Kate Gudsell
Kathmandu ramps up for increased online sales
Kathmandu is ramping up its New Zealand distribution centre in anticipation of growing online sales. Audio
Craigs cleans up in financial professionals awards
The stockbroking firm, Craigs Investment Partners, has cleaned up in the Institute of Finance Professionals, or Infinz, awards. Audio
Goodman Fielder plans to sell its New Zealand dairy business
Goodman Fielder is planning to sell its New Zealand dairy business, according to reports. Audio
Markets update for 8 May 2014
The chair of the Federal Reserve, Janet Yellen, says the US economy still needs plenty of support. Audio
Jobs data confirm the economy is strong
The jobs figures released yesterday offer yet more confirmation the economy is growing at a spanking pace. Audio
Reserve Bank intervention expected to be muted
An economist says he expects any intervention in the currency by the Reserve Bank will be relatively muted. Audio
Alibaba offers NZ businesses access to millions of shoppers
The online giant, Alibaba Group, says New Zealand businesses could have access to 100 million Chinese shoppers on a daily basis, who, unlike Western consumers, aren't committed to specific brands yet.
…Evening Business for 6 May 2014
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
The right time to sell
An industrial property investor, Property For Industry, says rental growth is likely to pick up and the joint General Manager, Nick Cobham, sees the environment as ripe for selling non-core assets. Audio
Barfoot & Thompson says sellers need to get realistic
Auckland's largest realtor says vendors need to start being more realistic about their sale price expectations as the market becomes more competitive. Audio
Evening Business for 5 May 2014
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
House sales in Auckland drop
Sales through Auckland's largest real estate agency fell 15 percent last month compared with April last year, with prices cooling slightly. Audio
Midday Business News for 2 May 2014
Confidence among manufacturers and exporters falls to zero. Audio
Midday Business News for 1 May 2014
ANZ Bank's first-half profit in New Zealand jumps 31 percent. Mighty River Power gets a new chief and the share market falls. Audio
Evening Business for 30 April 2014
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for 30 April 2014
Xero's alliance with US tax giant H&R Block is labelled a gamechanger. New Zealand Oil & Gas says its cautiously optimistic about its Pateke well and the share market rises. Audio
Evening Business for 29 April 2014
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio