Rural business group PGG Wrightson more than triples its full year profit
The rebound in export prices, improved farmer confidence and spending drove an improvement in PGG Wrightson sales and profits.
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Government subsidies to replace gas heaters with heat pumps could save $1.5b, NZGBC says
A subsidy scheme for homeowners to replace gas and inefficient heaters with heat pumps would save the country $1.5 billion a year, the Green Building Council says.
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Controversial West Coast Te Kuha Mine project has fast-track application declined
The Te Kuha project has raised environmental concerns and had already been rejected multiple times by the courts.
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How much money do you need to be happy?
Probably less than you think, a new study has found.
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Industrial gas users hobbled by falling supply, rising prices
Businesses relying on gas for manufacturing and processing are facing crisis with jobs, services and their future on the line, according to a survey.
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One in five businesses reporting losses
Economists say the situation may become worse before it improves.
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Economy to pick up despite high inflation, experts predict
Economists from Westpac Bank are also predicting the Reserve Bank is close to ending interest rate cuts.
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ANZ cuts home loan rate, predictions others will follow
The country’s biggest bank said it would cut its one-year fixed rate special by 16 basis points to 4.79 percent.
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Co-operative Bank replacing banking system as it looks to take on big four
It chose UK-based 10x Banking to lead the replacement of the system.
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KiwiSavers may be missing out on crypto currency returns, digital investment firm says
Swyftx says many advisors are reluctant to recommend crypto currencies to clients.
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