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No Microsoft store for New Zealand? Don't fret.
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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Aussie gains, NZ waits: Microsoft's Sydney flagship store to offer full range, with no current plans for a Kiwi equivalent.
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Wanaka: Not part of UFB project, but still fibred up
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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Wanaka isn’t included in the Government’s ultrafast broadband project, but the town’s CBD is nonetheless now fibred.
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Develop strategic plans with new online Community Profiles
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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infometrics
Community Profiles are a tool for visualising a broad range of demographic data from the New Zealand Census in an interactive web-based framework.
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HotelQuickly brings last minute bookings to NZ
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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HotelQuickly eyes Kiwi dominance, targets 100k NZ users as its on-demand booking app hits local shores with top hotel deals.
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Postr adds news, deals and weather to lock screen offering
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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Kiwi start-up Postr adds news, weather, and deals to its Android lock screen app, partnering with the NZ Herald, GrabOne, and MetService for customised content.
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Theta acquires IGA Systems, grows SharePoint team in NZ
Fri, 17th Apr 2015
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Theta, the Kiwi IT consultancy firm, completed its acquisition of SharePoint consultancy IGA Systems in March and has grown its SharePoint team in NZ.
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NZ's IT industry: Where are all the women?
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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ANZ bank and WelTec have teamed up to encourage women to consider technology careers and address the shortage of skilled female IT professionals in NZ.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by rebound in MRP
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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NZ stock market ends on a positive note as MRP's rebound boosts shares from a 6-month low; Orion Health slumps.
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AMP Capital NZ taps fixed-income chief Grant Hassell as managing director
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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AMP Capital New Zealand has named its head of fixed income, Grant Hassell, as managing director, replacing Graham Law, who departs after six years.
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NZ Budget to pump $20M a year into Callaghan Innovation grants
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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The government will pump an extra $20 million a year into the research and development Growth Grants programme, one of three types of grant administer.
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Liquidators of China milk exporter may claw back $145,200 from Chinese directors
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Liquidators of a failed milk exporting company, which became insolvent after losing an unfair dismissal case with employees, may force the company's C.
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World Bank says sharp slowdown in China would hurt NZ, Australia
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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A sharp slowdown in China would hurt commodity exporting countries like New Zealand and Australia and spill over into Pacific Island countries, the Wo.
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NZ house prices rise 8% in March, led by a 13% jump in Auckland
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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New Zealand residential property prices rose in March, led by Auckland where housing supply isn't meeting demand, putting pressure on the market.
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NZ business confidence slips in first quarter, consistent with moderating growth
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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New Zealand business confidence slipped in the first quarter, with firms remaining fairly optimistic, consistent with moderating economic growth.
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Payday for CallPlus founders in $250M sale to M2
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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M2 Group, the ASX-listed voice and data services company, has agreed to acquire New Zealand's Call Plus for $250 million, gaining the nation's third l.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; Meridian gains after 8-day slide
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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New Zealand shares rose, led by Meridian Energy as investors returned to the stock after eight days of decline.
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Capital + Merchant trustee stoush back in court
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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financial markets authority
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high court
Lawyers acting for Perpetual Trust and law firm Stace Hammond are seeking access to documents and communication covered by legal privilege in dispute.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall led by Meridian; Fliway drops on debut
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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New Zealand shares dipped, driven by Meridian's installment payment concerns, while newcomer Fliway Group fell below its offer price on its debut.
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New Zealand still has 'rock star economy', says HBSC chief economist Bloxham
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham, who first coined the phrase 'rock star' in January last year to describe New Zealand's economic growth, says it's s.
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Libraries to kick-start NZ’s knowledge economy?
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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economy
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Aussie-kiwi dollar parity may be great news for travellers heading across the ditch, but it also raises some big questions about the long term state.