Press Office

MasterCard Press Office

MasterCard is shaping the future of money with continual innovations - giving you convenient ways to pay for the things you need. That means MasterCard makes a lot of news - sometimes it's corporate news, sometimes it's financial. Often, it's news about an innovation that benefits you directly. All significant developments at MasterCard are printed in the form of press releases. Keep up with the future of money at the MasterCard Press Office today.

For all media enquires please contact Professional Public Relations on 09 979 2000, or the following contacts:-
      Helena Carroll, 09 979 2018, 021 414 780, helena.carroll@ppr.co.nz
      Andy Hunter, 09 979 2011, 021 292 4484, andy.hunter@ppr.co.nz
      Alice Baker, 09 979 2005, 021 515 206, alice.baker@ppr.co.nz

24 August 2009
MasterCard Settles Litigation with Commerce Commission

11 August 2009
Volunteers Backbone Behind MasterCard All Blacks Roadshow

4 August 2009
MasterCard Achieves Solid Second Quarter Growth in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region

7 July 2009
Fans get a Chance to Meet All Blacks Legends as MasterCard Roadshow Rolls into Towns

7 July 2009
Dining and Entertainment Remains Top Spending Priority for New Zealand Consumers: MasterCard Survey

23 June 2009
MasterCard Names Ajay Banga President and Chief Operating Officer

10 June 2009
Consumer Confidence Drops to Record Lows for New Zealanders: MasterCard Survey

20 May 2009
Scholarship Programme Back for the Fourth Year to Help Advance Female Executives in the Travel and Tourism Industry

11 May 2009
Changes in Prestige Consumption Patterns a Focus of the MasterCard-ESSEC Luxury Brand Management Executive Programme

5 May 2009
MasterCard Starts 2009 with Healthy Growth in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region

8 April 2009
MasterCard Names Vicky S. Bindra President, Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region

8 April 2009
MasterCard Worldwide extends sponsorship of the UEFA Champions League

6 March 2009
Women's Socioeconomic Standing Increases in New Zealand: MasterCard Index

23 February 2009
MasterCard Survey: Kiwis Say Saving is Important but 22% Don't Bank on Saving a Dollar in 2009

18 February 2009
Spend on Fitness and Wellness to See Least Cut Back in 2009: MasterCard Survey

9 February 2009
MasterCard Worldwide Announces Sponsorship of IRB Rugby World Cup 2011

15 December 2008
‘Tis the Season For Giving – MasterCard Survey Shows New Zealanders Are Second Most Charitable In Asia/Pacific Region

8 December 2008
NZ Consumer Confidence Dips Further

25 November 2008
Kiwi Men Challenge Shopping Stereotype At Christmas Time

13 November 2008
Kiwis Cut Discretionary Spend but Dining and Entertainment Still Important

22 October 2008
MasterCard Helps New Zealand Women Soar in Tourism and Travel Industry

24 September 2008
Women Consumers Making Presence Felt in Online Space with Frequency of Shopping: MasterCard

3 September 2008
Despite Gloomy Forecast MasterCard Survey Shows a Silver Lining for New Zealand Retailers

30 July 2008
MasterCard Survey Confirms New Zealand’s ‘early adopter’ status

15 April 2008
The Warehouse and MasterCard Continue Co-brand Card Collaboration

8 April 2008
MasterCard Providing New Zealand Youth with Budgeting Know-How Tool

25 February 2008
MasterCard: Kiwis Continue To Be Hit by the Travel Bug in the First Half of 2008

20 February 2008
MasterCard Survey on Retail Sales Forecasts Continued Growth for New Zealand in 1H 2008

6 February 2008
MasterCard Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results for the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region

21 December 2007
Kiwi Confidence on Quality of Life Hits MasterIndex of Consumer Confidence

19 December 2007
MasterCard Europe to appeal European Commission Decision on Cross-Border Interchange Fees
For all local media enquiries please contact Professional Public Relations, +64 9 979 2000.

