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Public Trust Full Year Results 2011
26 Oct 2011
Public Trust has reported a $0.6 million profit after tax, $0.2 million ahead of plan, for the financial year ended 30 June 2011.
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Public Trust provides added confidence for customers
04 Jul 2011
Public Trust is proud to announce its compliance with the Financial Markets Authority's new financial adviser legislation following the completion of approximately 4,500 training hours and the registration of over 200 Registered Financial Advisers (RFA's) including a number who are also Authorised Financial Advisers (AFA's).
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Public Trust improves its market position
21 Mar 2011
Public Trust's un-audited interim results for the six months to 31 December 2010 have today been released, reporting a $0.4 million profit after tax, $0.9 million ahead of budget.
Read more about Public Trust improves its market positionAward acknowledges deserving students
11 Feb 2011
The outstanding courage and perseverance of three Wellington university students has been recognised with the presentation of the 2011 John Burns Study Award by the Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral AJ Parr, MVO, at Defence Headquarters today. Read more about Award acknowledges deserving students
Greater Wellington to benefit from more than $2.5 million in charitable grants
28 Jan 2011
The Thomas George Macarthy Trust (Trust) continues to play a leading role in philanthropy with the announcement of over $2.5 million in charitable grants to the greater Wellington region. This year's recipients include more than 660 educational, charitable and community organisations throughout the Wellington, Wairarapa, Manawatu, Kapiti, Horowhenua and Wanganui districts. Read more about Greater Wellington to benefit from more than $2.5 million in charitable grants
Public Trust staff bake-off for charity
21 Dec 2010
The Public Trust Central Service Centre team, based in Lower Hutt, have raised more than $3,000 for charity in a Masterchef-style cooking contest.
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21 Dec 2010
With 65%* of New Zealanders confirming they had not got around to writing their Will in 2010 Public Trust is encouraging people to make a resolution this New Year to get the necessary plans in place. Read more about Make a resolution that will make a difference
Smedley Station announces graduates for 2010
15 Dec 2010
On 15 December Smedley Station will celebrate the graduation of 10 new cadets who have successfully completed two years at the Smedley Cadet Training Farm and passed their Level 4 National Certificate in Agriculture. The 2010 graduates will join approximately 600 cadets who have graduated since 1931 to pursue rewarding careers in the agricultural sector. Read more about Smedley Station announces graduates for 2010
Claude McCarthy Fellowships granted to 23 doctoral students
17 Nov 2010
The 2011 Claude McCarthy Fellowship recipients have been announced by Public Trust and Universities New Zealand (NZ) - Te Pokai Tara this week with in excess of $93,000 granted to help further doctoral students' studies. Read more about Claude McCarthy Fellowships granted to 23 doctoral students
Public Trust comment on Gift Duty repeal
09 Nov 2010
In response to the Government's confirmation of its plans to abolish gift duty, Public Trust is calling for people to remember the purpose and reasons for establishing trusts and stressing the need to maintain business as usual. Read more about Public Trust comment on Gift Duty repeal