Nona Pelletier
Business briefs
The travel software company, Serko, says it's successfully raised 8-million dollars through an institutional placement of shares at 84-cents each. Audio
Midday Markets for 21 December 2015
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite from First NZ Capital. Audio
Abano's first half result at the top end of guidance
Healtcare service provider, Abano Healthcare, says its first half financial result has come in at the top end of its guidance, with expansion expected to drive further growth. Audio
Record influx of migrants
for a 16 th consecutive month the country has had a record influx of migrants and long term arrivals. Audio
Consumer confidence rises
Consumer confidence has bounced off a three-year low as people feel the economy has come through the mid-year soft patch and are feeling more positive about their own outlook. Audio
Industrial property prices rising as investors chase yields
The prices for industrial property are rising in all of the main centres, as property investors chase improving yields, not seen since the global financial crisis. Audio
Midday Markets for 18 December 2015
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley at Craigs Investment Partners Audio
Ngai Tahu Property aims to add Auckland properties to portfolio
South Island-based iwi-owned, Ngai Tahu Property, has plans to to expand its portfolio in the Auckland region. Audio
Property investor confidence bounces back in 4th quarter
The latest quarterly Commercial Property Investor Confidence Survey indicates levels have bounced back from earlier in the year. Audio
Job ads rise in November
Businesses appear to be upbeat about hiring more staff, with another lift in job advertisments. Audio
A2 Milk shares soar on upgraded earnings forecast
Shares in specialist milk and infant formula maker A2 Milk have soared to an all-time high, after it raised its earnings guidance for the second time in a month. Audio
Midday Markets for 17 December 2015
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Cathie at Craigs Investment Partners Audio
Fishing industry working to compete internationally - Sanford
Fish company, Sanford, says the New Zealand commercial fishing industry is increasingly working together to build the country's global brand as a sustainable source of quality products. Audio
Restaurant Brand third quarter sales up 9.4%, KFC sales strong
Fast food group, Restaurant Brands continues to serve up strong growth, with total third quarter sales up more than nine percent on the year earlier. Audio
Economy grows in September quarter
The economy grew zero-point-9 percent in the three months ended September, in line with expectations. Audio
Construction of NZ convention centre and hotel gets underway
Construction of Sky City Entertainment's new international convention centre and hotel is officially underway, with the traditional turning of the first sod ceremony in Auckland this morning. Audio
Business Briefs
The industrial property landlord, Property for Industry, says there's been a 5 percent increase in the value of its portfolio, which puts it on track to meet its full year profit and dividend… Audio
Business briefs
The mobile phone marketing platform, VMob, has reported another five-fold increase in revenue, although the first half loss is bigger than a year ago. Audio
Data reveals slight rise in retail spending
Retail spending has nudged up, while consumers are swiping their cards more. Audio