NZ scientists in $8m bid to make 'green' hydrogen a reality

It's been touted as a climate-friendly future alternative to fossil fuels - and now Kiwi scientists think they have a way to make so-called "green" hydrogen a viable reality.A major new study, backed with an $8.4m grant from the... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 29th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Election 2020: Advance NZ files injunction against MediaWorks over exclusion from minor parties' debate

Advance NZ has filed an urgent injunction against MediaWorks today after being excluded from the minor parties leaders' debate.Co-leaders Billy Te Kahika and former National Party MP Jami-Lee Ross said in a statement the urgent... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 29th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Election 2020: Serious Fraud Office budget would double under National policy

National would double the Serious Fraud Office's budget to investigate more cases of fraud, bribery and corruption - crimes it says aren't prosecuted enough."The SFO takes very few prosecutions, not because there isn't fraud, bribery... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 28th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Cavalier Corporation tumbles to $21.5m loss

Cavalier Corporation has reported a statutory net loss after tax of $21.5m with profitability impacted by the Covid-19 lockdown, particularly in April and May.Revenue of $118.0m was down 13 per cent on the prior year, with sales... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 28th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Ports of Auckland delivers gloomy 2020 financial performance reading

Ports of Auckland's financial results for 2020 make disappointing reading for Auckland ratepayers with revenue, net profit and cargo volumes well down on last year.The Auckland Council-owned ports company said Covid-19 challenges... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 28th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

John Cuthbertson: Why the taxman is our unsung Covid hero

OPINION The country's health system has rightly received accolades for saving lives and reducing suffering.However, we should also spare a thought for our tax collection and cash dispensing system which has quietly and efficiently... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 28th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

America's Cup: Spark launches '5G race zone'

Spark has launched a multimedia experience at Emirates Team NZ's base at Wynyard Quarter, featuring seven interactive exhibits that give visitors "the opportunity to feel, create, learn and even smell all things sailing."The telco... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 28th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

IOS 14: How Apple's latest update will Marie Kondo your iPhone home screen

The latest iteration of the iPhone operating system will help clean up the chaos on your phone homepage. The overdue introduction of a new range widgets means it will be easier than ever to arrange your phone's home screen in a... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 28th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Mood of the Boardroom live debate: Grant Robertson and Paul Goldsmith debate

In what has been a year fraught with complexity, the economy has become the major talking point in the lead up to the election.This makes today's debate between Finance Minister Grant Robertson and National's finance spokesman Paul... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 27th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Mood of the boardroom: Confidence plummets as Covid worries weigh on business

Business confidence has plunged to its lowest level in nearly two decades amid the fallout from Covid-19 and leaders say neither major political parties are offering economic policies that make them feel reassured.In the run-up... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 27th, 2020|Business|0 Comments