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businessdesk.co.nz > article > infrastructure > moa-point-failure-exposes-new-zealands-wastewater-risk-once-again

Moa Point failure exposes New Zealand???s wastewater risk, once again

4+ hour, 49+ min ago   (117+ words) Westpac says the main economic risk is to pasture-based agriculture. Major power users say the market is failing in some areas. It debuted in Vietnam. New Zealand business leaders discuss how data and experience work together to drive better decisions....

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > public-sector > nz-defence-force-staff-shortages-constrain-infrastructure-push

NZ Defence Force staff shortages constrain infrastructure push

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (91+ words) The Christchurch facility was opened on Thursday. Vero and a Takapuna property owner are headed to court over a $400,000 claim. The deal now has Overseas Investment Office clearance. The Sauce by ANZ gives small and mid-sized businesses access to market…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > property > vero-property-owner-face-trial-over-cyclone-gabrielle-damage

Vero, property owner face trial over Cyclone Gabrielle damage

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (117+ words) The Christchurch facility was opened on Thursday. The deal now has Overseas Investment Office clearance. Watson steered New Zealand’s biggest bank through a volatile seven-year period. The Sauce by ANZ gives small and mid-sized businesses access to market intelligence that…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > infrastructure > uk-royal-navy-pitches-hybrid-navy-concept-to-wellington

UK Royal Navy pitches ‘hybrid navy’ concept to Wellington

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (106+ words) Reference to a “new Minister responsible for alcohol” was a “placeholder”, ministry says. John Ternus took the stage to show off Apple's first foldable smartphone. NZ Build Group receivers expect the process to take at least six years. Healthcare fitout…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > news-in-brief > port-of-auckland-ceo-roger-gray-is-the-new-chair-of-onereg

Port of Auckland CEO Roger Gray is the new chair of OneReg

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (147+ words) Port of Auckland chief executive officer Roger Gray has been appointed chair of aviation platform OneReg as it expands into new global markets.Auckland-based OneReg is a regulatory assurance system for airports and airlines to manage compliance, safety and regulatory…...

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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

4+ day, 4+ 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???

4+ day, 4+ 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 > markets > mercury-opens-kaiwera-downs-stage-2-completes-south-islands-biggest-windfarm

Mercury opens Kaiwera Downs Stage 2, completes South Island???s biggest windfarm

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (161+ words) Power generator and retailer Mercury has opened Stage 2 of its Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm in Southland.The $486 million expansion project was completed in two years, adding 36 turbines and 155 megawatts of installed capacity to the windfarm development near Gore, the company…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > news-in-brief > new-zealands-economy-shows-resilience-forecasts-growth

New Zealand's economy shows resilience, forecasts growth

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (153+ words) New Zealand's economy has shown resilience and regained momentum, with solid growth forecasted through to 2028, according to the latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.BusinessNZ's chief economist, John Pask, highlighted that despite earlier challenges, the economy has fared better than expected, with…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > wellness-inc > valued-at-a500m-everlab-gives-new-zealand-a-go

Valued at A$500m, Everlab gives New Zealand a go

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (114+ words) “Life is moving too quickly to get bored, so keep going.” The latest trends in the art world: from glass to ceramics and more. "I am grateful for the cultural experiences awaiting my unborn daughter and me." Healthcare fitout funding…...