Nona Pelletier
Honest Foods looks for investment to help scale-up production
A small paleo snack bar manufacuter, Honest Foods, expects to triple in size over the next few months, and is looking for about a quarter of a million dollars in working capital as it scales up to… Audio
Mobil Oil invests in upgrades, reaffirms its commitment to NZ
The country's third largest fuel company, Mobil Oil, says a multi-million dollar upgrade of its retail business is a sign it's here to stay. Audio
Evening business for 15 September 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Evening business for 14 September 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Evening business for 13th September 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Proposed tax rules could make NZ innovators less competitive
A proposed change to the taxing of employee share schemes may deter the start up of technology companies in this country, according to an industry group. Audio
Goodman Property says it's time to sell non-core assetts
Industrial and retail property investor, Goodman Property Trust, says it's a good time to be selling non-core assets and reducing debt, ahead of a property market correction that's sure to come at… Audio
Proposed tax changes lack flexibility for young companies
The industry supporting start-up and developing companies is concerned that plans to simplify employee share schemes lack the flexibility required to foster innovation and growth. Audio
Evening business for 12 September 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Goodman to focus on Auckland property and industrial land
Industrial and retail property investor, Goodman Property Trust, says its focus on industrial property in Auckland will reap long-term benefits for investors. Audio
Business breifs
Auckland Airport is to build a 7-thousand square-metre warehouse and office facility for the international freight forwarding specialist, Rohlig Logistics, for an undisclosed sum. Audio
Business briefs
The retirement village and aged care operator, Metlifecare, expects to increase its rate of growth and improve its development margins by at least 15 percent this year. Audio
Midday Markets for 6 September 2016
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio
NZ's Vodafone loss narrows in highly competitive market
The telecommunicatons company, Vodafone New Zealand, has made a full-year loss, while revenue rose slightly in what it describes as a highly competitive industry. Audio
Economy shows momentum heading into the end of the year
The economy has solid momentum heading into the end of the year, if the latest truck movements are anything to go by. Audio
SOS drink company will need more funds to help expansion
A New Zealand drink company, SOS Hydrate, is looking to raise another US $5 million in the next few months to fund expansion in the United States and Britain. Audio
RBNZ confirms new lending restrictions
The Reserve Bank has confirmed that tighter lending rules, aimed at cooling the housing market, will come into effect from next month. Audio
Evening business for 2 September 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Evening business for 1 September 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
NZX asks companies to increase level of board independence
The sharemarket operator, NZX, is asking companies to increase the number of independent directors on their boards, amid concerns that the current rules are out-of-step with international standards. Audio