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businessdesk.co.nz > article > infrastructure > moa-point-failure-exposes-new-zealands-wastewater-risk-once-again

Moa Point failure exposes New Zealand???s wastewater risk, once again

10+ hour, 32+ min ago   (117+ words) Westpac says the main economic risk is to pasture-based agriculture. Major power users say the market is failing in some areas. It debuted in Vietnam. New Zealand business leaders discuss how data and experience work together to drive better decisions....

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > public-sector > nz-defence-force-staff-shortages-constrain-infrastructure-push

NZ Defence Force staff shortages constrain infrastructure push

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (91+ words) The Christchurch facility was opened on Thursday. Vero and a Takapuna property owner are headed to court over a $400,000 claim. The deal now has Overseas Investment Office clearance. The Sauce by ANZ gives small and mid-sized businesses access to market…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > property > vero-property-owner-face-trial-over-cyclone-gabrielle-damage

Vero, property owner face trial over Cyclone Gabrielle damage

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (117+ words) The Christchurch facility was opened on Thursday. The deal now has Overseas Investment Office clearance. Watson steered New Zealand’s biggest bank through a volatile seven-year period. The Sauce by ANZ gives small and mid-sized businesses access to market intelligence that…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > wellness-inc > valued-at-a500m-everlab-gives-new-zealand-a-go

Valued at A$500m, Everlab gives New Zealand a go

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (114+ words) “Life is moving too quickly to get bored, so keep going.” The latest trends in the art world: from glass to ceramics and more. "I am grateful for the cultural experiences awaiting my unborn daughter and me." Healthcare fitout funding…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > infrastructure > nzta-gets-northwest-busway-fast-track-approval-after-legal-stoush

NZTA gets Northwest Busway fast-track approval after legal stoush

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (93+ words) The FMA’s probe is a “tortuous and ongoing tragedy”, the couple claim. FMA is seen as a natural CCCFA sheriff, with vehicle lending picked as key future focus. NZ breweries claims Australia is breaching the CER trade agreement. Healthcare fitout…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > the-life > aucklands-cultural-life-for-a-new-generation

Auckland’s cultural life for a new generation

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1067+ words) Our subscriptions start at $44 / month for individuals. Earlier this year, during my first trimester, my husband and I attended the Baby Expo. We knew very little about what we needed, and being confronted with seemingly endless products and advice was…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > markets > port-of-tauranga-sells-auckland-site-for-887m

Port of Tauranga sells Auckland site for $88.7m

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (157+ words) Port of Tauranga has sold its property in Onehunga to Trade Depot for $88.7 million as part of its capital recycling programme.The programme aims to unlock value from non-core property assets and reinvest the capital into strategic infrastructure projects to…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > infrastructure > nzta-claims-fast-track-panels-northwest-busway-draft-decision-is-ultra-vires

NZTA claims fast-track panel???s Northwest Busway draft decision is???ultra vires???

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (101+ words) Markets expect the RBNZ to raise its cash rate to 2.75% on Wednesday. Network sharing, as proposed by One NZ and 2degrees, is not a radical experiment. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this group has already done…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > infrastructure > port-of-auckland-has-second-highest-container-throughput-as-profit-rises

Port of Auckland has second-highest container throughput as profit rises

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (115+ words) Heather Baggott went on a $40,000 Oxford course and she is not sorry. Gradon describes the health system as “too stretched” and needing greater investment. A turnaround in performance brings promise to keep energy bills down. Bryn Harrison says a team…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > finance > property-for-industry-sees-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-for-auckland-and-economy

Property for Industry sees 'light at the end of the tunnel' for Auckland and economy

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (115+ words) The company has raised $6.1m of a projected $11m pre-Series A round. The RBNZ’s next monetary policy review is on Sept 2; a hike is expected. The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare CEO and MD is one of this year’s CEO Index finalists. As the…...