Are we at ‘peak bad’ for the economy?
How can businesses be feeling so positive? Commentators say it may be because things just can’t get worse.
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Power companies ‘failed’ to plan ahead – economist
And forestry manufacturers say there’s been progress in talks with government over the current energy crisis.
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Consumer confidence rises for second month but still subdued
Households continued to feel subdued about current conditions, but were more optimistic when looking further ahead.
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TVNZ posts $85 million loss and a $39m drop in revenue
TVNZ has posted a large full-year loss as advertising revenue fell and it wrote down the value of assets while signalling more cost cutting. The state owned broadcaster reported a…
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Independent chair appointed to Group Shared Services Board
The Group Shared Services (GSS) Board has appointed Helen Robinson ONZM as independent chair of the GSS Board effective 4 September 2024.
The purpose of Group Shared Services is to enable Auckland Council Group to deliver high-quality and cost-effectiv… Continue reading
Last call: Council adopts local alcohol policy for Auckland
After almost a decade of legal battles, Auckland’s local alcohol policy has been adopted. At today’s meeting of the council’s governing body, Auckland’s councillors unanimously voted for the policy to be in full effect by 9 December 2024.
Councillor…… Continue reading
Te Maharatanga o Ngā Wai / Remembering our waters
Nau mai, haere mai ki tēnei kaupapa hirahira
Welcome to this important project
Te Maharatanga o Ngā Wai, is the name of a recently completed public space situated on the corner of Sale Street and Wellesley Street that showcases Māori culture and…… Continue reading
Air New Zealand wants to explore routes to India – CEO Greg Foran
The national carrier’s net profit for the financial year is down 65 percent to $146 million.
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Business confidence rises as interest rates fall
But one economist says it is too soon to say whether the burst of euphoria would last and flow into business decisions.
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Commercial garlic grower accused of spreading misinformation, bullying and racially attacking smaller domestic producers
Te Mata Garlic’s Chris Morrison is facing allegations of scaremongering by falsely claiming to have been tasked by the Ministry for Primary Industries and other industry bodies to compile data on growers as part of an “industry investigation”.
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