The first Main Report Letters rolled off the
presses in 1972, inaugurating the newsletter
era in this country. They have been widely
emulated, but remain the standard by which other
newsletters must measure themselves.
We offer our clients five Letters. And they have
never wavered from our basic principle: to offer
our clients practical information which can be
acted upon immediately or in the near future.
They are all idea sources and calls to action.
The Letters are designed to help you power your
operation into the future and to call attention
to the mistakes and pitfalls that may thwart the
realisation of your vision.
The founder and publisher is Max Bowden,
a businessman and entrepreneur in several fields.
Max started his career in broadcasting and then
formed his own marketing and advertising
consultancy with clients including Merck, Sharpe
& Dohme, Firestone Tire & Rubber Co,
International Harvester, Whitcoulls, Shell Oil
and House of Travel.
Max's advice and 'personal hands-on'
approach has helped many companies grow and
prosper. He has also had first-hand
experience with the Government sector,
appearing before select committees and
through his appointments to advisory groups.
Max has chosen his staff and contributors for
their wide-ranging expertise, experience and knowledge.
Ian Templeton. OBE - Senior Correspondent.
A highly respected journalist and commentator, a
life member in the New Zealand Parliamentary
Press Gallery. With his wisdom and experience,
Ian heads a team who share a range of top-level
contacts in the Beehive, in Wellington's
bureaucracy, and among powerbrokers in the
business, financial and farming lobbies.
Rob Hosking - Wellington correspondent.
A freelance writer and commentator since 1999,
Rob brings 15 years' journalism experience to
the job. He specialises in the economy, tax and
government regulation such as the Resource
Management Act, business, and superannuation
issues. He has been in Parliament's press
gallery since April 1997.
Tony Doe - Research Analyst. Tony has
worked in broadcast and print journalism in NZ,
Japan and the UK. In a career spanning 20 years,
he has worked for some of the top radio groups
in the world, including the BBC, and Capital
Radio London and has won a World Broadcasting
Award. Tony was also on the editorial committee
for ITN Radio London. He was Business Editor for
NOW TV in Christchurch, and has contributed to
various business and lifestyle magazines. He
taught journalism at the prestigious Radio Guild
in London. He has an MA(hons) in History.
Anthony Byett - ASB Bank Chief Economist.
One of NZ's most respected economic analysts and
forecasters. Provides up-to-the-minute economic
information for The Main Report Group.
Chris Mole - Associate Editor of
NZ Energy & Environment Business Week
and NZ Transport & Logistics
Business Week, has more than 20
years' experience in print, radio and Web media,
in NZ and the UK. He has worked as an Editor for
Reader's Digest in London and as Press Secretary
for one of NZ's most experienced politicians.
Chris also maintains five websites for The Main
Report/Trans Tasman Publishing Group.
Catriona MacLennan - barrister and
journalist. Catriona has practised law in
South Auckland since 1997. She writes on a
freelance basis about legal and social issues
for several top New Zealand publications.
David Solomon – Practising Financial
Planner
David has more than 15 years experience in
the financial planning industry, originally
with IPD Securities Ltd and since 1993 as a
Director of New Zealand Financial Planning.
Most of his working career prior to that was
in the Merchant banking industry in
Wellington and Christchurch.
John Shewan - Tax Expert.
PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Hamilton Hindin Greene - Sharemarket
Advisors.
Merav Benaia - Publishing Assistant in The Main Report
Christchurch office. Merav plays a vital role in preparing The
Main Report/Trans Tasman Group publications.
The Main Report Letters are totally
independent, with no allegiance to political
parties, advertisers, or other pressure groups.
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