Article – BusinessDesk

July 31 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand shares rose. Meridian Energy and MightyRiverPower gained ahead of a decision on the future of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter and as investors sought companies with relatively strong dividend yields. Read more »

Press Release – ASB Bank

House price expectations hit a new record, with a net 65% of respondents expecting house prices to increase. More people expect interest rate declines over the next year. First signs that new rules for property investors are impacting price … Read more »

Press Release – Radio Waatea 603 AM

Broadcast on Waatea 603AM Saturday 12.00 – 12.30pm Sunday 12.00 – 12.30pm Both shows repeated 5.00pm 6.00pm On Sunday Read more »

Press Release – TV3’s ‘The Nation’

Foreign Minister Murray McCully talks to Tova OBrien in New York about what opportunities the Iran deal creates for New Zealand, whether the families of the MH17 victims will ever get justice, and he has stern words for the worlds superpowers. Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

July 31 (BusinessDesk) – A decision to keep the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter open appears increasingly likely, with shares of Meridian Energy and MightyRiverPower gaining ahead of Monday’s scheduled announcement on the future of the Bluff industrial … Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

July 31 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar fell after a survey showed deteriorating business confidence, and may decline further with key event risks next week in the GlobalDairyTrade auction, labour market statistics and a Fonterra Cooperative Group … Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

July 31 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand needs to significantly boost its efforts to protect vulnerable migrant workers against exploitative employers, says the US Department of State, in its latest human trafficking report. Read more »

Press Release – Association of Salaried Medical Specialists

A legal challenge to the secrecy of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) negotiations will be launched in the High Court next week. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Police

Queenstown Police are in attendance at a serious motor vehicle crash on SH6, the Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency

31 July 2015 | NZ Transport Agency – Waikato & Bay of Plenty Plan ahead to avoid delays on Bay roads The NZ Transport Agency is advising Bay of Plenty motorists to start their journey online and plan ahead to avoid delays as work continues on a … Read more »

Press Release – Pharmacy Guild

The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (the Guild) is keen to learn more about how the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) will impact New Zealands health sector if it is accepted by the Government. Read more »

Press Release – Exceltium

Meredith Connell is very pleased to welcome Leo Farmer as the firms newest partner. Read more »

Press Release – Treble Cone

The South Islands largest ski area Treble Cone (Wanaka, New Zealand) has enjoyed its busiest ever start to a snow season and has set new records for both its busiest week overall and busiest July ever. Read more »

Press Release – Gisborne District Council

Car parking in the city centre will be free before10.30am every weekday for the month of August as part of free a parking trial by Council. Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

July 31 (BusinessDesk) – Thirteen companies were the recipients of the latest batch of government-funded research and development growth grants totalling up to $24.5 million over three years, including the listed Eroad receiving its first ever taxpayer … Read more »

Press Release – Professor Jane Kelsey

Secrecy of TPPA documents heads to court A legal challenge to the secrecy of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) negotiations will be launched in the High Court next week. An urgent application for judicial review will challenge Trade Minister … Read more »

Press Release – NZTA

31 July 2015 | NZ Transport Agency Auckland Closures on SH16, Te Atatu late this evening Read more »

Press Release – Maritime New Zealand

With worldwide shortages of over 42,500 officers expected by 2019, the New Zealand maritime industry will focus firmly on education and training for NZ Careers at Sea to celebrate World Maritime Day (Thurs, Sept 24). Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

Ngai Tahu Property boss Sewell retiring to pursue private sector opportunities after building $553 million portfolio Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

On 23 July 2015, the House of Representatives referred the Social Security (Extension of Young Persons Services and Remedial Matters) Amendment Bill to the Social Services Select Committee for consideration and report to the House by 23 January 2016. Read more »