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Out on a limb: Linda Hall answers the call for apple pickers in Hawke's Bay

A Hawke's Bay apple orchardist said recently that anyone with two arms and two legs could walk in and he'd hire them. So Linda Hall walked in, and Ricky Doran, Orchard Manager for Satellite Johnny Appleseed did. She reports from the...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 22 Mar 2019 | 2:00 pm

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Fran O'Sullivan: Mega-rich investors must stand up for NZ

COMMENT: The mega-rich who have invested in luxury property here to ride out the Apocalypse face a choice — do they up sticks in the wake of the terror attack or come out from their boltholes and use their international pull to...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 22 Mar 2019 | 2:00 pm

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Super Fund set to pull out of gun investments

The New Zealand Superannuation Fund and KiwiSaver providers are reviewing their exposure to gun-related investments following the Government's ban on semi-automatic weapons.A spokeswoman for the $41.2 billion Super Fund said it...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 22 Mar 2019 | 1:00 pm

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Guns, Facebook and Google - investment managers ponder whether to shake up or ship out

Three years ago a wave of pressure from media and the public forced KiwiSaver providers to ditch investments in clusters bombs, nuclear weapons and tobacco stocks.Now providers are facing difficult decisions over investments in...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 22 Mar 2019 | 1:00 pm

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Sir Peter Jackson to Jacinda Ardern: Film subsidies 'might seem unfair' but taps need to stay on

Heavyweight director Sir Peter Jackson pressed Government ministers to reject official advice recommending a ballooning film subsidy scheme be reined in."Jackson acknowledged that writing big cheques for Hollywood might seem unfair,...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 22 Mar 2019 | 1:00 pm

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Brian Gaynor: The trials of Eric Watson

Eric Watson, the high-profile businessman, has hit two massive speed bumps in recent months.On July 31, the High Court of England and Wales found in favour of Sir Owen Glenn in his dispute with Watson.Six weeks later, Justice...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 22 Mar 2019 | 1:00 pm

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Nick Mowbray's Toy Story takes a new twist after health scare

"The surgeon said it would feel like being hit by a double-decker bus," says Nick Mowbray.The 34-year-old rich-lister reveals he has been battling Crohn's disease - a painful gastrointestinal tract condition that, in extreme cases,...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 22 Mar 2019 | 1:00 pm

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Owner blames laneway smoking ban, hot summer for business failure

The licensee of a failed Auckland eatery blames a laneway smoking ban for losing 40 per cent of his clientele but says the hot summer did not help.David Robinson, a director and shareholder of Wine Loft [trading as Vikki Lane Bar...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 22 Mar 2019 | 1:00 pm

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Mary Holm: Caravan living, the CGT effect and KiwiSaver concerns

Question: In July, I will be 54 and mortgage-free on two properties. Between them they have a value of $1.25 million and I aim to rent them out for $500 a week each. My KiwiSaver balance is $60,000 and I aim to contribute $10,000...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 22 Mar 2019 | 1:00 pm

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Richlister takes on insurer for New Zealanders who can't afford to

Owners of $20m beachfront home extensively damaged by fire want stricter insurance regulations and said they would be living in a contaminated "patched-up" property if their insurer had its way.Takapuna couple Evan Christian and...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 22 Mar 2019 | 1:00 pm

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Connecting students with the jobs of tomorrow in South Canterbury

A plan to better inform the employees of tomorrow about the jobs available to them is set for launch later this year.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 9:35 pm

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First-home buyers' guide to getting a mortgage

The time is right for first-home buyers to strike â€“ but how?

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 8:54 pm

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Sue Finley, 80, was hired by Nasa in 1958 as a 'computer'

Sue Finley, 80, has worked at Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory outside Los Angeles for more than 50 years. She was first hired in 1958 as a "computer," an employee who calculated mathematical equations, such as rocket or spacecraft trajectories, by hand. She has worked on a number of projects throughout her career, including the Venus Balloon Project, Mars Exploration Rover missions and the Juno mission. Today, she is a subsystem and test engineer for Nasa's Deep Space Network.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 8:39 pm

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Fixed-price power a 'one-way bet'

Households are being warned that taking a fixed-price deal from their power companies could be a one-way bet.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 8:21 pm

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Western traditional medicines meets Eastern market

Kiwi natural healthcare company Artemis is reaping the benefits of China's reliance on traditional plant based medicines.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 7:41 pm

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Paua protection on quake-hit coast could last 10 years

Protection for shellfish and seaweed fisheries decimated along the South Island's earthquake-hit coastline could be enforced for the next decade.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 7:08 pm

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Legal threat forces re-write of proposed freedom camping bylaw

Legal threats have flipped the Taupo District Council's proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw on its head.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 6:59 pm

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You can buy a $254 Prada paperclip, if you want

Have you ever looked at common office supplies and thought, "I wish these cost about 100 times more"? Boy do we have good news for you.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 6:55 pm

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Shopping on Easter Sunday: 71 per cent of Hamilton submitters say no

