funai electric company , limited ( 船井電機株式会社 funai denki kabushiki kaisha ) is a japanese consumer electronics company headquartered in daitō , osaka , japan .

its united states-based subsidiary funai corporation , inc. , based in torrance , california , markets funai products in the us along with funai-licensed brands including magnavox , emerson radio , and sanyo .

funai is the main supplier of electronics to walmart and sam 's club stores , with production quantities easily topping 2 million flat-panel televisions during the summertime per year for black friday sale , which all 2 million units easily sold-out within few minutes .

funai is the oem providing assembled televisions and video players/recorders to major corporations such as sharp , toshiba , denon , and others .

funai also manufactures printers for dell and lexmark and produces printers under the kodak name .

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history | what ' s funai ? | funai electric co . , ltd .
1961 : tetsuro funai sets up funai electric company in osaka , japan and begins manufacturing transistor radios .
takayuki nakatani succeeded sakae takashima as president of funai consulting ( core firm of funai soken group ) while mr . takashima as president and group ceo of funai soken holdings .
symphonic enterprise co . , ltd . ( later tokyo funai , funai sales ) established as a domestic sales company .
funai electric trading ( europe ) gmbh ( later funai europe gmbh ) established in germany as a sales subsidiary for europe .
in 1881 , the most common funai occupation in the uk was plasterer . 100 % of funai ' s were plasterers .
funai amstrad limited ( later funai electric ( uk ) ltd . ) established as a production joint venture in u . k .
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the funai group transitions to a holding company structure . the holding company is named funai soken holdings inc . , the management consulting business is taken over by funai consulting inc . , and the sales support business is taken over by funai soken corporate relations inc .
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at the age of 24 , founder tetsuro funai established the funai sewing machine co . as a wholesaler of sewing machine parts and completed units .
funai information systems co . , ltd is established ( presently a consolidated subsidiary , renamed funai soken it solutions inc . in july 2014 . )
the funai sewing machine co . changed its name to funai light machinery mfg . co . , ltd . in 1959 and began manufacturing transistor radios .
funai america electric service corp . ( later funai u . s . a . corporation ) established in the united states as a sales subsidiary for north america .
hrs funai co . , ltd . established as a video software sales subsidiary .
funai corporation , inc . established as a sales subsidiary in the united states .
founder tetsuro funai assumed post of chairman , tomonori hayashi became president and ceo .
other inkjet - related technologies and assets . through this transaction , funai will acquire
funai also manufactures televisions , as well as dvd and blu - ray products .
a combination video cassette recorder and dvd player made by funai electric . photo credit
today’s announcement does not impact philips’ existing agreements with funai in north america and mexico .
funai consulting shanghai , inc . is established in china ( presently a consolidated subsidiary )
funai ( lexmark ) enables high resolution marking on any surface at very high speed .
lexmark has sold off its inkjet printing technology to japanese consumer electronics firm funai electric .
the acquisition of the inkjet - related technology and assets enables funai to start and grow our own inkjet business ,
funai ceo tomonori hayashi said in a statement .
funai will benefit from the strong inkjet business platform that lexmark has established .
funai and lexmark have developed a great partnership . the acquisition of the inkjet - related technology and assets enables funai to start and grow our own inkjet business . funai will benefit from the strong inkjet business platform that lexmark has established ,
he said .
kiyoshi chinzei , officer and general manager of funai electrics’ office solution business unit , added : “funai lexington technology corp . is a critical development resource for the funai electric company limited . this new company will continue research and development in the inkjet and microfluidic technologies .
funai electric ( polska ) sp . z o . o . ( now funai electric europe sp . z o . o . ) established as a production subsidiary in poland .
funai claimed , in a statement , that the acquisition would enable it with capabilities to develop , manufacture and sell inkjet hardware and inkjet supplies under funai ' s own brands .
funai corporation is the north american sales and marketing company for consumer electronic products manufactured by our parent company , funai electric co . , ltd . , of japan . established in 1991 , funai corporation has offices in rutherford , new jersey and in torrance , california .
the acquisition of the inkjet - related technology and assets will enable funai to launch new inkjet hardware and supplies under funai’s own brands . funai has established a strategy to develop and grow its inkjet printer business by introducing funai’s own inkjet printers and supplies into the market . with the inkjet patents , state - of - the - art manufacturing facilities and comprehensive r & d capabilities , funai will be able to accelerate the expansion of its inkjet business .
chugoku funai electric co . , ltd . established as a production subsidiary in hiroshima prefecture .
okayama funai electric co . , ltd . established as a production subsidiary in okayama prefecture .
funai electric ( singapore ) pte ltd . established as a production joint venture in singapore .
funai electric ( malaysia ) sdn . bhd . established as a production subsidiary in malaysia .
funai ( thailand ) co . , ltd . established as a production subsidiary in thailand .
2002 : funai becomes a strategic vendor for wal - mart ' s home electronics section .
panasonic corp . withdrew from making vcrs several years ago , making funai the only manufacturer .
with the sale of lexmark international , inc . ’s ink jet business to funai electric company , ltd . in 2013 , funai joined the list of active kao collins technology partners . funai develops , manufactures , and sells unique oem thermal ink jet printing solutions to a growing global market . kao collins - funai business agreements allow kao collins to acquire newly - manufactured ink jet cartridges directly from funai factories , and fill those cartridges with unique kao collins inks .
principal subsidiaries : chugoku funai electric company , ltd . ; funai electric ( h . k ) ltd . hong ( kong ) ; zhong yue highsonic electron company ( china ) ; dong guan highsonic electronic products company ( china ) ; dong guan jia xiang highsonic electronic company ( china ) ; h . f . t . industrial ltd . ( hong kong ) ; dong guan highsonic electron company ( hong kong ) ; funai electric ( malaysia ) sdn . bhd . ; funai electric ( europe ) gmbh ( germany ) ; funai mexico , s . a . de c . v . ; funai sales company ltd . ( japan ) ; f . enterprise company ltd . ( japan ) ; funai corporation , inc . ( united states ) ; funai electric trading ( europe ) gmbh ( germany ) ; funai asia pte . ltd . ( singapore ) ; funai electric research institute company ltd . ( japan ) .
between 1953 and 2004 , funai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993 , and highest in 1997 . the average life expectancy for funai in 1953 was 55 , and 79 in 2004 .
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1999 : funai goes public on the osaka stock exchange , switching to the tokyo exchange soon thereafter .
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tetsuro funai grew up in kobe , japan , the son of a manufacturer of sewing machines . at the age of 18 , funai left school and went to work as an apprentice at a rival sewing machine maker before rejoining the family firm in the early 1950s . while one of funai ' s brothers led that company , funai himself went to work as a salesman for the company . that position brought funai into contact with the united states , as the company began supplying machines for the u . s . retail market .
the under listed programmes , although advertised by jamb on behalf of ae - funai , are . . .
former funai agent josé carlos meirelles jr exhibits arrows from an uncontacted tribe at a jungle outpost in acre .
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funai electric r & d ( shenzhen ) co . , ltd . established as a development subsidiary in china .
the transition to a floating exchange rate system led to yen appreciation—a major blow for export - centered funai electric .
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philips has terminated its agreement to transfer audio , video , multimedia and accessories business to funai following breach of contract .
funai’s task is to ensure that their rights are respected as set out in the brazilian constitution and the indian statute .
funai electric cebu , inc . ( formerly , lexmark international ( philippines ) , inc . ) acquired from lexmark .
funai electric to make televisions in thailand ,
knight ridder / tribune business news , september 5 , 2003 .
funai electric to set up r & d centre ,
rdsl asia / africa , november 6 , 2002 .
