Latest Posts in May 2009

The results of scientific testing jointly undertook between Air New Zealand, Boeing, Rolls-Royce and Honeywell’s UOP has found that up to 1.4 tonnes of fuel can be saved on a twelve-hour long haul flight powered by a 50/50 blend of second generation jatropha sustainable biofuel and traditional Jet A1. The test flight aboard an Air [...]

When one thinks of a racecar, images of sustainable and environmentally friendly technologies are the last to pop in one’s mind. However, potato research conducted by New Zealander Dr. Nick Tucker might just change that. Following a conference in the UK where Dr. Tucker discussed his work in the field of potato starch, the University [...]

New Zealand High Commissioner to Singapore, Martin Harvey and Chief Executive Officer of Waikato Link, Mark Stuart, share their views on the recent Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signing with Singapore, with Melanie Yip of 938Live.
The High Commissioner emphasizes that the synergy between both countries will lead to win-win partnerships, especially in the biotech industries by [...]

Generally, the aromas that are associated with wine are usually “fruity” or “nutty”, but a recent six-year $12 million study of New Zealand’s sauvignon blanc grape variety has found two characteristic aromas that are certainly not usual: cat’s pee and sweaty passion fruit. Despite these hardly mouthwatering aromas, they are apparently a huge hit among [...]

New Zealand winery, Saint Claire, was ranked internationally as New Zealand’s top winery and secured a place on the list of the world’s top 100 wineries.
The list, compiled by the World Association Wine and Spirit Writers and Journalists, ranked Saint Claire at number 62 of the world’s best wineries. Adding to the distinction, Saint Claire [...]

Zespri, a world leader in kiwifruit production, recently undertook a research study to measure the carbon footprint along the entire life cycle of the New Zealand kiwifruit from the orchard to consumers in Europe. The data collected from this study will help Zespri take proactive measures to reduce its carbon footprint as part of its [...]