Media Log

Date	NZRA  Representative	Media coverage
January 21 2012	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to the Timaru Herald about slow growth forecast in investment bank report for retail. Read more
January 20 2012	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to the Dominion Post about the state of retail.
January 19 2012	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to Nigel Stirling from Radio NZ about the Dec Quarter CPI's. Read more
January 18 2012	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to Fairfax Media about online shopping.
January 17 2012	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to James Coleman from Radio Live about price negotiating.
January 17 2012	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the Business Herald about the retail sales results for December.
January 16 2012	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the NZ Herald about consumers haggling prices. Read more
January 12 2012	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to the Waikato Times regarding the performance of retailers over the summer period.
January 12 2012	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the Dominion Post about the online and future of High Street.
January 7 2012	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to The NZ Herald about the increase in demand for flat screen TVs, and the pressure that was putting onto retailers. Read more
January 5 2012	NZRA	The New Zealand Retailers Association is quoted to having conducted separate tests on Chinese made garments that TV3's Target had said were unsafe. Read more
December 27 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry talked to Radio New Zealand News about the busy Boxing Day sales. Read more
December 26 2011	Russell Sinclair	Rusell talked to TVNZ about the Boxing Day sales, and how it may have been harder to find a bargain this year. Read more
December 24 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to 3News about the impact of the latest Christchurch quake to the retail sales before Christmas. Read more
December 22 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to Radio Live about the effects of the Auckland Port strike. Read more
December 22 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell spoke to the Morning Report about Auckland and the RWC.
December 22 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to the Morning Report about Christmas trading.
December 21 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry talked to the Manawatu Standard about how Pamerston North shoppers are reaping the rewards of the tough economic times with big retail sales. Read more
December 17 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry talked to the Sunday Star Times about tobacco exercise duties.
December 12 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to the Sunday Star Times about Christmas Trading.
December 16 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the NZ Herald about Christmas trading.
December 15 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell talked to Radio Live about Paymark Christmas figures.
December 15 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to Radio NZ about the impact of New Zealanders saving more.
December 14 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell spoke to Sky News about the Power Outage/ Transpower.
December 13 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to Radio NZ and Radio Live regarding yesterday's nationwide power outage. Read more
December 12 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell talked to the NZ Herald about the difficulties on financial situations around Christmas time. Read more
December 4 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to NZ Herald about the Christmas rush starting early this year. Read more
December 3 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to Radio New Zealand News about the Port of Auckland closure. Read more
November 29 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the Business Herald about Christmas expectations.
November 28 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the Dominion Post about the impact of the election results on the retail industry.
November 28 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to stuff.co.nz about the expected rise in Christmas sales compared to last years. Read more
November 24 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to stuff.co.nz about layby. Read more
November 21 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to North and South about shop theft.
November 18 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to North and South about shop theft.
November 16 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the NZ Herald about online shopping in particularly from the US. Read more
November 14 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to Radio New Zealand about quarterly retail sales results.
November 13 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to the NZ Herald about festive buying from home. Read more
November 7 2011	NZRA	NZRA is quoted for estimating shoplifting and employee theft as costing New Zealand businesses billions of dollars. Read more
November 3 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to stuff.co.nz about the new credit/ debit cards that don't involve swiping and what that will mean for retailers. Read more
November 1 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to Fairfax media about laybuys.
October 27 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to Radio NZ about OCR remaining unchanged.
October 25 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to Sky TV about the RWC effects on retailers.
October 25 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to NZ Herald about the effect of the 2011 RWC on retail. Read more
October 23 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the Dominion Post about how people's spirits have been buoyed by the success of the cup and that should increase spending leading into Christmas. Read more
October 21 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell spoke to The Business Herald on shoplifting.
October 21 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to Radio Live about his prediction for the final score of the RWC on Sunday.
October 21 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to The Localist about Retail Trading.
October 21 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to Radio Live about Retail Trading.
October 21 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to The Sunday Star Times about retailers building up to Christmas.
