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Sunday, 24 June 2018

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NZ Forest industry progresses with Act amendments
12:55 | 20/6/18

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Forest Owners say the government’s announcement that the Overseas Investment Act would be amended to cut out red tape is a very positive signal to potential investors. more»
A Resilient Late Autumn Lifestyle Market
12:55 | 20/6/18

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Data released today by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) shows there were 210 more lifestyle property sales (10.9%) for the three months ended May 2018 than for the three months ended April 2018. Overall, there were 2,129 lifestyle property ... more»
Retirement village exemption rejected by committee
12:51 | 20/6/18

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June 20 (BusinessDesk) - Retirement village operators are disappointed that the select committee considering the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill did not exempt them from having to get approval before buying sensitive or residential land to build ... more»
Average cost of building continues to rise in main centres
12:31 | 20/6/18

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Average cost of building continues to rise in New Zealand’s main centres Media Release 20 June 2018 more»
The power of government in NZ electricity industry
12:25 | 20/6/18

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The power of the state: New documentary explores the power of government in NZ electricity industry more»
NZ dollar drops below 69 US cents
12:00 | 20/6/18

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June 20 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar fell below 69 US cents after US president Donald Trump said he would target US$200 billion more Chinese products for tariffs and China threatened to retaliate, ramping up concerns about a trade war that could ... more»
Simple ways to keep the winter power bills down
11:54 | 20/6/18

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The cold snaps mean higher power bills as we snuggle up in front of heating to keep warm but there are easy ways to lower your power bill without compromising on comfort, according to EECA Energywise. more»
Thank You to our Corrections Volunteers
11:18 | 20/6/18

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For National Volunteers Week, we’re taking the time to acknowledge the 1,700 people across the country who share their time and skills volunteering in prison. more»
Queenstown rents soar as tenants stay put
11:11 | 20/6/18

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Queenstown rents soar as tenants stay put The median weekly rent in Queenstown Lakes has jumped 12.9 per cent since January and is now the most expensive district to rent in New Zealand at an eye-watering $790 per week, according to the latest Trade ... more»
Andrew North take out 2018 Auctioneering Championships
10:54 | 20/6/18

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Andrew North from Harcourts Cooper & Co takes out 2018 REINZ National Real Estate Auctioneering Championships more»
Record imports push current account deficit to 9-year high
10:49 | 20/6/18

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New Zealand’s seasonally adjusted current account deficit for the March 2018 quarter was $3 billion, Stats NZ said today. more»
Manawatu’s top supermarket checkers
10:46 | 20/6/18

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Last night, 80 checkout operators from New World and PAK’nSAVE stores across the Manawatu region went till-to-till in Foodstuffs North Island’s 70th annual Checker of the Year competition, which has attracted a record number of entries this year. more»
Dairy product prices slip for seventh time in nine auctions
09:58 | 20/6/18

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June 20 (BusinessDesk) - Dairy product prices fell at the Global Dairy Trade auction, as whole milk powder slid amid data showing New Zealand’s processors collected record levels of milk in recent months because of improved weather conditions. more»
Investors line up to buy clock retailer and café premises
09:56 | 20/6/18

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The land and buildings housing New Zealand’s only dual-purpose clock retailer and café have been placed on the market for sale. more»
Synlait Confirms Commissioning Date of New Pokeno Site
09:34 | 20/6/18

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Synlait (NZX: SML; ASX: SM1) has confirmed its new nutritional manufacturing site in Pokeno, Waikato, will be commissioned for the 2019 / 2020 season. more»

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