Federal Budget recognises challenges facing tourism: sport spending static
The increase in funding for tourism in the 2011/12 Federal Budget shows that the government has recognised and acknowledged the challenges facing the tourism industry, according...
May 11, 2011
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Rob Bradley passes AALARA Presidency to Village Roadshow's Tony Lines
Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) President Robert Bradley has vacated the AALARA Presidency, passing the role on to Tony Lines, Human Resources...
May 11, 2011
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Funding to complete AUT's high performance sports centre
The $43 million redevelopment of Auckland's new high performance centre has been unveiled by New Zealand Sport and Recreation Minister Murray McCully. However, Auckland...
May 9, 2011
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Debitsuccess helps NZ fitness clubs get into gear
Seminar attendees hear cost-effective marketing solutions and social media strategies for building their businesses. Debitsuccess held its most recent business seminar in...
May 6, 2011
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Upgraded Nunawading Gymnastics and Sports Club to lift participation
The upgraded Nunawading Gymnastics and Sports Club has been reopened by Federal Minister for Sport Mark Arbib and Member for Deakin Mike Symon. Senator Arbib highlighted that...
May 5, 2011
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Club Physical's Richards questions Auckland Council's aquatic and fitness spending
New Zealand fitness club operator Paul Richards has taken Auckland City Councillors to task about spending rates money on "treadmills, cross-trainers and expensive television...
May 4, 2011
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Queenstown's Southern Discoveries and Kawarau Jet join forces
Two of New Zealand's premier adventure tourism companies are joining forces in Queenstown. Te Anau-based Southern Discoveries Ltd has invested in a 50% shareholding in...
May 4, 2011
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PaySmart establishes new benchmark for direct debits
Fitness industry direct debit provider PaySmart has created a set of standard benchmarks for the industry, aimed at making what companies offer transparent to their customers....
May 4, 2011
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Sports Business World returns to Sydney
Conference organisers ACE Events have announced that the third Annual Sport Business World conference will take place from the 27th-29th June at the Sydney Convention and...
May 4, 2011
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