Rt Hon Jim Bolger will today launch nominations for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards 2012 in Wellington. Presented for outstanding service, achievement and contribution to the nation, the Awards celebrate excellence in New Zealand.

A new initiative by the Takahe Rescue Programme has the potential to significantly boost numbers of breeding pairs of the endangered bird species.

Mitre 10 was named the top most trusted Home Improvement retail brand 2011. We are very honoured by this award.

Five companies involved in a diverse range of business activities have been named as finalists for the Auckland North Excellence in Service Delivery Awards sponsored by Mitre 10.

South Island stores dominated Mitre 10’s annual awards held in Auckland last week with four of the five major awards heading south.

The Neurological Foundation’s Annual Appeal week launches on Sunday with the comical TV ad campaign featuring neuroscientists washing cars to raise money.

Major retailer Mitre 10, which has its support centre based on the North Shore, has got on board as a sponsor of the Westpac Auckland North Business Awards..

As a partner of Plunket, we’re helping Plunket raise awareness around the importance of home safety. The Household Safety Appeal runs from 2nd - 18th May 2011.

It has been a stellar summer for Nicol across all competitions, but performances in the One Day competition and HRV Cup propelled him to a position in the Mitre10 MVP.

There is little argument that Rob Nicol was the Most Valuable Player of the One-Day competition this summer and was the deserving recipient of the $1500 Mitre10 voucher and the Mitre10 MVP One Day honour.

National home improvement retailer Mitre 10 has nailed $150,000 in relief funds for the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal and will hand over the money on Monday (February 14).

BLACKCAPS captain Daniel Vettori has been awarded the International Mitre 10 MVP award. Although Vettori’s recent series against Pakistan has been marred by injury, he was well ahead of Tim Southee who was in second place on the Mitre 10 MVP table.

Wellington Blaze all-rounder Sophie Devine has won the 2010/11 overall women’s domestic Mitre 10 MVP award. She was the clear frontrunner with 263.61 points, well ahead of fellow team mate Lucy Doolan, who finished in second place with 240.78 points.