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Stulz to develop NZ reseller channel with launch of data centre optimisation service

Stulz will be developing its reseller channel in New Zealand during 2015 and providing the data centre optimisation service through these new partners.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014

Risk & Compliance

Whey protein inquiry calls for tighter rules after missteps lead to botulism scare

Stage two of a government inquiry into Fonterra Cooperative Group's whey protein contamination scare has recommended the Ministry for Primary Indus.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014

Michael Hill knuckles down on North American market, CEO Parsell says

Michael Hill International, the jewellery retailer named for its founder, is bedding in a strategy to gain traction in North America, which it even.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014

Cloud Services

HealthPost website named 'Most Trustworthy' by Online Trust Alliance

HealthPost.co.nz has been named one of the 'Most Trustworthy' websites in New Zealand by the OTA, along with NZ Post, TradeMe and Xero.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2014

Firewalls

Westcon Group expands NZ security portfolio with Palo Alto Networks

Westcon Group bolsters its NZ security offerings by adding Palo Alto Networks to its portfolio, promising advanced protection for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014

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New Zealand (NZ) stories

Fintech

NZ shares gain as F&P Healthcare at record on weak kiwi, Air NZ fuel costs drop

New Zealand shares rose as the declining kiwi dollar boosted companies that get their revenue in US dollars, such as Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, an.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014

Demand

NZ manufacturing sales rise 0.4% in 3rd-qtr, as metal offsets slide in dairy, meat

New Zealand manufacturing sales rose in the third quarter as an increase in output of metal building products offset a decline in volumes for both.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2014

Intueri agrees to acquire Academy Group, adding pharmacy, floristry, building courses

Intueri Education Group, New Zealand's largest private training company, has agreed to buy Academy Group NZ for an initial payment of $4 million a.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014

Earthquakes

NZ building work put in place rises 1.5% in 3rd-qtr, led by non-residential activity

New Zealand building work accelerated in the September quarter as increased activity in non-residential construction offset a decline in residentia.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014

Market share

NZ set to gain market share in Chinese softwood log market, AgriHQ says

New Zealand, the largest supplier of softwood logs to China, is likely to continue to gain market share over the next five years, according to an i.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014

NZTech

Breaking...Graeme Muller appointed NZTech CEO

Graeme Muller appointed as new CEO of New Zealand Technology Industry Association, aims to advance industry and stimulate economic growth.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014

Property Market

RBNZ constrained in influencing long-term rates, Wheeler says

The Reserve Bank's influence over long-term interest rates is limited by global investor activity, and it may need to call on further macro-prudent.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014

Heartland Bank profit rises 13% in Sept. quarter as interest income increases

Heartland Bank, the banking subsidiary of NZX-listed Heartland New Zealand, reported a 13 percent increase in profit in the three months to Sept.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014

Physical Security

Sweeter NZ govt film incentive to boost activity, NZFC's Gibson says

New Zealand's film industry is gearing up for a bumper year as the government's sweeter incentives lures foreign projects and boosts domestic produ.

By Pattrick Smellie • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014

Power / Energy

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall; Meridian, Genesis, MRP decline

New Zealand share fell, paced by Meridian Energy, Contact Energy and MightyRiverPower as some investors looked to crystalise recent gains.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014

Marketing Technologies

Kiwi tech firms comprise 10% of Deloitte's Asia-Pacific Fast 500 index

Fifty-one New Zealand technology companies have been included in the 2014 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific index, equalling the record for.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014

Inflation

NZ producer prices fall in third quarter on dairy manufacturing inputs

New Zealand producer input prices fell in the third quarter as lower farmgate milk prices reduced input costs for dairy manufacturers, adding more.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014

Free trade agreement

Australia's FTA with China adds to rivalry in 'hotly contested' market for soft commodities

Australia's free trade agreement with China heralds a renewed focus to diversify the country's economy away from a reliance on mineral exports to s.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014

Argosy Property lifts first-half profit 25% on occupancy boost, divestments

Argosy Property Fund lifted first-half earnings 25 percent as New Zealand's fourth-largest listed property investor boosted its occupancy rate and.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014

NZX

Pacific Brands sells unprofitable footwear, sports apparel business

Pacific Brands, the Australian apparel and linen brands business, has split and sold Brands Collective, its unprofitable footwear and sporting appa.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014