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Aye, that's the kind of thing I'm talking about.  I can see those things happening. But....
mist42nz Budget 2012 reactions
If 40story turbines are in a res zone. Then the problem is not with the generation company. It's with...
mist42nz 'Next 5-10 years make or break for NZ'
CHRISTCHURCH COUNCIL NEEDS BIG SORT OUT - FAST   The Press article "Council rules out need for sell...
Hugh Pavletich Friday's Top 10 with NZ Mint
Yes...unless it is rental income given how rental receipts are defined in the Act. As an aside this is why...
speckles 'Next 5-10 years make or break for NZ'
Well mist42nz, Glaxo didn't plan to stick 40 story turbines right over residential property and for those...
OMG 'Next 5-10 years make or break for NZ'
I only have the specifics for the ones setup by myself (as assistant) and the guy in charge (Chris, who did...
mist42nz 'Next 5-10 years make or break for NZ'
IRD say so. and the law backs them up. It's illegal to set up a company with a constant loss projection...
mist42nz 'Next 5-10 years make or break for NZ'
And that is precisely the reason we need Gareth and co, or anyone else in the media industry to speak up,...
ctnz What covered bonds mean for ma and pa
Len Brown cudly and personable? Well I guess we have to cater to all tastes.
scarfie Friday's Top 10 with NZ Mint
... as per the Lange / Douglas era , the electorate will not accept the changes that need to be made until it...
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DMO flags inflation-indexed bonds

24 May 12, 2:38pm, BusinessDesk
$45.5 bln of new debt to include $4 bln inflation-indexed bonds; $3 bln lower than flagged in PREFU

April trade surplus shrinks on dairy exports

24 May 12, 12:21pm, BusinessDesk
Weak exports give a lower-than-expected trade surplus in April; down 70% from the same month last year

Higher result for property investor

24 May 12, 11:51am, BusinessDesk
NPT lifts earnings on Christchurch insurance payout

Property investor reports flat results after major adjustment

24 May 12, 10:16am, BusinessDesk
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Euro contingency plans

24 May 12, 8:12am, BusinessDesk
Eurozone concerns continue to weigh heavily on global stock and commodity markets

Profit up at power network operator

23 May 12, 4:32pm, BusinessDesk
Powerco 9-month earnings rise 8.9% in new balance date, boosts dividend

Kiwis scaling back on private health insurance

23 May 12, 10:42am, BusinessDesk
Kiwis’ uptake of private health insurance falls to 6-year low, lags behind OECD

Fonterra to tighten TAF rules

23 May 12, 8:46am, BusinessDesk
Fonterra tightens TAF rules to safeguard 100% farmer ownership, following concerns raised about size of new 'shareholders' fund for redemption capital

US housing provides lift

23 May 12, 7:46am, BusinessDesk
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Relief rebound

22 May 12, 7:59am, BusinessDesk
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'There's only so much ratepayers can afford to pay'

21 May 12, 5:34pm, BusinessDesk
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'Too much focus on domestic productivity'

21 May 12, 4:59pm, BusinessDesk
'Introspective' NZ policy debate has shades of Muldoon, MFAT adviser says

Record exodus to Australia in last year

Updated 21 May 12, 11:48am, BusinessDesk
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Pastoral Dairy Investments cans public offer

21 May 12, 9:37am, BusinessDesk
MyFarm's Pastoral Dairy Investments pulls share offer after failing to attract minimum NZ$25 mln interest

EU rattles the globe

21 May 12, 7:17am, BusinessDesk
'We sort of hit an air pocket in terms of positive catalysts and meanwhile Europe keeps weighing on the market'

Studholme dairy plant ready for sale

18 May 12, 4:48pm, BusinessDesk
NZ Dairies receiver in 'advanced discussions' with potential buyers

Searching for durable policy on water management

18 May 12, 3:07pm, BusinessDesk
National fresh water regime takes another big step forward, emphasising local involvement in regulation

Investors run for the hills

18 May 12, 7:50am, BusinessDesk
'It is not only about the Greeks pulling out. It’s about what happens to Portugal and Spain and Italy'

Price squeeze in Q1

17 May 12, 12:49pm, BusinessDesk
Producers receive lower prices in 1Q on falling commodity prices, strong dollar

Big REIT hit by depreciation change

17 May 12, 11:02am, BusinessDesk
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Strong result for retirement village operator

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