Stories by Pattrick - Page 4
Scott Technology first-half profit rises 40% as acquisitions drive revenue growth
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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shares
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scott technology
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capital raising
Scott Technology, the industrial automation firm, posted a 40 percent gain in first-half profit as sales from recent acquisitions helped drive revenue.
NZ Budget to pump $20M a year into Callaghan Innovation grants
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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government
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callaghan innovation
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r&d
The government will pump an extra $20 million a year into the research and development Growth Grants programme, one of three types of grant administer.
Liquidators of China milk exporter may claw back $145,200 from Chinese directors
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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ird
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ncf international
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liquidation
Liquidators of a failed milk exporting company, which became insolvent after losing an unfair dismissal case with employees, may force the company's C.
Smiths City names 'turnaround specialist' Roy Campbell as CEO
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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shares
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lion
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smiths city
Smiths City Group, the Christchurch-based retail chain, named Roy Campbell as chief executive, replacing Rick Hellings, who departs after 15 years as.
World Bank says sharp slowdown in China would hurt NZ, Australia
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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world bank
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industrial
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exporting
A sharp slowdown in China would hurt commodity exporting countries like New Zealand and Australia and spill over into Pacific Island countries, the Wo.
NZ house prices rise 8% in March, led by a 13% jump in Auckland
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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housing
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rbnz
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demand
New Zealand residential property prices rose in March, led by Auckland where housing supply isn't meeting demand, putting pressure on the market.
Consumers much happier with petrol station competition as prices fall
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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labour
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leadership
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stakeholders
Petrol stations have taken a big jump up in consumers' esteem in the past year, with 68 percent of those polled in a survey undertaken in January sayi.
NZ business confidence slips in first quarter, consistent with moderating growth
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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inflation
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new zealand institute of economic research
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business confidence
New Zealand business confidence slipped in the first quarter, with firms remaining fairly optimistic, consistent with moderating economic growth.
NZ Oil & Gas gets 3 directors on expanded Cue Energy board of 6
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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shares
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oil and gas
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asx
New Zealand Oil & Gas has gained three directors on an expanded board at Cue Energy Resources after securing 48 percent of the ASX-listed energy compa.
Payday for CallPlus founders in $250M sale to M2
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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uc
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digital entertainment
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netflix
M2 Group, the ASX-listed voice and data services company, has agreed to acquire New Zealand's Call Plus for $250 million, gaining the nation's third l.
NZ dollar, Aussie fall after Chinese trade data disappoints
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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new zealand dollar
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australian dollar
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world bank
The New Zealand and Australian dollars touched their lowest levels in almost two weeks after weaker-than-expected trade data from China, the largest t.
Key scotches national water settlement, spruiks irrigation
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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stakeholders
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economy
Prime Minister John Key has reiterated a National-led government will not negotiate a national Treaty of Waitangi settlement over Maori claims to fres.
While you were sleeping: Wall Street erases earlier gains
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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wearables
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
Wall Street fell, giving up earlier gains, as investors positioned themselves for the US corporate earnings season.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; Meridian gains after 8-day slide
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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uc
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telco
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nzx
New Zealand shares rose, led by Meridian Energy as investors returned to the stock after eight days of decline.
NZ dollar tumbles after weak Chinese trade data points to demand drop
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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fonterra
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
The New Zealand dollar tumbled after figures showed China's exports unexpectedly fell while its imports recorded a bigger decline than forecast, signa.
NZ Super Fund, other investors seek US$612.7 million over Oak Finance loan in UK courts
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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new zealand superannuation fund
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banking
A debt recovery claim filed in the UK courts by the New Zealand Superannuation Fund and 11 other claimants against Portugese bank Novo Bank is demandi.
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline amid stronger greenback, weaker dairy auction
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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fonterra
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
The New Zealand dollar may fall this week in the face of a resurgent greenback and as dairy futures suggest prices will decline at this week's GlobalD.
Capital + Merchant trustee stoush back in court
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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financial markets authority
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serious fraud office
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high court
Lawyers acting for Perpetual Trust and law firm Stace Hammond are seeking access to documents and communication covered by legal privilege in dispute.
Springpark developer Gapes liquidates 'unused entity' as part of tidy-up
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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construction
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investment
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funding
Tony Gapes, the developer building Springpark, which is among Auckland's largest residential projects, has liquidated one of his investment vehicles,.
NZ spending on credit, debit cards rises in March on food, liquor gain
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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cartech
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jobs
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debit & credit cards
New Zealanders increased their spending on credit and debit cards for a second month in March, led by an increase in consumables such as food and liqu.