As cash disappears, banks face more competition from tech giants
Banks face a race to catch up to big tech in what’s set to be a highly digitalised post-Covid-19 world.
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KiwiRail bringing trains from Spain to roll on the plains
KiwiRail has signed a $403 million contract with Swiss-owned Stadler for low emission diesel locomotives to replace its ageing fleet.
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NZ’s major cities moderately vulnerable to property downturn – study
Property research firm CoreLogic has used property, credit, and economic data to assess how regions might be hit by a market or economic downturn.
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Bridge will link reserve to Manukau
Improving walking and cycling routes in Manukau is a high priority for Manurewa Local Board, with members approving a concept plan for a new bridge linking Wiri Stream Reserve to the Manukau city centre.
Manurewa Local Board Chair Joseph Allan says Eke… Continue reading
FMA censures derivatives issuer Firma over ‘persistent’ breaches
The Financial Markets Authority has put the derivatives issuer, Firma Foreign Exchange Corporation NZ, on notice for failing to meet basic regulatory requirements.
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Auckland Council sponsors Climate Festival
Auckland Council is a major sponsor of the Auckland Climate Festival taking place virtually from the official launch event on 12 October to 31 October, in the lead up to the UN climate change conference at the end of the month.
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Ampol raises takeover offer price for Z Energy
Australian fuel company Ampol has slightly raised its takeover price for Z Energy enough to win the backing of the company’s board.
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Resignations continue at New Talisman Gold Mines
The board of New Talisman Gold Mines is in further flux after a succession of resignations.
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House price growth picks up as buyers vie for limited stock
The rate of house price growth is picking up, as the number of new property listings decline during lockdown.
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Restaurant owner gets behind vaccinations with free fish and chips
The offer of free fish and chips for everyone receiving a dose of the Pfizer vaccine has gone down well in Christchurch today.
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