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Mark Tanner reports on a new hugely successful Chinese retail franchise model that charges few fees but capitalises on significant advantages in vertical integration
13th Mar 25, 9:16am
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Mark Tanner reports on a new hugely successful Chinese retail franchise model that charges few fees but capitalises on significant advantages in vertical integration
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Stats NZ says retail card spending rose 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis in February after taking a dip in January
12th Mar 25, 11:17am
Stats NZ says retail card spending rose 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis in February after taking a dip in January
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11th Mar 25, 11:19am
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Dairy co-operative Fonterra says it will now achieve earnings of between 55c and 75c a share for the year, up from a previous forecast of 40c-60c; roadshow details released for sale of 'Mainland Group'
10th Mar 25, 10:19am
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Dairy co-operative Fonterra says it will now achieve earnings of between 55c and 75c a share for the year, up from a previous forecast of 40c-60c; roadshow details released for sale of 'Mainland Group'
Mark Tanner reports that while fewer babies are being born in China, today’s parents are making more conscious spending decisions - investing in their child’s health, education, and well-being
8th Mar 25, 9:20am
Mark Tanner reports that while fewer babies are being born in China, today’s parents are making more conscious spending decisions - investing in their child’s health, education, and well-being
MFAT reports on our mixed trade relationship with Japan, the world's fourth largest economy, and one that is recovering at a moderate pace
8th Mar 25, 9:15am
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MFAT reports on our mixed trade relationship with Japan, the world's fourth largest economy, and one that is recovering at a moderate pace
Credit bureau Centrix says 23,700 home loans are past due, a 6% year-on-year increase
4th Mar 25, 5:00am
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Credit bureau Centrix says 23,700 home loans are past due, a 6% year-on-year increase
ANZ chief economist says it seems clear GDP returned to positive growth in the last three months of 2024
27th Feb 25, 1:22pm
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ANZ chief economist says it seems clear GDP returned to positive growth in the last three months of 2024
Analysts say the fact Fonterra's looking at a profit toward the top end of its guidance despite a record milk price to be paid 'shows strong strategic execution' within the co-operative
25th Feb 25, 12:34pm
Analysts say the fact Fonterra's looking at a profit toward the top end of its guidance despite a record milk price to be paid 'shows strong strategic execution' within the co-operative
Retirement village operator Ryman says it's taking 'decisive' action to reset its balance sheet and provide the company with the foundations 'to deliver further transformation initiatives'
24th Feb 25, 12:18pm
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Retirement village operator Ryman says it's taking 'decisive' action to reset its balance sheet and provide the company with the foundations 'to deliver further transformation initiatives'
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Stats NZ says retail activity as measured by sales volumes saw the first quarterly gain in December since the March 2024 quarter
24th Feb 25, 11:22am
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Stats NZ says retail activity as measured by sales volumes saw the first quarterly gain in December since the March 2024 quarter
Auckland International Airport's profits take off but the airport says New Zealand’s aviation growth remains grounded
20th Feb 25, 11:19am
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Auckland International Airport's profits take off but the airport says New Zealand’s aviation growth remains grounded
Our national airline says it may have as many as 11 jets out of service between now and the end of June
20th Feb 25, 10:01am
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Our national airline says it may have as many as 11 jets out of service between now and the end of June
In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
20th Feb 25, 10:00am
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In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
Fonterra says if it decides to list its consumer brands on the share market, the spun-off company will be called Mainland Group
19th Feb 25, 12:11pm
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Fonterra says if it decides to list its consumer brands on the share market, the spun-off company will be called Mainland Group
Fletcher Building says 'macroeconomic pressures' are expected to persist and economic activity to remain subdued at 'below mid-cycle levels' for the remainder of the financial year
19th Feb 25, 9:59am
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Fletcher Building says 'macroeconomic pressures' are expected to persist and economic activity to remain subdued at 'below mid-cycle levels' for the remainder of the financial year
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Stats NZ says retail card spending dropped 1.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis in January after growing strongly in December
13th Feb 25, 11:21am
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Stats NZ says retail card spending dropped 1.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis in January after growing strongly in December
ANZ chief economist says perhaps reality is biting for businesses as it becomes clear falling interest rates will take time to 'work their magic'
30th Jan 25, 1:26pm
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ANZ chief economist says perhaps reality is biting for businesses as it becomes clear falling interest rates will take time to 'work their magic'
​ Changes to corporate law should benefit NZ as a whole and not narrowly focus on the prevailing governmental agenda, Lynn Buckley & Peter Underwood say
23rd Jan 25, 10:10am
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​ Changes to corporate law should benefit NZ as a whole and not narrowly focus on the prevailing governmental agenda, Lynn Buckley & Peter Underwood say
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Monthly retail spending figures ended the year on a stronger footing after much weakness in spending throughout 2024
21st Jan 25, 11:38am
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Monthly retail spending figures ended the year on a stronger footing after much weakness in spending throughout 2024
The NZ government is promising to double exports (again) – but as history shows, this is easier said than done, Eldrede Kahiya says
20th Jan 25, 10:24am
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The NZ government is promising to double exports (again) – but as history shows, this is easier said than done, Eldrede Kahiya says
Westpac says spending on its credit and debit cards was up just 2% in December compared with the previous year
16th Jan 25, 9:30am
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Westpac says spending on its credit and debit cards was up just 2% in December compared with the previous year
Latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows companies reporting a significant increase in activity - but there was a 'surprising' rise in expected costs as well
19th Dec 24, 1:28pm
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Latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows companies reporting a significant increase in activity - but there was a 'surprising' rise in expected costs as well
Monthly retail spending figures were flat in November after showing the strongest rise in months in October
12th Dec 24, 11:33am
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Monthly retail spending figures were flat in November after showing the strongest rise in months in October
Chris Ogden argues India is the new China so NZ needs to see the bigger picture in trade negotiations
10th Dec 24, 3:44pm
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Chris Ogden argues India is the new China so NZ needs to see the bigger picture in trade negotiations