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“this transaction provides us with a crucial and tremendous opportunity to enhance our office solution business , ” said funai president and chief executive officer , tomonori hayashi . “funai and lexmark have developed a great partnership and we are glad to take over lexmark’s inkjet - related technology and assets . the acquisition of the inkjet - related technology and assets enables funai to start and grow our own inkjet business . funai will benefit from the strong inkjet business platform that lexmark has established . ”
funai struck out on his own at the end of the 1950s . by then , the introduction of a new technology , the transistor , had begun to change the face of the electronics market . funai quickly recognized the importance the transistor would play in developing a whole new home appliance sector and in 1961 founded his own company , funai electric company , based in osaka city , to begin manufacturing products based on transistor technology . funai ' s first products were transistor radios .
the late yukio funai ( d . january 19 , 2014 ) , an expert in comprehensive diagnosis of corporate management , establishes japan marketing center co . , ltd . ( the present funai soken holdings inc . ) in yariyamachi , osaka .
training at the hamura plant of hino motors , which formed the basis for establishing the funai production system ( fps ) .
highsonic industrial ltd . ( now funai electric ( h . k . ) , ltd . ) established in hong kong .
regional funai clubs are established in nagoya , fukuoka , and other major cities to offer management workshops to local business operators .
this article has been amended to reflect that funai electric have ceased to manufacture vhs vcr recorders , and not vhs tapes .
funai electric co . , ltd . established in nakagawa - cho , ikuno - ku , osaka , capitalized at ¥20 million .
noteworthy as the first products marketed by all stores of japanese leading mass retailers under the funai brand . commercial versions sold later .
in preparation for public offering , the company name is changed from japan marketing center co . , ltd to funai consulting ltd .
lexington - based lexmark international announced monday it will sell its inkjet printer assets to japanese electronics firm funai for $ 100 million .
japanese electronics maker funai electric co . says it ' s yanking the plug on the world ' s last video cassette recorder .
declining sales , plus a difficulty in obtaining the necessary parts , prompted funai electric to cease production . while the funai brand might not be well - known in the west , the company sold vcrs under the more familiar sanyo brand in china and north america .
funai ' s growth slowed however in 1970 , as tetsuro funai explained to forbes ,
when the work force got infiltrated by communists .
labor unrest caused by the communist - inspired labor union forced funai to end investment in new manufacturing facilities in japan . funai continued to seek additional product categories , including a early version of the video recorder in the early 1970s . yet the company had lost its momentum during a period that saw the rise of japan ' s giant electronics manufacturers , including sony , toshiba , and matsushita .
going forward , funai will manufacture ink that lexmark will buy to sell under its own brand name to customers using existing lexmark printers .
japanese firm funai is the only company left that still makes vcrs and they say they , too , will soon stop making them .
greenberg , manning ,
funai ' s suwa : street - smart ,
hfd , september 21 , 1992 , p . 155 .
as an oem manufacturer , funai has manufactured inkjet hardware for lexmark since 1997 and the companies have established a strong relationship over that time .
it announced the completion of the sale , under which funai acquires more than 1 , 500 inkjet patents , for approximately $ 100 million .
funai president and ceo , tomonori hayashi , said the company’s strong relationship while manufacturing inkjet hardware for lexmark since 1997 aided in the acquisition .
funai began making videotape players in 1983 , and videotape recorders in 1985 . the company says they were among its all - time hit products .
greenberg , manning , and inaba , minoru ,
funai ' s determined approach ,
hfd , november 26 , 1990 , p . 6 .
funai will continue selling vcrs through its subsidiary until inventory runs out and will provide maintenance services as long as it can , the company spokesman said .
funai also began adapting its supply model as well , extending its focus from the specialized retail appliance channel to broader mass - market retailers . funai had recognized that the retail market had begun to change in the late 1990s , particularly with the emergence of a smaller number of dominant retailers as exemplified by wal - mart . in the late 1990s , funai succeeded in gaining a placement on wal - mart ' s shelves , but only twice per year .
unique flexibility by using several funai printheads , max . printing heights of 12 . 7 to 100 mm are achieved , as well as freely configurable layouts .
february 9 , 2015 – funai electric of osaka , japan , a global supplier of consumer electronics , reports that it’s entered into a licensing agreement with eastman kodak company under which funai will supply , market , sell , and service kodak - brand consumer and small office printers and their related consumable supplies worldwide .
tokyo ( ap ) — japanese electronics maker funai electric co . says it ' s yanking the plug on the world ' s last video cassette recorder .
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broadtec tv r & d center sdn . bhd . ( now funai malaysia r and d sdn . bhd . ) established as a development subsidiary in malaysia .
as sales of the transistor radio business rocketed , the company spun off that business as an independent entity , giving rise to funai electric co . , ltd .
as an early entrant , funai quickly gained a key share of the market and by 1964 opened its second manufacturing plant in fukayusa - gun ( later fukuyama ) . the new facility enabled funai to extend its product range to include popular consumer devices as eight - track tape players . by the end of the decade , the company had established two more manufacturing subsidiaries , nakagawa electronics company , in naka - gun , in 1968 , and okayama funai electric company , in tsuyama , in 1969 .
tetsuro funai , who turned 70 in the late 1990s , continued to lead the company ' s day - to - day operations into the new century . in 1999 , funai began preparing for his succession , taking the company public on the osaka stock exchange . the following year , the group ' s listing was moved to the tokyo main board . funai then took his place among japan ' s electronic tycoons , as the company he had founded became valued at more than $ 3 billion .
the move gives funai the ability to manufacture and sell inkjet hardware along with relevant supplies under its own name . it has been manufacturing hardware for lexmark since 1997 .
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japanese oem manufacturer , funai electric , has signed an agreement to acquire printing and imaging company , lexmark international’s inkjet - related technology and assets for about $ us100 million .
the digital revolution continues throughout the world , and in the years ahead we will continue to promote the digital sector and work to attain a secure position for the funai group in the global marketplace . the funai group will continue to work together to maximize corporate value . we earnestly seek the support and understanding of our shareholders in this ongoing effort .
funai electric co . ltd . of japan has proudly created its own personal brand , culminating over 50 years of excellence in consumer electronics oem manufacturing . read more . . .
lane report reported on the move by funai electric to the lexmark campus in lexington , which will see the company employ up to 50 staff with an average salary of $ 100 , 000 ( €73 , 751 ) . the company based at the site will be called funai lexington technology corporation , and will be a subsidiary of the global technology company .
they can do so using vhs / dvd converters , known as
combos
in japan . funai will be rolling out such products later this month , the spokesman said .
tokushima funai electric co . , ltd . established as a production subsidiary in tokushima prefecture ( thereafter , set up three more factories in tokushima , bringing the total to four ) .
census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your funai ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .
from the start , funai avoided a direct entry into the branded product market , preferring to produce as an oem supplier before later developing a series of brand names . with japan ' s economy still recovering from the devastation of world war ii and the heavy reparations of its aftermath , funai ' s sales were targeted exclusively at the u . s . market .
for some 16 years , funai electric manufactured inkjet printer hardware equipment under consignment for lexmark , the world’s leading specialized manufacturer of printers , collaborating with the company from the development stage .
funai ' s vcr factory , which is in china , is off - limits to media coverage for security reasons because other products are made at the same plant , he said .
funai consulting ltd . becomes the first company in the management consulting industry to go public when it is listed in the second section of the osaka securities exchange as a specially designated brand .
be warned , vintage videophiles : japan’s funai electric , a company that claims to be the last manufacturer of videocassette recorders ( vcrs ) , will manufacture its last vhs player this month .
the vcr went on to triumph , ultimately reaching 95 % of american households in the 1990s . by last year , funai sold less than 1 million , prompting the decision to quit .
funai ' s manufacturing expertise and its focus on export sales enabled the group to survive in the increasingly competitive market . by controlling its own manufacturing - - rather than outsourcing for parts and components as did its larger competitors - - funai matched the major groups ' market clout with greater responsiveness to its customers ' needs . this enabled the company to enter a number of key markets in the early 1980s , especially , the new market for video - cassette recorders . an early entrant , funai quickly became one of the largest suppliers of vcr systems in the 1980s .
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funai electric led the world in the development of the compact video cassette recorder . attracted a great deal of interest when japanese television broadcasters used these for a program on climbing mt . everest .
in the meantime , funai ' s product offering continued to grow through the 1990s , particularly with the group ' s entry into oem manufacturing of notebook and desktop computer systems . the company ' s computer market focus then came to bear on the printer market , and by the end of the 1990s funai had become one of the world ' s leading manufacturers of oem printer systems .
in turn , bob quick , president and ceo of commerce lexington inc . noted : “lexington is excited to welcome funai lexington technology corp . to our technology community . lexington was recently ranked in the top 25 high - tech hotspots in america , and funai’s decision to locate in our city is a testament to our educated workforce , low cost of doing business and innovative spirit . ”
kentucky governer stever beshear stated : “this is a prime example of an innovative company teaming up with an innovative and high - tech workforce . kentucky’s reputation for employing educated and skilled workers is gaining the attention of companies around the world . we are very excited to welcome funai to the commonwealth , and we look forward to seeing funai lexington technology corp . grow into a global leader . ”
census records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your funai ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .
