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Founded in Christchurch in 1926 as the South Island Motor Union (SIMU), AMI Insurance has evolved over nearly 100 years into the largest wholly-owned New Zealand fire and general domestic lines insurance company. It is founded in Christchurch in 1926 as the South Island Motor Union (SIMU). With a head office in Christchurch, 73 branches and 21 agencies throughout the country, it is a truly national company, with nearly 500,000 customers holding some 1.2 million policies. Their New Zealand policyholders own AMI. That's because they have what is known as a “mutual” structure, common in the insurance industry overseas. There are no shareholders expecting to be paid a dividend out of the annual profit. Their profits are reinvested in the company for the benefit of policy holders. Their branch and agency network is the largest of any insurance company in New Zealand and they encourage their customers to deal directly with their staff, numbering about 1000 across New Zealand, for personal and friendly service. AMI is run for the benefit of their policyholders, who are also their owners. They do not pay dividends to policy holders, but retain profits as capital reserves for their future benefit, as well as investing in their community with sponsorships as diverse as the Canterbury Rugby, the Malaghan Institute for Medical Research, the Rugby Referees Association, Parents Inc, the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and many others.

Foodstuffs South Island Ltd. distributes and wholesales grocery items & operates grocery stores. It operates full service supermarkets under the name New World; food barns/retail food warehouses under PAK'nSAVE or Write Price names; convenience order grocery stores under Four Square/Four Square Discount names; and small convenience stores under On the Spot name. The firm also operates full service liquor stores under the Henry's name, which offer beer, wine, and spirits. The company was founded by Heaton J. Barker and in 1988 and is headquartered Christchurch, New Zealand.

EziBuy Ltd. distributes home decorations and women's apparels. It offers tops, dresses, pants, knitwear, jackets, coats, lingerie, and plus size clothing. The company was founded by Peter Gillespie and Gerard Gillespie in 1978 and is headquartered in Albany, New Zealand.

Christchurch City Holdings Ltd. operates as an investment arm of Christchurch City Council. It engages in non-political buffer between the Council and the companies it owned. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.

IAG New Zealand Ltd. engages in the provision of insurance services. Its brands include Lantern Insurance, Swann Insurance, and Lumley. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants operates as an institute of chartered accountants. The company is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.

Max Fashions Ltd. retails women's apparel. It offers dresses, tunics, tops, knitwear, merino knitwear, jackets, coats, vests, pants, skirts, shoes, and accessories. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand

Hallenstein Bros Ltd. manufactures and sells apparels products. It offers shirts, polo jackets and coats, jumpers and cardigans, hoodies and sweatshirts. The company is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Hockey New Zealand operates as hockey sporting body. It provides training to children and beginners. The company is headquartered in Mt. Eden, New Zealand.

Foodstuffs (N.Z.) Ltd. engages in the representation of the collective interests of the Foodstuffs companies in national marketing initiatives, public relations, and industry and government affairs. Its services include co-ordination of policy and national activities. The company was founded on January 26, 1933 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra operates as a symphony orchestra. It offers concerts, education, and outreach activities. The company is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Inc. operates as a membership organization. The company is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.

Pictor Ltd. operates as a biotechnology company. It develops technology for multiplexed testing for blood and biological fluids. The firm?s products include PictArrayTM ToRCH ELISA, ENA ELISA, and HAE ELISA Kit. The company was founded by Krishnanand Kumble and Sarita Kumble in 2005 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

PF Olsen Group Ltd. provides forestry services. It helps with all aspects of forest establishment and growing, forest management, environmental protection and monitoring, harvesting and marketing. The company was founded by Peter Olsen in 1971 and is headquartered in Rototura, New Zealand.

Northington Partners Ltd. is one of New Zealand's largest independent investment banks, specializing in mid-market transactions ranging from $20m to $200m. The private company is based in Auckland, New Zealand, with an additional office in Christchurch. The New Zealander company's services include advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, divestments, and public listings. The company has provided sell-side and buy-side advice for clients in various sectors, including construction, financial services, property, manufacturing, and technology. Northington Partners prides itself on delivering well-considered advice backed by quality research and an in-depth understanding of the markets in which their clients operate.

New Zealand Global Women Trust is a collective of ambassadors for women who aim to drive diversity in leadership in Aotearoa. The non-profit company is based in Auckland, New Zealand. The New Zealander company is looking for women who have a demonstrable influence in advocating for a diverse and inclusive environment, and a commitment to supporting other women in their leadership aspirations.

Diatranz Otsuka Ltd. manufactures pharmaceutical products. Its product, DIABECELL, is used to treat type1 diabetes. The company was founded on November 11, 2011 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Briscoes Homeware operates homeware retail stores. The private company is based in Wellington, New Zealand.

Siplow Nominees Ltd. is a New Zealander company that acts as a nominee, trust, or depository. The private company is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

New Zealand Fine Touring Ltd. engages in arranging tours for sale through travel agents. The company was founded by David Kettle and Kerry Kettle in 2004 and is headquartered in Wanaka, New Zealand.

Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand is an association for chartered accountants that provides accounting services. The non-profit company is based in Auckland, New Zealand.