Steve Wakefield

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.

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.

Fulton Hogan Ltd. operates as a road and infrastructure construction company. The firm offers asphalt and sealing, asset management, energy and mining services, and telecommunications services. The company was founded by Jules Fulton and Robert Hogan in 1933 and is headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Real Estate Institute of New Zealand operates as a real estate company. It specialises in all facets of real estate including residential sales, rural, auctioneers, business brokers, commercial and industrial sales and leasing and residential property managers. The company is headquartered in Grafton, 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.

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.

Bayleys Realty Group Ltd. provides real estate management services. The company was founded on October 23, 1987 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Property Council of New Zealand operates as a non-profit organization. It provides commercial property advocacy services. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

NorthWest Healthcare Properties Management Ltd. is a New Zealander company that manages healthcare funds. The company is based in Auckland, New Zealand. The CEO of the company is Carr David Naylor. NorthWest Healthcare Properties Management was acquired by Northwest Value Partners, Inc. from Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. on December 05, 2011 for $8.96 million.

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.

Callaghan Innovation Research Ltd. provides a single front door to the innovation system for businesses. It offers access to experts, technology and product development, innovation skills, business collaborations and research and developments grants. The company was founded on June 22, 1992 and is headquartered in Lower Hutt, New Zealand.

Foodstuffs North Island Ltd. engages in the distribution of grocery products in north island of New Zealand. It owns and manages extensive warehousing and transport operations. The company was founded on July 6, 1922 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Tramco Group Ltd. provides property investment services. The private company is based in Auckland, New Zealand.