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businessdesk.co.nz > article > energy > lodestone-seeks-interest-in-possible-ipo

Lodestone seeks interest in possible IPO

15+ hour, 42+ min ago   (94+ words) As trade talks with the US collapse, the PM pivots sharply toward Europe. Westpac says the main economic risk is to pasture-based agriculture. By Justin Lester, Director of Dot Loves Data New Zealand business leaders discuss how data and experience…...

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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

20+ hour, 48+ 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 > primary-sector > full-cream-ahead-goodman-fielder-ramps-up-uht-production-after-100m-investment

Full cream ahead: Goodman Fielder ramps up UHT production after $100m investment

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (107+ words) The transacting technology remains little understood even in the age of the internet. Winton Land founder and majority shareholder Chris Meehan has resigned. Are you smart enough to beat the Quizmaster? The Sauce by ANZ gives small and mid-sized businesses…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > markets > chris-meehan-resigns-as-winton-director

Chris Meehan resigns as Winton director

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (105+ words) Are you smart enough to beat the Quizmaster? Vero and a Takapuna property owner are headed to court over a $400,000 claim. The Sauce by ANZ gives small and mid-sized businesses access to market intelligence that has traditionally been beyond their…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > the-boardroom-table > bumper-meridian-result-pushes-mark-verbiest-to-top-boardroom-table-rankings

Bumper Meridian result pushes Mark Verbiest to top Boardroom Table rankings

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (490+ words) Our subscriptions start at $44 / month for individuals. BusinessDesk is partnering with The Boardroom Table to publish its monthly league table of NZX directors who sit on multiple boards. Meridian Energy’s record results announced in August have pushed director Mark Verbiest…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > nzx-announcements > 479542

Notice of Proposed Acquisition of Shares

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (82+ words) businessdesk.co.nz Notice of Proposed Acquisition of Shares Please see the attached a notice outlining a proposed acquisition of shares in connection with the partial vesting of performance share rights issued under Genesis Energy's FY24 executive long term incentive plan....

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > primary-sector > pet-fair-asia-nzs-role-in-feeding-chinas-fur-babies

Pet Fair Asia: NZ???s role in feeding China???s???fur babies???

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (106+ words) Bulky goods have moved off the shop floor as click-and-collect expands. NZ's new Tort Liability Act is a 'legislative torpedo', an academic says. But it will be a more sustainable recovery led by incomes, not a housing boom. Healthcare fitout…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > nzx-announcements > 479459

SPH Notice - Mangawhai Collective Limited (???Mangawhai???)

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (79+ words) SPH Notice - Mangawhai Collective Limited (“Mangawhai”) BusinessDesk | NZ SPH Notice - Mangawhai Collective Limited (“Mangawhai”) Please see attached Substantial Product Holder Notice for David Ferrier, Henry Lawford Lonsdale Ferrier and Mangawhai Collective Limited (“Mangawhai”) acting in concert in Bremworth Limited ("BRW…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > nzx-announcements > 479458

Notice under rule 49A of the Takeovers Code

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (73+ words) BusinessDesk | NZ Notice under rule 49A of the Takeovers Code Please see attached the notice under rule 49A of the Takeovers Code from Mangawhai Collective Limited. Brent crude spiked above US$99 a barrel before paring gains. One fund manager says some climate…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > nzx-announcements > 479456

Notice of Variation under Rule 28 of the Takeovers Code

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (77+ words) BusinessDesk | NZ Notice of Variation under Rule 28 of the Takeovers Code Please see Notice of Variation under Rule 28 of the Takeovers Code from Sena & Co Limited. Brent crude spiked above US$99 a barrel before paring gains. One fund manager says…...