14 December 2007
MasterCard Worldwide Engages Major Merchants in New Zealand First
Inaugural MasterCard Merchant Advisory Group Meeting in Auckland

13 December 2007
New Zealanders Embrace Online Shopping This Festive Season

6 November 2007
MasterCard Collaborates With DFS To Launch Christmas Promotion

1 November 2007
MasterCard Reports Positive Third Quarter Results for the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region

19 September 2007
MasterIndex™ of Travel Survey Reveals Increasing Momentum for Outbound Travel in 2H 2007

12 September 2007
MasterCard Forecasts Positive Retail Sales Growth in New Zealand

7 August 2007
MasterCard Reports Another Successful Quarter in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region

30 July 2007
MasterCard Leads Drive to Ensure Kiwi Merchants are EMV-Ready

10 July 2007
A Good Life but Kiwis Worried about New Zealand's Economy According to Latest MasterIndex™

14 June 2007
MasterCard-U21Global Scholarship Program Empowering Women in Travel and Tourism for Second Year Running

13 June 2007
Asia/Pacific Cities Among Frontrunners in MasterCard Ranking of the World's Centers of Commerce

22 May 2007
MasterCard and ESSEC Business School Launch Scholarship Programme to Develop Talent Base in Asia’s Luxury Retail and Services Sector
Rising Affluence and Consumption in Asia Pacific Spurs Need for More Professionals Specialized in Luxury Brand Management

26 April 2007
MasterCard-U21Global Scholarship Program Back for Second Year Running to Empower Women in Travel and Tourism
20 Scholarships to be Awarded to Women Across Asia/Pacific, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and UAE

19 April 2007
New Zealand Small Businesses Reap Rewards of Their First Gold Credit Card with Points

3 April 2007
MasterCard Launches New Age Shopping via Mobile Phones

8 March 2007
MasterIndex™ of Women's Advancement Shows Kiwi Women Have Strong Perception of Place in Society
New Zealand Claims Top Spot in Survey of Women's Advancement

1 March 2007
MasterCard Appoints Stuart McKinlay as New Zealand Country Manager

28 February 2007
MasterCard Opens New Zealand Office

1 February 2007
Latest MasterIndex™ Reveals Kiwi Consumer Confidence on the Increase

13 December 2006
MasterCard Christmas Spend Survey Shows Christmas Budgeting is on the Cards for Kiwis this Year

10 November 2006
MasterCard Disappointed with New Zealand Commerce Commission Decision

03 November 2006
MasterCard Embarks on Australasian Merchant Security Education and Awareness Program

18 October 2006
MasterCard Worldwide Launches Comprehensive Financial Management Program in
New Zealand

MasterCard 'Budget Basics' Website Now Online

12 October 2006
MasterIndex of Travel Survey Reveals Australia Top Destination for Kiwi Travellers

10 October 2006
Retail Sales Forecast to Grow in New Zealand

18 July 2006
MasterCard offers fans the chance to show their pride
Mammoth All Blacks Jerseys Accompany Team to NZ Tri Nations Matches

17 July 2006
Latest MasterIndex™ of customer confidence survey reveals improved but lacklustre outlook
MasterCard Worldwide announced today the results of its MasterIndex™ of customer confidence.

22 June 2006
New Zealand is Dream Destination for U.S. Travellers: MasterCard Advisors Survey Report
Americans dream of seeing New Zealand – but in reality most only make it as far as Florida

06 April 2006
Westpac Leads Chip Card Security Implementation in New Zealand
Westpac has paved the way for enhanced levels of security in electronic payments with New Zealand’s first end-to-end chip card transaction.

29 June 2005
Lions Fans' Spending Plans in Wellington
A survey of 228 Lions' supporters was conducted in the pubs, shops and on the streets of Hamilton

03 June 2005
Halcombe 4ths Win a Priceless® Experience with MasterCard and the All Blacks
A small rural Manawatu rugby team is packing its boots just in case the All Blacks need some assistance at the Probables vs Possibles match in Napier today

02 May 2005
New Zealand Junior Golfers Compete for Chance to Play with their Heroes
The best junior golfers are being offered the chance of a lifetime to play alongside the professionals in the MasterCard Masters golf tournament

05 April 2005
Win a MasterCard Priceless® Experience with the All Blacks
MasterCard is offering its cardholders a priceless All Blacks versus Lions opportunity

21 March 2005
MasterIndex™ of Travel Survey Forecasts 18.3% Increase in Outbound Travel in New Zealand
MasterCard Worldwide announced today the results of its MasterIndex™ of Travel report

21 March 2005
MasterCard and Top Technology Vendors Announce Price Breakthrough of Multi-Application Smart Card to US$0.99
MasterCard Worldwide, in collaboration with some of the world's leading technology vendors, has announced the availability of US$0.99 multi-application smart card.

18 March 2005
MasterCard Endless Summer Promotion Gives Hamilton Cardholder Three Honeymoons
MasterCard announces the winners of the MasterCard Endless Summer Promotion major prize.

04 March 2005
MasterCard Appoints Joe Vukasovic as Director of Security & Risk Services
MasterCard Worldwide today announced the appointment of Joe Vukasovic as the Director of Security & Risk Services for New Zealand and Australia.