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Apprentices get digital solution to the paperwork problem
eLearning

Apprentices get digital solution to the paperwork problem

Tertiary provider comes up with app to help apprentices in their on-the-job experience. Late nights of paperwork soon to be a thing of the past.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
WREDA says NZ's refreshed trade policy is good news for digital exports
Trade

WREDA says NZ's refreshed trade policy is good news for digital exports

WREDA chief executive Chris Whelan says the government's refreshed Trade Agenda 2030 policy is good news for the region and its digital exports.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
New data sharing deal to give Kiwi exporters China trade advantage
Customs

New data sharing deal to give Kiwi exporters China trade advantage

NZ exporters gain edge in China trade with advanced joint data-sharing scheme, says Customs Minister Nicky Wagner.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017
Further $3.6m to help Kiwi business succeed internationally
Trade

Further $3.6m to help Kiwi business succeed internationally

Government allocates $3.6 million to New Zealand Story initiative, building the country's international profile. #exporters.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2016
NZ Super Fund suspends Milford's mandate as FMA probe continues
Cloud Services

NZ Super Fund suspends Milford's mandate as FMA probe continues

The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, tasked with managing the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has suspended its investment mandate with Milfo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
NZ dollar heads for 0.3% weekly gain as RBNZ's Wheeler disappoints pessimists
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar heads for 0.3% weekly gain as RBNZ's Wheeler disappoints pessimists

Graeme Wheeler yesterday disappointed traders betting on a gloomy outlook for the local economy when he kept the key rate unchanged.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
NZ dollar heads for 0.9% weekly decline as US jobs data looms
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar heads for 0.9% weekly decline as US jobs data looms

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
NZ dollar heads for 0.4% weekly gain; greenback poised for more strength
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar heads for 0.4% weekly gain; greenback poised for more strength

There might be an extended rally for the US currency as the prospects for the world's biggest economy remain strong.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
China economic reform low on government priority list, WSJ commentator says
Partner Programmes

China economic reform low on government priority list, WSJ commentator says

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015

Global Stories

Darktrace joins UK Prime Minister on trade mission to Japan
AI Security

Darktrace joins UK Prime Minister on trade mission to Japan

Darktrace EMEA CEO Poppy Gustafsson is one of a select group of business leaders accompanying UK Prime Minister on a trade mission to Japan.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore
EduTech

New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore

Google's new APAC HQ opens in Singapore, marking growth and aiming to boost regional tech careers and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
NZ dollar heads for 1.5% weekly gain after Fed's more cautious outlook on US economy
NZ Dollar

NZ dollar heads for 1.5% weekly gain after Fed's more cautious outlook on US economy

Federal Reserve gave a more cautious assessment of the US economy, prompting traders to pull back their bets that the US dollar would gain.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline this week as Fed, GDP loom
New Zealand Dollar

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline this week as Fed, GDP loom

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
PM Key says Indian FTA would reduce reliance on China
EduTech

PM Key says Indian FTA would reduce reliance on China

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
Don't wait for FTA before acting on India, says India-NZ business council chair
Cricket World Cup

Don't wait for FTA before acting on India, says India-NZ business council chair

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi at the mercy of overseas moves this week
Fonterra

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi at the mercy of overseas moves this week

The New Zealand dollar will probably be at the mercy of overseas news this week with several central bank meetings and key data releases.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015

Stories from Other Regions

What the European election year means for Australian businesses
Atradius

What the European election year means for Australian businesses

As election year starts to engulf many European countries, Australian businesses should start to consider how it will affect how they do business.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017