Media Release

30 November 2009

The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Moxie Design Group as a finalist in the Sustainable 60 Series Awards.

“Moxie Design Group has made an important contribution to the promotion of sustainable business practices in New Zealand and we congratulate them on their increasing national profile as recognised by their selection as finalists in these awards”, said Chamber CEO Charles Finny.

“The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce is a strong promoter of the importance of sustainable business.

“Smart business and environmental sustainability go hand in hand as more and more companies are discovering.

“We hope that more companies follow their example and put sustainability to the fore.

“We also congratulate the Fairfax Media Business Group and PricewaterhouseCoopers for their initiative in establishing these awards,” Mr Finny concluded.

ENDS

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