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 six 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.
Leesa Ellis - Publishing Assistant in The Main Report
Christchurch office. Leesa plays a vital role in preparing The
Main Report/Trans Tasman Group publications.
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allegiance to political parties, advertisers, or other pressure
groups.
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