Fonterra's farmer owners have abundant director choices this year

For the second year since reform of Fonterra's director election process eliminated the opportunity for the board to meddle, shareholders will have plenty of governor material to choose from.Six candidates will vie for two director... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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

Mood of the boardroom: RMA reform needs to happen quickly

Tauranga port boss Mark Cairns tells Graham Skellern the export of premium primary produce will boost the national economy.Port of Tauranga chief executive Mark Cairns is frustrated. He's got an $80 million shovel-ready infrastructure... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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

Mood of the boardroom: Hi-tech contact-tracing in favour

Some 91 per cent of executives responding to the Herald's CEOs survey want greater emphasis on intensive contact tracing using best-in-class technological capabilities.The CEOs also want New Zealand to establish secure airbridges... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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

Air New Zealand pilot lets female passenger travel in cockpit

An Air New Zealand pilot has been "reminded of the correct procedure" after inviting an "intoxicated" female passenger to travel in the cockpit of a Wellington to Nelson flight. The woman travelled in the "jump seat" of the Q300 plane.Nelson... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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

Jason Murphy: Coronavirus crisis could leave Australia better off than many other nations

COMMENT: Economist Jason Murphy explains why Australia could emerge better off than wealthy nations - including NZ - once the coronavirus pandemic has passed. Congratulations, Australia. You've managed this pandemic OK. Quite... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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

Out of this world: What it's like to work on Rocket Lab's Mahia pad

It was a bit of a case of the Eagle has Landed as Rocket Lab Mahia Lunch Complex 1 manager Chuck Dowdell opened a universe of opportunity to aspiring technology and business leaders in Napier.Even though his origins have often been... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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

Covid 19 coronavirus: Superyachts entering NZ border can quarantine at sea – if they spend millions in repairs before America's Cup

Our borders are closed and guarded by the military - but if you've got enough money you can get your superyacht and an international crew into the country courtesy of a boat repair loophole.A Ministry of Health exemption is opening... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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

Trump's executively ordered review on section 230 and social media 'censoring' speech given to US Congress

US President Donald Trump's order for the review of laws governing the internet that he issued after Twitter put a fact check on two of his posts has come back with its recommendations, which could impact on the internet all around... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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

Air New Zealand puts 2021 date on capital raising

Air New Zealand says it could raise extra capital in the first half of 2021.The airline has started drawing down on a $900 million Government backstop loan and today said it continued to evaluate a range of scenarios on how the... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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

New Zealand's Chris Liddell praised in Politico for Trump transition work

New Zealander Chris Liddell, a key aide to US President Donald Trump, is smoothly planning a possible transition of power after the November election, according to Politico.While Trump refuses to commit to a peaceful transfer of... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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