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the last - known company still manufacturing the technology , the funai corporation of japan , said in a statement thursday that it would stop making vcrs at the end of this month , mainly because of “difficulty acquiring parts . ”
as per the agreement , funai will become a manufacturer of lexmark ' s aftermarket inkjet supplies . lexmark will continue to support its installed base of customers in the sale of aftermarket inkjet supplies and provide customer technical and warranty support .
it’s the end of the home analogue magnetic video tape era . japan’s funai electric , the last remaining vcr manufacturer after panasonic pulled out several years ago , has ceased production citing a sharp decline in sales and trouble sourcing parts .
funai not only pioneered the use of foreign manufacturing resources among japanese companies , it also instituted highly efficient manufacturing techniques , including a toyota - inspired just - in - time delivery system . these moves helped the company control its costs and thereby maintain a low pricing policy . the company ' s low prices helped attract a growing number of discount retailers , such as the united states ' sam ' s club , which turned to funai for its vcrs in 1990 .
in april 2013 , funai electric – which had been manufacturing inkjet printers for lexmark international for 16 years – acquired lexmark’s printer - related product’s patents , including ink - cartridge patents , product - development technologies , and an ink - cartridge factory , for $ 100 million ( see story here ) . funai operates a former lexmark product - development center ( funai lexington technology corporation ) in lexington , kentucky , and has offices and facilities throughout the world in japan , asia , europe , and north and central america . it manufactures and sells inkjet printers and all - in - ones , lcd tvs , dvd / bd - related products , receiver - related products such as antennas , and audio equipment .
“as we continue our transition to becoming a leading end - to - end solutions provider , this transaction essentially completes our exit from the ownership of inkjet - related assets , although we will continue to support our existing customer base with the sale of inkjet supplies , ” said paul rooke , lexmark chairman and chief executive officer . “funai has been a trusted partner of lexmark’s since 1997 and i am fully confident in funai’s ability to deliver high - quality inkjet supplies for lexmark . ”
it is better known as a supplier of consumer electronics , selling under different brands to big retail chains in the us . tomonoori hayashi , funai ' s president and chief executive officer , said it plans to grow its own inkjet business .
in 1999 , however , wal - mart asked funai if it could deliver one million vcrs in time for a wal - mart
early bird
promotion . funai did and bought the emerson brand name - - emerson itself had gone out of business in 1993 - - to place on the vcrs . the promotion was a success , with wal - mart selling out all one million vcrs in just a matter of hours . that success helped funai , and , after helping to redevelop wal - mart ' s home electronics department in 2000 , the company was named one of wal - mart ' s strategic vendors for six of its products - - including its vcrs , televisions , and dvd players - - in 2002 .
kao collins has cooperated with funai to deliver new inks targeted toward standard , solvent , and food grade market applications . funai ink jet cartridges combined with a robust kao collins ink portfolio will provide for leading - edge printing solutions for porous , non - porous , and food grade food applications . kao collins water and solvent formulations are available in black , process , or spot colors . a list of specialty and solvent inks is available upon request . please contact kao collins for more information .
the start of production of the transistor radio led to the establishment of our predecessor , funai light machinery mfg . co . , ltd . explosive growth followed , as the company concentrated on oem sales to leading u . s . and european manufacturers .
at the end of 1988 , the company ' s sales had reached $ 103 million . two years later , the company had already begun projecting sales of more than $ 250 million , as consumer demand for its core products , especially videocassette recorders , swelled at the end of the decade . by then , funai had found a solution to its labor problems . in 1989 , the company established its first foreign manufacturing subsidiary , funai electric malaysia , taking advantage of that country ' s lower labor costs .
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last year , funai made 750 , 000 vhs machines that played or recorded cassette tapes . in 2000 , it made 15 million of them , 70 percent for the u . s . market , according to the company , based in osaka , central japan .
last year , funai made 750 , 000 vhs machines that played or recorded cassette tapes . in 2000 , it made 15 million of them , 70 per cent for the u . s . market , according to the company , based in osaka , central japan .
funai electric began production of vcrs in 1983 following the unsuccessful launch of its own cvc format in 1980 . while cvc had its strengths—its quarter - inch tape made its machines smaller and lighter than vhs machines , which used half - inch tape—vhs and betamax were strong competitors .
henshin shouhou ( commerce in change ) , written by yukio funai becomes a best seller , with more than 400 , 000 copies sold . capitalizing on this momentum , sales also increase dramatically . this marks the beginning of a transition away from consulting based exclusively on competition .
upon closing the transaction , funai will acquire more than 1500 inkjet patents , lexmark ' s inkjet - related research , development assets and tools , all outstanding shares , the lexmark international manufacturing facility in philippines , as well as its other inkjet - related technologies and assets .
lexmark makes its own ink and toner , but the company works with manufacturers to produce its printer hardware . funai has manufactured inkjet printers for lexmark since 1997 , and
the companies have established a strong relationship over that time ,
according to a statement from lexmark .
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the company had also begun exploring other markets , adding a european manufacturing and sales subsidiary in 1980 . funai quickly became a major oem producer of appliances for the major european brands . the export market remained the company ' s sole focus into the mid - 1980s . at the same time , the company continued to turn its product development and manufacturing muscle to new products , and , in 1984 , made its first preparations for entering the domestic appliance market , registering a new subsidiary , tokyo funai company , later named funai sales company . the company then began developing an entirely new product - - an automatic bread baker . launched in 1987 , the rakuraku panda , as the machine was called , became one of the year ' s most success consumer appliance launches , selling more than 100 , 000 units in its first year alone .
funai electric co . , ltd ( tse / ose 6839 ) today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire lexmark international , inc . ’s ( nyse : lxk ) inkjet - related technology and assets for approximately $ 100 million ( approximately jpy 9 . 5 billion ) .
funai , which manufacturers the vcrs in china for sanyo , says the decision comes after selling only 750 , 000 units last year , down from a peak of 15 million units per year . the decreased production numbers have made parts costly and difficult to source , the company says .
philips will take legal action to recover damages caused by funai . philips will proceed to investigate other opportunities for the audio , video , multimedia and accessories business , while continuing to run this business within philips operating with a significantly lower cost structure , as a standalone entity called woox innovations .
japanese : written with the characters for ‘boat’ and ‘well’ , the name is more common in western japan . it may possibly derive from the city of funai , formerly the capital of bungo ( now oita prefecture ) , but the city’s name is written with characters meaning ‘seat of government’ .
“in the final preparation phase , funai has refused to take the necessary steps to enable completion of the transaction and the transfer of the business . as a result , philips will start arbitration proceedings in the international court of arbitration ( icc ) and will terminate the agreement signed in january . ”
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an unusually short lifespan might indicate that your funai ancestors lived in harsh conditions . a short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family . the ssdi is a searchable database of more than 70 million names . you can find birthdates , death dates , addresses and more .
funai electric has earned overwhelming trust in the digital consumer electronics industry for the high quality and cost performance of its products . we have pursued various paths involving new business development and production method innovations on its way to the present . have a look at our road from its time of establishment to today .
the department of philosophy is one of the pioneer academic disciplines of the federal university , ndufu - alike , ikwo ( funai ) . the department took off in november of 2012 with five ( 5 ) academic staff which has now grown to twenty two ( 22 ) and two non - teaching staff .
funai continued adding new products in the new century , forming a partnership , in 2001 , with ricoh to develop and produce a new range of cd - rw and dvd - rw devices . in 2003 , the group decided to expand its production of large - screen , lcd - based screens , setting up its first manufacturing subsidiary in thailand . the new facility was already operational by the end of that year , with its capacity expected to reach 150 , 000 units per month . funai ' s proven record of flexibility and production expertise made it one of the lasting fixtures in the global home appliance industry .
