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Vodafone seeks clearance to acquire radio spectrum
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 12:07 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Vodafone New Zealand Limited seeking clearance to acquire the management rights to 700 MHz radio spectrum. More >>
OceanaGold raised to ‘accumulate’ by Forsyth Barr
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 12:04 pm | BusinessDesk
OceanaGold raised to ‘accumulate’ by Forsyth Barr as share decline outpaces fall in gold price More >>
Qantas Taps New Zealander’s “Curiosity” in New Campaign
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 12:03 pm | Qantas
Curiosity-mountains Auckland, Thursday 10 October 2013: Qantas Frequent Flyer has launched its biggest ever advertising campaign across New Zealand starring a 7ft tall life size replica of NASA’s Mars rover ‘Curiosity’ exploring iconic New ... More >>
ASX & NZX Find No Evidence Chorus Could Become Insolvent
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 11:58 am | Coalition for Fair Internet Pricing
The Australian and New Zealand stock exchanges (ASX and NZX) have reported to the Coalition for Fair Internet Pricing indicating that they have found no evidence to support New Zealand prime minister John Key’s assertion that Chorus Ltd could become ... More >>
Dairy product exports grow for 20 years – newsletter
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 11:57 am | Statistics New Zealand
New Zealand is exporting more and more dairy products and the world is paying slightly more for them. In dairy exports, Statistics New Zealand releases an infographic that shows this growth over 20 years. More >>
Hampsta drops Countdown for Supermarket online
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 11:50 am | Hampsta NZ
Hampsta customers will now be able to buy all their grocery essentials for Christmas without stepping foot inside a supermarket. Online grocery retailer Supermarket Online is joining Hampsta the Christmas savings programme as its supermarket partner replacing ... More >>
Emirates Frequent Flyers Get Top Football Games Opportunity
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 11:47 am | Emirates Airlines
New Zealand members of Emirates’ frequent flyer programme, Skywards, now have exclusive opportunities to redeem their reward miles for tickets to matches of the world’s renowned football clubs sponsored by the airline. More >>
Top Teen Talent at Newmarket Young Fashion Designer Awards
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 11:43 am | Newmarket Young Fashion Designer
A ‘big break’ is up for grabs for one of the 35 finalists in the fifth Newmarket Young Fashion Designer Awards this Friday 11 October at Auckland’s Centennial Theatre. More >>
NZ manufacturing growth slows as hiring dips
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 11:07 am | BusinessDesk
Oct. 10 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand manufacturing growth slowed for a second month in September as hiring contracted and manufacturing shrank in Canterbury/Westland, suggesting activity is cooling in a regional economy being fuelled by the post-quake ... More >>
New orders keep manufacturing on track
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 11:04 am | Business New Zealand
Continued high levels of new orders ensured the manufacturing sector remained in expansion, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). More >>
New Executive Director for Universities NZ
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 10:42 am | Universities New Zealand - Te Pokai Tara
Universities New Zealand –Te Pōkai Tara[1], the representative body for the country’s eight universities, today announced the appointment of Chris Whelan as its new Executive Director. Mr Whelan will take up the position of Executive Director at the beginning ... More >>
Latest Home Affordability Report Out
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 10:05 am | Massey University
Massey University's Real Estate Analysis Unit has released its latest Home Affordability Report, which shows that home affordability across New Zealand has improved slightly over the quarter ending August 2013. More >>
What matters most, sales or sentiment?
