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BusinessSeptember 15

Business split on capital gains tax idea: survey

New Zealand businesses are almost evenly split on the idea of a capital gains tax to address the country's long-term fiscal challenges.
    Business split on capital gains tax idea: survey
    Business split on capital gains tax idea: survey
    BusinessSeptember 15

    NZ fuel supplies face increased risk; no price relief in sight

    The head of the country's biggest fuel importer says supplies are flowing as normal and expected but the risks have increased, while there is no prospect of significantly lower prices.
    NZ fuel supplies face increased risk; no price relief in sight
    NZ fuel supplies face increased risk; no price relief in sight
    BusinessSeptember 14

    Willis hints National to campaign on R&D tax credit, income bracket changes

    Politicians were asked what one tax or regulatory change they would make to support businesses.
    Willis hints National to campaign on R&D tax credit, income bracket changes
    Willis hints National to campaign on R&D tax credit, income bracket changes
    BusinessSeptember 13

    Average price of 91 petrol now tops $3.10 as Iran war drags on

    Local petrol prices are continuing to climb as the Iran-US war drags on and Houthi rebels threaten oil trade via the Red Sea.
    Average price of 91 petrol now tops $3.10 as Iran war drags on
    Average price of 91 petrol now tops $3.10 as Iran war drags on
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    Rural Life OtherSeptember 13

    Power bill cut after Canterbury piggery adds large solar panel system to reduce reliance on national grid

    A Canterbury 500-sow operation is among the first piggeries to generate much of its energy needs from a solar farm.
    Tim Cronshaw
    Power bill cut after Canterbury piggery adds large solar panel system to reduce reliance on national grid
    Power bill cut after Canterbury piggery adds large solar panel system to reduce reliance on national grid
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    BusinessSeptember 11

    ‘The Apple of sports’: Dunedin technology company chasing global expansion in 2028

    Dunedin’s Animation Research - now officially Virtual Eye - is aiming for global expansion within two years with the goal of becoming “the Apple of sports”.
    Tim Scott
    ‘The Apple of sports’: Dunedin technology company chasing global expansion in 2028
    ‘The Apple of sports’: Dunedin technology company chasing global expansion in 2028
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    BusinessSeptember 11

    From a studio in Dunedin to sports screens worldwide: behind the scenes at Virtual Eye

    Working with sports giants CBS and NBC and being watched by millions of viewers can be about as stressful as working in a commercial kitchen, Tim Scott reports.
    Tim Scott
    From a studio in Dunedin to sports screens worldwide: behind the scenes at Virtual Eye
    From a studio in Dunedin to sports screens worldwide: behind the scenes at Virtual Eye
    BusinessSeptember 11

    Insolvencies on track for worst year since global financial crisis

    Insolvency numbers are likely to remain at record levels until well into next year, one practitioner says.
    Insolvencies on track for worst year since global financial crisis
    Insolvencies on track for worst year since global financial crisis
    ChristchurchSeptember 11

    Hemp factory expansion plotted in Canterbury

    A Canterbury agribusiness leader says a lack of "patient" capital investment is stopping NZ from reaching its full potential when it comes to growing goods like hemp fibre.
    Hemp factory expansion plotted in Canterbury
    Hemp factory expansion plotted in Canterbury
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    BusinessSeptember 10

    Dining platform attracts $12m investment to grow its business

    Queenstown-founded restaurant booking platform First Table has raised $12 million to fund its next phase of growth.
    Dining platform attracts $12m investment to grow its business
    Dining platform attracts $12m investment to grow its business
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    BusinessSeptember 10

    High-country farm for sale after two North Canterbury businesses forced into receivership owe nearly $22m

    A Canterbury high country farm is under a receivership sale after two honey and farming related businesses folded owing creditors $21.8 million.
    High-country farm for sale after two North Canterbury businesses forced into receivership owe nearly $22m
    High-country farm for sale after two North Canterbury businesses forced into receivership owe nearly $22m
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    BusinessSeptember 10

    Petrol prices back up again and not dropping anytime soon

    Fuel prices are on the rise and are predicted to go only one way for the next two months
    Steve Hepburn
    Petrol prices back up again and not dropping anytime soon
    Petrol prices back up again and not dropping anytime soon
    SouthlandSeptember 10

    New wind turbines will help lower power bills — Mercury boss

    The head of Mercury believes power bills will eventually benefit from more projects like the Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm near Gore.
    New wind turbines will help lower power bills — Mercury boss
    New wind turbines will help lower power bills — Mercury boss