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Andros plans to take Barker's brand global
The French fruit processing company, Andros, says it plans to take the Barker's brand global through its international distribution network in Asia, the United States and Europe. Audio
Women sport leaders aim to increase business sponsorship
The recent comments from the director of a United States tennis tournament about the relative commercial value of the men's and women's games has renewed debate about the disparity between genders in… Audio
Midday markets
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Cathie at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio
Australia in the currency wars
The Reserve Bank of Australia is being accused of getting involved in global currency wars. Audio
Hallenstein Glasson's first-half net profit falls 21 percent
The clothing retailer, Hallenstein Glasson, says its first-half net profit is down 21 percent, impacted by tighter margins and a weak currency. Audio
Dunedin's Scott Technology criticises OIO
Dunedin-based automation specialist, Scott Technology, says it's unacceptable that the Overseas Investment Office is yet to make a decision on a foreign investor taking a majority stake, and pumping… Audio
February trade surplus bolstered by large drilling platform
The country posted a stronger trade surplus in February, but only because of the export of a large drilling platform. Audio
Fonterra expects to reduce debt and maintain capital investment
The dairy co-operative, Fonterra, says it's confident it can reduce debt and still make the near billion-dollar-a-year investments required to expand production of value-added dairy products. Audio
Kathmandu back in the black
The outdoor clothing retailer, Kathmandu, has restructured and cut costs to lift its profitability. Audio
Government expects oil prices to impact interest in exploration
The government says it expects continuing low oil prices to have an impact on the interest in its latest petroleum exploration offer. Audio
Movac fund aims to help eight companies develop and grow
The Wellington-based fund manager, Movac, has secured a cornerstone commitment of up to 20 million dollars from the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund for its new growth capital fund. Audio
Evening Business for 18 March 2016
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
French business leaders in NZ looking for partners, investment
A delegation of more than 30 chief executives and representatives of French listed companies and smaller businesses are in New Zealand looking for investment and partnership opportunities. Audio
Booming Auckland creates regional business opportunities
The executive recruitment arm of labour firm, AWF-Madison, says businesses should consider quitting Auckland and relocating to the regions where there are a growing number of skilled people looking… Audio
Booming Auckland drives job seekers into the regions
The executive recruitment arm of labour firm, AWF-Madison, says there's a shortage of jobs in the regions as an increasing number of people look to settle outside of Auckland. Audio
Squirrel raising up to $5 Mln
The mortgage broker and peer-to-peer lender, Squirrel, is using crowdfunding to raise up to 5 million dollars ahead of planned listing on the New Zealand sharemarket, next year. Audio
Scales gets new China-based shareholder
Chinese interests have bought a 15 percent stake in apple exporter, Scales, as private equity firm Direct Capital Investments has sold down its stake. Audio
Evening business for 15 March 2016
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Payroll Practioners says Holiday Act is a political hot potato
The Payroll Practitioners' Association doubts the confusion and problems surrounding the Holidays Act, will be sorted out anytime soon. Audio
Small company directors expected to struggle with new rules
The Institute of Directors is concerned how about how well directors of small companies will cope with the implementation of new health and safety regulations that come into force next month. Audio
