The Pivot Pod: After tourism, is tech the next NZ business hero?

OPINION Welcome to The Pivot Pod, where we'll figure out together what's next for small business. Hosted by Frances Cook, with a new expert on each episode. Today it's how tech is poised to become a major force in the New Zealand... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | October 30th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Who's up, who's down, in smartphone market share

Samsung has regained the number one slot in global smartphone market share from Huawei, according to the latest shipment figures from market-tracker IDC. Read More Founding CEO out, $11m raise as Guy Haddleton retools 'How... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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

Covid 19 coronavirus: Global economy sees red as surge derails recoveries

The resurgence of coronavirus cases engulfing the United States and Europe is imperilling economic recoveries on both sides of the Atlantic as millions of individuals and businesses face the prospect of having to hunker down once... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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E tū union blasts Air New Zealand for axing hundreds more cabin crew jobs

A union has blasted further staff cuts at Air New Zealand as ''appalling'' at the company which has received hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer money this year.Air New Zealand has today confirmed the loss of 385 cabin crew... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Clutch of govt sites offline for hours – but it's not a cyberattack

Grizzles are emerging on social media after a period of "maintenance" for several government websites has extended from a brief lunchtime downtime to hours. Read More Watchdog bites phone companies over complaints Privacy... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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KiwiSaver funds hit nearly $71 billion

The amount of money invested in KiwiSaver has continued to rise this year and is now over $70 billion despite the ongoing volatility in global markets.Latest Morningstar figures show KiwiSaver funds under management hit $70.9 billion... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Skellerup eyes record net profit in 2021 after strong start

Shares in manufacturer Skellerup rallied sharply after it said it expects to report a record profit of around $30 to $35 million in the June 30, 2021, financial year.By late afternoon, the stock was up 20c or 6.7 per cent at $3.17.Chair... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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NZ Post hikes international postage charges, changes the way it calculates prices

NZ Post has increased the price of international postage in response to a global decrease in air freight options as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.Along with the domestic postage increase of 7 per cent, or 10 cents, this year,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Smiths City rebrands to shake off previous ownership pitfalls

Smiths City has rebranded its business as it moves to "revive" the brand.The furniture and electronics retail chain with 25 stores across the country was sold to investment company Polar Capital, owned by Colin Neal, founder of... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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

Cooking the Books podcast: How to pay off debt faster

OPINION Each week the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how to pay off debt faster, and pay less overall. Hosted by Frances Cook. Listen to the Cooking the Books podcast here... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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