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 10:02 am | Manufacturers and Exporters Association
The latest New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA) Survey of Business Conditions completed during September 2013, shows total sales in August 2013 decreased 5.56% (export sales decreased by 9.33% with domestic sales decreasing ... More >>
Christchurch City Holdings Annual Review And Report
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:49 am | Christchurch City Holdings Limited
Christchurch City Holdings Limited (CCHL) has released its Annual Review and Report for the year to June 2013. CCHL is the investment arm of Christchurch City Council. It owns or has majority holdings in major infrastructure including the electricity ... More >>
Brancott Estate adds Riesling to its naturally lighter range
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:42 am | Brancott Estate
Riesling lovers can enjoy an exciting new lower alcohol wine from Brancott Estate this summer, with the launch of Brancott Estate Flight Riesling. More >>
Summerset occupation rights sales grow 19% in 3Q
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:30 am | BusinessDesk
Oct. 10 (BusinessDesk) - Summerset Group, the retirement village operator and developer whose managing director is stepping down next year, boosted sales of occupation rights 19 percent in the third quarter. More >>
Trade Shows Still Strong Performers in Digital Age
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:20 am | XPO Exhibitions
Social media and online technology may be considered the leader in modern sales and marketing, but trade shows are enjoying a strong resurgence and generating hundreds of millions dollars in trade, says Auckland-based company XPO Exhibitions. More >>
MRP to spend up to $50M on buyback to underpin sagging stock
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:20 am | BusinessDesk
Oct. 10 (BusinessDesk) - MightyRiverPower plans to spend up to $50 million on a buyback over the next 12 months to underpin a stock that has languished since the government sold 49 percent of its holding in an initial public offering in May. More >>
Mighty River Power announces share buyback programme
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:03 am | Mighty River Power
Mighty River Power has today announced that it will begin an on-market share buyback programme to purchase up to $50 million worth of shares as part of its capital management plans – reflecting the Board’s view that the purchase of its own shares is in ... More >>
Future of Super Conference
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:01 am | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council is hosting a high level, one day conference on October 14 in Auckland, drawing on international experience of state and individual funded pensions and New Zealand learnings to discuss how to super-size savings to double ... More >>
NZ dollar edges up as investors eye US political stalemate
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:00 am | BusinessDesk
Oct. 10 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar edged up as investors continue to await the outcome of stalled budget talks in the US, as the deadline for lifting the US debt ceiling approaches. More >>
While you were sleeping: Fed to taper in 2013
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 7:36 am | BusinessDesk
Oct 10 (BusinessDesk) – US stocks held on to earlier gains as minutes from the latest US Federal Reserve meeting showed that most policy makers believe the central bank should start tapering its bond-buying program before the end of the year. More >>
Women take out top awards at police graduation
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 6:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Thirty-seven new constables will graduate from the Royal New Zealand Police College in Wing 279 on Thursday, with the top three awards and the leadership award going to women. More >>
Brancott Estate adds Riesling to lighter alcohol range
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 6:40 pm | Pernod Ricard NZ
Riesling lovers can look forward to an exciting new lower alcohol wine from Brancott Estate this summer, with the recent release of Brancott Estate Flight Riesling. More >>
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares extend slide as Meridian IPO looms
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 6:03 pm | BusinessDesk
Oct. 9 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand shares extended their decline, led by Pumpkin Patch, Chorus and MightyRiverPower as investors sold shares in preparation for the partial privatisation of Meridian Energy shares and as weak card spending figures ... More >>
Mainfreight calls in police over misappropriations
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 5:25 pm | BusinessDesk
Oct. 9 (BusinessDesk) – Mainfreight, the transport and logistics group, said it has uncovered misappropriation by a credit controller at its Daily Freight (1994) subsidiary and referred the matter to the police. More >>
Public to decide adventures of urban explorers
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 5:23 pm | Tourism Victoria
Tourism Victoria today launched a world-first tourism initiative – the Melbourne Remote Control Tourist – an innovative concept allowing would-be visitors to explore and experience Melbourne virtually by directing real people on adventures in and ... More >>
Hospitality Training Trust Announces Award Winners
