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Wednesday, 27 May 2020

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Corporate Partner Joins Russell McVeagh
14:15 | 27/5/20

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Russell McVeagh announced today that Catherine Shirley-Brown has joined its national Corporate team as the firm's newest partner, based in Wellington. Cath has previously worked at Russell McVeagh, and her appointment to partner at the firm follows experience ... more»
Proposal For Trans-Tasman Bubble Considers Every Step Of A Passenger’s Journey
13:14 | 27/5/20

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A proposed blueprint into how safe trans-Tasman travel could re-open is advancing fast, with a draft to be presented to New Zealand and Australian governments for consideration in early June. more»
$5,250 In DIY Fines And Reparation Order Reinforce Consumer Warning
13:10 | 27/5/20

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Property owners are again being warned not to fall into the trap of using unlicensed people to conduct restricted sanitary plumbing work on renovation projects. Yesterday in the Wellington District Court, Rodney Baker was convicted and fined $2,625 for ... more»

NZ Olive Oil Makers Win Big, Kiwis Encouraged To Buy Local
12:44 | 27/5/20

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New Zealand, 27 May 2020 – Kiwis are being encouraged to support local and buy world-beating olive oil made by New Zealand growers, who have won seven Gold Medals at the 2020 New York International Olive Oil Competition . Olive growers from Waiheke ... more»
Internal Affairs Warns Of Potential Citizenship Scam Website
12:15 | 27/5/20

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Te Tari Taiwhenua, Department of Internal Affairs, warns people applying for New Zealand citizenship against using unofficial websites after receiving complaints about a rogue website. “The only official website to apply for New Zealand citizenship ... more»
Effects Of COVID-19 On Trade: 1 February–20 May 2020 (provisional)
12:03 | 27/5/20

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Effects of COVID-19 on trade is a weekly update on New Zealand’s daily goods trade with the world from 1 February 2020. Comparing the values with previous years shows the potential impacts of COVID-19. The data is provisional and should be regarded ... more»
Whangarei Finance Company In $945K Settlement With Commission
12:00 | 27/5/20

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Current and former borrowers of Whangarei-based finance company Profile Finance Limited will receive $945,334 in credits and refunds after Profile Finance signed a settlement agreement with the Commerce Commission. The Commission began investigating ... more»
SheShed Welcomes Government Announcement Removing Consent Requirements For Low Risk Buildings
11:51 | 27/5/20

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New Zealand business SheShed welcomes the New Zealand government’s announcement that ‘low risk buildings,’ or single story buildings of up to 30 square metres such as sleepouts, carports or sheds, will no longer need a council approved building ... more»
Award-Winning Auckland Tour Operator Launches Domestic Tour Programme
11:37 | 27/5/20

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One of New Zealand’s longest-running eco-tour companies, Bush and Beach, has launched an exciting range of day trips from Auckland for the domestic traveller. Branded ‘ kiwis guiding kiwis ’, the destinations include Kumeu Wine Country, Piha Beach ... more»
Visitance Contact Tracing Solution Proves Popular At Leisure And Fitness Centres
11:25 | 27/5/20

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Almost 100 Australian and New Zealand leisure and fitness centres have registered to use the free Visitance digital contact tracing system to help protect their staff, members, visitors and the wider community from COVID-19. The contactless system was ... more»
What Next? MYOB Guide Helps Businesses Navigate COVID-19 Recovery
11:22 | 27/5/20

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As the country begins its substantial economic recovery in response to the effects of COVID-19, MYOB has released the final guide in their Business Preparedness series – this time, aimed at helping businesses focus on the next stages of rebuilding, ... more»
Simplicity Beats Banks, Moves To A 2.5% Floating Rate For First Home Loans
10:37 | 27/5/20

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Nonprofit Simplicity announced today it has lowered its floating rate mortgage to 2.5%, setting a scorching new low in an increasingly competitive lending market. Managing director Sam Stubbs said the reduction from 2.8% was a reflection of the ... more»
Takeovers Panel Responds To Metlifecare’s Application For Letter Of Intention
10:04 | 27/5/20

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The Takeovers Panel has reviewed the information proposed to be put by Metlifecare Limited ( Metlifecare ) to its shareholders for the purpose of voting on a scheme of arrangement (the Proposed Scheme ) to effect the acquisition of 100% of the ordinary ... more»
Air New Zealand Adds Business-timed Flights For Regions
09:13 | 27/5/20

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Air New Zealand will operate business-timed flights in and out of a number of regional ports from next month. The flights will allow customers in Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Nelson, Dunedin and Invercargill to undertake a day ... more»
Financial System Will Benefit Supporting Economic Recovery
09:05 | 27/5/20

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Tena koutou katoa, welcome all. The financial system is in a solid position to both weather the significant economic impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and support New Zealand’s recovery, Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr says in releasing ... more»

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