40 years after the first vhs video cassette recorder rolled off the production line , the last known company making the devices is ceasing production . according to japanese newspaper nikkei , funai electric , a japanese consumer electronics company , will give up on the format by the end of the july after 30 years of production .
“a company that was making parts for us said it was too tough to keep making them with sales at this level so they stopped , which led to our decision - we can’t make them without that part , ” said funai electric , which has since been overwhelmed with desperate calls from japanese vcr tape owners .
vcrs nevertheless remained the group ' s core product into the next decade . by the 2000s , funai was responsible for producing as much as 30 percent of the vcrs sold around the world . part of the reason for the group ' s dominance of the sector was the increasing willingness of major appliance groups to abandon manufacturing of certain products in favor of oems like funai . in this way , the company picked up a new major customer , philips electronics , which turned over its electrovoice and philips brands to the company . the united states market , supported by a dedicated u . s . sales subsidiary established in 1991 , remained the group ' s core market , especially for its vcr and growing television / vcr combo set sales marketed under the sylvania and symphonic brands . since the late 1980s , however , funai had begun developing a higher - end line of appliances for the u . s . market which were sold directly under its own name .
philips announced that it had signed an agreement regarding the transfer of its audio , video , multimedia and accessories business to funai on january 29 , 2013 . since signing , philips said it “has been working hard to prepare the business for transfer in the second half of this year ; this process has now been completed .
the last maker of vhs - compatible video cassette recorders , japanese manufacturer funai electric , says its going to stop producing the devices at the end of the month due to declining sales . sony said it would cease production of video tapes in its betamax format last year , 13 years after it stopped making compatible recorders .
alex akwueme federal university ndufu - alike ( ae - funai ) in ebonyi state of nigeria was founded on 26 th february , 2011 . the university under the visionary and dynamic leadership of professor chinedum uzoma nwajiuba fasn , fnaae aspires to be a world class centre of learning and research that will be reputable nationally and internationally .
while funai ' s larger competitors clung to the japanese labor market , funai turned more and more to the foreign market for its manufacturing needs in the 1990s . the liberalization of the chinese economy presented a particularly strong opportunity , and in the early years of the 1990s funai began construction on its first factories in china in order to take advantage of that country ' s vast labor pool and extremely low wages . in 1992 , the company established a new subsidiary , highsonic industrial ltd . , in hong kong to provide management oversight for the group ' s mainland production facilities . the first of these began operations in april 1992 in dong guan , in the guand dong province . by december of that year , the group ' s second chinese plant opened , in chang ping . moving closer to its core american market , the company also opened a manufacturing base in mexico . in 1994 , the company added its third chinese plant , in zhong shan , also in guand dong province .
while the bread - making machine quickly inspired competing models , funai swiftly capitalized on its new name recognition in its home country , bringing to japan its line of vcrs and other products , which included microwave ovens , telephones , fax machines , satellite antennas , and set - top boxes . by 1988 , with domestic sales now representing 10 percent of the group ' s total - - up from zero the year before - - funai began plans to launch a wider array of 30 new products , nearly all of which were specially developed for the japanese market . in this endeavor , the company was helped by the japanese consumer ' s growing passion for all things electronic .
for lexmark customers and distributors , there will not be a disruption of service or support as they continue to work directly with lexmark . funai will become a manufacturer of lexmark’s aftermarket inkjet supplies . lexmark will continue to support its installed base of customers in the sale of aftermarket inkjet supplies and will continue to provide customer technical and warranty support .
the university is one of the nine new federal universities that were set up by president goodluck ebele jonathan gcfr on the 26th of february 2011 in order to expand access to quality education to all parts of nigeria and to produce knowledge that will support the nation’s economy and its industries . here at ae - funai our focus is on excellence and integrity .
in return , the kentucky economic development finance authority “preliminarily” approved tax incentives for funai worth around $ 1 . 2 million ( €885 , 021 ) through its kentucky business investment programme , a performance - based incentive that allows companies to “keep a portion of [ their ] investment over the term of the agreement through corporate income tax credit and wage assessments” .
for the most recent nine months of its fiscal year , funai reported net sales of 174 billion yen , down 6 . 4 percent year - over - year . operating income of 1 billion yen , up 218 . 5 percent year - over - year , and net income of 4 billion yen , up 126 . 8 percent year - over - year .
the federal university ndufu alike ikwo ( funai ) is a new and modern campus based university located in ebonyi state , the eastern part of nigeria . the university , under the leadership of distinguished professor oye ibidapo - obe ( former president nigerian academy of science ) , aspires to be a world class university recognised for the delivery of intellectually rigorous , cutting - edge research and excellent teaching and learning .
at its peak , funai electric sold as many as 15 million vcrs per year , but last year only sold 750 , 000 units . that vcrs were sold at all still comes as something of a surprise , not only because vcr has been superseded by two far superior formats—dvd and blu - ray—but hard disk - based personal video recorders have rendered its one advantage , the ability to record content easily , obsolete .
yukio funai is named chairman of the board and tadashi moto’ori becomes the company’s second president . the company transforms itself away from its former focus on logistics , which held sway during the 1970s and 1980s , and repositions itself as a provider of professional services . the ability of each individual to act autonomously and adapt to changing circumstances rather than waiting for instructions from superiors proves to be the key to a successful transformation .
while funai ' s growth was based on analog technology , the company recognized the growing importance of new digital technologies , particularly dvd players and recorders . thus , the company began developing its competence in digitally based appliances , with a special interest in lcd - based televisions , projectors , and dvd players . by 2002 , the company had begun to shift its product mix ahead of a future exit from analog technologies altogether .
important public notice from vice chancellor , ae - funai please everyone should note that i , professor chinedum nwajiuba , the vice - chancellor of alex ekwueme federal university ndufu - alike ikwo ( ae - funai ) , ebonyi state , is not on face book , twitter , whatsapp , or any of such social media platforms . i am harassed by so many persons who say that they have been scammed by persons all over the country who claim to be me . they also claim to have paid money for all kinds of things , including employment to the fraudsters . i repeat , i am not on any social media platform . anyone who allows himself or herself to be deceived into making payments to fraudsters should blame himself or herself . anyone who knows me , must know that i will never ask anyone to pay money for anything . please take note and be properly guided .
the funai ( i had never heard of this brand before i purchased this ) seems to work well as advertised . if recording from vcr to dvd make sure that you use the unit to format your disks . recording from vhs to dvd is a slow process as you record at the same speed as playback so a 1 . 5 hr tape will take 1 . 5 hrs to record to dvd . i prefer using dvd - rw media as after finalising i can then take the file ( the file format of this unit is vob ) to my pc and convert the vob files ( it makes one file per gb of data ) to any preferred video format . i can then erase the dvd - rw and re - format in the funai and record a new vhs tape . the converted file can be edited then be written to any dvd . the unit comes with remote , batteries , rca cables ( red , white , yellow ) manual and quick guide . there is no hdmi cable included .
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“we regret that we have to take this action , but we do so to protect our business and the interests of all our stakeholders , ” said philips ceo frans van houten .
“year to date , our carved - out audio , video , multimedia , accessories business shows a positive net income and has leading market positions in areas like home cinema sound , docking speakers and headphones . as woox innovations , the business will continue to bring great new products to the market , while we investigate other opportunities to give this business a great future . ”


public transport in dunedin , new zealand is mainly by bus .

two bus companies , go bus transport and ritchies transport operate routes under their respective brands , in co-operation with or under contract to the otago regional council .

there are 18 weekday routes and 12 weekend/public holiday routes .

bus fares are paid for by cash , or by the electronic ticketing system gocard which replaced paper multi-trip tickets in november 2007 .

public transport in dunedin

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public transport users in wellington pay a higher proportion of the costs of public transport than those in other new zealand cities .
