OceanaGold seeks approval to mine large gold and silver resource deposit beneath rare frog stronghold

A precedent for the whole of the peninsula is the warning from anti-mining lobby Coromandel Watchdog as OceanaGold seeks approval later this year to mine a large gold and silver deposit beneath public conservation land south of Whangamata.Hauraki... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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The last days of the Norske Skog Tasman Mill

In its 66-year history, the Norske Skog Tasman Mill at Kawerau has provided intergenerational employment.Today, the mill's last paper machine was shut down for good and 160 staff have been made redundant.The mill is the victim... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Sky TV reports 'unsolicited approaches', appoints Jarden as adviser

Sky TV has appointed investment bank Jarden to advise it on a range of "unsolicited approaches", shareholders were told today at an Investor Day presentation.The pay-TV provider declined to provide any detail about who made the... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Business groups give cautious welcome to first step to replacement of RMA

David Parker says the replacement of the Resource Management Act is a once- in-a-generation chance to improve planning laws, but warned it will not solve New Zealand's housing shortage.On Tuesday the Minister for the Environment... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Laura Fergusson Trust selling $22m+ Greenlane property in 'highly confidential' process: board

The Laura Fergusson Trust property in Auckland is being sold, according to the entity which runs the rehabilitation facility that shut last year.In what could be this year's most controversial sale, a newsletter out this month,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Auckland kava bar Four Shells now on Uber Eats after decision reversed

Uber Eats has reversed its earlier decision and given the green light for an Auckland kava bar to sell its wares on the popular delivery app.Auckland kava bar Four Shells has previously been rebuffed twice, decisions the owners... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Court tells cops it has to cover company losses if it loses 'novel' proceeds of crime case

The proceeds of crime case against a business owner over health and safety breaches has taken a high risk turn for police with the High Court saying a loss could see the taxpayer covering losses sustained by the company.Company... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Broadband price wars: Skinny counters Vodafone with a $50/month limitless data plan

Skinny has launched a $60 a month 4G fixed-wireless broadband plan with unlimited data - or $50 if you have your mobile with Skinny too.The Spark-owned budget band has moved to counter a new $55 a month uncapped data fixed-wireless... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Change of guard at Deloitte as long serving CEO Thomas Pippos steps down

The guard is changing at one of the country's 'big four' firms, Deloitte NZ, where chief executive Thomas Pippos is stepping down after almost a decade in the role.Pippos hands over to Mike Horne, currently chief operating officer.Horne... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Banks at risk of 'disorderly correction' if NZ house prices keep rising: S&P warning

House prices rising annually at more than 30 per cent could create a risk for New Zealand banks of a "disorderly correction", S&P Global Ratings warned on Friday.Unprecedented house price growth of 30 per cent-plus in the past 12... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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