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Civil servant bosses income falls to 2008 levels in 2014
Thu, 11th Dec 2014
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new zealand superannuation fund
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new zealand racing board
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ministry of foreign affairs and trade
Senior New Zealand public servants' and chief executives' total collective pay is at the lowest level in six years and is expected to stay low base.
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Tame NZ inflation expectations may still be too high, RBNZ says
Thu, 11th Dec 2014
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inflation
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property market
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consumer price index
Tame expectations for increases in New Zealand consumer price increases could still be too high, and the Reserve Bank is reviewing the way it asses.
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Bunnings triples annual profit in NZ as pickup in construction spurs demand
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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sales
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fletcher building
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property market
Bunnings, the hardware chain owned by Australian Wesfarmers, more than tripled annual profit in New Zealand, as a booming property market stoked de.
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Hallenstein Glasson sales up on last year, margins improve, chairman Bell says
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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data analytics
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planning
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bi
Hallenstein Glasson, the clothing chain, said sales are tracking above last year after four months of trading and margins have improved, though the.
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NZ shares gain as F&P Healthcare at record on weak kiwi, Air NZ fuel costs drop
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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healthtech
New Zealand shares rose as the declining kiwi dollar boosted companies that get their revenue in US dollars, such as Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, an.
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Stulz to develop NZ reseller channel with launch of data centre optimisation service
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Stulz will be developing its reseller channel in New Zealand during 2015 and providing the data centre optimisation service through these new partners.
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Whey protein inquiry calls for tighter rules after missteps lead to botulism scare
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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risk & compliance
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funding
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food safety
Stage two of a government inquiry into Fonterra Cooperative Group's whey protein contamination scare has recommended the Ministry for Primary Indus.
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NZ manufacturing sales rise 0.4% in 3rd-qtr, as metal offsets slide in dairy, meat
Mon, 8th Dec 2014
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sales
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demand
New Zealand manufacturing sales rose in the third quarter as an increase in output of metal building products offset a decline in volumes for both.
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Michael Hill knuckles down on North American market, CEO Parsell says
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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shares
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strategy
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sales
Michael Hill International, the jewellery retailer named for its founder, is bedding in a strategy to gain traction in North America, which it even.
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Intueri agrees to acquire Academy Group, adding pharmacy, floristry, building courses
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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shares
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intueri education group
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students
Intueri Education Group, New Zealand's largest private training company, has agreed to buy Academy Group NZ for an initial payment of $4 million a.
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NZ building work put in place rises 1.5% in 3rd-qtr, led by non-residential activity
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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New Zealand building work accelerated in the September quarter as increased activity in non-residential construction offset a decline in residentia.
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NZ set to gain market share in Chinese softwood log market, AgriHQ says
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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market share
New Zealand, the largest supplier of softwood logs to China, is likely to continue to gain market share over the next five years, according to an i.
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Breaking...Graeme Muller appointed NZTech CEO
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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nztech
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productivity
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analyst report
Graeme Muller appointed as new CEO of New Zealand Technology Industry Association, aims to advance industry and stimulate economic growth.
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RBNZ constrained in influencing long-term rates, Wheeler says
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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property market
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real estate
The Reserve Bank's influence over long-term interest rates is limited by global investor activity, and it may need to call on further macro-prudent.
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HealthPost website named 'Most Trustworthy' by Online Trust Alliance
Thu, 27th Nov 2014
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cloud services
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websites
HealthPost.co.nz has been named one of the ‘Most Trustworthy’ websites in New Zealand by the OTA, along with NZ Post, TradeMe and Xero.
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Heartland Bank profit rises 13% in Sept. quarter as interest income increases
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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shares
Heartland Bank, the banking subsidiary of NZX-listed Heartland New Zealand, reported a 13 percent increase in profit in the three months to Sept.
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Sweeter NZ govt film incentive to boost activity, NZFC's Gibson says
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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physical security
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intellectual property
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government funding
New Zealand's film industry is gearing up for a bumper year as the government's sweeter incentives lures foreign projects and boosts domestic produ.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall; Meridian, Genesis, MRP decline
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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power / energy
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healthtech
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nzax
New Zealand share fell, paced by Meridian Energy, Contact Energy and MightyRiverPower as some investors looked to crystalise recent gains.
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Westcon Group expands NZ security portfolio with Palo Alto Networks
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Westcon Group bolsters its NZ security offerings by adding Palo Alto Networks to its portfolio, promising advanced protection for enterprises.
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Kiwi tech firms comprise 10% of Deloitte's Asia-Pacific Fast 500 index
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Fifty-one New Zealand technology companies have been included in the 2014 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific index, equalling the record for.