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Google’s empire is massive. A US judge will soon rule if it’s a monopoly
The judge’s ruling could put new limits on Google’s ability to run its search empire.

How to make more money without increasing prices
OPINION: If a straight price increase doesn’t feel like the right move for you, there are other ways to find more profit in your business.

Spark New Zealand appoints new director to the Spark Board
The Spark New Zealand Board announced today it has appointed Lisa Nelson as an independent, non-executive director, effective 8 May 2024. Lisa will be a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARMC)

CRP - Korella North Takes Another Two Steps Forward
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Chatham Rock Phosphate Limited (TSXV: NZP, NZX: CRP, Frankfurt Borse: 3GRE) wishes to advise that the Korella North Mine ML100379 permitting process took another two steps forward this week with the signing of agreements wi

Renters, realtors upset at scrapping of bill to regulate property managers
They say the property management sector currently lacks any minimum standards or basic checks and balances to protect tenants and landlords.

Rising tides, sinking stocks: study explores cost of climate change
As the financial implications of climate change continue to soar, a forthcoming journal article explores its effects on company values

Should you get political as a business owner?
OPINION: There are pros and cons to using your business platforms to express your political viewpoint.

The Taranaki farmers introducing the taste of feijoas to the world
When Matt Low and Melissa Burleigh-Low were looking to upsize their home, Melissa wanted a bigger vegetable garden. What she ended up with was a 500-tree strong feijoa orchard.

NZ calls in lawyers over dairy dispute with Canada
Trade Minister Todd McClay says NZ has ‘no intention’ of backing down in fight for fair market access.

Taranaki company successful in High Court over breach of contract
Taranaki-based organic composting company Revital has successfully challenged Enviro NZ over a breach of contract that ended its multimillion-dollar involvement in the collection of green and food waste in Bay of Plenty.

AFT to announce full year results on May 23 2024
AFT Pharmaceuticals (NZX: AFT, ASX: AFP) announced today that it intends to release its full year FY2024, ended March 31 2024, results on Thursday May 23 2024. The release will be issued at around 09:00 am (NZT) on the NZX and ASX

Overseas Investment Office consent disappoints opponents of waste-to-energy plant
A group opposed to a proposal to build a waste-to-energy plant in the Waimate District says it is disappointed by an Overseas Investment Office decision to grant consent for the company behind it to buy land for the project.

New director appointed to PrimePort board
The role was advertised in March after the resignation of former Timaru mayor Damon Odey.

ASB workers to strike as bank proposes an effective pay cut
Workers at a major ASB contact centre in Auckland have voted to take strike action and withdraw their labour following disappointing pay negotiations with the employer and an "offer" to workers that would leave them worse off than the previous year

AGL - Change in Senior Management
Accordant is pleased to announce the appointment of Rod Hyde as Group Chief Financial Officer-designate with effect from 20th May. Rod replaces Tony Staub who leaves the company on 29th May 2024

Passionate restaurateur on the go 70 hours a week
At just 28 years old, Vicky Kukreja has worked his way from cooking student to dish hand to chef to restaurant owner.

Thirty-two actions to build a better business in 2024
OPINION: Here are 32 ideas you could use in the next 12 months to help your business run better.