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businessdesk.co.nz > article > news-in-brief > rabobank-sees-milk-price-recovering-towards-10kgms

Rabobank sees milk price recovering towards $10/kgMS

17+ hour, 23+ min ago   (159+ words) Rabobank says New Zealand’s farmgate milk price could finish the 2026/27 season closer to $10 per kilogram of milk solids, as slowing global supply growth and resilient Asian demand support dairy commodity prices.Fonterra lowered its opening forecast from $9.75/kgMS to $9.25/kgMS…...

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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

23+ hour, 40+ 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 > public-sector > nz-defence-force-staff-shortages-constrain-infrastructure-push

NZ Defence Force staff shortages constrain infrastructure push

3+ day, 23+ 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 > property > vero-property-owner-face-trial-over-cyclone-gabrielle-damage

Vero, property owner face trial over Cyclone Gabrielle damage

3+ day, 23+ 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…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > infrastructure > uk-royal-navy-pitches-hybrid-navy-concept-to-wellington

UK Royal Navy pitches ‘hybrid navy’ concept to Wellington

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (106+ words) Reference to a “new Minister responsible for alcohol” was a “placeholder”, ministry says. John Ternus took the stage to show off Apple's first foldable smartphone. NZ Build Group receivers expect the process to take at least six years. Healthcare fitout…...

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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, 23+ 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 > article > news-in-brief > new-zealands-economy-shows-resilience-forecasts-growth

New Zealand's economy shows resilience, forecasts growth

5+ day, 20+ 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, 23+ 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 > primary-sector > beef-lamb-nz-red-meat-returns-to-come-off-highs-but-remain-elevated

Beef + Lamb NZ: Red meat returns to come off highs but remain elevated

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (86+ words) Advent recently agreed to acquire a controlling stake in NZ Clinical Research. The FMA’s probe is a “tortuous and ongoing tragedy”, the couple claim. Healthcare fitout funding allows Kiwis to set up a new practice – without putting their home up…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > energy-crunch > huntly-a-no-brainer-before-lng-us-expert-says

Huntly a???no-brainer??? before LNG, US expert says

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (100+ words) The FMA’s probe is a “tortuous and ongoing tragedy”, the couple claim. FMA is seen as a natural CCCFA sheriff, with vehicle lending picked as key future focus. Legal stoush over $4.9b Northwest Busway looks to be over, with approvals granted....