https://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Business headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2021 APN HOLDINGS NZ Sat, 08 May 2021 01:40:02 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz https://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/rssLogo.png https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=3 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12441176&ref=rss Unions and business groups are vehemently at odds over the Government's major overhaul of New Zealand's employment laws, specifically around fair pay agreements. Business groups, such as BusinessNZ and the EMA, say fair pay agreements... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 07 May 2021 16:35:42 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12441127&ref=rss MediaWorks has recruited another top Air New Zealand executive. The media company, which owns radio and outdoor assets, has appointed Jeff McDowall as its chief operating officer. The former Air New Zealand chief financial officer... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 07 May 2021 16:03:37 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12441044&ref=rss The Government has released its decisions on how unions and employers would interact to set fair pay agreements, which would represent the biggest shift in industrial relations since the early 1990s.A key manifesto pledge of the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 07 May 2021 14:18:54 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12440973&ref=rss Fonterra's unit price had fallen by almost 10 per cent by late morning after coming off a two-day NZX trading halt.By 11.30 am the units - which allow investors access to Fonterra's dividends - were trading at $4.15, down 45c... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 07 May 2021 11:05:28 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12440957&ref=rss Hard-hit South Island tourist regions have scooped up the bulk of government spending in a rescue package, with the allocation yet to be determined to what was a key international gateway; Auckland.Of 12 key points in a $200 million... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 07 May 2021 11:00:00 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12440985&ref=rss UDC Finance will refund borrowers after it was found to have charged unreasonable fees. The finance company, which provided loans of typically $10,000 or more for the purchase of motor vehicles, reached a settlement deal with the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 07 May 2021 09:57:44 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12440984&ref=rss The long-time boss of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, whose final years were defined by the company's threat to abruptly close, is leaving for a new job at Mercury, one of New Zealand's largest electricity companies.Stew Hamilton,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 07 May 2021 09:56:47 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12440960&ref=rss Homeware and sporting goods company Briscoe Group made $173.1 million in sales in its first quarter of trade in the three months to May 2. The retail chain, which operates Briscoes and Rebel Sports stores across the country, increases... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 07 May 2021 09:08:58 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12440872&ref=rss Today marks a milestone for Tāmaki Makaurau with the launch of the tunnel boring machine at New Zealand's largest infrastructure project, the $4.4 billion City Rail Link.The German-designed Chinese-built machine, named Dame... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 07 May 2021 07:39:26 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12440917&ref=rss Rare footage of Bill Gates talking about love has surfaced after the shock announcement that his marriage to Melinda is ending after 27 years.In the video, CNN reporter Jean Enersen asks Bill what qualities he looks for in a partner.... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 07 May 2021 00:25:04 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12440847&ref=rss Icebreaker founder Jeremy Moon says it's upsetting when jobs are shifted out of New Zealand - especially when you helped create them.Moon's comment follows news that US retail giant VF Corporation, which bought Icebreaker four year's... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 06 May 2021 17:45:33 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12440838&ref=rss Newstalk ZB has officially emerged as the nation's biggest talk brand in the country. The latest figures from ratings researcher GFK show that NZME-owned Newstalk ZB has officially overtaken RNZ National to claim the number one... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 06 May 2021 14:49:16 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12440801&ref=rss Z Energy shares jumped as the fuel retailer resumed dividend payments, gave an upbeat assessment of new industry legislation and predicted margins on fuel would recover from their current multi-year lows.The Wellington-headquartered... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 06 May 2021 14:43:54 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12440814&ref=rss A team of nine robots has joined the workforce at one of New Zealand's largest companies - but the business insists no jobs will be lost. Read More Auckland virtual human startup Soul Machines raises $57 million Watch: Spark... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 06 May 2021 13:48:41 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12440730&ref=rss New Zealand has never had so many houses approved in any one period of time. The magic 40,000 a year house barrier has been broken for the first time in nearly half a century.Stats NZ said today 41,028 new homes were consented... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 06 May 2021 13:21:48 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12440698&ref=rss The four winners from Spark's recently contested $625,000 5G Starter Fund are on display in the atrium of the telco's Victoria St West Auckland HQ today (at 167 Victoria St West). Read More How a startup raised $10m from Hobsonville... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 06 May 2021 13:03:38 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12440792&ref=rss A marketing campaign for Corona beer that delivered more than 750,000 surf reports over summer has broken new ground for advertisers.AdsWizz and NZME enabled location-targeted news style notifications with geo targeted messaging... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 06 May 2021 12:57:35 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12440629&ref=rss The Bank of New Zealand's half year net profit rose 80 per cent to $660 million after the bank benefitted from a strong bounce back in the economy and big write-backs on its impairment charges.Excluding notable items, its net profit... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 06 May 2021 12:03:08 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12440646&ref=rss Fonterra directors are proposing an easier entry for farmers to the big dairy cooperative and either axing or capping through a buy-back the listed Fonterra Shareholders' Fund to protect farmer ownership and control.This is the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 06 May 2021 12:02:28 +1200 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12439897&ref=rss The shortage of housing in New Zealand cities has focused attention not only on building more houses, but the sort of houses that enhance the wellbeing of those who live in them.As cities become denser, the challenge is to create... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 06 May 2021 10:30:39 +1200