Reserve Bank announces first cash rate rise in seven years
The Reserve Bank has ignored the Covid-19 outbreak and raised the official cash rate for the first time in seven years to head off growing inflation pressures.
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Class action suit against A2 Milk expected to represent thousands
An Australian class action claim against infant formula company A2 Milk is expected to represent thousands of disgruntled shareholders.
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Coalition of 25 companies want to import 370,000 rapid antigen tests – but need permission
The 25 companies want to jointly import 370,000 rapid antigen tests to be introduced on work sites around the country within the next seven days, but need the government’s permission to do so.
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Five-year extension proposed for regulatory protection of phone number portability
Telecommunications commissioner Tristan Gilbertson says number portability is key to competition because it makes it easier for consumers to keep their mobile or landline number when changing providers.
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Mayor Goff welcomes vaccine certificate announcement
Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the government’s announcement that vaccine certificates will be adopted in New Zealand and required at high-risk events from November.
“Vaccines are the most important tool we have to protect our communities from COVID-19 a… Continue reading
Auckland Council facilities and services under Step 1 of Alert Level 3
As of 11.59pm, 5 October, Tāmaki Makaurau is at Step 1 of the new Alert Level 3 settings – the first phase of a three-part plan by the Government to ease COVID-19 restrictions across the region.
Mayor Phil Goff encourages Aucklanders to enjoy the eased… Continue reading
Applications for Regional Heritage grants are open
Aucklander’s wanting to preserve and enhance historic heritage places can seek funding through the Regional Historic Heritage Grant Programme which has opened for funding today, 5 October.
Individuals, iwi or Māori groups, community groups and trusts c… Continue reading
Three months before Christmas, companies plan early for freight delays, higher costs
Getting stock into the country for last Christmas was a stressful time for many, largely because of how Covid-19 impacted global shipping.
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Easy Crypto secures $17m backing from investors
Local cryptocurrency marketplace Easy Crypto is talking up the possibility of a share float in the long term following a successful round of financing from some big investment fund managers.
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Company credit defaults rise as lockdown hits Auckland businesses hard
A sharp drop in demand for credit in the immediate response to the Covid-19 lockdowns has proven to be temporary but it is a different story for businesses.
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