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Fonterra lifts milk price forecast as demand rises
Tuesday, 27 April 2010, 1:17 pm | Businesswire
April 27 (BusinessWire) - Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world’s biggest dairy exporter, raised its forecast milk price for 2009/10 by 7%, citing rising global dairy prices and demand begins to outstrip supply. More >>
Kiwi firms taking longer to pay bills: D&B
Tuesday, 27 April 2010, 12:57 pm | Businesswire
April 27 (BusinessWire) – Weak economic recovery is reflected in new figures showing New Zealand businesses are increasing the average amount of time to pay their bills. More >>
Windfarms has large output and revenue increase
Tuesday, 27 April 2010, 11:02 am | Businesswire
Windfarms announces large output and revenue increase April 27 (BusinessWire) – NZ Windfarms Ltd., the listed Manawatu windfarm operator, said revenue jumped to $1.5 million in the January-March quarter from just $194,000 a year earlier. Its ... More >>
Stocks to watch: AIA, CEN, DIL, NZX, PPL, WEL
Tuesday, 27 April 2010, 9:29 am | Businesswire
April 27 (BusinessWire) – The following stocks may be active on the New Zealand exchange after developments since the close of trading yesterday. All prices are in New Zealand dollars unless specified. More >>
NZ dollar reaches 3-month high as milk payout eyed
Tuesday, 27 April 2010, 9:20 am | Businesswire
April 27 (BusinessWire) – The New Zealand dollar climbed to a three-month high against the greenback amid speculation Fonterra Cooperative Group will raise its forecast pay-out to dairy farmers. More >>
Joyce tells regulator to reconsider mobile offers
Tuesday, 27 April 2010, 9:07 am | Businesswire
April 27 (BusinessWire) - Communications Minister Steven Joyce has directed the Commerce Commission to reconsider its recommendation that Telecom Corp. and Vodafone Group Plc escape regulation on mobile termination by agreeing to voluntary constraints. More >>
Transpower gets go-ahead for $170m SI upgrade
Tuesday, 27 April 2010, 7:45 am | Businesswire
April 26 (BusinessWire) - Big new wind and hydro-electricity project proposals in the lower South Island got a shot in the arm today, with Transpower gaining approval from the Electricity Commission to proceed with a $170 million upgrade to the national ... More >>
While you were sleeping: Confusing signals
Tuesday, 27 April 2010, 5:11 am | Businesswire
April 27 (Business Wire) – Equities rose in Europe but were flat in New York as corporate earnings helped to offset worries about the debt outlook for Greece and the potential profit hit ahead for Wall Street financial firms. More >>
Next Window sold to Canadian rival
Monday, 26 April 2010, 6:18 pm | Businesswire
High-tech darling Next Window sold to Canadian rival April 26 (BusinessWire) - One of New Zealand's fastest-growing technology companies, Next Window Ltd., has been sold to Smart Technologies, a Canadian firm that was suing the Auckland developer ... More >>
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise in subdued trade
Monday, 26 April 2010, 5:55 pm | Businesswire
April 26 (BusinessWire) – New Zealand shares rose for the fourth day in five. Rakon Ltd. rose as some investors sought stocks that have under-performed in recent months and Auckland International Airport edged higher after saying volumes were boosted ... More >>
Pumpkin Patch to head down market with 2nd brand
Monday, 26 April 2010, 4:17 pm | Businesswire
April 26 (BusinessWire) – Pumpkin Patch Ltd., the children’s clothing chain, plans to launch a new, cheaper brand in stand-alone stores to tap demand for so-called everyday clothing. More >>
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may gain ahead of RBNZ
Monday, 26 April 2010, 1:24 pm | Businesswire
April 26 (BusinessWire) – The New Zealand dollar will push toward 72 U.S. cents and may advanced against the Australian dollar as the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate review looms on Thursday. More >>
Wool Equities expects deal in coming months
Monday, 26 April 2010, 1:11 pm | Businesswire
April 26 (BusinessWire) – Wool Equities Ltd., which relies on interest from bank deposits for income, said it expects to announce partnership proposals for wool ventures in the next few months. More >>
Auckland Airport’s traffic stoked by Australians
Monday, 26 April 2010, 10:03 am | Businesswire
April 26 (BusinessWire) – Auckland International Airport Ltd., New Zealand’s busiest gateway, said passenger volumes and aircraft movements climbed last month, led by visitors from Australia and an increase in domestic traffic. More >>
NZ dollar climbs vs euro as Greece asks for cash
Monday, 26 April 2010, 9:22 am | Businesswire
April 26 (BusinessWire) – The New Zealand dollar rose to a 26-month high versus the euro as Greece formally requested access to the aid package, easing concern the debt-stricken nation may default on its loans, while stronger U.S. data stoked investors’ ... More >>
Stocks to watch: CBS, NZO, NPX, SKT, TEL, WSI
Monday, 26 April 2010, 9:16 am | Businesswire
April 26 (BusinessWire) – The following stocks may be active on the New Zealand exchange after developments since the close of trading yesterday. All prices are in New Zealand dollars unless specified. More >>
World Week Ahead: Equities shift into higher gear
Monday, 26 April 2010, 7:49 am | Businesswire
April 26 (BusinessWire) - Global equities rose on Friday after Greece waved a white flag and ahead of what’s expected to be still more solid earnings from U.S. companies. More >>
SMELLIE SNIFFS THE BREEZE: Lest we forget
Sunday, 25 April 2010, 8:49 pm | Businesswire
BusinessWire) - A long time ago, a bloke called Stephen Rowe applied to be a press secretary for Jim Bolger, who was then Prime Minister. More >>
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; Nuplex, NZS gain
Friday, 23 April 2010, 7:05 pm | Businesswire
April 23 (BusinessWire) – New Zealand shares rose for the third day in four. Nuplex Industries led the advance. Telecom Corp. rose after mobile phone market data showed rival Vodafone no longer dominates. More >>
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; Nuplex gains
Friday, 23 April 2010, 6:44 pm | Businesswire
April 23 (BusinessWire) – New Zealand shares rose for the third day in four. Nuplex Industries led the advance. Telecom Corp. rose after mobile phone market data showed rival Vodafone no longer dominates. More >>
