Topical issues for symposiums
Topical issues for symposiums
The University of Otago has deliberately picked some controversial topics for its Winter Symposium series to provoke discussion among New Zealanders before the September election.
Dene Mackenzie
New Zealanders still optimistic about their prospects
New Zealanders still optimistic about their prospects
The word ''uncertainty'' is being bandied around a lot as the September 23 election approaches but New Zealand businesses are full of confidence and expectation.
Banks to provide tax data
Banks to provide tax data
A new tax law coming into force today will require banks to provide Inland Revenue with tax information for certain customers.
Employment confidence in region falls
Employment confidence in region falls
Employment confidence in Otago took a knock in June, a quarterly index shows, but Otago-Southland Employers Association chief executive Virginia Nicholls said it contained generally positive news.
Labour’s industrial relations policy slated
Labour’s industrial relations policy slated
Labour's industrial relations policy would return New Zealand to the dark ages of employment law, Otago-Southland Employers Association chief executive Virginia Nicholls said yesterday.
Otago's economic confidence solid
Otago's economic confidence solid
Strengthening conditions in export sectors have been a boon for the Otago region, Westpac acting chief executive Michael Gordon said yesterday.
Suncorp closes in on Tower
Suncorp closes in on Tower
Australian and New Zealand general insurer Suncorp Group is about to expand its New Zealand operations with the planned acquisition of Tower Ltd.
Candidate steps up to replace disgraced MP
Candidate steps up to replace disgraced MP
Dunedin man Hamish Walker is the first person to declare publicly his interest in being selected as the Clutha-Southland National Party candidate to replace disgraced MP Todd Barclay.
Rust risk to manuka honey low
Rust risk to manuka honey low
The overall risk of myrtle rust to the manuka honey industry is low, honey producer Comvita says.
Tegel outlook positive
Tegel outlook positive
Tegel Group Holdings reported a profit in line with the revised December expectations but at the bottom end of its guidance ranges, Craigs Investment Partners broker Chris Timms said yesterday.
Passenger numbers at resort airport show rise of 17%
Passenger numbers at resort airport show rise of 17%
Queenstown Airport's total passenger numbers continue to soar, up 17.1% in May to 119,231.
Higher profit expected in NZ King Salmon's results
Higher profit expected in NZ King Salmon's results
Strong ongoing market demand and continued positive fish performance is likely to lead to New Zealand King Salmon announcing a higher profit when it releases its results in August.
Sky has to move to Plan B: brokers
Sky has to move to Plan B: brokers
Sky Network Television needs to urgently reinvent itself now the company and Vodafone NZ have withdrawn their appeal against the Commerce Commission's rejection of their merger plan.
More cautious Rio Tinto's outlook uncertain
More cautious Rio Tinto's outlook uncertain
Rio Tinto is one of the world's largest miners and although it was one of the few miners profitable during the commodity cycle, it faces an uncertain future, Morningstar analyst Matthew Hodge says.
Anticipation wanes slightly
Anticipation wanes slightly
Anticipation of Spark New Zealand’s investor day on June 30 may have waned a little following recent events, Morningstar analyst Brian Han says.
Retirement area earnings to slow
Retirement area earnings to slow
Rising property prices have provided a major tailwind to the New Zealand retirement sector. Craigs Investment Partners broker Chris Timms tells business editor Dene Mackenzie a cooling housing market will weigh on earnings growth and more.
Unchanged OCR down to ‘uncertainty’
Unchanged OCR down to ‘uncertainty’
The Reserve Bank adopted a neutral tone when keeping its cash rate unchanged at 1.75% but, importantly, indicated it was likely to stay at the record low rate for a considerable time.
Migration hits 72,000
Migration hits 72,000
The political fires of immigration got another stoking yesterday when Statistics New Zealand released its May figures showing yet another record number of new arrivals.
Migration hits 72,000
Migration hits 72,000
The political fires of immigration got another stoking yesterday when Statistics New Zealand released its May figures showing yet another record number of new arrivals.
Morgan impresses Dunedin audience
Morgan impresses Dunedin audience
Mainstream political parties who underestimate Gareth Morgan's influence in the September 23 election will do so at their peril.