Nona Pelletier
Mainfreight, all regions contributed to solid first-half profit
Mainfreight's group managing director, Don Braid, tells Nona Pelletier all the regions contributed to the bottom line, but the United States reflected a great effort from the team developing that… Audio
Infratil more likely to invest in Australia than New Zealand
Infratil still on the hunt for new opportunities, but more likely to invest cash reserves in Australia than New Zealand. Infratil's Tim Brown speaks with Nona Pelletier. Audio
Infratil makes record 1st half profit
Infratil has made a record first half net profit of three-hundred and-98-point-8-million dollars, resulting from the sale of Australian energy assets Audio
FMA says prospectus documents must clearly state key risks
The Financial Markets Authority says companies will have to be far more upfront with potential investors about any key financial risks. Audio
Spark annual shareholders meeting
Spark's chairman says the early signs are that the rebranding of the former Telecom has been successful. Audio
Westpac expects the kiwi dollar to rebound in late 2015
Westpac New Zealand expects the New Zealand dollar to trend back up towards the end of next year, as the rest of the global economy gains some steam. Audio
Westpac New Zealand lifts annual cash earnings 13 percent
Westpac New Zealand says annual cash earnings rose 13 percent to 864-million dollars, reflecting across-the-board growth. Audio
AWF struggling to find trades people to fill vacancies
AWF Group says the next year or two is going to be challenging as the company struggles to maintain an inventory of trades-people to fill vacant positions amid low unemployment. Audio
AWF to raise up to 15 million in capital in current year
AWF Group plans to raise between 10 and 15 million dollars of new capital to repay some of the debt it accumulated when it bought Madison. Audio
Michael Hill International says it aims for a 20% annual return
Michael Hill International has told its annual shareholders' meeting that the company wants to deliver a 20 percent annual return on shareholder funds. Audio
Genesis Energy says wholesale energy prices are strengthening
Genesis Energy says wholesale energy prices appear to be strengthening, but it's too soon to say if it will be enough to positively impact its bottom line. Audio
Naked Bus expects new sleeper service to help business grow
Naked Bus has introduced an overnight sleeper service on its main long-haul bus route, which it hopes will help it grow its business. Audio
Workers, union, using shareholder status to raise concerns
Workers with a stake in their employers' companies are making the most of their shareholder status to get board members to pay attention to concerns about their pay and employment conditions. Audio
Auckland Airport says tourism shaping up for the best ever year
Auckland Airport says the current year is shaping up to be the best ever for the New Zealand tourism industry. Audio
Hellaby Holdings says 1st qtr operating profit significantly up
The managing director, John Williamson, told an annual meeting of shareholders in Auckland yesterday, the acutal numbers haven't been disclosed because the earnings for the three-months ended… Audio
Fletcher Building says NZ economy underpins its confidence
Fletcher Building is confident it can meet its forecast earnings for the current year, despite the tough global economic conditions and uncertainty ahead for the building industry across the Tasman… Audio
Fletcher Building forecasts higher earnings
Fletcher Building has told its annual shareholders' meeting that the company's first-half operating earnings are likely to be broadly flat, but second-half profits should be significantly ahead of… Audio
Sky City tells shareholders its first-quarter sales are up
Sky City has been holding its annual shareholders meeting in Auckland this morning, Nona Pelletier is there. Audio
Markets Update for 17 October 2014
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Morning markets for 17 October 2014
Wall Street has moved into positive territority a short while ago, after a weak start to the session. Audio