October 21 2011	Russell Sinclair	Rusell spoke to The NZ Herlad about the rise in shoplifting. Read more
October 20 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to the Dominion Post about shoptheft.
October 19 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to stuff.co.nz about the increase of teens using credit cards. Read more
October 18 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell spoke to The NZ Herald about niche services. Read more
October 16 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to The NZ Herald about haggling in New Zealand. Read more
October 14 2011	NZRA	NZRA is quoted as unhappy with the $400 threshold on purchasing foreign goods. Read more
October 14 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to The NZ Herald about the change to online shopping and its effect. Read more
October 12 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to Wairarapa Times Age about retailers who are already starting to put out their Christmas decorations and stock. Read more
October 11 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to Radio NZ about the RWC and retail.
October 10 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to Radio Live about Wellington's response to the Rugby World Cup.
October 5 2011	NZRA	NZRA is mentioned as a supporter of the new Canterbury stadium. Read more
October 5 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to The Herald about the RWC impact to retail.
October 2 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to The Herald On Sunday on haggling.
September 28 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to Fair Go on food labelling.
September 27 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to Radio NZ about current market conditions.
September 21 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the Herald about online retailing.
September 16 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell talked to stuff.co.nz about the plans to expand Newmarket mall. Read more
September 2011	NZRA	NZRA is quoted in Meridian's publication; Energise as giving members special discounts in partnership with Meridian. Read more
September 14 2011	NZRA	NZRA is mentioned on Booksellers.co.nz as a business set up in the Westpac Business and Community Hub. Read more
September 9 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to stuff.co.nz in regards to Kirk's recent rise in sales. Read more
September 7 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John was quoted in Voxy for his thoughts on Paymarks help during the RWC2011. Read more
September 7 2011	NZRA	NZRA is mentioned in the The Retailers Daily for it's two up-and-coming FREE workshops in Christchurch on Customer Service and Sales and Taking Control of your Business. Read more
September 6 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to Bloomberg News regarding the Rugby World Cup 2011.
August 25 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to Radio NZ about the latest retail sales data. Read more
August 24 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to the Herald on Sunday regarding mothers and fathers day sales.
August 17 2011	Brian Finlayson	Brian spoke to stuff.co.nz about the effect the bad weather is having on small business owners. Read more
August 16 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the National Business Review on the impact of snow storms on retail. Read more
August 15 2011	NZRA	New Zealand Retailers Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) held last week, is mentioned. Read more
August 15 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to Business Scoop regarding the difference in buying trends between Australia and New Zealand. Read more
August 14 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to the NZ Herald about how tough economic times are pushing people into more drastic ways to get things they want. Read more
August 12 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the Dominion Post about the future of discounts.
August 11 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to Alexander Communications about the Australian shoppers sales fatigue growing, whereas New Zealand's is striving. Read more
August 11 2011	NZRA	The New Zealand Retailers Association is mentioned as one of the future occupants of the Westpac Business Hub in Canterbury. Read more
August 9 2011	NZRA	NZRA is mentioned for having suggested that GST should be charged on imported products. Read more
August 8 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to Hawkes Bay Today about the price gap between NZ and overseas not including taxes for the new All Blacks jersey. Read more
August 8 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to Radio New Zealand about the lack of GST on products purchased online, such as the All Blacks jerseys. Read more
August 8 2011	NZRA	NZRAs media log has been mentioned by The Retailers Daily. Read more
August 4 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to the Herald on Sunday regarding shoptheft.
