Nona Pelletier
NZX will leave companies to flag material info to the market
The NZX is proposing to discontinue a practice of flagging announcements that may contain price sensitive information, leaving it up to the listed companies to make the call. Audio
Midday Markets for 13 July 2016
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio
T&G Global says new shareholder can help grow China market
The produce exporter, T&G Global, is looking for long term market gains and growth in China from a new shareholder. Audio
Telecommunications options paper misses mark for consumers
The government's review of the Telecommunications Act is attracting a lot of positive feedback from industry players, but end users are less enthusiastic. Audio
Fin market regulator says changes good for consumers
The Financial Markets Authority says consumers will be better informed and protected by planned changes to beef-up rules covering the financial advisory sector. Audio
Commercial property market driven by low interest rates
The property investment firm, Stride Property, says the commercial property market will continue to strengthen as long as low interest rates and New Zealand's strong economy holds up. Audio
Telecommunications industry welcomes government's review
The telecommunications industry is pleased with the government's efforts to improve the way it regulates communication services in the future. Audio
Step-up online interaction - marketers
Marketing experts say businesses need to step-up their online interaction with customers as more buying decisions are set to become computerised. Audio
Evening Business for 8 July 2016
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Relaxed and trusting NZers exposing businesses to cyber risk
An IT security firm says New Zealand's relaxed and trusting nature makes it more difficult for companies to protect themselves from computer hackers and extortion. Audio
Nuplex takeover wins support but not by small shareholders
Nuplex shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the planned takeover by the Belgian chemical manufacturer, Allnex, which now only needs some regulatory and legal approvals to be finalised. Audio
Evening Business for 7 July 2016
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Nuplex special meeting on takeover
The takeover of Nuplex by the Belgian chemical manufacturer, Allnex New Zealand, looks set to go ahead after the company recieved enough proxy votes in favour of the deal. Audio
Sky TV shareholders approve proposed merger with Vodafone
The head of Sky Television says the company isn't revising its guidance for the coming financial year, as customer numbers have picked up again. Audio
Mike Greer plans to build 1,500 houses a year in Auckland
A big Canterbury-based house builder has teamed up a private investment firm to take advantage of the booming residential property market in the upper North Island. Audio
Evening Business for 6 July 2016
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Evening Business for 5 July 2016
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
China Construction will help Hawkins with supply chain
A large private construction company, Hawkins Group, says working with China Construction will help it manage its supply chain and free it up to meet growing demand in Auckland. Audio
Deadline looms for Nuplex shareholders on Allnex takeover
The resins manufacturer, Nuplex Industries, is making a last ditch bid to get shareholders out to vote on the proposed billion dollar takover by Belgium's Allnex. Audio
Evening Business for 4 July 2016
Nona Pelletier wraps up the day's business news, including a market report. Audio
