'Frankly unmanageable': O'Donnell's complicated tenure on KiwiRail board
Scott O'Donnell would have been paid tens of thousands of dollars to be on KiwiRail's board. But he missed large chunks of its meetings and quit after only eight months.
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Topped-up lakes have generator smiling
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Topped-up lakes have generator smiling
Hydro lakes are full and one of the country’s main generators says there is a sign that prices will get more affordable as a pipeline of massive investment in renewable projects comes online.
Obligation to be constructive in consultation reinforced
Obligation to be constructive in consultation reinforced
While there has been significant media coverage of ongoing industrial action by firefighters over pay offers, it seems there is more to this.
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Praise for outgoing chairman as he takes on HNZ
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Praise for outgoing chairman as he takes on HNZ
Mark Darrow has been on many boards but he describes his six-year tenure as chairman of MTF Finance as a career highlight.
Trucking Association warns worst is yet to come for consumers
Trucking Association warns worst is yet to come for consumers
NZ Trucking Association chief executive Dave Boyce warns the real cost of the current fuel shortage has not hit consumers yet, as the industry considers ways to reduce the impact on operators.
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Bike shops under the pump
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Bike shops under the pump
Dunedin cycle mechanics are struggling to keep up with demand for repairs as people dust off their old bikes in the face of pressure at the pump.
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Family business opportunity ‘too good’ to pass up
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Family business opportunity ‘too good’ to pass up
For decades, Dunedin entrepreneur Roger Belton’s name was synonymous with Southern Clams. Now a new Belton is at the helm of the shellfish company, as business editor Sally Rae reports.
Fuel sees biggest price jump since data began
Fuel sees biggest price jump since data began
The immediate impact of the Middle East conflict has been measured in a sharp surge in fuel prices, while consumer spending has been softer.
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New partner planning to stay in city ‘long-term’
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New partner planning to stay in city ‘long-term’
James Cowan was a pupil at Kaikorai Valley College when he decided he wanted to be a lawyer.
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HR solid foundation for career
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HR solid foundation for career
Nearly a decade spent working in human resources provided Gerrad Brimble with very useful practical experience for his work as an employment lawyer.
Shoe firm Allbirds switches to AI
Shoe firm Allbirds switches to AI
A local tech commentator says Kiwi founded Allbirds' surprise pivot from making merino shoes to AI chips is not as crazy as it sounds.
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ScottTech secures contracts for $50 million
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ScottTech secures contracts for $50 million
A Dunedin robotics and automation company doing business with global titans Boeing and Pepsi has secured nearly $50 million in new contracts over the past six weeks.
Banks back online after outages
Banks back online after outages
Kiwibank and Westpac say that their internet banking services are back up and running.
Cafes traded while insolvent: liquidator
Cafes traded while insolvent: liquidator
Failed national cafe chain Wishbone, which had a location at Dunedin Hospital, traded while insolvent, it has emerged.
Kiwibank warns against 'reckless' interest rate hikes
Kiwibank warns against 'reckless' interest rate hikes
The economist community appears to be split over the Reserve Bank's interest rate path, with one bank saying "reckless" rate hikes are unwarranted.
$43m Ponzi scheme exposed after businessman's death
$43m Ponzi scheme exposed after businessman's death
A former finance manager has been found guilty of multiple charges in relation to a collapsed $43 million Ponzi scheme which fleeced hundreds of investors.
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Former Black Cap Broom in new venture
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Former Black Cap Broom in new venture
Neil Broom is picking up another piece of wood but it is not a cricket bat.
Top exporters call for all parties to support FTA with India
Top exporters call for all parties to support FTA with India
Some of New Zealand's top exporters and business associations have signed an open letter calling on all political parties to back New Zealand's free trade agreement with India.
ANZ picks three OCR hikes this year
ANZ picks three OCR hikes this year
ANZ, New Zealand's biggest bank, says it now expects three official cash rate (OCR) increases this year - in July, September and October.
Allen appointed new Fonterra chief executive
Allen appointed new Fonterra chief executive
Richard Allen has been named as the new Fonterra chief executive officer, succeeding Miles Hurrell.