About John Weekes

This author has not yet filled in any details.
So far John Weekes has created 86 blog entries.

Japan defies recession fears, posts quarterly GDP growth – and that could bode well for Kiwi tourism

A resurgent, more confident Japanese economy could boost Kiwi tourism. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | March 11th, 2024|Business|0 Comments

Where Fair Go might go – and why are TV shows so expensive to make?

'Who the hell decided to cut this?' Could Fair Go work outside old-school TV? Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | March 8th, 2024|Business|0 Comments

Manufacturing hit hard by inflation, high interest rates, consumer belt-tightening

Pressures from inflation, high interest rates made year tough for $31 billion sector. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | March 7th, 2024|Business|0 Comments

Alcohol consumption falls in ‘challenging’ year for brewers, producers – but have Kiwi attitudes to booze changed?

Challenging year for producers - but do we have a drinking problem, or an economy problem? Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | February 27th, 2024|Business|0 Comments

Receivers appointed to Queenstown Views Villas, Carlin Hotel after musician and founder Kevin Carlin died

Decision made after rags-to-riches founder Kevin Carlin died suddenly. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | February 25th, 2024|Business|0 Comments

Tomra layoffs: Data leak of 142 people came a few months after cyber attack

The payroll fiasco came just months after Tomra claimed to have 'ensured' safety of data. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | February 21st, 2024|Business|0 Comments

Tomra layoffs: Data leak exposes more than 100 staff payslips, Compac personal details

More pain after layoffs as 'severe' data beach exposes pay, bank account details. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | February 20th, 2024|Business|0 Comments

More scam calls relying on Kiwi Fomo and deepfakes getting complex, cyber agency says

Deepfakes and more scam calls detected, but they often rely on old-fashioned human nature. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | February 11th, 2024|Business|0 Comments

Wendy Petrie’s identity stolen in Instagram gambling scam; new Aussie ‘Visa’ calls target Kiwis

Brash, flashy ad pinches news anchor in deepfake attempt. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | February 8th, 2024|Business|0 Comments

Online bullying, cyber abuse: Dramatic increase in stalking, harassment, Netsafe asks new Govt ministers for help

Dysfunctional, sluggish official responses blasted amid escalating online harms. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | February 2nd, 2024|Business|0 Comments