The pool was built originally to commemorate Canterbury’s centenary. forums.edemocracy.org/groups/canterburyissues/messages/topic/Pk02QccDICDqjNqMUsQ7k Gisborne and Taranaki fell into step with government requirements, but Nelson, Otago and Canterbury, decided to hold back the grandest of their celebrations to the anniversary of their own provincial centenaries nzhistory.net.nz/culture/centennial/the-centennial-and-progress Members of the Maori Community in Kaiapoi are roasting a bullock and providing entertainment both historic and modern. digital.slv.vic.gov.au/view/action/singleViewer.do?dvs=1405485277774~160&locale=en_US&metadata_object_ratio=10&show_metadata=true&preferred_usage_type=VIEW_MAIN&frameId=1&usePid1=true&usePid2=true Canterbury Centennial Celebrations Official Souvenir Programme, Bascands Printers. Caxton’s current Victoria Street premises were severely damaged by the earthquakes, and its landmark building from the 1880s was bulldozed in January 2011. Operations have since been conducted from the constraints of the remaining building and last September the decision was made to move out and find a new location. Managing director Bruce Bascand said the 77-year-old company wanted to own, not lease, a cost effective site with undamaged land. “The corner section at Wigram is three times the size of what we’re currently on, with room to create a really good working environment, and is great because it’s on shingle.” The likely building would be single storey with a two-storey component on the front for sales staff and a boardroom with space for an archive and library. There would be room to expand and future proof the business, and paper would be stored on site. A coincidental highlight for Bascand is the return to Christchurch of son Dave, 28, to be part of the rebuild for Caxton and the city. The fifth generation of Bascands in the business, he has been named a new director. Caxton is among several long-established Christchurch businesses, forced to relocate after earthquake damage, who are making their new home at Wigram Business Park. wigrambusinesspark.co.nz/news/51-wigram-business-park-attracts-high-profile-names The following provides a brief history of each of PMP New Zealands Divisions: ... PMP has a strong printing heritage in New Zealand. The printing business, founded on the Adams Print and Bascand’s businesses has grown dramatically in the past ten years ... pmp.co.nz/about-us/our-history The Kalamazoo Group is a group of companies owned by Steve and Odelia D’souza. All of these companies operate independently within their respective regions and cohesively as a national group. This gives our customers both local representations and national options when required. southernprintman/kalamazoo-group/ Christchurch (Servicing Canterbury/Northern South Island) Wyatt and Wilson is a well-respected Christchurch colour commercial printer. With recent additions of brand new 5 colour A1 and A2 Ryobi presses, Kalamazoo can now offer the most competitive pricing across any run size of quality colour print. Wyatt and Wilson also specialise in photo wallets and tattoo printing. Wickliffe Solutions Christchurch Branch is located in the same building as Wyatt and Wilson in Heathcote, Christchurch. Wickliffe has a digital production focus including a C1000 Xerox digital press, black and white and large format capability. Kalamazoo is owned by husband and wife team Steve and Odelia DSouza. A spokeswoman for Kalamazoo, who did not identify herself confirmed the merger. It employs 102 people at plants in Auckland and Christchurch and has links to a large DSouza family printing business in Bangalore, according to ProPrint, a print industry magazine. Kalamazoo has been growing via acquisition, buying Computer Forms in May 2005, Raven Print in February 2007, Wyatt & Wilson in April 2009, and Publishing Press in September last year. tvnz.co.nz/business-news/printing-companies-merge-3690115 The Kalamazoo Group is arguably the largest printing house in the country, incorporating among others, Kalamazoo NZ Limited, Wickliffe Solutions, Publishing Press, Print Shop and Computer Forms Limited (Auckland), Wyatt & Wilson (Christchurch) and Astra Print (Wellington). Odelia and Steve have others business interests in India but that is another story. She is happy that their only son Dayne has decided to join the business (their only daughter Deanne is a student), which she hopes would add strength to the Group. Beyond all the corporate responsibilities, which also involve travel to various offices around the country, Odelia is deeply religious like her husband. “I believe I am extremely fortunate to have an inspiring husband, loving children and a large and growing family of people at the Kalamazoo Group. indiannewslink.co.nz/index.php/archives_2011/may_15_2011/indian_businesswoman/corporate-success-with-a-humane-touch-allures.html Mr Brown said that as a ‘non-participant in recession,’ the Group had made significant progress over the past three years. He said that Mr D’Souza and his wife Odelia (Managing Director of the Group) had worked hard to establish a successful business. “It is incredible begging just seven years ago 28 employees, they expanded their business and acquired non-performing companies and turned them into profitable ventures,” he said. Mr and Mrs D’Souza purchased ‘Kalamazoo Limited,’ in 2004, acquired many faltering businesses including Wickliffe to make it the largest privately owned printing group in the country. The Group today accounts for an annual turnover of $70 million, employing 450 staff. Among the companies in the Group are Kalamazoo NZ Limited, Wickliffe Solutions, Publishing Press Limited, Print Shop, Computer Forms Limited, Stocklink, Zoom It (Auckland), Keeling & Mundy (Palmerston North), Wyatt & Wilson, Raven Print (Christchurch), Astra Print (Wellington) and Taieri Printing (Dunedin). Mr D’Souza said that the Group was planning not only more acquisitions this year but also diversification, among which are image transfer, logistics and packaging. He said that ‘Going an extra K,’ is the motto of the Group and its staff. “We believe that whatever can be done, can be done better. Customer Service is best achieved through staff involvement at all levels and in all disciplines. We have delegated authority and responsibility to managers and their teams in all areas of our operations and we value them,” Mr D’Souza said. Mr Brown said that organisations like Kalamazoo added value to Auckland’s business environment. inliba/stories/awards2012/mayorbrown.html
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