The continued effects of the high value of the New Zealand dollar are pushing some firms close to tipping point, New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association chief executive John Walley says.
Westpac New Zealand chief executive Peter Clare may have only been in the country since April, but he has some strong views on the New Zealand persona. He tells business editor Dene Mackenzie New Zealanders should make the most of the opportunities before them.
More older people than ever are supplementing their pensions with self-employment, figures released yesterday by Statistics New Zealand show.
The pressure is on workers who try to hide their true income through non-cash benefits so they can receive increased entitlements such as Working for Families tax credits.
Fisher and Paykel Appliances shareholders have a tough decision to make over what to do with their shares as the Chinese Haier Group takeover heats up.
The importance of bringing new companies to the NZX is growing quickly, as another New Zealand-listed company appears likely to leave soon.
There was probably never any doubt Josh Scott would be involved in winemaking, given he is the son of leading Marlborough winemaker Alan Scott.
Uncertainty, complexity and ongoing claims and counterclaims, which will probably have to be settled in court, continue to dog the financial affairs of the late South Canterbury financier Alan Hubbard.
Oceana Gold's new Didipio gold and copper mine, in the Philippines, will be a game-changer for the company, Forsyth Barr broker Peter Young says.
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has taken a hard line with Dunedin North MP David Clark, labelling his criticism of Inland Revenue as mischievous, ill-informed and "downright ignorant".
The announcement of a new $10.5 million data centre being built in Christchurch was an important development for Gen-i clients in Otago and Southland, regional sales manager Peter Thomas said yesterday.
Beer drinkers will have no more excuses for not spending a bit more on their hobby, as Moa Group is planning a sharemarket float this year.
The benefits would be limited if a meeting of Fisher and Paykel Appliance shareholders was held to discuss the Haier Group full takeover bid of the whiteware manufacturer, Craigs Investment Partners broker Chris Timms said yesterday.
Employment survey data for the September quarter released yesterday shows confidence recovering from its June dip but still remaining weak.
Spain will face further inquisition from investors this week amid speculation the country will finally ask for a bail-out.
Change is inevitable for Telecom as it continues to face intense competition in every market in which it operates, new chief executive Simon Moutter says.
Combined Rural Traders (CRT) and Farmlands Trading Society have acknowledged they are investigating a potential merger between the two farmer-owned co-operatives.
Consents to build homes continued to rise steadily in August, with an encouraging increase across both Canterbury and the rest of New Zealand.
The high value of the New Zealand dollar has cost Fonterra's farmer-shareholders about $1 billion in lost revenue, Federated Farmers dairy spokesman Willy Leferink says.
Ngai Tahu Holdings Corp celebrated a substantially improved profit result by pledging to distribute more money to its marae-based communities.
