ANALYSIS: PM pulled David Seymour into line over letter to the UN.
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ANALYSIS: A university student’s perspective on the EV startup – from IPO glory to industry struggles.
Carry On: Wizz Air base changes, Heathrow’s plans, new routes.
Nasdaq-listed space and launch company’s founder Sir Peter Beck is now worth over $4 billion on paper.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown celebrates it as "another win" for the city's future economy.
Formal complaint lodged with Australian stock exchange and ASIC about the status of environmental consents.
International arrivals marooned at 86% of pre-pandemic levels last year, while tourism promotional spend focuses on breaking into the non-summer market.
And Samsung boss cleared of fraud charges.
Commerce Commission’s final report on business fees ‘fell short’ for consumers.
Our weekly collection of news bites, hot takes, and gossip around the town.
While he may be intensely private, Berridge Spencer isn’t averse to tapping into the tourism dollar, especially on Waiheke Island where he’s just launched Forest Flight.
Simon Upton says his proposed approach to monitoring spending applies to all governments.
ANALYSIS: If not, more substantive reform might be needed.
ANALYSIS: The contradictions in Australia’s strategic position have been laid bare for all to see this week, but the Government continues to be in denial.
ANALYSIS: After initial panicky response to Liberation Day tariffs, US financial markets have recovered to a level seeming to imply tariffs will have minimal impact on inflation, interest rates, and corporate profits.
ANALYSIS: Demand for computing power and data storage is almost creating a new asset class which is a hybrid of technology and property, the data centre. One NBR Rich Lister is among those leading the charge.
NZSA asked for more information on succession plans for Justine Smyth after last year’s AGM, but it has not yet been forthcoming.
There was little to justify the valuation of CBA shares, which have hit several record highs in recent months.
The new offer comes after a flurry of activity in the storage sector in recent months.
Fresh data suggests economy still not firing on all cylinders nearly a year after first interest rate cut.
WATCH: Both the RBNZ and RBA are expected to cut their respective cash rates next month once more data flows through the system.
The central bank is closely monitoring inflation, which is hovering near the top end of the 1-3% target band.
Government will give councils clarity about where to focus their efforts, says Chris Bishop.
Plan will set up sector for long-term success, Penny Simmonds says.
So far, only 60,000 of the expected 100,000 households have benefitted.
Another prominent iwi leader has voiced concern over the lack of engagement by Macquarie Capital with iwi Māori.
Ngāti Toa CEO Helmut Modlik is perturbed he hasn't been approached yet about Kiwibank ownership opportunities.
Māori culture gives New Zealand a powerful point of difference, say organisers.
But foresters say there is less land planted in forests than in the early 2000s.
The raise was supported by 12 shareholders representing 38% of stakeholders.
Anthony Morsinkhof says foreign investment in farms should not be viewed so negatively.
While the copper tariffs will impact the two global miners, Australia will be more directly affected by the prospect of 200% tariffs on pharmaceuticals.
The market had expected a rate cut today, with another two cuts by the end of the year.
The company offers housing to baby boomers under a structure where people buy the house and not the land.
The clean tech innovator has secured separate funding for its new lithium-ion battery extraction.
Soul Capital, Rod Drury and Stephen Tindall's K1W1 have chipped in to help High Tech Young Achiever Aliesha Staples reach new health & safety sector heights.
KiwiNet has its say as the Government considers the next stage of the science sector reforms.
Scott Simpson invokes confidentiality clause also cited by the Financial Markets Authority.
Select committee hears submissions on controversial retrospective legislation protecting ANZ and ASB.
A court scrap between former associates John Sorensen and fraudster Ken Wikeley has exposed undisclosed share trading in an ASX-listed company.
But regulator has decided not to regulate the fees for commercial credit card or prepaid debit card payments at this time.
The bank has also called for amendments to capital settings to bring ‘true proportionality’.
The NZX acquired the active funds manager from Craigs Investment Partners in a deal worth more than $30m.
LISTEN: The much-hyped weight loss wonder drug Wegovy is now available in New Zealand. Similar drugs are waiting to be approved, so which industries must pivot?
LISTEN: New analysis of five major listed companies throws up ‘red flags’ about their governance.
