Private equity firm to buy major stake in Forsyth Barr
Leading local investment house Forsyth Barr looks set to get a major new investor.
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Jewellery entrepreneur Sir Michael Hill dies
The founder of the well-known chain of jewellery stores was 86.
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Lawyer calls for investigation into MBIE officials over banking class action
A lawyer working with the plaintiffs in a large-scale banking class action is calling for a formal investigation into “serious civil service process failures”.
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Should Eftpos and cash-users get a discount?
Businesses are being put on notice that they shouldn’t need to raise prices by more than 1 percent.
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Home affordability and rent levels improving – Massey University
Consumers are benefiting from lower interest rates and higher wages, according to new reports from Massey University.
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Builders awaiting detail on government’s bid to drive costs down
One builder said the government’s changes were a good thing but wanted to see how it would play out.
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New Zealanders urged to break up with property
Is it time to consider selling your property investments and put the money into assets that actually grow the economy?
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High butter prices are actually a good thing for New Zealand, economists say
Butter prices might be biting at the supermarket checkout, but there’s a warning that anyone hoping they’ll fall should be careful what they wish for.
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Ban on card payment surcharges: Cafe owner says they’ll have to pass on cost
The government plans to ban surcharges on card payments for in-person payments.
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Bremworth rebuilds Napier factory destroyed in cyclone
Carpet maker Bremworth is rebuilding its Napier yarn plant which was destroyed in Cyclone Gabrielle, opening up 40 jobs.
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