Dunedin sharebrokers are not holding their breath in anticipation of being flooded with calls from people with money to invest after the Government's tax changes come into force on Friday.
Criticism continues to flow as the introduction of the Government's tax cuts comes closer.
A better product offering and a stronger New Zealand dollar helped clothing retailer Hallenstein Glasson lift its operating profit by nearly 60% in the year ended August 1.
The ongoing rise in the value of the Australian dollar against the United States currency could give exporters a much wanted lift in prices, particularly after the recent harsh winter.
Ministers will be given more power to address economic impact issues when assessing overseas investment applications for sensitive land, Minister of Finance, Bill English says.
Consumer debt continues to rise and some households are struggling to repay debt as businesses tighten up on their approval and collection processes.
Renaissance Corporation is taking its name, which means revival or rebirth, seriously. It earlier this year appointed a new chief executive, Richard Webb, to lead the group in its quest to become a world leading supplier of information technology services. Business editor Dene Mackenzie investigates.
David Clark (37) was this afternoon selected as the Labour Party candidate for Dunedin North, almost certainly guaranteeing him a seat in Parliament next year when current MP Pete Hodgson retires. ...
New Act New Zealand list MP Hilary Calvert, from Dunedin, met party leader Rodney Hide in Auckland yesterday facing up to a barrage of questions about her past.
Two of New Zealand's prominent retailers, Kathmandu Holdings and Postie Plus, are blaming the tough economic environment for tighter margins.
The Reserve Bank's actions in tightening monetary policy at the worst possible time had damaged the country's growth prospects, Myles Wealth Management principal Craig Myles said yesterday.
The Government has launched a charm offensive in the lead-up to the long-awaited October 1 tax changes, including releasing previously confidential Treasury advice on wages.
Earlier training as a "couple counsellor" could prove helpful for Dunedin's Hilary Calvert when she finally enters Parliament as an Act New Zealand MP.
Labour Party members in the Dunedin North electorate have a rare chance on Saturday to select a new candidate to represent them at the general election next year.
The first signs of pricing intentions by retailers preparing for the GST increase next week have started to emerge.
Consequences of the Canterbury earthquake are expected to substantially affect New Zealand's balance of payments in coming quarters.
Shoppers will already have noticed some retail outlets in Dunedin are dual-pricing products in readiness for the change in GST to 15% on October 1.
Credit Union South used the past three years to get back to its roots of helping members as they coped with the financial markets' meltdown, chief executive Andrew Leys said yesterday.
Consumers still appear to be turning to KFC and other takeaways as a family treat rather than dining out in a restaurant as the economy continues to struggle out of the recession.
The Otago-Southland services sector continues to make its slow recovery from the June lows, gaining another 1.2 points in activity last month as measured by the BNZ-Business NZ performance in services index.
