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businessdesk.co.nz > article > world > mark-carneys-audacious-bid-to-make-canada-an-associate-member-of-the-eu

Mark Carney’s audacious bid to make Canada an ‘associate member’ of the EU

14+ hour, 37+ min ago   (106+ words) Westpac says the main economic risk is to pasture-based agriculture. Weeks after the Moa Pt failure, Simon Watts was briefed on the risky wastewater networks. New Zealand business leaders discuss how data and experience work together to drive better decisions....

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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

19+ hour, 37+ 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 > opinion > show-me-the-incentive-steel-tube-versus-vulcan

Show me the incentive: Steel & Tube versus Vulcan

19+ hour, 37+ min ago   (106+ words) Westpac says the main economic risk is to pasture-based agriculture. Weeks after the Moa Pt failure, Simon Watts was briefed on the risky wastewater networks. Major power users say the market is failing in some areas. New Zealand business leaders…...

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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, 19+ 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 > news-in-brief > new-zealands-economy-shows-resilience-forecasts-growth

New Zealand's economy shows resilience, forecasts growth

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (153+ words) New Zealand's economy has shown resilience and regained momentum, with solid growth forecasted through to 2028, according to the latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.BusinessNZ's chief economist, John Pask, highlighted that despite earlier challenges, the economy has fared better than expected, with…...

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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, 19+ 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 > climate-policy > climate-agreements-test-new-zealands-trust-and-credibility

Climate agreements test New Zealand???s trust and credibility

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (95+ 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. Healthcare fitout funding allows Kiwis to set up a new practice – without…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > sponsored > financing-the-room-not-just-the-machine

Financing the room, not just the machine

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (865+ words) Healthcare fitout funding allows Kiwis to set up a new practice – without putting their home up as security. Buying an MRI machine is the easy part – you’ve also got to install it. Weighing up to 7000kg, each machine requires radiofrequency shielding,…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > opinion > four-party-government-ahead-get-used-to-it

Four-party Government ahead: get used to it

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (95+ words) Samantha Barrass’ departure came as little surprise to many former staff. RBNZ chief economist Paul Conway sees bigger risks to growth than inflation. A candid view on Bremworth by Ferrier. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices,…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > energy > first-gas-loans-announced-as-jones-eyes-full-200m-spend-before-election

First gas loans announced as Jones eyes full $200m spend before election

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (95+ words) A return to the MMP norm? NZ has been here before. Samantha Barrass’ departure came as little surprise to many former staff. RBNZ chief economist Paul Conway sees bigger risks to growth than inflation. Instead of spending countless hours comparing…...