Nona Pelletier
Manufacturers urged to import what they need to meet demand
There's a warning that the economy could be on the cusp of experiencing capacity constraints if the manufacturing and services sectors continue to expand at a strong pace. Audio
Changes to patent law could prove costly for inventors
An intellectual property expert is warning inventors to protect their intellectual property, as a new regulation covering patents begins to take effect. Audio
Universities working to measure economic muscle of co-ops
Massey University and the University of Auckland are joining forces to measure how much cooperative organisations contribute to the economy, as part of an effort to drive up their numbers. Audio
HR managers struggle to find skilled staff, wage pressures grow
A survey has found significant concerns about losing skilled staff and growing difficulty in replacing them. Audio
Midday Markets for 15 June 2016
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio
A2 Milk raises forecast
The specialist dairy company, A2 Milk, has raised its underlying earnings forecast by as much as 20 percent, as its infant formula sales continue to perform well in China. Audio
NZ's median house price rises 10% to more than half a million
New Zealand's national median house price has surpassed half a million dollars for the first time, as regional prices continue to strengthen. Audio
Property For Industry says it is in good shape
The commercial investor, Property For Industry, says the firm is in good shape for the future after a number of rent reviews and the sale of non-core assets. Audio
Balance of payments surplus for Q1, annual deficit
The boom in tourism has underpinned a surplus in the balance of payments and offset lower export earnings. Audio
NZIER says NZ will suffer if Brexit goes ahead
He says the slowdown in the U.K.'s economy is likely to see a fall in the number of British tourists to New Zealand, while our exports would likely fall by an estimated 190 million dollars a year. Audio
Evening Business for 14 June 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Business briefs
The resins maker, Nuplex, is urging shareholders - big and small - to be sure to vote on the billion-dollar takeover by Allnex, which is being made by way of a scheme of arrangement. Audio
Fliway says FY17 will be material impacted by customer loss
The freight transport company, Fliway Group, says next year's revenue and sales will be significantly less than expected after losing a major customer in a competitive bid. Audio
Airwork Holdings expects a 41% increase in FY net profit
The air freight carrier, Airwork Holdings, says its full year net profit is expected to be up by 41 percent on the year earlier, as the expansion of its fleet is almost complete. Audio
NZX's Smartshares business turns 20
The sharemarket operator, NZX, says its Smartshares passive funds are increasingly popular with retail investors, with a far greater range available than there were 20 years ago when they were first… Audio
Evening Business for 10 June 2016
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Stride listing Investore on NZX as part of portfolio expansion
The commercial office, retail and industrial properties investor, Stride, is spinning off its Investore subsidiary in an initial public offering, as part of a larger plan to buy more than a quarter of… Audio
Sky TV issues profit warning amid merger deal with Vodafone
Investors have cheered the proposed merger between Sky Network Television and Vodafone, despite the pay TV operator issuing a profit warning for the coming year. Audio
Sky TV issues profit warning amid merger deal with Vodafone
Investors have cheered the proposed merger between Sky Network Television and Vodafone, despite the pay TV operator issuing a profit warning for the coming year. Audio
Evening Business for 9 June 2016
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio