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Economy stories - Page 7

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Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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business confidence
1 year ago Auckland businesses were feeling relatively optimistic about the economy, but fast-forward to the present and that has drastically changed.
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SMBs in regions showing steady growth – MYOB
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
44% of operators in Waikato and the Bay of Plenty saw their revenue improve in the last 12 months, with similar levels of growth seen in Southland.
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NZ IoT Alliance report: Simon Bridges on the Govt's role in NZ's IoT future
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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Internet of Things (IoT) could bring over $2 billion of economic benefits to New Zealand, according to a report by the New Zealand IoT Alliance.
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NZ IoT Alliance: Next decade worth $2.2 billion in IoT potential
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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The roll out of IoT across New Zealand could bring billions of dollars in benefits for the economy, a new report finds.
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More SMEs back tighter immigration laws despite skill shortages
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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public cloud
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Striking a balance: NZ SMEs lean toward immigration curbs amid workforce and housing concerns, MYOB survey finds.
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Potential barriers to innovation in tertiary education revealed
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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edutech
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economy
Barriers to innovation within New Zealand's tertiary education system have been identified by the Productivity Commission.
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Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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iot
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data privacy
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healthtech
Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.
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Wellington agency champions NZTech's 'Digital Nation' report
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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Wellington has immense value to the tech sector and will become more important as IT influence extends beyond the enterprise, WREDA says.
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Kiwi execs urged to apply for Govt business scholarships
Mon, 16th May 2016
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government
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Government encourages NZ businesses to apply for 2016 Prime Minister's Business Scholarships, offering execs the chance to study at top business schools.
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Prosperous year ahead for Kiwi businesses
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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anz bank
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banking
Kiwi small businesses brace for a bumper 2016, as rising confidence signals increased hiring, investment, and trade across NZ.
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Auckland and Christchurch global smart city winners
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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smart cities
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Christchurch's Sensing City and an Auckland City smart zoning initiative have been named among the most outstanding smart city projects in APAC.
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Key scotches national water settlement, spruiks irrigation
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Prime Minister John Key has reiterated a National-led government will not negotiate a national Treaty of Waitangi settlement over Maori claims to fres.
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NZ dollar tumbles after weak Chinese trade data points to demand drop
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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The New Zealand dollar tumbled after figures showed China's exports unexpectedly fell while its imports recorded a bigger decline than forecast, signa.
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World Week Ahead: US earnings top agenda
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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power / energy
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general electric
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financial results
US corporate earnings will take centre stage in the coming days with companies such as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson and Intel report.
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Libraries to kick-start NZ’s knowledge economy?
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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economy
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exporting
Aussie-kiwi dollar parity may be great news for travellers heading across the ditch, but it also raises some big questions about the long term state.
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NZ primary industry firms open Chinese marketing office
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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A group of New Zealand primary sector firms has opened a joint marketing office in Shanghai, completing a three-year gestation to make life easier in.
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World Week Ahead: Dudley saves the day
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Wall Street advanced, shrugging off earlier declines following Friday's disappointing US jobs report, after New York Fed President William Dudley sugg.
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While you were sleeping: US jobs disappoint
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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US equities slid after a private jobs report showed slower-than-expected growth, prompting concern that the economy might not be a strong as previousl.
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NZ dollar charts record high vs Aussie dollar on RBA rate cut talk, weak iron ore
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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The New Zealand dollar rose to a record against the Australian dollar on speculation the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut interest rates again as so.
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Chch Airport says Air NZ canceled route it will weigh on the South Island economy
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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Christchurch International Airport says Air New Zealand decision to cancel the city's Tokyo seasonal route will hit the South Island economy.