Saturday, 04 February 2012

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Dollar hampers 'knowledge intensive' exports
News || James Weir, Businessday.co.nz || 2 comments

Dollar hampers 'knowledge intensive' exports

Manufacturing flatlines while processed food and drinks take off. READ MORE
Briscoe boss downplays Dick Smith rumours
News || Claire Rogers

Briscoe boss downplays Dick Smith rumours

Duke says he hasn't been approached as a suitor. READ MORE
Several airline execs well placed for top job
Comment || Roland van den Bergh, Businessday.co.nz

Several airline execs well placed for top job

Christopher Luxon is in leading position to replace Rob Fyfe at Air New Zealand. READ MORE
Cookie Time lands Australian licensing agreement
News || Marc Greenhill, Businessday.co.nz

Cookie Time lands Australian licensing agreement

Joins with Sanitarium to launch One Square Meal across the Tasman. READ MORE
Manufacturers end 2011 on high note
News || Hamish Rutherford, Businessday.co.nz

Manufacturers end 2011 on high note

BNZ-BusinessNZ performance of manufacturers index increased 5.9 points from last November to December. READ MORE
Lanzatech raises $55.8 million
News || Unlimited

Lanzatech raises $55.8 million

Funding round will hasten development of facilities that produce low carbon chemicals and fuels. READ MORE
Demand grows for Honey Collection
News || Kat Pickford, Businessday.co.nz

Demand grows for Honey Collection

Blenheim company recently secured a $100,000 deal with a Korean distributor. READ MORE
Economy has case of the grumps
Economics || Claire Rogers, Businessday.co.nz

Economy has case of the grumps

Data shows inflation drop, poor labour market and flagging growth. READ MORE
'Double whammy' on the business horizon
Business Link || Neil Beaton

'Double whammy' on the business horizon

Baby boomers heading for retirement and the GFC hangover are threatening the value of our businesses. READ MORE
Gasfield deal promises $860m boost to industry
News || Rob Maetzig

Gasfield deal promises $860m boost to industry

Agreement would see development of Todd Energy's Mangahewa gasfield near Waitara. READ MORE
Douglas Pharmaceuticals expanding exports
News || Jazial Crossley, Businessday.co.nz || 1 comment

Douglas Pharmaceuticals expanding exports

Plans to begin exporting in areas where it has no infrastructure. READ MORE
Grand plans
Business Link || Kim Triegaardt

Grand plans

Neglecting your business plan is a lesson in getting it right second time. READ MORE
Quake rebuild to boost growth
News || Marta Steeman, The Press

Quake rebuild to boost growth

Rebuilding could boost growth to 4% late this year. READ MORE
Downgrades to dent export, tourism
News || Tamlyn Stewart and Michael Berry, Businessday.co.nz

Downgrades to dent export, tourism

Making trading conditions harder at a time of waning demand for NZ goods and services. READ MORE
Don’t forget the big picture
Business Link || Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Don’t forget the big picture

Business owners must focus on surviving the present while not losing sight of the future READ MORE
Taking the plunge: the beginner’s guide to social media for business
Business Link || Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Taking the plunge: the beginner’s guide to social media for business

Conversations about your business are happening right now, whether you like it or not. READ MORE
Exporters need to focus on Asia, economists say
News || Roland van den Bergh, Businessday.co.nz

Exporters need to focus on Asia, economists say

Credit downgrades weaken Europe's ability to fight off worsening debt crisis. READ MORE
Wellington to get a Fashion Week
News || Carolyn Enting, Stuff.co.nz

Wellington to get a Fashion Week

Event designed as a stepping stone to NZ Fashion Week. READ MORE
Wellington Chamber of Commerce's board resurrected
News || Claire Rogers, Businessday.co.nz

Wellington Chamber of Commerce's board resurrected

Members say move to dissolve board was unconstitutional READ MORE
Govt industry training investment crucial
News || Catherine Harris, Businessday.co.nz

Govt industry training investment crucial

One model in new study finds public industry training funds cut would result in GDP loss of 6% by 2021. READ MORE