Leading questions: Economist Cameron Bagrie on why 'financial literacy' needs a marketing makeover

Cameron Bagrie, formerly chief economist at the ANZ, now runs his own business - Bagrie Economics. Q: How would you describe 2019 for your business? A: Enjoyable. Best part of running my own shop is the ability to get more balance... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 27th, 2019|Business|0 Comments

NZ shares fall as blue chips take a breather

New Zealand shares fell in light holiday trading as blue-chip stocks including Auckland International Airport, Spark New Zealand and A2 Milk ended the day weaker. Retirement village stocks continued to gain with Metlifecare's takeover... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 27th, 2019|Business|0 Comments

NZ dollar reaches 5-month high as US-China trade deal nears

The New Zealand dollar climbed to a five-month high, buoyed by the imminent signing of a preliminary trade deal between the US and China and strong fundamentals for the local economy.The kiwi was trading at 66.79 US cents at 5pm... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 27th, 2019|Business|0 Comments

Former South Auckland P lab sells for $880K to a developer

A former South Auckland P lab has sold for well above its CV.The house, at 83 Station Rd, which was widely marketed as a former P lab, was sold to developers for $880,000.The property has a CV of $855,000. Century 21 Real Estate... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 27th, 2019|Business|0 Comments

We blew $3.9m in a day: Hawke's Bay spends big on Boxing Day

Hawke's Bay continues to spend big on Boxing Day.According to the latest Paymark stats from the traditional shopping day, Hawke's Bay spent $3.9 million this year, a 10.6 per cent jump on 2018.The jump couldn't be attributed to... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 27th, 2019|Business|0 Comments

Coca-Cola says it doesn't have plans to enter cannabis market

Coca-Cola Co. is dousing speculation that it's getting into the cannabis business.Speculation surged after a video posted to YouTube -- since deleted -- by a user with the screen name "Gabor the Blind Guy" showed a Coca-Cola can... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 27th, 2019|Business|0 Comments

Leading questions: Roger Beaumont on the tough year for bankers

Roger Beaumont, chief executive of the New Zealand Bankers Association, talks about the year past and what he hopes 2020 will have in store. How would you describe 2019 for your business/organisation? It's been quite challenging,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 26th, 2019|Business|0 Comments

Liquidators set to 'freeze' assets of Eric Watson's Cullen Group

Liquidators of Eric Watson's Cullen Group are working to identify and freeze the company's assets.In the liquidators' first report published on Christmas Eve, KPMG's Vivian Fatupaito and Luke Norman said they were "still working... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 26th, 2019|Business|0 Comments

Boxing Day madness begins: Shoppers queue early to bag best bargains

Keen shoppers have been queuing since the early hours in hopes of getting the best Boxing Day deals.People are flocking to stores across the country today in search of specials - and to seek shelter, with many areas due for rain... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 26th, 2019|Business|0 Comments

Inside YouTube's year of responsibility

YouTube spent 2019 answering critics with some of the most drastic changes in its 15-year history. With each step, it gave those activists, regulators and lawmakers more reasons to attack its free-wheeling, user-generated business... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 25th, 2019|Business|0 Comments