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businessdesk.co.nz > article > primary-sector > tg-takes-another-premium-bite-with-joli-launch

T&G takes another premium bite with Joli launch

21+ hour, 44+ min ago   (111+ words) Westpac says the main economic risk is to pasture-based agriculture. Weeks after the Moa Pt failure, Simon Watts was briefed on the risky wastewater networks. Major power users say the market is failing in some areas. New Zealand business leaders…...

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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

21+ hour, 44+ min 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....

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > opinion > show-me-the-incentive-steel-tube-versus-vulcan

Show me the incentive: Steel & Tube versus Vulcan

21+ hour, 44+ min ago   (106+ words) Westpac says the main economic risk is to pasture-based agriculture. Weeks after the Moa Pt failure, Simon Watts was briefed on the risky wastewater networks. Major power users say the market is failing in some areas. New Zealand business leaders…...

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

NZ Defence Force staff shortages constrain infrastructure push

3+ day, 21+ 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…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > news-in-brief > new-zealands-economy-shows-resilience-forecasts-growth

New Zealand's economy shows resilience, forecasts growth

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (153+ words) New Zealand's economy has shown resilience and regained momentum, with solid growth forecasted through to 2028, according to the latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.BusinessNZ's chief economist, John Pask, highlighted that despite earlier challenges, the economy has fared better than expected, with…...

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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

5+ day, 21+ 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…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > economy > cautious-consumers-the-main-risk-to-recovery-says-rbnzs-conway

Cautious consumers the main risk to recovery, says RBNZ???s Conway

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (89+ words) A return to the MMP norm? NZ has been here before. Samantha Barrass’ departure came as little surprise to many former staff. A candid view on Bremworth by Ferrier. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > retail > vulcan-steel-makes-big-gains-on-nzx

Vulcan Steel makes big gains on NZX

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (96+ words) The sector argues they are competing against goods costing more than the raw metal. Venture capitalists are pivoting to businesses insulated from the rapid development of AI. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this group has…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > economy > october-rate-hike-still-live-despite-rbnzs-uncertain-timing

October rate hike still live despite RBNZ's 'uncertain' timing

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (78+ words) The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,930.57, up 143.67 points or 1.04%. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this group has already done the legwork for you. The decision was widely anticipated. Capital return from Mainland divestment is…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > economy > rbnz-hikes-25-basis-points-to-275-in-consensus-decision

RBNZ hikes 25 basis points to 2.75% in consensus decision

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (87+ words) The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,930.57, up 143.67 points or 1.04%. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this group has already done the legwork for you. The Reserve Bank lifted the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points…...