“this latest investment in public transport reflects our council’s commitment to upgrading the dunedin network in order to provide the city with a modern and effective public transport system” mr woodhead said .
this is a public statue properly positioned in a public space ( queens gardens ) .
public transport usage was chosen as an indicator because it provides us with a broad overview of the sustainable public transport sector , and shows what can be done to increase sustainable public transport . by comparing public transport usage statistics between cities , we can confirm which cities have greater public transport initiatives , and more robust public transport networks . we can look at what existing public transport networks are running in the different cities , and can look at how effective they have been in engaging the population to use them .
these different tiers of network cater to different uses of the public transport system with the aim of providing effective and reliable public transport to people traveling in auckland .
the nz transport agency does not directly provide public transport services . we set policies and invest in services that are then delivered by regional councils and auckland transport . regional councils and auckland transport contract private operators to provide public transport using buses , trains and ferries in our cities .
wellington regional public transport plan aims to address traffic congestion , support economic development and provide sustainable transport options . the wellington city council suggests sustainable transport options include walking , cycling , car pooling and public transport . in the way of public transport wellington offers a network of buses , trains , cable car and harbor ferries .
other forms of sustainable pubic transport recognized and provided for by the dunedin city council are cycling and walking . no public rail or ferry service exists in dunedin at present .
with plans to drive further bus service improvements in christchurch , dunedin and queenstown well underway , it’s a busy time for public transport in the southern region .
councils are also working to complete their public transport programmes for the 2015 - 18 national land transport programme that will be launched in july .
there are a number of taxi services ( see above ) and shuttles offering door - to - door transport from dunedin airport to anywhere in dunedin city . airport shuttles in dunedin include :
new zealand transport agency - facts and figure on public transport usage . retrieved from : urltoken on 30 / 09 / 13
you can use your supergold card to travel free on off - peak public transport services in many areas in new zealand .
in the auckland region you can travel for free on auckland ' s scheduled public transport services after 9am weekdays , all day weekends and public holidays .
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◦ dunedin’s transportation system provides a platform for sustainable transport choices and the city’s dependence on oil for transport is reduced .
in 2016 the government continued to charge a tax on petrol , and used some of the money to fund public transport . transfund decides how to spend money on public transport and on roads .
south dunedin has been waiting for a public library since the time of borough amalgamation .
the plan was prepared in keeping with proposed government changes to the way public transport is operated and funded nationwide .
the dunedin bus network is the main form of public transport in dunedin taking you to / from the city and in between dunedin’s suburbs . there are two bus companies operating in dunedin , gobus and ritchies that work with the otago regional council so experiences between both companies are basically the same , as is the payment .
the nz transport agency works to create transport solutions for all new zealanders – from helping new drivers earn their licences , to leading safety campaigns to investing in public transport , state highways and local roads .
changes to wakatipu basin public transport were also included in the plan , which anticipated all services in the area would operate without public subsidy after an existing trial ended on february 29 next year .
the regional public transport plan suggests that wellington has a relatively strong public transport usage , with 36 . 6 million trips during 2010 / 2011 . it also suggested that most people live and work within 800m of a public transport service stop ( 77 % ) . ( wellington regional public transport plan 2011 - 2021 ) . the graph below shows public transport numbers since 2000 , it can be seen that there is a slight increase in more recent years . this is a good sign in terms of a more sustainable way to travel .
they also show that public transport commuters in wellington cover 56 per cent of the cost , compared to 44 per cent in auckland and 38 per cent in canterbury .
otago ' s regional planners and councillors are keen to understand public perception surrounding transport services , particularly as bus patronage in dunedin and the wakatipu basin continues to increase .
the last of the citibus leyland buses left the firm ' s dunedin depot yesterday , marking the end of an era in the city ' s public transport history .
greater wellington regional council . ( 2011 ) . wellington regional public transport plan 2011 - 2021 . urltoken
4 . dunedin tunnels trail ( southern cycleway – dunedin to mosgiel via caversham tunnel ) .
all of these measures are designed to grow patronage and improve the value for money from the investment made in public transport services in the southern region .
auckland transport is currently working on a new public transport network which will focus on the use of buses and trains to deliver more efficient movement of people throughout the city . it is aiming to break up the public transport network into 4 sections described below .
hundreds of millions of dollars generated by canterbury fuel taxes have been used to upgrade public transport in auckland and wellingto . . .
the graph below shows a slight increase in public transport usage up until 2010 / 11 where it steadily declines . a reason for this decline could be due to the earthquakes , which may have limited some users access to public transport .
yes . you are entitled to free off - peak travel on participating public transport services throughout new zealand .
public transport in dunedin consists of a fleet of diesel buses and public cycling and walking routes . the organization of the bus system is overseen by the otago regional council , who conract / lease the rights to the privately run company citibus .
public transport in auckland , wellington and christchurch followed the european approach , which was designed to better cater for customer needs and increase patronage .
public meeting south dunedin : it’s your future ! monday 12 june 6 . 30pm nations church . please come !
whatever mode of public transport in dunedin that you decide to take , it is always best to pay with cash to avoid credit card and eftpos fees . for public buses in dunedin , fares are paid either in cash or with a gocard ( see below ) . pricing is based on how many “zones” you pass through . for more information on dunedin bus fares , visit the otago regional council website .
this is born at both the city and regional scale , where minor fluctuations in public transport use fails to produce any significant long - term trend . the use of these sustainable methods of public transport have remained static over the period 1996 - 2006 , with the public opting to use their private vehicles by preference , as shown in figure below .
total public transport boardings within the last 12 months ( inc . bus , ferry and rail ) : 69 , 876 , 704 ( auckland transport stats report , 2013 )
the steam trams which thundered along city streets belching steam and soot and terrifying horses were a short - lived form of public transport in new zealand . over time electric trams , trains and buses were all competing forms of transport , but cars overtook them all . in the early 2000s new zealand had one of the lowest rates of public transport use in the world .
public transport has been funded by central government and local councils . in the 1970s some people encouraged public transport because it was good for the environment and kept the roads clear . but urban planners largely ignored this , and by 2001 new zealand had one of the lowest rates of public transport use in the world . in 2013 , 4 . 2 % of new zealand workers commuted by bus and 1 . 6 % by train .
. . . . they have no idea how appallingly bad public transport is in new zealand if measured against any genuine vision of reducing car use in n . . .
citibus , which was previously owned by the dunedin city council through its holding company , dunedin city holdings ltd , was recently sold to invercargill passenger transport ltd .
a man injured in a house fire in gore remains in a serious condition in icu at christchurch hospital .
supergold card holders can get free off - peak travel on public transport services in many areas around the country . in some areas , you need a smart card from the regional council to access the free off - peak public transport service . the table below shows the areas where this applies .
no highly coloured tarseal or paving materials not in keeping with dunedin’s built environment .
a final draft of the otago regional transport strategy was signed off by committee members - representing the region ' s six district and local authorities , the new zealand transport agency , the police , and public health authorities - at a meeting in dunedin yesterday .
what if ? dunedin . . . | a blog about the social and built environment of dunedin new zealand
the designation is to provide for the establishment , operation , maintenance and upgrading of the central city bus hub for dunedin public transport service purposes and will provide public transport services described in the otago regional council’s public transport plan , and to provide for any site works , buildings or structures , integral and ancillary to the dunedin public transport system , including but not limited to : bus shelters and seating ; timetable and information displays ; bus stops ; public amenities , including toilets ; landscaping including structures ; pedestrian footpaths and accessways ; drainage ; technology ; lighting ; security ; vehicle priority ; signage ; passenger comfort initiatives and facilities ; passenger information facilities ; and all other structures and facilities associated with , or incidental to , a comprehensive facility for the performances of functions of the central city bus hub and support of the dunedin public transport network for the otago regional council .
a regional state of emergency has been declared in otago in support of dunedin and waitaki . updates at urltoken urltoken
three indicators have been chosen to measure the state of new zealand ' s sustainable public transport . the first indicator addresses the usage of public transport in new zealand , specifically in auckland , wellington , christchurch and dunedin . the second indicator looks at comparing cycling usage between these four cities . the third indicator looks at both current and future initiatives each city is adopting in order to be more sustainable . how these indicators have developed in each city will work to give a good overview of public transport in new zealand , and what cities are doing to make the commitment to sustainability .
it could result in fewer buses travelling into and through dunedin ' s city centre .
the support of a central bus hub was noted and council continues to work with the orc to deliver public transport improvements for the city . it should be noted that the council discussed the possible transfer of governance for public transport planning and operations in dunedin from the orc to the dcc during the annual plan deliberations in may 2014 and supports this ‘in principle’ , subject to further work being reported back .
growing up in dunedin in the 60 ' s , 70 ' s , 80 ' s & 90 ' s .
