Article – BusinessDesk

Philip Morris NZ’s redacted statement of claim: What big tobacco didn’t want you to read Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

March 29 (BusinessDesk) – Hallenstein Glasson Holdings has lifted its first-half dividend and says its two core brands, Glassons and Hallenstein Brothers, are in a strong position going into winter trading. Read more »

Press Release – Grey Power New Zealand

The decision by the Commerce Commission to approve the application by PowerCo for a Customised Price Path (CPP) is no surprise, but is a slap in the face for the ordinary customer. Read more »

Press Release – Hurunui District Council

Today at its March meeting, the Hurunui District Council deliberated on a new Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy. After discussion and consideration of all submissions, the council voted in favour of allowing all shops in the district to trade on Easter … Read more »

Press Release – Gull Petroleum

Gull has committed to holding their pump prices to under $2.00 per litre for regular 91 octane fuel for the Easter weekend across their company controlled retail and unmanned network. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand National Party

Hutt South MP Chris Bishop has lodged a Members Bill to allow restaurants that hold on-licences to sell alcohol, to also hold off-licences under the same roof. Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

March 28 (BusinessDesk) – The Commerce Commission has approved an application by lines company Powerco to raise prices to fund a $1.27 billion upgrade of its network. It also gave Wellington Electricity a green light to increase prices to fund its … Read more »

Press Release – Retail NZ

Retail NZ has written to the Minister for Workplace Relations asking for the Government to amend or repeal the Shop Trading Hours Act, which restricts the ability of shops to open on Easter Sunday. “In the 21st century, shop trading hours are effectively … Read more »

Press Release – Gull Petroleum

Effective 7am today(28th March 2018) Gull will drop pump prices on all grades by 12 c a liter across the network. This pre-Easter special runs for twelve hours culminating at 7pm. Read more »

Press Release – Philip Morris

WELLINGTON, New Zealand [27/03/2018] Philip Morris (New Zealand) Limited (PMNZ) today welcomed the Wellington District Courts judgment that confirms the legality of HEETS, a heated tobacco product specifically designed for use with IQOS, … Read more »

Press Release – Northland DHB

A recent Controlled Purchase Operation conducted at licensed premises throughout Whangarei by Northland DHB, NZ Police and Whangarei District Council staff are disappointed at the result. The operation saw underage volunteers, aged 16 and 17 years, attempting … Read more »

Press Release – Longbeach Holdings Ltd

Iconic New Zealand lifestyle apparel brand Swanndri is teaming up with another well-known Kiwi brand after its owner, Longbeach Holdings, today announced it has agreed to terms to purchase outdoor wear brand Line 7 from Charles Parsons. Read more »

Press Release – Commerce Commission

With the Easter break around the corner, the Commerce Commission is reminding businesses that if they apply a surcharge it must be clearly and accurately disclosed to consumers. Read more »

Press Release – University of Auckland

A new study ranking the nutrition commitments of 25 of New Zealands largest food companies has found large variations with some companies leading the way, but many are not doing nearly enough to reduce the biggest cause of ill health in New Zealand, … Read more »

Press Release – Hutt City Council

Lower Hutts retail sector has shrugged off the after-effects of the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake and the citys wider economy is firing on all cylinders, according to recent data. Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

Big tobacco firms clash in NZ as Philip Morris sues BAT for anti-competitive behaviour Read more »

Press Release – Philip Morris

AUCKLAND, New Zealand [21/3/18] Philip Morris (New Zealand) Limited (PMNZ) today announced it is commencing legal proceedings against British American Tobacco (New Zealand) Limited (BATNZ) to stop it from engaging in anti-competitive conduct. Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

March 21 (BusinessDesk) – Briscoe Group participated in the capital raising announced by Kathmandu Holdings, buying 2.57 million shares from the institutional placement for a cost of $5.6 million. It also intends to participate in the share purchase … Read more »

Press Release – NZ Smokeless Tobacco Co

Uncertainty in the race for Smoke-free 2025 NZ Smokeless Tobacco Co is appalled by the lack of solutions from the Government to fast track outcomes to achieve this uncertain goal. Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

March 21 (BusinessDesk) – Kathmandu Holdings, the outdoor equipment retailer, successfully raised $40 million through an institutional share placement of approximately 18.5 million new fully paid ordinary shares, it said in a release to the stock exchange. Read more »