Dene Mackenzie

Expansion strategy pays off for Restaurant Brands

Expansion strategy pays off for Restaurant Brands

Restaurant Brands showed the benefits of its expansion and acquisitions strategy by reporting a 41% increase in its second-quarter profit for the 16 weeks ending September 11.

Net migration numbers to NZ look to have peaked

Migration into New Zealand still remains at near record highs but economists say it appears net permanent long-term migration has already peaked.

NZ First support seems likely

National seems likely to be in the box seat to form the next government after tomorrow’s election but it could still fail to cobble together a coalition.

Southern communities on the outer

Labour leader Jacinda Ardern speaks to a crowd outside the University of Otago Student Union. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

Southern communities on the outer

Southern voters have every right to feel neglected during the 2017 campaign, with few visits by the two leaders of the major parties, Prime Minister Bill English and Labour leader Jacinda Ardern.

Volatility in last of debates

The final leaders debate between Prime Minister Bill English and Labour leader Jacinda Ardern reflected the final 1News Colmar Brunton poll in volatility.

Final debate just a shouting match

It started well, but the final leaders' debate between Jacinda Ardern and Bill English descended into a pointless shouting match, says ODT's political editor Dene Mackenzie.

Dangers in media merry-go-round

The proposed relaxation of media ownership restrictions is neither historic nor significant, research company Morningstar says. There was a similar reform back in 2006 that culminated in average...

Late payments no cause for concern, finance adviser says

Late payments edged higher in the June quarter, although in absolute terms, the level of late payments remains near historical lows.

Households unconcerned at lowering indebtedness

Households remain in good spirits, prepared to spend on leisure activities and unconcerned about paying down debt, the Westpac McDermott Miller consumer confidence September survey shows.

Last chance for party leaders to impress

Jacinda Ardern and Bill English will take part in TV1's final leaders' debate on Wednesday. Photo...

Last chance for party leaders to impress

Prime Minister Bill English has one final chance tonight to hose away the stardust when he faces Labour leader Jacinda Ardern on the final leaders debate.

Focus on swimmable rivers, exporting water

Cleaning up rivers is proving a hot topic for political parties. Photo: ODT

Focus on swimmable rivers, exporting water

ELECTION ISSUE- RIVERS: Clean rivers are a priority for politicians and election 2017 has put the pressure on the major parties to explain what they will do to provide swimmable rivers.

Levels show ‘rude growth’ of economy

Levels show ‘rude growth’ of economy

New Zealand’s service sector experienced a lift in expansion in August, as measured by the BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).

Timing of leak disclosure queried

A leak in the Marsden Point-Wiri pipeline has affected jet fuel supplies to Auckland...

Timing of leak disclosure queried

New Zealand Refining is expected to take a hit of up to $15million on its revenue after revealing a pipeline leak was disrupting fuel supplies at Auckland International Airport.

COMMENT: Pipe leak adds to difficult week

COMMENT: Pipe leak adds to difficult week

Prime Minister Bill English was quick to offer the Government’s help when the details of the broken Marsden Point-to-Wiri pipeline were released yesterday.

TOP leader touts young voters

Motivating his young supporters to vote will be key to any electoral success The Opportunities Party leader Gareth Morgan has on Saturday.

Policies reflect growing visitor demand

ELECTION ISSUE - TOURISM: The increasing number of visitors is putting pressure on some of New Zealand's most scenic attractions and political parties are aware of the stress this is putting on infrastructure.

NZ First wants to clean up corporate NZ’s ‘Wild West’

Corporate New Zealand is under scrutiny by New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Photo: Peter...

NZ First wants to clean up corporate NZ’s ‘Wild West’

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters wants to clean up corporate New Zealand by banning executive recruitment bonuses and limiting golden parachutes to the same provisions that workers have.

Markets cautious about possible political change

A labour-led coalition government would end the near decade-dominance of the National Party and potentially bring significant policy change, Milford senior analyst Frances Sweetman said.

Important information to come just before election

Politicians will get their final chance to look at economic indicators on Wednesday and Thursday before Saturday’s election.

South leads manufacturing index

Food manufacturers are reporting buoyant times. Photo: Getty.

South leads manufacturing index

Manufacturing in Otago and Southland led the country in August, reaching a 21-month high as measured by the BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index.

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