Archive for November, 2009
18:18 November 30th, 2009
Article – Businesswire
Nov. 30 (BusinessWire) – New Zealand shares rose, led by Infratil Ltd. after the investment group said it supported a takeover offer for its 32% owned Energy Developments. Read more »
17:41 November 30th, 2009
Article – Businesswire
Restaurant Brands ups profit guidance to $17.5 million Nov. 30 (BusinessWire) – Franchise takeout food operator Restaurant Brands Ltd reports better trading conditions have allowed it to increase its profit guidance for the year to February 28 to $17.5 million. Read more »
17:27 November 30th, 2009
Press Release – Lindsay Mitchell
Crucial recommendations about the reform of working age welfare contained in the 2025 Taskforce Report must not be ignored, according to welfare commentator, Lindsay Mitchell. “The report says that far too many fit and able New Zealanders are receiving … Read more »
17:25 November 30th, 2009
Article – Businesswire
Nov. 30 (BusinessWire) – Infratil Ltd., the biggest shareholder in Australian alternative energy group Energy Developments Ltd., is supporting a A$431 million takeover bid a group affiliated to private equity firm Pacific Equity Partners and has pledged … Read more »
17:25 November 30th, 2009
Press Release – Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has welcomed the 2025 Taskforce Report released today by Dr Don Brash. The Federation is disappointed in the negative reaction to a document intended to make New Zealanders think about the future. “Someone once said that poverty … Read more »
17:12 November 30th, 2009
Press Release – Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand will be working with the Government and Antarctica New Zealand over the next month to explore opportunities for more representatives of families lost in the Erebus tragedy to visit the accident scene. General Manager Airline Operations … Read more »
17:01 November 30th, 2009
Press Release – Manufacturers and Exporters Association
The New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA) is calling for the Government to seriously consider the recommendations from the 2025 Productivity Taskforce. The Taskforce has suggested some widespread reform to turn the economy around, but … Read more »
16:55 November 30th, 2009
Press Release – Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
Nearly 400 hundred miners at Solid Energy’s Huntly East and Rotowaro mines will return to work tomorrow following a vote to accept the company’s latest offer. Miners at Solid Energy’s Stockton mine who have been striking in support of their … Read more »
16:53 November 30th, 2009
Article – Businesswire
Nov. 30 (BusinessWire) – Dorchester Pacific Group, the listed financial services company, is looking to exit its moratorium in an offer to debenture holders that would see them recoup between 87 cents and 91 cents in the dollar. Read more »
16:49 November 30th, 2009
Press Release – Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union says the first report from the 2025 Taskforce should be recognised for what it is – a rehash of the discredited economic dogma that led to the widening of the Trans-Tasman income gap in the eighties … Read more »
16:45 November 30th, 2009
Article – Businesswire
Nov. 30 (BusinessWire) – Hanover Finance’s independent directors have concluded that the $400 million all-stock takeover offer from Allied Farmers is the best option for its investors, who may otherwise have to take their chances with a receivership. Read more »
16:42 November 30th, 2009
Press Release – Zespri
ZESPRI considers the 2025 Productivity Taskforce recommendation to remove the kiwifruit regulations as completely unacceptable. ZESPRI Chairman John Loughlin said the recommendation would lead to a significant productivity drop and a reduction in New Zealand’s … Read more »
16:26 November 30th, 2009
Press Release – Christchurch City Council
Acting Mayor Norm Withers launched the South Island Chapter of the India New Zealand Business Council last week with a call to seek improved bilateral opportunities. Read more »
16:24 November 30th, 2009
Press Release – Queenstown Resort College
A forward-thinking Queenstown education institution has been recognised for its business excellence in developing a new market sector for the resort town. Read more »
16:17 November 30th, 2009
Press Release – New Zealand Government
The update of the double tax agreement between the United States and New Zealand has taken a further step towards completion with the signing of an Order in Council that incorporates the amending protocol into New Zealand law, Revenue Minister Peter … Read more »
16:06 November 30th, 2009
Press Release – Employers and Manufacturers Association Northern
Leadership is what is required to get New Zealanders to buy into a growth economy and higher real incomes for all, the Employers and Manufacturers Association (Northern) says. Catching up with Australia’s GDP per capita growth by 2025 will demand the … Read more »
16:06 November 30th, 2009
Press Release – Natcom
Auckland, 30 November 2009 – Managed fibre Internet provider NATCOM, supports a recent announcement by Vector in offering uncapped fibre to Auckland businesses within reach of its network. Read more »
15:59 November 30th, 2009
Press Release – The Maori Party
The Maori Party will continue to advocate for whanau Maori, particularly those on low-incomes, as the Government considers the 2025 Economic Taskforce report released today. “We are yet to analyse and digest the detail of the 150-page report and … Read more »
15:57 November 30th, 2009
Press Release – Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
There is much to be applauded in the 2025 Taskforce Report released today but also some serious omissions according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. “We share the government’s goal of closing the income gap with Australia by 2025. … Read more »
15:51 November 30th, 2009
Press Release – Turners And Growers
Turners and Growers Chairman, Tony Gibbs today welcom ed the report of the 2025 Taskforce, which states that Zespri’s export monopoly must go. The Taskforce report released today recommends that: “Zespri’s monopoly on the export of kiwifruit to markets … Read more »
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