From its base in southern New Zealand's largest city, Dunedin (Pop: 122,000) the company controls newspapers in Canterbury, Westland, Otago, and Southland, television stations in Christchurch and Dunedin and printing operations in Alexandra and Greymouth. It employs more than 400 staff.

A clear and continuing focus on quality is the hallmark of the various activities and this is embodied in its motto "Optima Durant" or "Quality Endures".

From this flows the corporate vision statement:
Allied Press will continuously enhance its position as a quality media group.