Archive for August, 2012

Economy: unwelcome surprise for dairy farmers

August 31st, 2012

Fonterra’s decision to shave 30c off its opening payout forecast came as an unwelcome surprise to dairy farmers who had seen prices firming in …

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Fresh successes in onshore drilling programme

August 23rd, 2012

Fresh successes in high-return, lower risk drilling programme onshore in Taranaki underpin the buoyant mood among oil explorers. London-based Kea Petroleum is the latest …

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Bulk purchasing upsets construction sector

August 16th, 2012

Unease is evident in the building and construction industry at plans of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MoBIE) to enter into bulk …

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Play of the week: day after day

August 16th, 2012

Best news – genuine best news, as opposed to the manufactured stuff – this week was ValerieAdams getting her gold medal. Having been beaten …

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Diplomacy: plum jobs for political appointees

August 2nd, 2012

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully this week confirmed the report in Trans Tasman (July 19) Mike Moore’s term as Ambassador to the US will …

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Politics: Christchurch CBD blueprint test for Govt

August 2nd, 2012

The Govt has reached a couple of crunch points in this, its second term, beginning with the delivery of a blueprint for a new …

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