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businessdesk.co.nz > article > infrastructure > moa-point-failure-exposes-new-zealands-wastewater-risk-once-again

Moa Point failure exposes New Zealand???s wastewater risk, once again

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (117+ words) Westpac says the main economic risk is to pasture-based agriculture. Major power users say the market is failing in some areas. It debuted in Vietnam. New Zealand business leaders discuss how data and experience work together to drive better decisions....


businessdesk.co.nz > article > public-sector > nz-defence-force-staff-shortages-constrain-infrastructure-push

NZ Defence Force staff shortages constrain infrastructure push

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (91+ words) The Christchurch facility was opened on Thursday. Vero and a Takapuna property owner are headed to court over a $400,000 claim. The deal now has Overseas Investment Office clearance. The Sauce by ANZ gives small and mid-sized businesses access to market…...


businessdesk.co.nz > article > property > vero-property-owner-face-trial-over-cyclone-gabrielle-damage

Vero, property owner face trial over Cyclone Gabrielle damage

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (117+ words) The Christchurch facility was opened on Thursday. The deal now has Overseas Investment Office clearance. Watson steered New Zealand’s biggest bank through a volatile seven-year period. The Sauce by ANZ gives small and mid-sized businesses access to market intelligence that…...


businessdesk.co.nz > article > wellness-inc > valued-at-a500m-everlab-gives-new-zealand-a-go

Valued at A$500m, Everlab gives New Zealand a go

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (114+ words) “Life is moving too quickly to get bored, so keep going.” The latest trends in the art world: from glass to ceramics and more. "I am grateful for the cultural experiences awaiting my unborn daughter and me." Healthcare fitout funding…...


businessdesk.co.nz > article > markets > port-of-tauranga-sells-auckland-site-for-887m

Port of Tauranga sells Auckland site for $88.7m

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (157+ words) Port of Tauranga has sold its property in Onehunga to Trade Depot for $88.7 million as part of its capital recycling programme.The programme aims to unlock value from non-core property assets and reinvest the capital into strategic infrastructure projects to…...


businessdesk.co.nz > article > infrastructure > nzta-claims-fast-track-panels-northwest-busway-draft-decision-is-ultra-vires

NZTA claims fast-track panel???s Northwest Busway draft decision is???ultra vires???

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (101+ words) Markets expect the RBNZ to raise its cash rate to 2.75% on Wednesday. Network sharing, as proposed by One NZ and 2degrees, is not a radical experiment. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this group has already done…...


businessdesk.co.nz > article > finance > property-for-industry-sees-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-for-auckland-and-economy

Property for Industry sees 'light at the end of the tunnel' for Auckland and economy

3+ week, 3+ hour ago   (115+ words) The company has raised $6.1m of a projected $11m pre-Series A round. The RBNZ’s next monetary policy review is on Sept 2; a hike is expected. The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare CEO and MD is one of this year’s CEO Index finalists. As the…...


businessdesk.co.nz > article > startups > electric-hydrofoil-startup-vessev-buoyant-after-326m-fundraise

Electric hydrofoil startup Vessev buoyant after $32.6m fundraise

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (104+ words) Employees are clinging to jobs they no longer love. Calculated bid puts David Ferrier in the box seat to take over the carpet maker. As the City Rail Link transforms Auckland’s Midtown, the case for knocking down its ageing office…...


businessdesk.co.nz > article > infrastructure > auckland-airport-chief-says-regulatory-flip-flopping-is-concerning-investors

Auckland airport chief says regulatory???flip-flopping??? is concerning investors

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (112+ words) Employees are clinging to jobs they no longer love. Calculated bid puts David Ferrier in the box seat to take over the carpet maker. Company predicts recent gains will help the business weather future downturns. As the City Rail Link…...


businessdesk.co.nz > article > retail > skycity-grand-hotel-could-net-over-200m-adelaide-casino-up-for-review

SkyCity Grand Hotel could net over $200m, Adelaide Casino up for review

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (103+ words) The merger would create 'a challenger bank of scale', CEO tells investors. Tepid passenger growth and major capital spending have come with a profit dip. As the City Rail Link transforms Auckland’s Midtown, the case for knocking down its ageing…...