Archive for June, 2015

Project NZ: Telling Good Stories for business success

Press Release – Sustainable Busniess Network

Businesses will have the opportunity to learn how to effectively communicate their sustainability progress, both to their markets and internal teams, at the Project NZ: Telling Good Stories conference at AUT University, Auckland on 3rd September. Read more »

Super tractors hit New Zealand

Press Release – Clarke Hill Associates

Big tough Canadian-built Versatile tractors are making a powerful resurgence on the New Zealand farming scene. Read more »

Capital Connection decision a win for Palmerston North

Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party

Palmerston North MP Iain Lees-Galloway is delighted with the decision by KiwiRail to continue operating the Capital Connection for another three years. Read more »

Fatal crash – SH now open – SH1 south of Turangi

Press Release – New Zealand Police

You can also view this release, including any additional images, online at: http://www.police.govt.nz/news/updates/37872 Read more »

Big Station Sold to Us Joint Venture

Press Release – New Zealand First Party

Another huge tract of Crown land has now gone into foreign hands, says New Zealand First. Read more »

They Double-Crossed That Bridge When They Came to It

Press Release – New Zealand First Party

Only three months after the Northland by-election, National has double-crossed on seven bridge promises by falling to deliver on the 10 two-lane bridges they promised, says New Zealand First Leader and Member of Parliament for Northland Rt Hon Winston … Read more »

RESEND: MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; Kathmandu soars

Article – BusinessDesk

June 30 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand shares rose, led by Kathmandu Holdings after Briscoe Group flagged takeover plans. MightyRiverPower and Contact Energy advanced as investors bought defensive stocks. Read more »

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; Kathmandu up on takeover talk

Article – BusinessDesk

June 30 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand shares rose, led by Kathmandu Holdings after Briscoe Group flagged takeover plans. MightyRiverPower and Contact Energy advanced as investors bought defensive stocks. Read more »

MP delighted about Capital Connection announcement

Press Release – New Zealand National Party

Today KiwiRail announced that it will keep the Capital Connection running for the next three years following a funding contribution by Horizons Regional Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more »

Chamber welcomes new regional council chair

Press Release – Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce

Wellington Employers Chamber of Commerce welcomes the election of Chris Laidlaw as Greater Wellington Regional Chair. Read more »

State highway strategy needed beyond three years

Press Release – NZ Council for Infrastructure Development

A no surprises National Land Transport Programme maintains the Governments momentum in the transport sector for the next three years, but its time to set out a clear long term investment strategy for the state highway system to meet future … Read more »

Capital Connection to keep running for three more years

Press Release – Joint Media Statement

KiwiRail announced today that it will keep the Capital Connection running for the next three years following a funding contribution by Horizons Regional Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more »

TeamTalk shares slide 6.3% on profit warning, debt extension

Article – BusinessDesk

June 30 (BusinessDesk) – TeamTalk shares dropped 6.3 percent after the telecommunications company warned net profit will be hit by a revaluation of interest rate swaps and said it had reduced the size of its debt facility after extending the credit line … Read more »

Goodhew: Superu conference speech

Speech – New Zealand Government

E aku rangatira, tn koutou katoa. Ka nui te honore ki te mihi ki a koutou. Read more »

Clearer labour market process for employers

Press Release – New Zealand Government

A new streamlined labour market test process in Queenstown will benefit employers trying to fill low-skilled vacancies, say Social Development Minister Anne Tolley and Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse. Read more »

NZ dollar falls as weak data fuels rate cut expectations

Article – BusinessDesk

June 30 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar fell as downbeat business confidence and soft building intentions stoked expectations for deeper interest rate cuts than previously thought, while the Greek debt impasse continued to sap investors’ appetite … Read more »

Better protections for victims of cyberbullying

Press Release – New Zealand Government

A Bill to curb cyberbullying and better support victims passed its third and final reading in Parliament today with overwhelming cross-party support. The Harmful Digital Communications Bill introduces a range of measures to address damaging electronic … Read more »

TeamTalk completes refinancing and updates market

Press Release – TeamTalk

NZX-listed telco TeamTalk Limited is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed its bank refinancing with Westpac. Read more »

Dry July – the weather joins in

Press Release – MetService

“July is traditionally a rather wet month in New Zealand,” said MetService Meteorologist Georgina Griffiths. “But this year, a combination of more southerlies than usual and spells of high pressure over New Zealand means that we’re expecting … Read more »

Chamber welcomes commitment to road network resilience

Press Release – Wellington Chamber Of Commerce

The Governments emphasis on the resilience of the Wellington regions roading network has been welcomed by the Wellington Employers Chamber of Commerce. Read more »

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