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SimpliVity hones in on the ANZ region
Partner Programmes

SimpliVity hones in on the ANZ region

Morris says SimpliVity is currently focused on building strong relationships with partners and building the vendor's reputation in the ANZ region.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015

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Law firm puts out feelers for class action against cladding manufacturers
Law

Law firm puts out feelers for class action against cladding manufacturers

Law firm Adina Thorn Lawyers is asking leaky building owners to join a proposed class suit against plaster cladding manufacturers, which it says could.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Emulex invests in Kiwi tertiary students
EduTech

Emulex invests in Kiwi tertiary students

​Emulex Corporation is continuing to invest in New Zealand's education sector and develop its next generation of engineering talent.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
NZ central bank, in neutral, will weigh drought, higher TWI in revising forecasts
Economics

NZ central bank, in neutral, will weigh drought, higher TWI in revising forecasts

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will probably keep interest rates unchanged this week, reiterating that monetary policy is in neutral, while revising.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
Chatham Rock seeks another $1.25M to pursue new seabed mining licence
NZAX

Chatham Rock seeks another $1.25M to pursue new seabed mining licence

Chatham Rock aims to secure £1.25M for a fresh stab at offshore mining rights, amidst pay cuts and legislative battles.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
UPDATE: Transport and logistics provider Fliway offering IPO at $1.20 to $1.40 per share
Capital

UPDATE: Transport and logistics provider Fliway offering IPO at $1.20 to $1.40 per share

Fliway Group, the transport and logistics provider behind the first float on the NZX this year, is hoping to raise between $27.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
NZ wool market mixed amid targeted buying
NZX

NZ wool market mixed amid targeted buying

New Zealand crossbred wool, which accounts for the majority of the country's production, rose to a three-and-a-half month high this week on lower volu.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
NZ wholesale trade rises for third quarter in December
Financial results

NZ wholesale trade rises for third quarter in December

New Zealand's wholesale trade grew for a third quarter in the final three months of 2014, with increased activity for apparel, pharmaceuticals and fur.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
NZ economy to grow close to 3% in 2015 as building offsets dairy decline: Moody's
Government

NZ economy to grow close to 3% in 2015 as building offsets dairy decline: Moody's

New Zealand's economy is expected to grow at an annual pace close to three percent this year as increased building activity in its two biggest cities,.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
Open Country posts record annual profit on surge in sales, sees 'strong' 2015

Open Country posts record annual profit on surge in sales, sees 'strong' 2015

Open Country Dairy, the dairy manufacturer controlled by Talley's Group, reported a record profit for 2014 as revenue growth outpaced rising cost of.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
Bridges pushes NZ as 'most ready in the world' for electric cars
DataCentre infrastructure

Bridges pushes NZ as 'most ready in the world' for electric cars

Transport and Energy Minister Simon Bridges has officials investigating ways to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles, although is ruling out inc.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
Rex Bionics widens full-year loss as commercialisation costs rise
Rex Bionics

Rex Bionics widens full-year loss as commercialisation costs rise

Rex Bionics Plc, the New Zealand company listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market, said higher costs to commercialise its robotic exoskeletons.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
NZ new vehicle sales jump 8.1% to 31-year high in February
Cartech

NZ new vehicle sales jump 8.1% to 31-year high in February

NZ's economy vrooms as new vehicle sales soar 8.1% in Feb, hitting a 31-year peak on strong economy and migration trends.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
NZX share trading climbs in February, equity market tops $100bln
NZX

NZX share trading climbs in February, equity market tops $100bln

The volume and value of cash trading on New Zealand's share market rose in February, snapping a decline a month earlier, and helped push the value of.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Blue Chip's Bryers accused of muddying Talos role
Insolvency

Blue Chip's Bryers accused of muddying Talos role

Former Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers was accused of contriving to present himself as a consultant to Talos Accounting Group, when he was actually running.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
'Astonishing' year for PC sales as NZ records new record sales
HP

'Astonishing' year for PC sales as NZ records new record sales

The New Zealand PC market logged an 'astonishing' year in 2014, with year-on-year growth of 15.9% and 774,400 units shipped.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
NZ property values rise at fastest pace in 5 months in February, led by Auckland

NZ property values rise at fastest pace in 5 months in February, led by Auckland

New Zealand residential property values rose at the fastest pace in five months in February, driven by strong demand in Auckland.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
Goodman to spend $28 million on three new developments
Shares

Goodman to spend $28 million on three new developments

Goodman Property Trust, New Zealand's largest listed property investor by market value, will spend $28 million on two new industrial plants and an off.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015