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 5:19 pm | Hospitality Training Trust
The Hospitality Training Trust (HTT), formed to promote training and excellence in hospitality through funding worthy projects, today announced the winners of the inaugural 2013 HTT grants in the latest funding round. More >>
NZB Caulfield Championship Finale
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 5:17 pm | NZ Bloodstock
The New Zealand Bloodstock Spring WFA Championship at Caulfield is set to conclude this weekend with the running of the Group 1 A$400,000 Cathay Pacific Caulfield Stakes over 2000m. More >>
NZ dollar little changed in face of US shutdown
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 5:13 pm | BusinessDesk
Oct. 9 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar was little changed as the US Federal government shutdown drags on and amid expectations Janet Yellen will get the nod to head up the Federal Reserve tomorrow. More >>
KCE holds published electricity retail prices
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 5:07 pm | King Country Energy
Electricity generator and retailer, King Country Energy (KCE), confirmed today it will not raise its published electricity retail prices this year. More >>
Wider Choice for NZ Bullion Investors
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 5:04 pm | NZ Mint
New Zealand gold investors now have access to a much wider choice of bullion with the news that Auckland’s NZ Mint is now the official local distributor for the Perth Mint. More >>
Petone retailer scores hat trick at national awards
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:52 pm | Mitre 10
Petone’s Mitre 10 MEGA has been named Retail Store of the Year (over 4,000m2) at the annual Hardware Awards taking out the accolade for a second time and securing a top spot at the Awards three years running. More >>
Foundation Financial Group Suggestions for Fire Safety
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:04 pm | Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group kicked off National Fire Prevention Week by offering fire safety tips to keep communities safe and informed. Kevin Alsup, vice president of FFG insurance affiliate Foundation Insurance Services, views NFPW as an important ... More >>
Mental health courses for rural professionals
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:03 pm | Federated Farmers
The Nelson and Marlborough Public Health Service, in association with Federated Farmers, Like Minds and Rural Support Trust are hosting a seminar to help participants recognise the signs of depression. More >>
Leading corporate advisory firms form strategic alliance
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 3:44 pm | Joint Press Release
Howard & Company, one of New Zealand’s leading tech focused strategic, investment and advisory firms has teamed up with Sydney based Newport Capital Group to help support and expand their clients’ presence in trans-Tasman deals and projects in ... More >>
Cloud cold storage freezes out traditional backup
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 3:32 pm | Fronde
Leading technology company Fronde announced today it will deliver clients low-cost and highly-durable long term storage with AWS Glacier, Amazon’s new online storage service. More >>
Workshop Shows Writers How To Get The Jump on Writer’s Block
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 3:21 pm | Kathryn Burnett
Award-winning Auckland writer and tutor Kathryn Burnett is running a unique writing workshop that helps kick writer’s block to the kerb. Kathryn runs her Kickstart: Writing Workshop twice a year and says it differs from your usual “how-to” writing ... More >>
Development Momentum in Christchurch for GMT
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 3:18 pm | Goodman NZ
Goodman (NZ) Limited, the Manager of Goodman Property Trust (“GMT” or “Trust”), is pleased to announce two new development projects at Glassworks Industry Park in Christchurch. More >>
Garden to Table Trust sows new seeds
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 3:11 pm | Garden to Table Trust
Pulling in a team of top minds to run the successful Garden to Table Trust, renowned foodie, author and trust founder Catherine Bell is getting back to the grass roots level of the not-for-profit organisation. More >>
Special Housing Areas A Move towards Progress
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 2:47 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Property Council is delighted with the Housing Minister and Auckland Mayor’s announcement on the first batch of Special Housing Areas under Auckland’s Housing Accord. The move will bring 6,000 new homes across the city. More >>
Tickets to the Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce Awards
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 2:13 pm | Hawkes Bay Chamber of Commerce
Tickets to the region’s biggest celebration of business excellence are now available on the Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce website. The black tie Awards Ceremony kicks off with a cocktail party in the Opera House Assembly Hall, followed by a spectacular, ... More >>
Food and Beverage sector advised to keep a cool head
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:58 pm | Grant Thornton
The global food and beverage sector is poised for significant growth with demand expected to increase by 50% over the next 20 years, but a leading industry expert is advising New Zealand companies to be cautious. More >>