LISTEN: The Xero co-founder says he’s saddened by what’s happening in New Zealand, but also outlines his nation building ideas.
A leaked memo says liquidators will be assessing transactions to ensure they have been conducted properly.
Cameron Partners has been tapped for the deal, while Fullers360 says it won’t comment on ‘market speculation’.
Exempting employer contributions to life and health insurance from FBT will remove a key barrier to uptake, the Financial Services Council suggests.
The New York and Toronto-listed engineering consultancy has purchased Cosgroves for an undisclosed sum.
ISG, which includes fund managers Devon, Clarity, and Tahito and the JMI Wealth adviser network, has $7 billion in assets under management.
Founder Craig Piggott says he and his team have maintained a ‘healthy’ stake in the company post-Series D.
The Kiwi tourism startup’s already had 25,000 downloads after launching in Australia.
ACC buys up $6.7 million worth of Tourism Holdings shares, after previously selling down.
Company is also looking at certain ‘impairments’, the most notable of which is related to goodwill associated with its US business.
Almost a third of builders are working with between zero to three months of forward work on their books, and facing up to the drawcard of Australia’s Olympic build-up.
Hamilton-based firm signs deal with building materials multinational Heidelberg, converting byproduct into engineered sand.
Savings will be made by not building new infrastructure in Wellington and paring back upgrades, chair Chris Mackenzie says.
Fund manager aiming for 6.5% annual return from its new Veritas property fund, focused on ‘export aligned’ assets, including from Mr Apple.
Destruction of value has seen multiple buyers unable to finance their purchases, while the statutory managers hold firm on original pricing.
A spokesperson for property developer Dean Franklin said liquidation of the building firm did not affect his ongoing projects in the region.
A lawyer who held a male clerk’s penis outside his clothes and treated junior staff as ‘sexual playthings’ was in March found guilty of misconduct.
Professional body Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand says country is on track for a 15,000 shortfall in accountants by 2030.
The Takapuna-based firm claims to have New Zealand’s leading Mandarin-speaking legal team.
What businesses want from local government on the East Coast.
ANALYSIS: Major investments, from a new stadium to ambitious private developments, are revitalising Christchurch and reshaping its economic future.
ANALYSIS: Stung by water and roading blow-outs, leaky building payouts, and ramped-up rates, the resort town is going through a tricky period.
The Wellington-founded coffee company is in growth mode, after getting new investment earlier this year.
LVMH-owned DFS says it will exit the Oceania market after a review of its global store network.
High-end retail is reporting a bumpy performance, but insiders say the Asia-Pacific region remains a key focus area.
International interest continues to swirl around Queenstown, while Millbrook offers up one of its finest.
Two of the year’s biggest deals are brewing on Glendowie’s Riddell, while a Hauraki Gulf island hits the market for a cool $60 million.
NBR takes a look at what’s hot and what’s not in this introductory edition of Luxury Property.
Boeing is catching up as it recovers from production woes.
Carry On: Bombardier deal; AirBaltic, SAS ownership changes; new routes.
Carry On: Embraers in Western Australia, Airbus for China Airlines, route news.
Government underwrites seen as important if LNG option pursued.
Privately owned gas producer says more gas is available ‘if incumbents invest with the drill bit’.
The Christchurch Council-owned lines company says its dividend ‘aligns with the undertaking agreed in our Statement of Intent’.
Guy Haddleton likens startup Exaba to the early days of Kiwi accounting software firm Xero.
Property developer Sir Ted Manson's advice to budding entrepreneurs is to understand that they can’t do it all.
The Normans both come from retailing backgrounds and have a business ethos to never take profits out of their companies.
New 10-year commercial agreement expected to at least double returns for bus, road, and railside billboard assets from next year.
The company is shedding its advertising arm, which is being consolidated into a related entity.
But NZME hinted at its annual meeting it is still keen on Stuff’s publishing assets.
Dylan Lawrence’s appointment follows the resignation of Peter Tynan earlier this year.
The appointments of Nick Byrnes, Mike Campbell, Tyson Hullena, Jennifer Smith, and Kieron Creagh deepen DLA Piper’s specialist capability.
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