you need to get somewhere fast and you don’t care how much it costs : then getting a taxi in dunedin is your best option . the taxi companies in dunedin are :
most public transport services in new zealand provide wheelchair access . urban public transport buses must meet an accessibility standard set out in our requirements for urban buses . more information about the services in particular regions can be found at the links above . for long - distance services we recommend that you check with the operator about the accessibility of their services before you travel .
the requirement is for : a central city bus hub for dunedin’s transport network , and includes all buildings , structures and associated facilities and activities for the carrying out of the public transport system by the otago regional council . with the exception of no public parking , the designation will not prevent the use of great king street , between moray place and st andrew street , being used as a public road .
the city of portland ( oregon ) transport website , where there are details about the gains that city has achieved in the areas of ' active ' transport .
our fleet of locally based vehicles ranges from vans to luxury coaches doing everything from tour charters to school work and public transport . in association with our other depots in queenstown , gore and queenstown , ritchies have the unique capacity to handle all your local transport needs .
getting around dunedin is super easy thanks to the extensive bus network connecting the city centre and even the furthest outer suburbs . although dunedin has a history of trains , cable tramlines , ferries and trolleybuses , public transport in dunedin today is limited to buses , taxis and airport shuttles . nevertheless , you can still experience a train journey of yesteryears on the two dunedin railways which are more like scenic experiences rather than commuter trains .
the direction of otago ' s public transport services will be influenced by a report released publicly by the otago regional council ( orc ) today .
cable tramways were built in dunedin and wellington , and the wellington cable car is still operating .
a man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following an alleged assault in south dunedin .
this blog is mostly about public transport and social infrastructure in christchurch , and transit around new zealand . also tracked ; transit developments in similar sized cities in canada and australia , kindred in demographic patterns , for added perspective and inspiration . nz in tranzit blog covers some of the new transit technology and discusses public transport concepts in general , as well . because the blogster ' s day - job is in a high profile customer industry to preserve some degree of privacy he appears only as a rabbit in his profile , albeit using his real name .
help make cycling a safe and attractive transport choice within dunedin , further enhancing the city’s appeal as a place to live and work .
the orc and new zealand transport agency provide funding for most dunedin buses as well as total mobility services provided by taxi and shuttle .
the dunedin city council will have to appoint a new representative to an otago regional council - led transport committee or risk being excluded from final deliberations on a strategy outlining otago ' s transport funding priorities .
in response to these trends the city has developed it’s transport strategic plan , which contains seven objectives , four of which refer to the need for sustainable use of transport .
the draft regional public transport plan sets out proposals for bus , shuttle , taxi , train , ferry , harbour and private hire vehicle services in otago over the next six years .
dr anna stevenson is a new zealand trained public health physician . before training in public health she worked in family medicine in cities and rural locations around new zealand . dr stevenson led the reorientation of the canterbury district health boards public health unit , community and public health , to an organisation committed to using a health in all policies approach with a clear focus on determinants of health , equity , sound use of evidence and honouring the treaty of waitangi ( deet ) in all our work .
improvements to the dunedin bus service are coming later this year , with new contracts awarded to gobus and ritchies today . both companies are current operators in dunedin . the new contracts will be operational from monday 18 september , and will see the delivery of changes to the service focused around principles established in the regional public transport plan ( rptp ) 2014 .
mayor of dunedin dave cull comments , “the establishment of the pop up hub shows the council’s commitment to south dunedin and is a key part of a much wider engagement with the south dunedin community and agencies working in the area . ”
a transport assessment for each activity centre was undertaken in february 2013 to identify issues and opportunities for improvements . this on - site assessment focused on the needs of pedestrians , cyclists , public transport users and motorists , with an emphasis on safety and accessibility .
a man remains in a serious but stable condition after an assault at a south dunedin petrol station .
listed below are a number of options for various dunedin transport and tour operators that provide ways for you to still and enjoy larnach castle .
a state of local emergency has been declared in dunedin in response to issues arising from the heavy rain . follow @ dnemergency for updates .
i ' d like to know how i can get there as we are arriving in dunedin by cruise ship in the next . . .
until a change in mind - set happens , public transport problems will remain for dunedin . the population base is not large enough to introduce a bus service as seen in places like wellington and christchurch . light rail is not an option . it will be buses and cars for the foreseeable future .
there is nothing wrong with city brothels fronting public spaces . or , city brothels fronting public works of sculpture . what is more human , egalitarian and legal than that .
we note there has been no public statement from the city council since the jailings .
public transport provides an alternative to private transport and is significantly less detrimental to the environment if undertaken correctly . the cities of new zealand provide an excellent opportunity for effective public transport initiative to be undertaken in as they are the hubs for commercial , social , educational and industrial activity and are where the highest concentrations of people live . this wiki page will provide a snapshot into the current state of the public transport initiatives being undertaken within new zealand and examine key cities and their efforts in reducing private vehicle usage . it will also look specifically at sustainable means of public transportation and examine how widespread these programmes are and then compare them to international examples to give a better perspective on just how effective they are .
instead , a european approach to public transport could see connected lines with co - ordinated timetables and suburban transfer points at which passengers could change to other routes .
parliamentary commissioner for the environment , jan wright , warned earlier in 2016 that south dunedin presented the “most troubling example” of high groundwater in the country .
* note that south dunedin ranks highly due to its significant crash history . major upgrades to the centre in 2012 should reduce crashes in the centre .
in 2006 the oecd ranked new zealand third highest amongst other oecd countries in terms of vehicle ownership per person , falling just behind portugal and the u . s . this raises the question of how can new zealand as a nation decrease its dependency on private transport whilst not losing the benefits that transport provides . one of the ways in which this can be achieved is through the promotion and implementation of public transport systems across the nation .
7 halsey st , dunedin , p . o . box 1161 , dunedin , 9054 phone ( 03 ) 477 9238 fax ( 03 ) 477 8859
the public have been warned to steer clear of a toxic whale carcass as burial planned .
five other entries in the annual road safety awards were also recognised at a ceremony hosted in wellington today by hon harry duynhoven , minister for transport safety .
you can buy and load up your gocard at any dunedin urban bus ( and any connectabus bus in queenstown ) , from the dunedin city council customer service centre in the octagon , the otago regional council office at 70 stafford street , dunedin , and the university bookshop , 378 great king street . .
you may have attended a public meeting after the floods which resulted in the formation of the greater south dunedin action group . we consider you to be an important part of this group as it aims to :
in addition to public transport services managed by regional councils , there are other passenger services provided on buses , trains , ferries , taxis and specialist vehicles . more information about these can be found at the links below
cycling was chosen as an indicator due to it being one of the most basic and common forms of transport available to the public and whilst also being a truly sustainable option . with no emissions or noise pollution cycling provides a relatively cheap and clean alternative to the other forms of transport available to the public . although cycling as a mode of transport is more effective over shorter distances , it never the less provides an excellent way to get around cities streets especially when other modes of transport like cars and motor vehicles face issues like congestion in busy areas ,
transit lane cheats in the fast lane will be in the firing line from today ( may 10 ) with the arrival of reinforcements in the fight against traffic congestion . acting transport minister craig wallace said transport inspectors would use their new powers to pull over motorists driving illegally in transit and bus lanes in the state ' s south east . sunshine coast news australia ;
a wide range of bus and shuttle services are available throughout southland . the following companies provide transport links in the region :
dunedin taxis operate on a dedicated exclusive rank directly outside the main terminal building .
dr coleman made the announcement with prime minister bill english at dunedin hospital today .
dunedin has had a cycling strategy since 2004 , initially based on the environment canterbury cycling strategy model , and in consultation with interested cycling groups has now developed its own dunedin specific flavor . cycling is now promoted as part of an integrated transport system within the city , and with a traditionally high accident rate in dunedin , the issue of safety for cyclists is a large focus of the current strategy plans .
pre - planned transport passes for those wanting a set itinerary but with flexible timing .
present your supergold card to the bus driver , train staff or other transport operator .
orc policy and resource planning director fraser mcrae said the plan would build on recent service improvements in dunedin and the wakatipu .
