Rocket Lab reveals value of Nasa Moon mission contract, more details

Rocket Lab has revealed the value of its Moon mission for Nasa - US$9.95 million ($14m) - and confirmed the flight will take place before the end of this year.The Kiwi-American company does not usually put a value on its special... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Refining NZ to switch Marsden Point to import-only terminal

By RNZ Refining NZ shareholders have voted overwhelmingly to switch Marsden Point to an import-only fuel terminal from mid next year, signalling the loss of hundreds of jobs at Marsden Point.The change will mean the Marsden Point... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Tech Tinder: Meet the IT companies swiping the skill shortage

A Tinder for the tech sector to match young Māori and Pasifika with future employers. A data analytics bootcamp that leads to "life-changing" tech jobs in Government. A five-year journey from a South Auckland high school... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Covid 19 coronavirus Sydney: Ron Brierley's sentencing may be delayed due to outbreak

Besmirched businessman Ron Brierley may have to wait to learn his fate after admitting charges of possessing child sex abuse material in Sydney.The 84-year-old multi-millionaire and corporate raider is due to appear in court again... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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US billionaire Peter Thiel's Queenstown house going for just over $6 million

Just over $6 million could buy you one of Queenstown Hill's most famous houses.The 'plasma house', named for its 15-metre wide landscape window, has just been listed with Auckland's Wall Real Estate, which brokered its sale to American... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Briscoe Group expects $46 million half-year profit as sales increase post Covid lockdown

Homeware and sporting goods retailer Briscoe Group is forecasting a half-year net profit of $46 million, up 64 per cent, following a boost in sales for the 26 weeks to August.Briscoe today reported unaudited sales of $358.4m for... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | August 5th, 2021|Business|0 Comments

Executive changes at NZME ahead of interim result announcement

NZME has announced changes to its executive team ahead of its first half result announcement later this month.The media company said chief digital officer Laura Maxwell is resigning after eight years working in various senior roles... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Network issues force early halt to NZX trading

The stock exchange is having technical issues and is closing early after halting trading because some participants were unable to place or cancel orders."NZX is currently experiencing network connectivity issues," it said in a statement... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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New Zealand company liquidations spike again as firms default on their debt – Centrix

New data shows a sharp increase in company closures in the three months to June as credit defaults rose 6 per cent, although the general business environment remains positive.The latest data released by the New Zealand credit bureau... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | August 4th, 2021|Business|0 Comments

Privacy blunder: Xero user sees other people's PayPal transactions

Online payment platform PayPal appears to have made a major privacy gaffe with its automated feed to Xero users.Ben Kepes took to Twitter this morning after other people's PayPal transactions appeared in his Xero bank reconciliation... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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