Ruth Richardson

The Centre for Independent Studies is an organization that conducts research on the importance of a sound financial and monetary system for economic prosperity. The non-profit company is based in St. Leonards, Australia. The Australian company advocates for free choice and individual liberty, defend cultural freedom, and promote the open exchange of ideas. The organization provides media releases, opinion pieces, commentary, videos, and audio podcasts. The company also has experts who are available to provide insights. The Centre for Independent Studies believes that quality school education is crucial for individual potential and a healthy society, and that all children should have access to education.

Jade Software Corp. Ltd. provides information technology research and development services. It also provides custom development and system management services. The firm serves various sectors, including healthcare, higher education, human resources & payroll, and logistics. The company was founded in 1978 by Gil Simpson and is headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand

Kula Fund Ltd. operates as a private equity fund. The firm invests in both private and public middle market companies located in the Pacific region and North America regions. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of manufacturing, services, transportation, construction, wholesale, retail, health care, industrial, consumer, chemical, food products and distribution. It provides equity, mezzanine financing for buyouts, divestitures, and acquisitions. The company headquartered in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Finmedia Ltd. invested in assets in general investment opportunities. The company was founded on July 27, 1988 and was headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.

Theland Purata Farm Group Ltd. produces dairy and dairy products. The company is based in Darfield, New Zealand. Theland Purata Farm Group was acquired by SFL Holdings Ltd. from Synlait Ltd. on December 20, 2013 for $72.13 million.

The New Zealand Merino Co. Ltd. manufactures woven fabrics. Its brands include Discover ZQ Merino, Discover Silere, Discover the Perfect Sheep and Discover Bootcamp. The company is headquartered Christchurch, New Zealand.

Bank of China (New Zealand) Ltd. provides international commercial banking services. The company was founded on June 16, 2014 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

The Mont Pelerin Society operates an international neoliberal organization composed of economists, philosophers, historians, intellectuals, business leaders. The company was founded by Friedrich Hayek, Karl Popper, Ludwig von Mises, George Stigler, and Milton Friedman in 1947 and is headquartered in Gran Canaria, Spain.