dr alex macmillan’s research applies epidemiology and complex modelling tools to policy change for health , equity and sustainability in cities . she is especially interested in collaborative learning processes that achieve institutional and policy change for climate - friendly , active transport . dr macmillan is a public health physician and senior lecturer in environmental health .
meanwhile , the otago regional council adopted its new regional public transport plan recently . it proposed a variety of measures to improve bus services in dunedin . these range from integrated fares to a more simplified route structure , which allows bus users to easily transfer to other services via a new central city bus hub .
there are harbour ferries in auckland , wellington and lyttelton , christchurch . transport by water has been common since māori first arrived .
looking at the history of public transport is a good way to understand how we got to where we are today . public transport has moved through four key cycles essentially following the changes in the world economy or different periods of industrialism . we are now entering the firth stage which is related to information technology and how it can be used in terms of production , transferring knowledge and services ( bachels 2001 ) . these phases are outlined in figure 1 . the phases of technology are influencing transportation choices .
the proposal to require relocatable housing in south dunedin seems premature , and based on highly questionable information . the proposal for relocatable housing in south dunedin also rather pre - empts the currently - planned dcc study of overseas approaches to sea level rise solutions .
the strategy will provide an outline for future regional transport programmes around otago - identifying priority projects for a bidding process to secure government funding via nzta and the ministry of transport .
dunedin will get a new $ 1 billion plus hospital , in what will be the largest build of its type in new zealand’s history , health minister jonathan coleman says .
a new ‘ridge runner’ service , providing a link between south dunedin , mornington , roslyn , north dunedin and the university precinct , will be trialled alongside the network changes .
bookings can be made online or at the dunedin i - site on princes street .
• making the workplace transport friendly – the regional council put together a workplace travel toolkit called get your workplace moving . it has ideas on how to encourage staff to walk , cycle , use public transport and carpool . the document also outlines how doing this will benefit the business .
ministry for environment transport indicators . accessed on 2 / 19 / 2013 retrieved from : urltoken
the gocard is a way of paying for dunedin’s public transport without rummaging for change . more to the point , the gocard gives you at least 25 % off the fare price . this card is only worth getting if you are planning on staying in dunedin ( and queenstown ) a while , as you have to buy the card for nz $ 5 and be topped up with a minimum of nz $ 10 .
“given the size of the project the government will consider all funding options including a private public partnership model .
a major aim of this project is to provide safe and efficient cycle lanes on this route that make cycling a safer and more attractive transport choice . there’s been a surge of interest in cycling and cycling safety in new zealand and we want to support and encourage this particularly in our main urban centres including dunedin .
– to which new height levels have been added in the evidence provided by independent urban design consultant garth falconer for dunedin city council .
include any public transport tickets and payment receipts when you apply . we also need your bank account number so we can pay you . this could be a letter or a deposit slip from your bank .
this is one of the early projects in a programme to create a dunedin transport system with better , safer connections and more choices for people to move around , whether it’s by cycling , walking , driving or catching a bus .
the draft strategy will be released later this month and public submissions on the policy are scheduled to be heard by committee members at a hearing in july .
a higher priority was given to centres that cost more to access central dunedin by bus .
a home has been found for the south dunedin pop up community hub . the dunedin city council this week signed a two year lease to set up a temporary hub in part of the cargill enterprises premises at 199 hillside road .
█ for more , enter the terms * johnstone * , * flood * and * south dunedin * in the search box at right .
power cuts there are reports of power cuts in oamaru . in dunedin power has been cut to about 100 customers in green island , fairfield and abbotsford suburbs of dunedin after a power line came down . aurora energy says it has a response crew working to fix the fault and power was expected to be restored by 5pm .
{ the notes from mr johnstone are public domain by virtue of the consultative 2gp hearing process . - eds }
he said the plan allowed steady but gradual improvement to the two networks , in collaboration with the otago regional land transport strategy released last year .
watching the last of the leylands go , a citibus mechanic , mike jeffery ( 41 ) , said leyland leopards had been the mainstay of the city ' s public transport bus fleet in the city , with more than 20 operating , when he had done his apprenticeship in the city about 20 years ago .
want an evening tour of dunedin , then they also do tours to the glow - worms .
we always recommend booking a shuttle prior to your arrival into dunedin airport , to avoid disappointment .
go bus is new zealand ' s leading passenger transport business operating 27 depots from auckland to invercargill .
much of professor kingham’s research over the years has looked at urban environment and health with a significant focus on transport . professor kingham directs the geospatial research institute and the geohealth laboratory at the university of canterbury , is a member of the canterbury regional transport committee ( a regional committee mandated by central government to drive transport policy ) and a member of the editorial board of the journal of transport and health .
• regional rail plan - recognises and encourages the increase use of rail as a sustainable transport option .
a final schedule for the public hearings is still to be arranged . transport committee members queenstown lakes mayor vanessa van uden and waitaki district councillor jim hopkins are calling for a more inclusive approach to submitters across the region .
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improvements to the dunedin bus service are coming later this year , with new contracts awarded to gobus and ritchies today . both companies are current operators in dunedin . the new contracts will be operational from monday 18 september , and will see the …
almost 57 , 000 bus trips are made throughout the region each week . each year , people make about 2 . 3 million trips in dunedin and 630 , 000 in the wider queenstown area .
in july 2017 , the nz transport agency awarded fulton hogan an $ 8 million contract to build the new cycle lanes on the north and southbound lanes of the state highway 1 , one - way system between the dunedin botanical gardens and queens gardens .
the dcc has finally announced a temporary community hub will open at cargill enterprises on hillside road mid - year . after much public outcry , the south dunedin work and income and police station re - opened their doors .
auckland council has acknowledged the importance of walking and cycling in regards to being not only an effective means of cheap and clean public transport but also aim to promote the activity due to the health benefits gains from daily exercise in people of all ages . some of the main initiatives that have been launched recently are listed below .
peter varrie area manager dunedin / queenstown email : peter . varrie @ urltoken cell : 027 202 6032
during early colonial settlement in new zealand public transport was rare . towns were small and people walked everywhere . from the 1850s there were horse - drawn omnibuses . tramways began to be built in the 1870s . steam trams were unpopular because they cost too much to run , and pumped out soot – they also frightened the horses . in most places horse - drawn trams took over .
4 . walking has been heavily promoted as a sustainable transport method , and a healthy alternative to driving .
christchurch city council ( 2012 ) christchurch strategic transport plan . retrieved september 30 , 2013 , from : urltoken
new zealand trends looking at new zealand’s history it can be seen that it followed similar trends . during the past 20th century new zealand has seen the rise and fall of urban tram systems . this type of public transport had dramatically reduced in more recent years and there has been a strong growth in road use with private cars becoming the most used form . car use tripled between 1976 and 1996 in australia and new zealand where as public transport was almost static ( bachels 2001 ) . this growing car usage can be seen in the image below which portrays the answer to the question , how did you get to work today ? , from the latest census ( 2006 )
the dcc formed a stakeholder group of organisations and government agencies , some of whom have a presence in south dunedin , which meets every month or so .
chairman of the otago chapter of the property council new zealand geoff thomas says policymakers need to be careful not to damage property development opportunities in south dunedin .
a higher priority was given to centres with a greater than average number of elderly people or young children in the neighbouring community compared to the dunedin average .
information centres as a precaution the council has opened information centres in south dunedin , in the mercy room , catholic social services , 42 macandrew rd , and at mosgiel fire station theatre , 3 cargill st .
at a public forum this week the dunedin city council was asked for its support to move the statue of dr donald stuart from its place in queens gardens to an undecided location near the university of otago clocktower . dr stuart was the minister of knox church for 33 years and led the congregation until he died in 1894 . ( odt )
“this is a once in a generation opportunity to build modern and sustainable health facilities that will meet the future needs of dunedin and the wider southern community . ”
provide more convenient connections to the wider network of urban cycle routes being developed by the dunedin city council .
ritchies dunedin base is centrally located to provide a range of bus services to a high standard throughout otago .
the dunedin city council has received notice of a requirement for a new designation from the otago regional council .
build your own itinerary with travel on nz ' s largest hop - on / hop - off transport network .
