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National 'won't walk away' from SkyCity convention centre deal, says Little
Government

National 'won't walk away' from SkyCity convention centre deal, says Little

The government will do whatever it can to ensure the Auckland convention centre is built under a deal with SkyCity Entertainment Group, said Labour.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares increase as oil price recovery fuels equities; Skellerup gains
Power / Energy

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares increase as oil price recovery fuels equities; Skellerup gains

New Zealand shares edged up as the ongoing recovery in oil prices stoked investors' demand for worldwide equity markets.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
SkyCity cut to 'sell' by Craigs, citing lack of return and high risk
Shares

SkyCity cut to 'sell' by Craigs, citing lack of return and high risk

SkyCity Entertainment Group was downgraded to 'sell' from 'hold' by Craigs Investment Partners, reflecting that the brokerage doesn't expect shares.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
Top 10 internet predictions for 2015, by InternetNZ
Trends & Predictions

Top 10 internet predictions for 2015, by InternetNZ

InternetNZ predicts significant security breaches, changes in internet charging and continued internet innovation in New Zealand in 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise in thin trading, led by Xero; Infratil falls
Fintech

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise in thin trading, led by Xero; Infratil falls

New Zealand shares rose to a record close in light holiday trading, led by companies that have been sold off in recent months, including Xero and N.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2014
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares follow global rally, led by Fletcher
NZX

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares follow global rally, led by Fletcher

New Zealand shares joined in a global rally which started on Wall Street and continued into Asia, paced by firms with substantial trans-Tasman busi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014
Auckland convention centre cost jumps by a fifth
Government

Auckland convention centre cost jumps by a fifth

SkyCity Entertainment Group, the casino and hotel operator, is in talks with the government on how to fund the increased cost of as much as $130 mi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014
Your invite - Microsoft Partner Connect event 9th Sept
Partner Programmes

Your invite - Microsoft Partner Connect event 9th Sept

Join Microsoft NZ at Auckland's SKYCITY for Partner Connect on Sept 9. Strengthen ties with a networking lunch and industry insights.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2014
GBS becomes Esri's first APAC gold partner
Eagle Technology

GBS becomes Esri's first APAC gold partner

Geographic Business Solutions (GBS) have been awarded Esri Gold Partner status, becoming the first organisation in the Asia Pacific region to become certified.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
Nextspace appoints 3D GM
TVNZ

Nextspace appoints 3D GM

Damian Swaffield joins Nextspace as the new General Manager of 3D, bringing vast IT and SAP system expertise to spearhead growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2013

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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares close at new record as earnings season looms; Heartland gains
Health Technologies

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares close at new record as earnings season looms; Heartland gains

New Zealand shares rose for a fourth day, closing at a new record, as a lack of profit warnings ahead of the earnings season reinforced confidence.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015
How to protect your business from identity fraud
Physical Security

How to protect your business from identity fraud

Experts warn businesses over identity fraud: Safeguard with robust verification methods and tech to thwart sophisticated cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall with oil; OceanaGold, Fletcher slip; Air NZ gains
NZX

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall with oil; OceanaGold, Fletcher slip; Air NZ gains

New Zealand shares joined in a global sell off, led by OceanaGold Corp and Fletcher Building, as investors were spooked by a falling oil price.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2014
Auckland final stop for Microsoft's ModernBiz roadshow on Tuesday
Microsoft

Auckland final stop for Microsoft's ModernBiz roadshow on Tuesday

Auckland gears up for Microsoft's ModernBiz Roadshow finale, a haven for SMBs to unlock growth with cloud and mobile tech.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Microsoft NZ community saddened by sudden death of TechEd NZ 2014 speaker
Data Loss Prevention

Microsoft NZ community saddened by sudden death of TechEd NZ 2014 speaker

Microsoft NZ mourns the loss of TechEd speaker Andrew Ehrensing, who tragically passed away en route to the event.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2014
Should govt listen to the copper tax campaign?
Unified Communications

Should govt listen to the copper tax campaign?

Labour calls for halt on 'copper tax', claiming it unjustly enriches Chorus at Kiwis' expense, raising broadband bills by $150 annually.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2013
Xero bags top NZ Hi-Tech Award
Fintech

Xero bags top NZ Hi-Tech Award

Xero and Vend came out the big winners with two awards each at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2013 Gala Dinner in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 20th May 2013
CCiNZ conference delivers in spades.
Unified Communications

CCiNZ conference delivers in spades.

CCiNZ conference exceeds expectations with expert talks on industry evolution and strong networking in Auckland, promising future growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2012