Articles for category: Business

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Regional Development Minister Shane Jones officially opens LeaderBrand’s covered production facility

Minister for Regional Development, Shane Jones, officially opens LeaderBrand’s covered production facility. Friday 19 April 2024: Today, LeaderBrand was pleased to host Regional Development Minister, Shane Jones, who officially open its completed 11-hectare mega greenhouse project in Tairāwhiti. In October 2019, the Provincial Development Unit (now Kānoa, Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit) approved a ...

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The scoop on the new coolest Cookie Time

Introducing the new flavour in Cookie Time’s cookie sandwich range – Chocolate Brownie. A fresh take on a classic flavour combination, Chocolate Brownie features Appleby Farms’ creamy vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two Cookie Time Chocolate Brownie cookies. Launching next week (w/c April 22), Chocolate Brownie joins the first two flavours launched last year, which ...

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Disrupter fast-track bill long overdue – Straterra

It’s time for a disrupter to get infrastructure and development projects moving, with significant benefits for New Zealand, says Straterra chief executive, Josie Vidal. “We see the Fast-track Approvals Bill as the ticket to this and our submission supports its intent, with some fine tuning,” Vidal says. “This bill is not pitting the environment against ...

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Vertiv introduces next-gen of Micro Modular Data Centre with AI features in APAC

The Vertiv™ SmartAisle™ 3 uses the power of AI for enhanced system operation, monitoring and energy efficiencies Auckland, New Zealand [April 19, 2024] – Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today introduced the Vertiv™ SmartAisle™ 3, a micro modular data centre system that utilises the power of Artificial ...

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Woolworths marks milestone with 50th Woolworths store in New Zealand

19 April 2024 – Woolworths New Zealand is proud to announce the transformation of its 50th store with Countdown Hāwera becoming Woolworths Hāwera – a significant milestone in the transformation journey that started in August 2023. With the transformation Woolworths is reaffirming its commitment to delivering exceptional quality, service, and value to customers. By transitioning ...

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‘Events deliver almost $16 million boost to Auckland’s economy’

New data reveals that Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s economy received a boost of $15.7 million dollars from December 2023 to March 2024, thanks to significant cultural, sporting and business events in the region. The hospitality and accommodation sectors have benefited substantially from these events, with increases in visitor nights and tourism spend from outside the region. ...

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Air New Zealand shares summer schedule updates

Air New Zealand has today revealed updates to its capacity and network this summer, with the confirmed return of two routes, an extended pause on another, and additional capacity into key markets. The airline will return to Hobart and Seoul in October 2024 after both were paused over the New Zealand winter period. Both the ...

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Figures reveal highest ever number of Kiwi Visitors to Fiji

 According to the latest tourism data released by Tourism Fiji, more Kiwi visitors are travelling to the island nation than ever before, with New Zealand retaining its position as Fiji’s second-largest visitor arrival market and continuing to play a key role in bolstering its tourism industry. January and February figures from this year recorded a ...

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Fonterra appoints permanent COO

Fonterra has today announced Anna Palairet has been permanently appointed into the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Anna has been acting in the position since June 2023. CEO Miles Hurrell says Anna has valuable expertise and a strong relationship focus which serve her well in leading a critical part of the Co-operative. “Anna has ...

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‘character’ and its impact on immigration status – MBIE

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is sounding a warning to migrants, that running foul of the law may see them leaving the country prematurely. Immigration officers are concerned at the number of temporary migrants committing crime, seemingly not aware of the implications for their immigration status in Aotearoa New Zealand. Deportation may ...