Article – BusinessDesk

Jan. 31 (BusinessDesk) New Zealand shares continued their strong run-up since the New Year, with Fletcher Building hitting a new five year high of $9.52, although Fonterra Shareholders Fund units dropped back below $7 for the first time this year … Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

Jan. 31 (BusinessDesk) – Godfrey Hirst, the biggest carpet maker in Australia and New Zealand, has bought Oamaru’s unprofitable yarn-spinning plant from Japan’s Sumitomo Corp, effectively putting 192 staff on notice as it looks at ways to turn the operation … Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

NZ dollar tempers gains on RBNZ after S&P links slowing Australian economy to mining Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Bill English on the economy: “When the world’s in a difficult place we have to focus on the kinds of things we can influence — how to make our businesses as competitive as possible in these reasonably challenging conditions.” Read more »

Press Release – Art of Travel

Just under a three hour flight from Auckland is the French territory of New Caledonia, an exotic slice of Europe; combining the warmth of the Pacific with the sophistication, food and culture of France; a well known foodie paradise! Read more »

Press Release – Hutchwilco

We all know that old sea dogs only reveal their secret fishing spots under threat of death. The problem is that over 20 of them are drowning each year in boating incidents (up 150% on the five year average) largely because no one can locate them when they … Read more »

Press Release – Whittakers

Prime Minister John Key, and Nationals local list MP Hon Hekia Parata, today visited the Whittakers chocolate factory to see the new Swiss-made 5-Roll Refiner, the company’s single biggest ever investment in a new plant. Read more »

Press Release – Auckland Council

Auckland Council has banned all recreational off-road motorised vehicles in Woodhill Forest effective Friday 1 February due to the heightened fire risk. Banned vehicles include quad bikes, motorbikes, dirt bikes and 4WD vehicles. Read more »

Press Release – Forest Industry Engineering Association

The Forest Engineering Association (FIEA) is please to announce their programme for their upcoming conference – “Residues to Revenues & CleanTECH Industry Developments”. This biennial conference series runs in Auckland on 10-11th April, at the Novotel … Read more »

Press Release – Vision Manawatu

An innovative business programme which focuses on educating business owners about strategic sustainable practices in their businesses was praised by participants at the graduation ceremony in Palmerston North last night. Read more »

Press Release – Summit Wool Spinners

Summit Wool Spinners Ltd, (owned by Sumitomo Corporation of Japan) has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement for the Oamaru plant and business with Canterbury Spinners Ltd, a subsidiary of the carpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst New … Read more »

Press Release – Bendemeer

Exclusive rural lifestyle development Bendemeer has enlisted the skills of renowned architects Mason & Wales to design their new concept homes due to start construction next month. Read more »

Press Release – Wellington Fish and Game

As the great summer river fishing conditions continue, Wellington Fish & Game is urging anglers to ensure they are complying with the regulations. Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

Jan. 31 (BusinessDesk) – An unnamed Swedish institution has been cleared to buy eight Waikato dairy farms from local billionaire Graeme Hart’s Carter Holt Harvey by the Overseas Investment Office. Read more »

Press Release – Green Party

Another 192 Kiwis have had their jobs sacrificed because of the National Governments devotion to a failed monetary policy and its unwillingness to change with the times, Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei said today. Read more »

Press Release – Bayleys

A well developed dairy farm on the north-east coast of the South Island has been placed on the market for sale. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

We want to congratulate the Hon David Carter as the Speaker-Elect to this House. One of the things that we have noted is that you have had an ability to build relationships because of your thoughtful and constructive manner. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Downstream

This years Downstream conference boasts a strong line-up of large energy users who will provide feedback on various aspects of the energy sector from a consumers point of view. Read more »

Press Release – Auckland Council

The Mayor has welcomed the reaction of both parties to the facilitators recommendations in the Ports of Auckland dispute. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Police

As a result of a car crash involving the one vehicle, South Head Road is blocked between Slater Road and Tarawera Road. Read more »