ANZ-National largest bank last year
ANZ-National largest bank last year
ANZ-National was New Zealand's largest bank in 2008 by a wide margin, the latest KPMG Financial Institutions Performance Survey shows.
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Deposit scheme dilemma forecast
Deposit scheme dilemma forecast
The scheduled end of the Government-backed deposit guarantee schemes in October 2010 had created a "wall of money" and would leave many investors uncertain what to do if the schemes were not extended, KPMG said yesterday.
Healthier economy bodes well for NZ dairy
Healthier economy bodes well for NZ dairy
Economic growth indicators appear to have stabilised, with tentative evidence that world commodity prices are providing some good news for New Zealand's major exporter of commodities, the dairy industry.
Dunedin designer on brink of US market
Dunedin designer on brink of US market
Dunedin designer Sarah Macdonald's passion for hunting, fishing and outdoor life has led to a remarkable career path which seems soon to take a giant leap forward.
DCC brings businesses and customers closer
DCC brings businesses and customers closer
Gourmet Ice Cream Company managing director Mark Scorgie and Green Man Brewery general manager Jeremy Seaman talk enthusiastically about the importance of getting their products in front of potential customers.
Plenty of support offered in city for business start-ups
Plenty of support offered in city for business start-ups
Dunedin is continuing to improve on its reputation as one of the most supportive cities in New Zealand for business start-ups and new businesses, Dunedin City Council economic development manager Peter Harris says.
Sharemarket rally and US job figures elevate mood
Sharemarket rally and US job figures elevate mood
The NZX-50 ended the week on levels not seen since mid-February, leaving brokers feeling much better about their jobs.
Air NZ better placed than competitor
Air NZ better placed than competitor
Air New Zealand was better placed than its transtasman competitor Qantas to weather the current global recession and downturn in passenger travel, ABN Amro Craigs broker Chris Timms said yesterday.
Anzac day not holiday
Anzac day not holiday
Most New Zealand workers will miss out on having Anzac Day as a paid public holiday this year because it falls on a Saturday.
Southern manufacturing worst-hit
Southern manufacturing worst-hit
Otago-Southland manufacturers are suffering the worst of any in the country by a wide margin
Tax cuts probably the last for a while
Tax cuts probably the last for a while
The tax cuts delivered by the Government on April 1 are likely to be the last for a while.
Finance Minister Bill English told the Otago Daily Times yesterday that a decision on the second and third round of cuts, scheduled for April 1 next year and April 1, 2011, would be revealed in next month's budget.
MPs come to view Hillside Engineering
MPs come to view Hillside Engineering
Infrastructure Minister Bill English was impressed with Hillside Engineering workshops, in Dunedin, after his first visit to the site yesterday.
Government must compete to secure funds
Government must compete to secure funds
The Government was at the back of a long queue of global borrowers and had to compete vigorously to secure funds to help lift the economy out of recession, Finance Minister Bill English said yesterday.
NZers staying home more
NZers staying home more
The nation appears to be collectively enjoying a cheap night at home during the recession with a home-cooked meal, bottle of wine and a DVD.
Charges create disparity
Charges create disparity
Mobile termination charges increasingly stand out as the main piece of unfinished business in telecommunications policy, Telecommunications Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ) chief executive Ernie Newman said yesterday.
World's markets continue to firm
World's markets continue to firm
The United States reporting season, which started yesterday, would set the tone for New Zealand and most of the world financial markets, ABN Amro Craigs broker Peter McIntyre said.
Recession: Ensure good cash flow and survive
Recession: Ensure good cash flow and survive
Slow payment by debtors can kill a business but an initiative launched in Dunedin is offering a helping hand.
Data tipped to show inflation easing to 3%
Data tipped to show inflation easing to 3%
Inflation figures due on Thursday will contain contrasting data but are expected to show inflation is on the wane for the rest of the year.
Markets buoyant in March, but more relapses expected
Markets buoyant in March, but more relapses expected
Massive injections of taxpayer money into the Western financial system improved market sentiment last month, Forsyth Barr broker Tony Conroy said.
Helping business manage debtors
Helping business manage debtors
An idea developed by the Dunedin City Council's economic development unit and three specialist credit management companies will get national exposure next week.