Freight company proposal queried
Freight company proposal queried
The proposed freight-management company launched this year is being scrutinised by the Commerce Commission to ensure Kotahi Logistics will not introduce anti-competitive behaviour.
Dene Mackenzie
Confident despite debt
Confident despite debt
The Government goes into an election campaign with the country carrying a huge burden of debt but Finance Minister Bill English remains confident of reporting budget surpluses in just a few years.
Chamber cancels leaders meetings
Chamber cancels leaders meetings
Lack of membership support has forced the Otago Chamber of Commerce to end its political leaders series.
Business confidence notable by near absence
Business confidence notable by near absence
Business confidence has all but disappeared, barely remaining in positive territory, according to the latest BNZ Confidence Survey.
George Kerr tries to buy Pyne Gould
George Kerr tries to buy Pyne Gould
Christchurch businessman George Kerr and associated interests yesterday launched an opportunistic bid for 100% of Pyne Gould Corporation at 33c a share.
Weakened Crown accounts expected
Weakened Crown accounts expected
The Crown financial statements out this morning are expected to show a higher deficit and debt position than the May Budget as the costs for the Christchurch earthquakes continue to mount.
Economic thermostat up 2degrees
Economic thermostat up 2degrees
There is no doubt that 2degrees has influenced New Zealand's mobile market from its quirky advertisements to its low-rate calling and texting plans. Business editor Dene Mackenzie reviews a report put out by 2degrees on its contribution to the New Zealand economy.
Focus on simple, durable city plan
Focus on simple, durable city plan
The Otago Chamber of Commerce sent its chief executive John Christie to Portland, Oregon, recently to research economic development tools that could be applied to Dunedin. Business editor Dene Mackenzie talks to Mr Christie and chamber president Peter McIntyre about the next steps.
Opinion: Debate over asset sales distorted
Opinion: Debate over asset sales distorted
The election is not in the forefront of the minds of most people with the final of the Rugby World Cup looming and the debate over who is the best replacement for Dan Carter.
McIntyre's mission - a dynamic Dunedin
McIntyre's mission - a dynamic Dunedin
Otago Chamber of Commerce president Peter McIntyre is determined that Dunedin will eventually be seen by the rest of the country as the best place to live and work.
Speculation over departure
Speculation over departure
NZX chief executive Mark Weldon's plans to resign during the first half of next year caused speculation that he may have been shoulder-tapped by Prime Minister John Key to stand for Parliament in the election next month.
Scott profit up 32% to $7.3m
Scott profit up 32% to $7.3m
The future of Scott Technology lies in increasing exports and creating wealth for the company and New Zealand, chairman Stuart McLauchlan says.
Poor launch; Apple shares hit
Poor launch; Apple shares hit
Apple fans were left disappointed yesterday when the pre-announcement hype of a new iPhone failed to live up to reality.
Further payout for Aorangi investors after refinancing
Further payout for Aorangi investors after refinancing
Investors in Aorangi Securities will receive another payout tomorrow of 5c in the dollar after the statutory managers refinanced a $5 million loan.
Dunedin part of group's progress
Dunedin part of group's progress
Summerset Group would continue its New Zealand growth after receiving resource consent for its Dunedin retirement village, chief executive Norah Barlow said yesterday.
Academic sees dark side to MP's attack
Academic sees dark side to MP's attack
University of Otago political scientist Bryce Edwards has brushed aside an attack on his personal credibility by senior Labour Party MP Trevor Mallard but said there was perhaps a darker side to Mr Mallard's intentions.
Opinion: Key Nats' ace; Goff sidelined
Opinion: Key Nats' ace; Goff sidelined
Prime Minister John Key's visage will be smiling at voters throughout the country now that election hoardings have started to appear in the lead-up to the November 26 election, writes ODT Political editor Dene Mackenzie.
'Village' for 200 approved
'Village' for 200 approved
Summerset Group Holdings plans to start developing a $60 million retirement village on its Balmacewen site as soon as it can following the granting of resource consent this week.
Hardy business confidence expected to ease
Hardy business confidence expected to ease
New Zealand business confidence measures are expected to ease in coming quarters as the realities of a bleak global growth picture hit home, ANZ-National Bank economist Mark Smith says.
Greek default fears drag on markets
Greek default fears drag on markets
Investors are starting to delay investment decisions, putting more pressure on global sharemarkets as they continue to slump on the growing expectation of a Greek default.