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Building decline forecast
The independent think tank NZIER is forecasting a decline in non-residential building investment. In its latest report on building activity trends, the Institute says over the next two years a...
- Newstalk ZB Saturday July 4, 08:12 AM -
Increase surprises think tank
The independent think-tank NZIER is surprised to see building consents continuing to reach new highs.The latest report on building activity trends shows the number of consents rising despite the...
- Newstalk ZB Saturday July 4, 06:15 AM -
Closing financial markets
On the markets, the NZX 50 is down 11 points to 2756.Goodman Fielder is down 8c to $1.65, Nuplex is down 6c to $1.47, Rakon is down 6c to $1.40, Sanford is down 9c to $5.30, Sky TV is down 11c to...
- Newstalk ZB Friday July 3, 05:25 PM -
Car sales figures have some positives
New car sales for last month are the worst on record for a June.However there are some encouraging signs for car dealers.While way down on last year, the 4,300 cars sold last month is eight percent...
- Newstalk ZB Friday July 3, 03:05 PM -
Is Jetstar jinxed?
Another problem has struck Jetstar.Since beginning operations a few weeks ago, the discount airline it has been plagued with problems. They have included computer malfunctions and complaints from...
- Newstalk ZB Friday July 3, 02:45 PM -
Financial markets
To the markets where the NZX50 is down ten points to 2,758.Auckland International Airport down 1c to $1.57, Contact Energy down 6c to $5.70, Fletcher Building down 2c to $6.50, Pike River down 3c to...
- Newstalk ZB Friday July 3, 12:04 PM -
Advertising law discriminates - TV3
TV3 is defending its decision to broadcast advertisements on a Sunday during the 2007 Rugby World Cup.The Auckland District Court has convicted and discharged the network for breaching the...
- Newstalk ZB Friday July 3, 06:28 AM -
TV3 escapes serious fine over ad breach
TV3 has escaped any serious financial penalty for breaking the Sunday advertising law during the 2007 Rugby World Cup.The network was up for fines as high as $300,000.But the Auckland District Court...
- Newstalk ZB Thursday July 2, 05:15 PM -
Man get jobs back despite "explicit" emails
A Blenheim man has his job back after being sacked for sending sexually explicit emails from his work address.Phillip Walker was dismissed from Air Safe Limited earlier this year for sending the...
- Newstalk ZB Thursday July 2, 12:04 PM -
Union concerned about interest rate decision
The union for bank workers believes the Government's decision not to investigate bank interest rates, is a worrying sign.After a meeting between Parliament's finance and expenditure committee and the...
- Newstalk ZB Thursday July 2, 09:05 AM -
Auction hammer busier
Interest in property auctions appears to be picking up again.Christchurch real estate agency Harcourts Grenadier is reporting the average number of auction bookings for June was twice that for the...
- Newstalk ZB Thursday July 2, 07:29 AM -
Some in building sector nailing pay hikes
Many builders may be out of work, but a survey shows that salaried workers in the construction industry have not really been affected by the recession.The latest New Zealand Institute of...
- Newstalk ZB Wednesday July 1, 07:20 AM -
Businesses more optimistic
The National Bank's monthly survey shows business confidence has continued to improve.A net six percent of firms expect general business conditions to get better over the coming 12 months, up from...
- Newstalk ZB Wednesday July 1, 06:53 AM -
Happy Birthday to KiwiSaver
KiwiSaver turns two today.The voluntary scheme was introduced by the Government in 2007 and aims to help New Zealanders save for their retirement.David Ireland, chairman of the Association of...
- Newstalk ZB Wednesday July 1, 04:57 AM -
MSD set to slash 200 jobs
The Ministry of Social Development is expected to announce around 200 layoffs this afternoon.Around 80 jobs have apparently been targeted at Child, Youth and Family.Prime Minister John Key says the...
- Newstalk ZB Tuesday June 30, 12:53 PM
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