First 6,000 sections proposed under Auckland’s SHA policy
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:55 pm | BusinessDesk
Oct. 9 (BusinessDesk) – The first 6,000 sections within Auckland’s special housing areas policy, which aims to address the city’s chronic housing shortage, have been announced by Housing Minister Nick Smith and Mayor Len Brown. More >>
Goodman Property plans $20.7M developments in Christchurch
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:48 pm | BusinessDesk
Oct. 9 (BusinessDesk) - Goodman Property Trust, the country’s biggest listed property investor by market value, is planning two developments at Christchurch’s Glassworks Industry Park for a combined cost of some $20.7 million. More >>
London to Rome foodie adventure
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:38 pm | Topdeck
A foodie trip featuring lunch at a Michelin-star restaurant and another gulet cruise exploring Turkey and Greece are among the new adventures in Topdeck’s largest and most comprehensive summer program to date. More >>
NZ property values rise at 8.4% annual pace in Sept, QV says
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:37 pm | BusinessDesk
NZ property values rise at 8.4% annual pace in September, led by Auckland, Christchurch, QV says More >>
Lending restrictions now in place as values continue to rise
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:27 pm | QV Valuations
The latest monthly property value index shows that nationwide residential values for September have increased 8.4% over the past year, and 2.6% over the past three months, and so are now 9.2% above the previous market peak of late 2007. When adjusted ... More >>
Sustainable agrichemical for the SFF minor crops project
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:20 pm | Ministry of Primary Industries
A new sustainable agrichemical that controls the leafroller pest on New Zealand’s blueberry crops is the first of many registered products to be released as part of the Government lead Sustainable Farming Fund. More >>
Rural Women NZ Leads on International Year of Family Farming
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:16 pm | Rural Women
Rural Women New Zealand is excited to play a key role in organising a programme of events to celebrate the UN International Year of Family Farming in 2014. More >>
Kiwi Dollar entrenched as US squabbling ensues
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:08 pm | CMC Markets
Don't expect too much from growth currencies whilst what looks to be a long and drawn-out US political stalemate continues. The Kiwi dollar has withstood a blatant steroid push from the RBNZ over premeditated interest rate hikes as early as Q2 next year; ... More >>
Vodafone powers revellers at NZ's biggest music festival
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:07 pm | Vodafone
Ever worry about your phone battery dying, not being able to tweet or losing your wallet at a music festival? More >>
Card spending down in all retail industries
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:03 pm | Statistics New Zealand
Electronic card spending in the retail industries fell 0.8 percent in September 2013, after removing seasonal fluctuations, Statistics New Zealand said today. This followed an increase of 0.5 percent in August 2013. More >>
NZ retail spending on credit, debit cards falls 0.8% in Sept
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 11:31 am | BusinessDesk
NZ retail spending on credit, debit cards falls 0.8 percent, first decline since March More >>
Air NZ increases capacity to Hawaii, Pacific Islands
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 11:28 am | Air New Zealand
Kiwis’ love affair with the beach is set to continue with Air New Zealand announcing it will increase capacity on its Auckland to Honolulu service, on Pacific Island routes and operate a third season of its Auckland to Bali service. More >>
Steady improvements for retirement system
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 11:18 am | Business NZ
BusinessNZ has welcomed the Review of Retirement Income Policies released today by the Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income. More >>
Chartered Accountants optimistic and predicting growth
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 10:26 am | Institute of Chartered Accountants
Chartered accountants are optimistic about the economy with two thirds predicting revenue growth in the financial year, according to the annual SmartMove REM and Employment Survey from the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA). More >>
Kathmandu Launches New Mobile Website
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 10:21 am | Kathmandu
Outdoor clothing and equipment retailer Kathmandu has taken the next step to improve convenience and shopability for its growing mobile customer base with the launch of a new mobile website. More >>
Infratil names Mark Tume as acting chairman
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 10:16 am | BusinessDesk
Oct. 9 (BusinessDesk) - Infratil named Mark Tume as acting chairman after announcing yesterday that David Newman had taken medical leave. More >>
OceanaGold to buy Pacific Rim Mining for C$10.2M
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 10:04 am | BusinessDesk
OceanaGold to buy Pacific Rim Mining for C$10.2M to gain control of El Dorado Gold Project More >>
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