Fuel prices: Cost of importing petrol hits record high

The cost of importing petrol to New Zealand hit a record high last week, according to the latest data collected by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Petrol importers paid $1.59 per litre for 91, and $1.62... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | May 28th, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Fire and Emergency firefighter: Fire truck's delay came close to costing lives

By Phil Pennington, RNZ A fire officer in charge at a blaze at an Auckland apartment block today says a delay in getting there could have ended up with two people trapped.The two residents got out, suffering minor burns or singed... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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'Disneyland of the Pacific': The rise and fall of West Auckland's Footrot Flats Fun Park

Originally published by Chris Schulz of The Spinoff A West Auckland theme park had big ambitions but didn't last the distance. Chris Schulz asks former staff members what became of the fun park that was meant to be 'bigger than... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Lotto wins over business success: Entrepreneur decries NZ's tall poppy syndrome

"Win $2 million in Lotto and you're celebrated. Earn $2 million busting your arse to help other people and you're criticised. Welcome to New Zealand."So says Auckland business consultant and management coach Lani Fogelberg, who... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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DGL Group to delist from NZX after founder Simon Henry's attack on Nadia Lim

Simon Henry's DGL Group has decided to delist from the NZX in a move the stock exchange boss says is clearly a reaction to Henry's abusive comments towards My Food Bag co-founder Nadia Lim.Chemicals maker DGL announced today it... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | May 27th, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Stride Property Group full-year result down 14.8pc after higher tax bill, costs

Stride Property Group's rental income rose but so too did its expenses which pushed annual profit down 14.8 per cent.Net profit after tax from the diversified landlord fell from last year's $131.9m to $112.3m in the year to March... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | May 26th, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Infinz Awards: The big winners in the finance industry

Sanford chairman Sir Robert McLeod and Skellerup chief executive David Mair were honoured for their leadership at the revamped Institute of Finance Professionals (Infinz) Awards in Auckland last night.McLeod won the inaugural Māori... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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American Airlines returning to New Zealand in October

American Airlines will return to New Zealand in October with daily service between Auckland and the airline's largest hub in Dallas/Fort Worth.After more than two years of suspended service, American Airlines is returning to New... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | May 26th, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Kiwis now trust supermarkets less than banks, Consumer research

Kiwis now trust supermarkets less than the banking industry, research by Consumer New Zealand has found.The percentage of those who said they did not trust supermarkets has risen from 17 per cent in June last year to 32 per cent.... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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The Front Page: Will RNZ-TVNZ merger help or hinder struggling TV landscape?

The doctors and nurses on Shortland Street have survived serial killers, viral outbreaks and volcanoes over the show's 30-year existence, but the biggest existential threat they face lies in the current chaos of the media industry.The... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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