The prospect of retail tills ringing on Easter Sunday has Hamiltonians arguing the relative merits of convenience, commercialism, and Christianity.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 6:54 pm

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New rules prohibit restaurants grilling medium-rare burger

New Zealand's oldest licensed premises has pulled a burger that's been the cornerstone of its menu â€“ blaming it on bureaucratic red tape gone mad.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 2:11 pm

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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares falls as NZX declines on CEO exit; utilities Vector, Contact drop

Source: | 4 Oct 2016 | 12:40 am

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NZ dollar hits highest level against British pound in decades

Source: | 4 Oct 2016 | 12:20 am

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Wilson’s plea to Fonterra shareholders: Back our new governance structure

Source: | 3 Oct 2016 | 11:02 pm

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Oceanagold in 'constructive' dialogue with Philippines govt over Didipio

Source: | 3 Oct 2016 | 10:00 pm

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Mutual Finance propped up Bublitz's goat farm, court told

Source: | 3 Oct 2016 | 9:57 pm

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Kiwi businesses bullish – expecting 4% GDP growth

Source: | 3 Oct 2016 | 9:40 pm

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Bapcor says it’s already had three offers for Hellaby’s shoe business

Source: | 3 Oct 2016 | 9:27 pm

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First autonomous vehicle trial starts at Christchurch Airport next year

Source: | 3 Oct 2016 | 7:20 pm

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Lack of aviation experience no handicap for Airwork takeover

Source: | 3 Oct 2016 | 6:30 pm

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ACC investment returns beat benchmarks for 21st consecutive year

Source: | 3 Oct 2016 | 6:01 pm

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Moves to woo Auckland school students onto the farm

A looming shortage of farm workers has prompted moves to encourage school students to take up careers in agriculture.

Source: ta tvnz business headlines auto group | 4 Jul 2015 | 10:39 pm

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Kiwi brewers claim unfair playing field in Aussie market

Kiwi brewers complain tax breaks for the Australian industry breach trade rules.

Source: ta tvnz business headlines auto group | 4 Jul 2015 | 2:43 am

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Dairy prices plunge to six-year low

Prices at the GlobalDairyTrade auction hit the lowest level since July 2009 and fell for the eighth successive time.

Source: ta tvnz business headlines auto group | 1 Jul 2015 | 3:58 pm

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Shoe seller's 'easy solution' to solve Greece's 1.6 billion Euro debt

"If we all just chip in a few Euro then we can get Greece sorted and hopefully get them back on track soon. Easy."

Source: ta tvnz business headlines auto group | 30 Jun 2015 | 11:46 pm

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Greece misses $2.5 billion IMF payment

Greece become the first developed country to default on a loan to the International Monetary Fund.

Source: ta tvnz business headlines auto group | 30 Jun 2015 | 6:27 pm

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Decision on Rio Tinto's Tiwai Point smelter and 800 jobs delayed

Rio Tinto is faced with deciding whether to reduce the amount of power it buys for Meridian or shutting down.

Source: ta tvnz business headlines auto group | 30 Jun 2015 | 5:37 pm

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Briscoes to launch takeover bid for Kathmandu

Briscoes Group has bought a 19.9 per cent share in outdoor clothing retailer Kathmandu.

Source: ta tvnz business headlines auto group | 29 Jun 2015 | 10:45 pm

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Research and Markets: Analysis of the Mining Lubricant Market in Australia (Business Wire)

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lpnksx/analysis_of_the) has announced the addition of the "Analysis of the Mining Lubricant Market in Australia" report to their offering. The research methodology for this research service is a combined effort of secondary research and intensive primary research through in-depth discussions with industry experts.

Source: Latest News | 14 Jan 2014 | 5:42 am

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Research and Markets: Construction in New Zealand - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017 (Business Wire)

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g9pb8t/construction_in) has announced the addition of the "Construction in New Zealand - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017" report to their offering. New Zealand's construction industry recorded a CAGR of -1.49% during the review period and valued NZD33.9 billion (US$27.4 billion) in 2012.

Source: Latest News | 2 Jan 2014 | 9:56 am

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Research and Markets: Plaster and Lime in Australia to 2017: Market Databook (Business Wire)

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xx53vq/plaster_and_lime) has announced the addition of the "Plaster and Lime in Australia to 2017: Market Databook" report to their offering. This report is the result of extensive market research covering the plaster and lime market in Australia.

Source: Latest News | 2 Jan 2014 | 9:40 am

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How to Use Moving Averages to Time Your Next Euro Trade (FXCM)

Source: Latest News | 20 Dec 2013 | 2:20 am

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Graphic Rewind: US Dollar Gives Up Taper Gains in the Week’s Final Hours (FXCM)

Source: Latest News | 20 Dec 2013 | 12:33 am

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Fishing For a Low in the Aussie (FXCM)

Source: Latest News | 20 Dec 2013 | 12:05 am

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Weekly Price & Time: Gold & Yen Seeing Extremes in Sentiment (FXCM)