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businessdesk.co.nz > article > retail > glasson-family-buys-49-of-westfield-albany-for-308m

Glasson family buys 49% of Westfield Albany for $308m

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (642+ words) Siren Gold has poured A$7.5m into Sams Creek since acquiring the project. Smaller EDBs are told to take a long, hard look at themselves. The transacting technology remains little understood even in the age of the internet. The Sauce by…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > law-regulation > nz-pushes-back-against-flood-of-global-climate-lawsuits

NZ pushes back against flood of global climate lawsuits

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (105+ words) Bulky goods have moved off the shop floor as click-and-collect expands. But it will be a more sustainable recovery led by incomes, not a housing boom. On this week’s episode, Peter talks to Syos founder Sam Vye. Healthcare fitout funding…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > primary-sector > pet-fair-asia-nzs-role-in-feeding-chinas-fur-babies

Pet Fair Asia: NZ???s role in feeding China???s???fur babies???

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (106+ words) Bulky goods have moved off the shop floor as click-and-collect expands. NZ's new Tort Liability Act is a 'legislative torpedo', an academic says. But it will be a more sustainable recovery led by incomes, not a housing boom. Healthcare fitout…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > energy > aotea-energy-bets-batteries-can-make-wholesale-power-work-for-households

Aotea Energy bets batteries can make wholesale power work for households

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (98+ words) Our fortnightly round-up of public sector news and reckons. With the apartment market stubbornly in the doldrums, vendors are getting creative. Big corporate gets behind tech meetup. Healthcare fitout funding allows Kiwis to set up a new practice – without putting…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > trade > beer-feud-resurfaces-at-nz-australia-cer-talks

Beer feud resurfaces at NZ-Australia CER Talks

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (104+ words) The FMA’s probe is a “tortuous and ongoing tragedy”, the couple claim. FMA is seen as a natural CCCFA sheriff, with vehicle lending picked as key future focus. Legal stoush over $4.9b Northwest Busway looks to be over, with approvals granted....

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > energy > first-gas-loans-announced-as-jones-eyes-full-200m-spend-before-election

First gas loans announced as Jones eyes full $200m spend before election

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (95+ words) A return to the MMP norm? NZ has been here before. Samantha Barrass’ departure came as little surprise to many former staff. RBNZ chief economist Paul Conway sees bigger risks to growth than inflation. Instead of spending countless hours comparing…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > economy > october-rate-hike-still-live-despite-rbnzs-uncertain-timing

October rate hike still live despite RBNZ's 'uncertain' timing

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (78+ words) The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,930.57, up 143.67 points or 1.04%. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this group has already done the legwork for you. The decision was widely anticipated. Capital return from Mainland divestment is…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > economy > rbnz-hikes-25-basis-points-to-275-in-consensus-decision

RBNZ hikes 25 basis points to 2.75% in consensus decision

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (87+ words) The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,930.57, up 143.67 points or 1.04%. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this group has already done the legwork for you. The Reserve Bank lifted the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > primary-sector > skim-milk-powder-drags-global-dairy-trade-auction-higher

Skim milk powder drags Global Dairy Trade auction higher

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (94+ words) Markets expect the RBNZ to raise its cash rate to 2.75% on Wednesday. Council amalgamations could shift water entities back onto the balance sheet. Network sharing, as proposed by One NZ and 2degrees, is not a radical experiment. Instead of spending countless…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > energy > cabinet-orders-major-gas-users-to-disclose-contracts

Cabinet orders major gas users to disclose contracts

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (98+ words) The Māori business leader is this year’s CEO Index Judges' Choice winner. Beck is both the BusinessDesk CEO Index’s listed company category and overall winner. Bold ambition on show as Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck takes title. Instead of spending countless…...