August 4 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the New Zealand Taxation about New Zealand taxes needing to be applied to online purchases. Read more
August 4 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to Experian Qas about the increase in Ecommerce in New Zealand. Read more
August 4 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to Yahoo New Zealand about how Kiwis are not being drawn in by sales signs anymore. Read more
August 4 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to stuff.co.nz about the not-so-affordable All Blacks jerseys. Read more
August 4 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell spoke to stuff.co.nz about the estimated impact on retailers the RWC2011 will have. Read more
August 4 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to the NZ Herald about how promotional advertising of sales is no longer having the effect on retailers that it used to. Read more
August 3 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the NZ Herald/ NZPA/ Radio ZB and Dompost about the All Blacks new jerseys for sale in retail outlets. Read more
August 3 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell spoke to stuff.co.nz about the demise of high profile children's wear store' Trelise Cooper. Read more
August 2 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to Radio NZ about the increase in online shopping. Read more
August 2 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the NZ Herald about how Kiwis are tipped to spend $2.7b online. Read more
August 1 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to stuff.co.nz about the boom in online retail stores. Read more
July 29 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell spoke to 3 news about Online Shopping steadily climbing higher. Read more
July 28 2011	Brian Finlayson	Brian is quoted on Stuff.co.nz as a judge for the Fielding Excellence in Business Awards. Read more
July 27 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to the Herald on Sunday regarding summer stock. Read more
July 27 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell spoke to TV3 regarding the impact of the high NZ dollar on retail and the increase in offshore web purchasing.
July 26 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell talked to Sky TV about the Just Group store closures.
July 22 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John is quoted about the changes to the NZ exchange rate. Read more
July 22 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the Dominion Post and Stuff.co.nz about the high NZ dollar.
July 22 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John had an interview with TV3, on the NZ dollar being high.
July 21 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to Skynews re currency reform.
July 19 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the Timaru Herald about the sales failing to draw crowds. Read more
July 19 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the DominionPost about sales in Wellington.
July 19 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry talked to Newstalk ZB about how consumers are more conscious of inflation. Read more
July 18 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John talked to RadioNZ about CPI. Read more
July 16 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John's comments on the Rugby World Cup were mentioned in the Gisborne Herald. Read more
July 15 2011	Louise Evans McDonald	Louise spoke to NewstalkZB about the Smoke-Free Environments (Controls and Enforcement) Bill.
July 15 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to TV3 about the Smoke-Free Environments (Controls and Enforcement) Bill.
July 15 2011	Brian Finlayson	Brian spoke to Manawatu Standard about how Christchurch retailers who have gained new business from the earthquake should be cautious. Read more
July 15 2011	Brian Finlayson	Brian spoke to stuff.co.nz about how Christchurch retailers who have gained new business from the earthquake should be cautious. Read more
July 14 2011	NZRA	NZRA is quoted in Sccop.co.nz in regards to the alcohol reform bill. Read more
July 13 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to Newstalk ZB about how Retailers are concerned the date of the general election will affect shopping in the lead-up to Christmas. Read more
July 13 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to Radio NZ regarding the GDP figures due out tomorrow on the retail position.
July 13 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke at the Property Council conference and his opinion on mall's being boring became an article in the NZ Herald. Read more
July 12 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to stuff.co.nz about the increase in Wellington shops rolling out discount signs at present. Read more
July 12 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to stuff.co.nz about the increase in clothing sales because of the late winter chill coming through. Read more
July 11 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the Herald and Dominion Post about the increase in TV sales due to the RWC2011. Read more
July 7 2011	NZRA_tweets	NZRA's Social Media course has been advertised by The Mariann Daily. Read more
July 7 2011	Rusell Sinclair	Rusell spoke to the NZ Herald about a number of retail business closures happening recently in Aucklaand. Read more
July 6 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke with Radio NZ regarding the demise of cheques.
July 1 2011	NZRA_tweets	NZRA's Jewellers Association of New Zealand (JANZ) Press Release has been published by The Jewelry and Gemstone Daily. Read more
June 30 2011	NZRA_tweets	NZRA's social media course has been advertised by The Kiwi Business Voice. Read more
June 27 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to The Dominion Post about the upcoming Rugby World Cup and the affect it will have on retailers. Read the article.
June 22 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to Voxy about developing retail frontline managers skills. Read the article.
June 22 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke with Inside Retailing about the lack of middle managers with essential training. Read the article.
June 22 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the Dominion Post about the issue of taxis taking public parking in the Wellington CBD. Read the article.
