Cooking the Books podcast: NZ's $55b residential property industry already adapting to Covid 19

COMMENT: The Herald's Cooking the Books personal finance podcast is here to get you the tips you need to weather the financial storm. Hosted by Frances Cook, with a new money expert featured on each episode.  It seems it takes... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Covid 19 coronavirus: Billboards across NZ to feature small business in 'no strings' free initiative to boost post-lockdown restart

Small business owners may see their names up in lights - or giant digital billboards across the country - as two of New Zealand's leading marketing companies come together to help get them up and running after the Covid-19 lockdown.When... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Covid 19 coronavirus: Contact tracing system still in development as full lockdown ends

COMMENT: The public health system is now said to be operating the promised "gold standard" contact tracing and testing system promised a week ago, even though key elements of it remain in development. READ MORE:• Covid... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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BNZ's first-half result a bright spot as NAB raises A$3.5b

Bank of New Zealand's cash earnings rose 5.6 per cent in the six months ended March, mainly reflecting 8.5 per cent growth in housing lending and lower charges against profit for bad loans.Earnings at its parent, National Australia... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Oil's dramatic collapse leaves the industry over a barrel

The last time crude was this cheap was in 1870 but for some storage operators, it's jackpot time, writes Ed Clowes For hedge fund manager Joe Mares, the apocalyptic oil crash was historic in more ways than one. His family has worked... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Covid casualty: Elephant Hill restaurant will not reopen

One of Hawke's Bay's most iconic winery restaurants has closed its doors.Elephant Hill announced that its restaurant, which has been closed under the Covid-19 restrictions, will not reopen.The site, located on Clifton Rd, Te Awanga,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Local Focus: Covid 19 coronavirus – Shrink-wrap gives builders a head start at level 3

The construction industry is getting ready to pick up its tools and get back to work but only some will be able to pick up exactly where they left off.Pāpāmoa contractor Todd Duncan spent 48 hours before the lockdown in... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Covid 19 coronavirus: Finance Minister condemns businessman 'profiting' from wage subsidy scheme

The businessman at the centre of a stoush with the Finance Minister insists he's "not a crook", after Grant Robertson condemned his use of the wage subsidy scheme. Black Steel owner Tony Black received $239,000 through the scheme... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | April 26th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Covid 19 coronavirus: Consumer NZ wants holiday providers to treat people fairly

SIGN UP TO OUR COVID-19 NEWSLETTER.SIGN IN OR REGISTER, THEN SELECT TOP NEWS STORIES It is unfair for Kiwis to foot the bill for cancelled travel bookings when it is completely out of their control, Consumer NZ says.Many people... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | April 26th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Comment: Is it possible to build a NZ food delivery business to beat Uber Eats?

COMMENT: "Uber Eats is ripping off restaurants", "With such a big commission, Uber must be making heaps of money", "We can build the same thing and charge a restaurant way less" have been headlines for years, but have really come... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | April 25th, 2020|Business|0 Comments