New Zealand
Rutherford Innovation Showcase events to bring international speakers to New Zealand
…Curt Marvis, YouTubes Annie Baxter, Intel director and software evangelist James Reindeers, Commonwealth Banks Andy Lark and Googles Craig Nevill-Manning, both of whom are kiwis, will be speaking at our events. We will also be hosting a range of domestic…
New Zealand quake costs to bolster govt deficit – FinMin
…Aug 30 (Reuters) – The costs to two devastating earthquakes in New Zealand’s second largest city for the government has risen and will see the fiscal deficit blow out to around NZ$18 billion, the Finance Minister said on Tuesday. Bill English said the costs…
Agria’s New Zealand Listed Subsidiary, PGG Wrightson Reports Fiscal 2011 Revenue of NZ$1.2 Billion
…The sale of NZ Merino for NZ$7.6 million was closed before the end of the fiscal year 2011. Sale of PGG Wrightson Finance On June 13, 2011 a sale and purchase agreement was entered into between PGG Wrightson Limited and Heartland New Zealand Limited (Heartland)…
Air New Zealand Hit by Disaster
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New Zealand economic growth to accelerate this year as retail sales increases more than expected
…rose this quarter along with the expanded manufacturing sector at the fastest level in about a year. New Zealand retail sales ex. inflation index has increased to 0.9% during the second three months of this year, more than the analysts’ expectations that referred…
Saving New Zealand: Building a More Prosperous New Zealand
…six years – and that despite strong export prices in recent years and a favourable exchange rate against the currency of our largest export market, Australia. No wonder the current account deficit averaged 8% of GDP between 2005 and 2009. Yes, it’s got down…
New Zealand retail sales ex. inflation
…Zealand retail sales ex. inflation index has increased to 0.9% during the second three months of this year, more than the analysts’ expectations that referred to 0.6% and the actual reading came in-line with a previous reading. Get the sources most relevant…
New Zealand: A Thrill-Seeker’s Dream
…but maintained territorial rights to the land. Christchurch is known as the gateway to the South Island and is New Zealand’s second-largest city. Often referred to as the “Garden City,” Christchurch has an impressive park system and features neo-Gothic architecture…
Rugby World Cup Gives New Zealand ‘Opportunity of Lifetime,’ Minister Says
…which vies with dairy as the largest, from reaping long-term benefits from hosting the tournament, the central bank said in a report last week. It estimated that fans will spend about NZ$700 million on local goods and services. “The dollar is making it tough…
New Zealand dollar trades in a narrow range
…New Zealand currency (Kiwi) was a little changed against the US counterpart after the economy reported unexpectedly trade balance surplus during the month of July as the nation’s exports exceeded imports by NZ$129 million ($108 million), adding the main pillar…
Report: DesignLine’s New Zealand operations sold
…has bought the overseas operations of local bus maker DesignLine Corp., according to news reports from New Zealand. According to the receiver’s first report on July 19, ORIX Venture Finance was listed as the second-ranking secured creditor, with $7.37 million…
New Zealand announces new plan to quash organized crime
…partner in fighting crime, and increase confidence in the country’s markets. Over the past five years, New Zealand agencies had been advised of cases of serious offending abroad, involving around 150 New Zealand registered companies, said the report. The…
New Zealand dollar rises
…New Zealand dollar rose against the greenback, ahead of the release of the Reserve Bank’s household inflation expectations survey, as speculation for a third round of quantitative easing in the US lifted equities. The dollar recently traded at US82.58 cents,…
PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers – Aug 22
…The wine industry is no longer in surplus thanks to growing exports, but the turnaround is being kneecapped by currency swings, New Zealand Winegrowers says. Home-buying conditions best in eight years – report: Home affordability continues to improve, with…
FOREX-New Zealand dollar falls 2 percent vs US dollar
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Jupiter town council considering whether to guarantee New Zealand company a $300,000 loan
…sciences, software and advanced manufacturing, according to the company’s website. If ESI does not pay its bank loan, Jupiter must repay the money. “This is a very low-risk transaction for the town.
New Zealand Second-Quarter Producer Input Prices Rise 0.9%
…agency said. The petroleum industry received higher prices for refined products. Limiting price gains, the New Zealand currency rose 5.1 percent against the U.S. dollar and also rose against the pound and yen during the period
Illinois Falls to New Zealand in Overtime, 85-84
…second game of its Italy Tour. In an extremely competitive contest featuring 22 lead changes and 13 ties, New Zealand eventually prevailed after scoring on an offensive rebound with 2.8 seconds left in OT. Prior to the game-winning putback, Brandon Paul had…
New Zealand stocks join global rally
…to 47 cents after bond and debenture holders agreed to the sale of its finance unit to would-be bank Heartland New Zealand. Some 96 per cent of bondholders owed $92 million agreed to the deal, while 99 per cent of secured depositors and 89 per cent of unsecured…
PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers – Aug 16
…for courier operator Freightways . The snow will go on – everywhere: More snow will strike much of New Zealand today – turning the novelty into far more treacherous conditions, police say. KiwiSaver’s popularity takes hit: The popularity of KiwiSaver took…
