Jobs grist to mill for city girl turned ambassador to UN
If you count the jobs Jillian Dempster did while supporting herself at university and travelling, then diplomacy is No 13.
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Transtasman dollars up on Bannon's departure
Transtasman dollars up on Bannon's departure
The transtasman dollars felt the immediate benefit of the dumping of Steve Bannon, a former adviser to United States President Donald Trump.
Michael Hill profit improves
Michael Hill profit improves
Listed jeweller Michael Hill reported an improved profit for the year ended June but provided no outlook commentary or guidance in its release to the NZX and ASX.
Migrants keep pouring in
Migrants keep pouring in
New Zealand's annual net migration continues to soar but there was little political reaction when the latest Statistics New Zealand figures were released yesterday.
Businesses spell out what they want
Businesses spell out what they want
Business wants to see more focus on regional development in the election campaign, according to the results of a survey of more than 500 New Zealand businesses about the issues that matter most.
Hundreds expected for launch
Hundreds expected for launch
When a book on the history of the Wilden settlement is launched this month, it will also serve as a reunion.
Farmlands appoints new director
Farmlands appoints new director
Canterbury-based Julie Bohnenn has been appointed as the new independent director of Farmlands Co-operative.
Keen advocate of the tri-use sheep
Keen advocate of the tri-use sheep
Growing up on a sheep and beef farm in Invercargill, Lucy Griffiths and her siblings were not allowed to leave home without a woollen garment.
Retail outlook good overall - but with one red exception
Retail outlook good overall - but with one red exception
New Zealand listed retailers are expected to have a positive reporting season, with the exception of The Warehouse Group, where decline in profit is forecast.
Wedding stories and dresses assembled
Wedding stories and dresses assembled
Whether it is from the 1920s, 1980s or 2000s, the staff and volunteers at Shop on Carroll want to see your wedding dress.
Auckland couple rapt with Dunedin
Auckland couple rapt with Dunedin
Dunedin is the place to be. At least that seems to be the case for out-of-towners buying houses in the city.
Long-established city design company expands
Long-established city design company expands
Keeping abreast of design best practice is helping a long-standing Dunedin firm to keep growing after 105 years.
Best practice succession planning
Best practice succession planning
Spark chairman Mark Verbiest will retire later this year and be replaced by director Justine Smyth.
Difficult year for Steel& Tube
Difficult year for Steel& Tube
Beleaguered manufacturer and distributor Steel & Tube has delivered a disappointing full-year result, at the bottom end of its downgraded guidance.
Small profit rise for Spark
Small profit rise for Spark
Telecommunications company Spark managed only a small increase in its operating profit in the year ended June but chairman Mark Verbiest said the results were in line with expectations.
Tourism Holdings looks strong
Tourism Holdings looks strong
Camper van operator Tourism Holdings is expected to report a strong full-year earnings result on Tuesday, driven by an impressive performance from its New Zealand operations.
SFF chooses youth scholarship recipients
SFF chooses youth scholarship recipients
Silver Fern Farms has awarded six Plate to Pasture youth scholarships to six young people who are developing their careers in the red meat, food and farming industries.
Skellerup’s annual profit up $22.1m
Skellerup’s annual profit up $22.1m
Skellerup has delivered an improved $22.1million profit for its year to June, largely underpinned by improved cost controls and also buoyed by a foreign exchange gain.
2017 Abano scholarship winner picked next week
2017 Abano scholarship winner picked next week
Tasman dental chain Abano Healthcare’s 2017 intern scholarship for a University of Otago commerce student is due to be announced within a week.
Survey shows optimism still rising
Survey shows optimism still rising
Consumer confidence has continued to lift in August as sentiment remains well above its long-run average, the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Survey shows.