Stories by Pattrick - Page 5
NZ dollar gains amid yen strength ahead of Reserve Bank rate decision
Thu, 11th Dec 2014
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inflation
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kiwi
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investors
The New Zealand dollar gained as investors eschewed riskier assets in favour of the safe-haven yen, while locally traders await the Reserve Bank de.
Fonterra shifts 'silo' culture since WPC food scare
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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education, learning & training
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food safety
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nato
Fonterra addresses its silo culture post-WPC scare, embracing comprehensive changes to bolster food safety and foster cohesion.
NZ tractor sales hit decade high in Q3 on record dairy payout, high kiwi
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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kiwi
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farming
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currencies
New Zealand tractor sales hit their highest level in a decade in the third quarter as farmers benefiting from this year's record milk payout and th.
Pumpkin Patch stock sinks to record low on concern ailing retailer may seek more capital
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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capital
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shares
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nz dollar
Pumpkin Patch shares fell to a record low on concern the unprofitable children's clothing chain may seek new capital to bolster its balance sheet a.
Chorus expects lower UFB build costs this year after signing new contracts
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
Chorus, the regulated telecommunications network operator, expects cheaper costs for the roll-out of its ultrafast broadband network in the current.
NZ dollar touches fresh 7-year high vs. yen, gives up some gains after lower dairy prices
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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new zealand dollar
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kiwi
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recession
The New Zealand dollar touched a fresh seven-year high against the yen after Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe called a snap election and said he.
Flintfox launches new software product that could make it better known at home
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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crm
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data analytics
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erp
Flintfox International, a software development company that specialises in trade relationship and promotions management, is about to launch a new p.
UPDATE: New Zealand, South Korea conclude free-trade agreement
Sat, 15th Nov 2014
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agricultural technology
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clean technologies
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climate change
NZ and South Korea seal a free-trade deal, slashing $230m in export tariffs, aiming to boost two-way trade currently valued at $4bn.
RESEND2: Fonterra warned it has to stay competitive on milk payout
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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animal welfare
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palm
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returns
Fonterra must set industry standard for competitive farmgate milk price, says former director Jim van der Poel at annual meeting.
Fonterra shareholders use AGM to flag concern over lower milk payout
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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strategy
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transparency
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investment
Fonterra Cooperative Group shareholders used their annual meeting in Palmerston North to raise concerns over the reduced 2015 milk payout, the dair.
NZ dollar gains on strong employment report
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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migration
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new zealand dollar
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kiwi
The New Zealand dollar gained after government figures showed a strengthening labour market is soaking up an increased supply of new migrants and r.
MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to record on yield hunt; Heartland, Genesis, Spark gain
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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stock market
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financial services
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partners
New Zealand shares rose, pushing the NZX 50 Index to its eighth consecutive record close, after Heartland New Zealand affirmed guidance.
Countdown posts 1.1% rise in 1Q sales as new stores openings offset weaker prices
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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sales
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statistics nz
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countdown
Countdown saw a 1.1% boost in 1Q sales to NZD $1.5 billion, driven by new store openings, while comparable sales dipped 0.1% amid flat prices.
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline as greenback rises ahead of jobs report
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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inflation
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brokers
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industrial
The New Zealand dollar may decline as the US dollar continues to trend higher leading into a key jobs report, amid a slew of economic indicators an.
Renaissance capital return unlikely before June
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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apple
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renaissance
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yoobee
Renaissance Corp shareholders might wait until June for payouts following company liquidation discussions, amidst wrapping up affairs.
Retailers lagging other sectors in getting to grips with the Internet
Tue, 1st Apr 2014
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uc
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supply chain
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google
NZ retailers trail in internet adoption, risking productivity, reports Internet NZ and Google study. Economy could gain £34bn with full potential utilised.
Appeal Court rules Dotcom search warrants valid
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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government
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mega
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gcsb
Court Appeal finds Kim Dotcom's 2012 arrest warrants valid despite flaws, but illegal for NZ police to share cloned info with US FBI.
Census data shows telcos losing out to data users
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
NZ's shift from landlines to mobiles rattles telcos, as census reveals deep cuts into traditional revenue streams.
Telecom sells AAPT for A$450M to TPG Telecom
Mon, 9th Dec 2013
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uc
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iinet
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nbn
Telecom sells Australian AAPT unit to TPG Telecom for AUD $450 million, exceeding expectations. The move aligns with its focus on NZ operations.
Can 2degrees block the 4G spectrum sale to Vodafone, Telecom?
Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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uc
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government
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commerce commission
2degrees urges Commerce Commission to block 4G spectrum sale to rivals Vodafone and Telecom, fearing stifled competition.