Intueri IPO: More data raises doubts, Chows’ menu for big property empire, Emails point to land swap irregularities

In NBR Print today: Figures provided to NBR under the Official Information Act have added to growing evidence of a huge dropout rate at a private training provider owned by Intueri [NZX:IQE], contrary to claims in its NZX listing document. Tim Hunter’s stories have prompted Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce to look into the matter and the minister says he expects the allegations to be fully investigated. 

The Chow brothers are confident they will have a $1 billion property portfolio in five years, having launched a bid for a back door stock exchange listing. But, as Sally Lindsay reports, John and Michael Chow have also thrived as property investors who sell before times are tough and buy during financial slumps.

Will Fonterra’s [NZX:FCG] three directors up for re-election survive next week’s vote? That’s the question being asked ahead of the co-operative’s annual meeting on Wednesday. Jason Walls previews the big day.

 Three Kings, Auckland resident groups have unearthed some startling emails relating to a controversial land swap between Auckland Council and Fletcher Residential, Sally Lindsay reveals.

The viability of equity crowdfunded company Chariot Ridesharing has been called into question, with the regulatory landscape for carpooling likely to shift at the end of this year. Ben Moore, a venture capitalist with an interest in equity crowdfunding, raises questions about the company’s ability to pass regulatory hurdles. The company responds in an interview with Calida Smylie.

The lasting impact of the Paris terrorism attacks will be in migration, Chicago-based Carl Tannenbaum of Northern Trust warns. The chief economist of one of the world’s oldest asset management companies talks to Nevil Gibson.

Auckland Council is considering selling assets to fund its plan to create the world’s most livable city. One asset potentially on the block is Watercare. Tim Hunter says this is not one of the sensible options, unless your idea of sensible is driving to Piha for a swim after an all-night bender. “Frankly, someone should step in and take the keys away.”

The Commerce Commission’s decision to allow the merger of New Zealand’s remaining two wool scourers was extremely finely balanced, reports Jenny Ruth noting that the deal is heading to court.

KiwiRail is the posterchild for a growing procurement problem the government has, according to Labour. Nick Grant continues his series.

Diverging monetary policy manoeuvres will extend the uptrend in the exchange rate value of the US dollar against other currencies, writes Michael Coote.

Coats [NZX:COA] shareholders have two options, Shoeshine reckons. Take the blue pill and the story ends or they can take the red pill and stay in wonderland.

The southern tourist township of Franz Josef has is the latest to delay adopting a seismic natural hazards plan and will spend a year talking to businesses about mitigation measures, Chris Hutching reports.

MediaWorks is touting product placement in its new nightly soap as a New Zealand first but advertisers say the opportunity is nothing new. The question is will it work? Chelsea Armitage reports.

Plus, don’t miss NBR’s Special Report – ICT: New technologies for business.

All this and more in today’s National Business Review Print Edition. Out now.