Archive for December, 2015
18:15 December 31st, 2015
Press Release – New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is questioning the Government over why 91 Unleaded is 63% higher than in 2004, when crude oil has crashed to 2004 price levels. Read more »
18:10 December 31st, 2015
Press Release – New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First says a Federated Farmers survey, which shows high farmer satisfaction with the government, is as reliable as a North Korean plebiscite. Read more »
17:56 December 31st, 2015
Press Release – MetService
Severe weather, particularly heavy rain, will lead the headlines as we move into the New Year. While New Years Eve looks good for most places, including key holiday spots, heavy rain and strong winds will make their way south over the first Read more »
17:49 December 31st, 2015
Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party
The Government’s road safety strategies need an urgent re-think following the increase in road deaths over 2015, says Labours Transport Spokesperson, Sue Moroney. Read more »
17:44 December 31st, 2015
Press Release – Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management
Those preparing to welcome in the New Year in Northland are being urged to keep an eye on the weather with the MetService predicting heavy rain and easterly gales over the next couple of days. Read more »
17:38 December 31st, 2015
Press Release – Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
Auckland Civil Defence is urging campers, holiday makers and boaties to keep an eye on the weather forecast over the next few days as heavy rain and high winds are forecast. Read more »
17:33 December 31st, 2015
Press Release – Dog And Lemon guide
The governments strategy for preventing tourist accidents has been a complete failure, says the car review website dogandlemon.com . Editor Clive Matthew-Wilson, who is an outspoken road safety campaigner, says many tourists simply lack the skills … Read more »
17:28 December 31st, 2015
Press Release – New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that 36 people are involved in todays crash between a bus and a car on SH73 at Otira Gorge. Read more »
15:11 December 31st, 2015
Article – BusinessDesk
Dec. 31 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar is heading for a 12 percent annual decline after weathering weaker dairy prices and concerns about slowing Chinese economic growth, and may extend its slide in early 2016 as US growth comes into view. Read more »
14:32 December 31st, 2015
Article – BusinessDesk
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares end 2015 at record high; Summerset, Orion, NZX gain, A2 falls Read more »
13:31 December 31st, 2015
Article – BusinessDesk
Dec. 31 (BusinessDesk) – Intagr8 Ltd, which was placed in liquidation this month after failing to pay creditors, ran an “unsustainable business model” with upfront sales revenue too meager to cover the cost of inducements for new customers … Read more »
12:37 December 31st, 2015
Article – BusinessDesk
Dec. 31 (BusinessDesk) – Intagr8 Ltd, which was placed in liquidation this month after failing to pay creditors, ran an “unsustainable business model” with upfront sales revenue too meager to cover the cost of inducements for new customers … Read more »
10:49 December 31st, 2015
Article – BusinessDesk
Dec. 31 (BusinessDesk) – Three of Pulse Energy’s directors have accepted Buller Electricity’s share offer, giving the South Island lines company more than 90 percent of the energy retailer’s shares and the ability to enforce compulsory acquisition of the remaining … Read more »
10:48 December 31st, 2015
Article – BusinessDesk
Dec. 31 (BusinessDesk) – Dairy farmers are the most optimistic group in New Zealand’s agricultural sector for the coming year, according to a Federated Farmers poll. Read more »
9:10 December 31st, 2015
Article – BusinessDesk
Dec. 31 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar declined as weaker oil prices weighed on commodity currencies and local importers sold the kiwi to pay for Christmas goods in a period of low foreign exchange liquidity. Read more »
7:52 December 31st, 2015
Article – BusinessDesk
Dec. 31 (BusinessDesk) – Equities continued to take their cue from oil prices, which moved lower after a report showing an unexpected build in US stockpiles Read more »
22:04 December 30th, 2015
Press Release – Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers expresses their deepest sympathies to the family of farmer and environmentalist Gordon Stephenson who died on Boxing Day. Read more »
17:51 December 30th, 2015
Article – BusinessDesk
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, led by Auckland Airport, Z Energy; A2 falls from record Read more »
17:28 December 30th, 2015
Article – BusinessDesk
Dec. 30 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar fell from an 11-week high but is seen resuming its upward trend as the nation’s relatively appealing interest rates attract investors. Read more »
14:48 December 30th, 2015
Press Release – New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is joining with others to honour the life of farming environmentalist, Gordon Stephenson, who has passed away aged 91. Read more »
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