June 19 2011	Barry Herllberg	Barry spoke to the Herald regarding consumer buying habits.
June 18 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the DominionPost about Wellington in 2040.
June 16 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to RadioNZ regarding retail sales.
June 16 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell spoke to NZHerald about retailers preparedness for the Rugby World Cup 2011.
June 9 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell spoke to NZHearld about winter fashion discounting. Read the article
June 8 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to the NZ Herald about the winter sales.
June 6 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the Sunday Star Times about the value of Associations.
June 3 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell spoke to TV1 and TV3 on the recent Jewellery heists. Read the article
June 3 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John spoke to the Listener about changing consumer behaviour.
June 3 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell spoke to RadioLive regarding the Jewellary heist in Auckland.
May 30 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to Radio NZ about the exchange rate.
May 25 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell spoke to the Waikato Times about the increase in shoplifting due to the recession.
May 24 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell spoke to Fairfax media about the increase in shop theft.
May 23 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry spoke to the Waikato Times about shoptheft.
May 23 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry speaks to the Wellingtonian about Wellington City Council parking charges.
May 20 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John was interviewed by the Dominion Post regarding the implications for Wellington retail if there will be fewer public servants.
May 18 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John talks about the impending budget to Radio NZ
May 17 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry talks with Newstalk ZB regarding the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
May 11 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry speaks to TV Seven regarding the Gold Cards.
May 10 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John speaks to NewstalkZB about the impact less shoppers is having on Retailers.
May 4 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John speaks to the Dominion Post about the council proposal around car parking in central Wellington.
May 4 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John speaks to TV1 about people misusing the gold card.
April 23 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry speaks with Radio NZ in regards to a supermarket robbery in Hamilton.
April 20 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry speaks to Sky TV news, TV One, Radio NZ and Newstalk ZB regarding easter trading.
April 20 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John speaks to Karen Shearer from the Aucklander about deal of the day/bulk buying and where we are heading.
April 18 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry speaks to Radio NZ about the Consumer Price Index.
April 14 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry speaks to TV One about easter trading.
April 13 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John speaks to Newstalk ZB about pay pass.
April 6 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John speaks to the Apparel Magazine about terminals.
April 6 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John speaks to Fairfax media about the retail sector and the Rugby World Cup.
April 5 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry speaks to Radio NZ about eftpos machines and time delays in transactions with new machines.
March 28 2011	Russell Sinclair	Russell speaks to TV3 and Prime tv about the de minimus value.
March 28 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry speaks to the Wellingtonian about local retail conditions.
March 24 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John speaks to TVNZ on the Breakfast Show about the de minimus value - watch here.
March 23 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John speaks to Radio NZ about the state of the economy.
March 21 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John speaks to the Dominion Post about Fashion week.
March 14 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John speaks to Mercantile Gassett/MG Business about the state of the economy.
March 14 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John speaks to the NZ Herald regarding the terminal upgrade.
March 9 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry speaks to Fenna Owen at TV3 regarding shop theft.
March 9 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry speaks to Fairfax media about the implications of higher fuel prices to retailers.
February 28 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry speaks to the Dominion Post and Radio NZ about the Christchurch earthquake and rental costs.
February 22 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry speaks to the Dominion Post regarding the Christchurch Earthquake and it's effect on retail.
February 22 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry speaks to Radio NZ regarding eftpos terminals.
February 21 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry speaks to the NZ Herald about gift vouchers.
January 24 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry speaks to Radio NZ and Newstalk ZB about Armed Robberies.
January 20 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John speaks to Radio NZ about the Consumer Price Index.
January 10 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John speaks to TV1, Prime TV, Newstalk ZB and the NZ Herald about the Paymark December figures.
January 5 2011	John Albertson - CEO	John speaks to Radio Live, Dominion Post, TV3, Radio Live and NZ Herald regarding GST on private imports under $400.
January 3 2011	Barry Hellberg	Barry speaks to Radio NZ about Plastic Bags.