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New data sharing deal to give Kiwi exporters China trade advantage
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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NZ exporters gain edge in China trade with advanced joint data-sharing scheme, says Customs Minister Nicky Wagner.
New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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Google's new APAC HQ opens in Singapore, marking growth and aiming to boost regional tech careers and innovation.
Further $3.6m to help Kiwi business succeed internationally
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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Government allocates $3.6 million to New Zealand Story initiative, building the country's international profile. #exporters.
NZ Super Fund suspends Milford's mandate as FMA probe continues
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, tasked with managing the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has suspended its investment mandate with Milfo.
NZ dollar heads for 1.5% weekly gain after Fed's more cautious outlook on US economy
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Federal Reserve gave a more cautious assessment of the US economy, prompting traders to pull back their bets that the US dollar would gain.
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline this week as Fed, GDP loom
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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The New Zealand dollar, currently at 73.25 US cents, may slip further this week as traders await the US Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates.
NZ dollar heads for 0.3% weekly gain as RBNZ's Wheeler disappoints pessimists
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Graeme Wheeler yesterday disappointed traders betting on a gloomy outlook for the local economy when he kept the key rate unchanged.
PM Key says Indian FTA would reduce reliance on China
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Prime Minister John Key says a free trade agreement with India would help New Zealand reduce its dependence on the Chinese market, which is the countr.
NZ dollar heads for 0.9% weekly decline as US jobs data looms
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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US figures will provide a gauge on the strength of the world's biggest economy and give the greenback its next cue for a direction.
Don't wait for FTA before acting on India, says India-NZ business council chair
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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New Zealand companies looking to do business in India should move beyond a mutual love of cricket and not wait for a free-trade agreement before seeki.
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi at the mercy of overseas moves this week
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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The New Zealand dollar will probably be at the mercy of overseas news this week with several central bank meetings and key data releases.
NZ dollar heads for 0.4% weekly gain; greenback poised for more strength
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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There might be an extended rally for the US currency as the prospects for the world's biggest economy remain strong.
China economic reform low on government priority list, WSJ commentator says
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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Economic reform in China, one of New Zealand's largest trading partners accounting for 22 percent of exports, is a lower priority than trying to sa.
NZ dollar heads for 4.2% decline in 2014, reflecting weaker dairy prices, stronger greenback
Wed, 31st Dec 2014
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NZ dollar ends 2014 down 4.2%, hit by falling dairy prices and a buoyant US dollar, but may rebound as the local economy shines.
NZ dairy herd rises to record 6.7M as sheep flock falls to 29.6M
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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The nation's dairy herd rose 4 percent in the latest year, extending the long-term trend that has seen milk become the dominant farm product.
Comvita shareholders exercise 5.6M of 6.9M rights on offer, triggering shortfall bookbuild
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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The Te Puke-based maker of health products based on manuka honey aimed to raise $24.4 million in the offer at $3.55 apiece.
NZ dollar slips after jumping in New York on Draghi, Chinese rates
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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The New Zealand dollar fell from its New York highs at the end of last week, having jumped against the greenback after China unexpectedly cut inter.
ASB trims milk price forecast by 40c in wake of GDT prices hitting lowest level in five years
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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ASB cuts milk price forecast by 40c to $4.70/kgMS as GlobalDairyTrade hits a 5-year low, shaking NZ dairy farmers' confidence.
NZ expects to benefit from G20 commitment to lift economic growth
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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New Zealand expects to benefit from commitments secured at the G20 Leaders' Summit, from the world's 20 biggest economies, to lift economic growth.
NZ guest nights jump to a record in September on rise in international travellers
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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NZ sees record guest nights in September, boosted by a surge in international visitors according to Statistics New Zealand.