1 . four biofuel diesel busses operate on the bus network daily ( travel and transport , n . d )
cadbury world is located in the centre of dunedin city at the cadbury factory site . learn about the history of chocolate and cadbury in new zealand and some of the secrets and tricks of handling and cooking with chocolate .
mr andrew jackson is currently deputy chief executive of the ministry of transport . his previous role was deputy secretary competition , trade and investment in the ministry of economic development of new zealand . prior to that , mr jackson held various roles in the british public sector including work on the uk’s foresight programme which sought to bring science to bear on policy challenges .
the council recommended a network - wide review of dunedin bus routes , in keeping with a move away from radial routes running across the city via an octagon hub .
after the steam train has arrived at dunedin each friday night , the locomotive could also be used to do the taieri gorge trips during the day saturday and sunday . this concentates more steam at the weekend - say for someone who has flown down for a saturday rugby match in dunedin , or car - driving nz and overseas travellers not able to use steam service between christchurch and dunedin .
changes to dunedin bus routes were always going to cause problems , no matter what the otago regional council decided .
school buses receive financial help from education , health and community agencies , while commercial services including most wakatipu buses are excluded from public funding .
3 . support economic vitality 4 . create opportunities for environmental enhancement its short term goals focus primarily on the rebuild and recovery , while its medium term goals are focussed on the transition phase , by improving the safety , function and efficiency of existing networks , while increasing investment in a range of travel options . its long term vision is to implement improvements to public transport , walking and cycling ( christchurch transport strategic plan , 2012 ) .
wellington got its first suburban train line in 1874 . its railways have been maintained , and on a per capita basis more people travel by train in wellington than in other centres . auckland’s railways became run down from the 1950s as more people travelled by car . but in the 2000s and 2010s millions of dollars were spent on auckland rail to entice commuters off congested roads . suburban lines in christchurch , dunedin and invercargill were all closed in the 1960s to 1980s .
i say it is time that we said
auf wiedersehen
( i . e . goodbye for now ) to rail and started building effective public transport systems , the sort that minimize journey times and maximize frequency , direction and doorstep to doorstop access ! !
sustainable initiatives , both current and future was chosen as the third indicator to investigate what sustainable initiatives are occurring in each city . we can compare the number and strength of current initiatives in each city , and see the similarities and differences between new zealand cities . how heavily some initiatives are promoted in comparison to others can help us to understand the councils current priorities . by looking at future initiatives , we can get a vision of where the city is heading in terms of sustainable public transport .
unfortunately , we did not see the more common little blue penguins , as they come in later in the evening .
tours depart dunedin at 9 . 30am with accommodation pick - ups from 9 . 15am and returning to the city by 12 . 45pm in time for the intercity bus connections .
heading for town ? dunedin airport has partnered with the best local taxis , limousines and shuttles to make sure you get to your final destination quickly , securely and in comfort . choose from any of the licensed transport providers listed below to get from ‘a’ to ‘b’ , before you can say ‘c’ .
there is an assurance the ministry and council are working together with go bus to find suitable transport options for affected pupils .
use these links to get information about timetable information , fares , concessions and routes in your region . hard copies are usually available at your local public library , council office and bus and train stations .
i am not against on - street bus lanes , they are valuable on certain arterial roads and indeed they may play some minor role in the busways suggested above . my fear is that we are so
insular
in the south island ( as one overseas correspondent to nz in tranzit recently described christchurch attitudes to public transport ) that we really have not grasped ( a ) that except for specialised situations of very heavy traffic ( bulk freight or massive numbers of passengers ) rail is steadily becoming obsolete , a dinosaur transport technology from a past era . ( b )
• portions of caversham , south dunedin , st kilda , the lower portions of central and northern areas of the city and north east valley were completely inundated . • water in south dunedin was waist deep . • the water of leith rose considerably and burst its banks in many places , causing extensive damage along its banks and flooding low - lying areas .
. . . . public transit is first and foremost about moving , mobility , flexibility , options to get places , options to avoid waiting .
in all of the discussions about the future of greater south dunedin , the people who call these suburbs ( of south dunedin , st kilda , st clair , forbury , caversham , caledonian , portsmouth drive , parts of musselburgh and tainui ) home or work are not yet part of the discussions .
if you require a transfer on your return from our brisbane to dunedin service , please make sure you book a shuttle , limousine or taxi prior to your arrival back at dunedin airport , due to the late arrival time of the aircraft .
it is timely to hold another public meeting in order to give you a voice and to provide an opportunity for some information sharing and discussion about the priorities for our community . we hope you will attend .
segregated busways are dramatically surpassing light rail as the dynamic trend in the developing world and in the low density high car ownership world , and probably running equal with new rail and light rail projects even in intensely populated areas in asia and europe .
the comments regarding the bus shelter at the bottom of glengyle street track has been noted and sent to the transport maintenance team .
9 . a wrap up and thank you from the chair of the greater south dunedin action group . ( 5 minutes )
looking at cities outside of europe , perth is a good example . perth implemented a framework called “dialogue with the city” which involved all sorts of sustainable issues and a mixture of government , businesses and community all working together . focus groups were a key element and many issues were brought up ( kensworthy 2006 ) . the framework for decision making is something new zealand could learn from it helps get large amounts of people involved and could be a step forward for our sustainable public transport systems . perth was faced with huge growth in recent years meaning urban sprawl and car dependence were two key factors . to deal with these issues perth has been and is in the process of developing a mass transit system ( public transport plan2031 ) . below is an image which outlines the first two stages of the transport networks .
of course we also have to import most of the hardware - whether raw steel or built up parts - so that adds greater freight and added exchange rate factors . the absolute number of tourists adds significantly to public transport ridership figures - germany getting 300 million tourist nights per year !
all about to be lost because we don ' t yet have a political leadership , aware of world trends in mass transit ; a leadership aware of the major structural
failings
or limitations of our otherwise good bus system ; aware of comparable infrastructure spending in auckland and wellington ( hundreds of millions ) and a leadership fully committed to getting the best possible public transport system for our city and its ratepayers .
strange but true ? the number of commuters heading towards the camera in the three traffic lanes , is probably fairly close to the number of commuters in the two buses in the bus lane .
a state of local emergency has been declared in timaru due to significant rainfall in low - lying areas . more info at urltoken
we ' re locked in to government timeframes and it is critical to get the strategy locked down as soon as possible , because it informs the development of our transport programmes ,
he said .
2 . community walking buses are being promoted in schools as a safe way to get to school and to encourage physical activity for both children and adults ( travel and transport , n . d )
over the next few weeks , police in montreal , laval and longueuil will be keeping a closer eye on reserved bus lanes . it ' s part of an annual awareness campaign co - ordinated by the agence métropolitaine de transport , which co - ordinates public transportation in the region . . . . the campaign runs until june 18 . motorists caught using reserved lanes could face fines of up to $ 200 . montreal gazette
christchurch’s main form of public transport is an extensive bus network , which connects residents to most parts of the city . a ferry runs across lyttelton harbour to connect diamond harbour residents with the city . however , private cars is the most popular transport option , which has seen increased congestion , especially since the 2010 / 11 earthquakes , where many of the roads have been damaged needing repair , with cracks , slips and bumps .
the reason for my pointing out these facts is to encourage commissioners to take a step back from the current hysteria surrounding south dunedin . had the 2015 flooding extent been restricted ( as it should have been ) to that which occurred in a slightly larger rainfall event in march 1968 , the event would have already been forgotten . seemingly , at least partly as a result of that hysteria , the proposal to require relocatable housing in south dunedin seems premature , and based on highly questionable information . just as orc floodplain mapping contradicts its in - place flood protection philosophy , so does the proposal for relocatable housing in south dunedin also rather pre - empt the currently planned dcc study of overseas approaches to sea level rise .
for example , a three - zone journey in wellington costs $ 3 . 63 for an adult using a concession card , compared to $ 4 in auckland and $ 4 . 55 in christchurch .
like copenhagen much of europe is good with public transport , the design of the cities , with mixed up zoning ( residential , retail and office all in the same area ) makes the cities easy to walk around and cycle in . europe also never developed the dependence on private cars like much of the rest of the western world did ; this may be due to the smaller area ( and so less urban sprawl ) but also excellent rail services . it is likely that new zealand needs to work on public transport issues at the planning level , instead of spreading out have i higher density of housing inner - city this would mean people would be more likely to walk and cycle to work ( kenworthy 2006 ) .