http://www.nz.coop/home/ http://www.nz.coop/taxi-co-ops/#PageComment_468 how thus transport cooperative operates in your country. may we seek advice to start up Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:01:36 +1300 gene sahagun http://www.nz.coop/taxi-co-ops/#PageComment_468 http://www.nz.coop/why-cooperatives-thrive/#PageComment_467 Good.. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:48:36 +1300 plagiarism checker http://www.nz.coop/why-cooperatives-thrive/#PageComment_467 http://www.nz.coop/why-cooperatives-thrive/#PageComment_466 thanks for sharing Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:00:51 +1300 asad http://www.nz.coop/why-cooperatives-thrive/#PageComment_466 http://www.nz.coop/why-cooperatives-thrive/#PageComment_465 thanks for sharing Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:59:53 +1300 asad http://www.nz.coop/why-cooperatives-thrive/#PageComment_465 http://www.nz.coop/vinz-members-were-correct-to-demutualise/#PageComment_449 I only wish that all of the demutualisations which have happened in Australia in the past few years were motivated by similar reasons! Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:34:27 +1300 Tony O'Shea http://www.nz.coop/vinz-members-were-correct-to-demutualise/#PageComment_449 http://www.nz.coop/co-ops-respond-to-the-feb-22nd-christchurch-earthquake/#PageComment_85 It seems it was only yesterday that I was reading a message of support to the people of Christchurch and the surrounding districts from the JCCU, the Japanese Consumers’ Cooperative Union. The last thought on my mind was that it would be necessary to reciprocate, sending a message of solidarity to the people of Japan.   Probably only those who have felt powerless in the face of the uncontrollable power of a large earthquake and who have seen first hand the destruction of an earthquake around them really understand the horror of these events. However all of us understand the real need to offer prayers for those killed and sympathy to those who survived and who have lost so much.   On behalf of the New Zealand cooperative movement, I would like to express our sympathy, condolences and support to the Japanese people from all walks of life in the quake- and tsunami-stricken areas. Our thoughts are with you now and in the future, as you rebuild your lives, your cooperatives, and create your new normality. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:03:07 +1300 Chris Knowles, Chairperson, New Zealand Cooperatives Association http://www.nz.coop/co-ops-respond-to-the-feb-22nd-christchurch-earthquake/#PageComment_85 http://www.nz.coop/co-ops-respond-to-the-feb-22nd-christchurch-earthquake/#PageComment_84 Christchurch is my hometown, so this is rather poignant for me on a personal level. I left for Christchurch as soon as I could get a flight towards the end of the first week and was shocked by what I saw. Parts of the city and surrounds truly look like a war zone. NZPM Group have now established a coordinated response to help our staff, our members and others around the company and all NZPM companies are also working to provide assistance where they can. What really inspired me is the resilience and fortitude of both our staff and members. We have staff whose homes have been destroyed working hard to make sure we can stay open to serve our customers and help the emergency response programme. We have members who have shipped family out of town, so they too can focus on the job at hand, while knowing their families are safe. This is truly amazing stuff. Sadly the rebuilding will go on for months and years, so we have to make sure that we can maintain our support for the long term as well. My heart goes out to the good people of Christchurch. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:13:35 +1300 Alister Lawrence, Chief Executive NZPM Group http://www.nz.coop/co-ops-respond-to-the-feb-22nd-christchurch-earthquake/#PageComment_84 http://www.nz.coop/co-ops-respond-to-the-feb-22nd-christchurch-earthquake/#PageComment_83 Many members of and suppliers to vehicle repair shop cooperative Capricorn Society have been affected by the devastating Christchurch earthquakes and the cooperative has been doing all that we can to provide help and support at all levels. Our member and supplier support team contacted a total of 232 members and 25 suppliers in in the Christchurch region. Of these, 77 members and 12 suppliers advised they had been affected in some way by the earthquake, of which 29 members and 3 suppliers had suffered serious damage. Capricorn is continually monitoring the situation of those members and suppliers who have been affected by the earthquake and through Capricorn Mutual, who provide protection cover for our members, we are doing all we can to ensure they can rebuild and return to their normal lives as soon as possible. Capricorn has received numerous offers from members in support of their fellow members who have been affected by the Christchurch earthquake. This really says a lot about our strong Capricorn values and the cooperative difference we live by, and we would like to acknowledge and thank all members for their offers of assistance to those in need. It is in times of crisis that the strong cooperative structure of Capricorn Society displays its real value. We continue to monitor the affected areas and make contact with Capricorn members ensuring we can do all we can to help. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:45:49 +1300 Trent Bartlett, CEO Capricorn Society http://www.nz.coop/co-ops-respond-to-the-feb-22nd-christchurch-earthquake/#PageComment_83 http://www.nz.coop/co-ops-respond-to-the-feb-22nd-christchurch-earthquake/#PageComment_82 The International Cooperative Alliance sent a message to its co-operative members in 92 countries on 23 February updating them on Ramsey's report on how co-operatives were affected by this terrible disaster. Our thoughts continue with you as we watch the remarkable way in which New Zealanders are responding. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:16:19 +1300 Charles Gould, Director-General, International Cooperative Alliance http://www.nz.coop/co-ops-respond-to-the-feb-22nd-christchurch-earthquake/#PageComment_82 http://www.nz.coop/co-ops-respond-to-the-feb-22nd-christchurch-earthquake/#PageComment_81 On behalf of cooperative banks in Europe let me adress you and all our colleagues in NZ our most sincere condoleances and our deepest and warmest sympathy in your tragic earthquake. Herve GUIDER Mon, 07 Mar 2011 07:11:35 +1300 EACB Brussels http://www.nz.coop/co-ops-respond-to-the-feb-22nd-christchurch-earthquake/#PageComment_81