ON THE MONEY: Heatley, ANZ, Precinct and more

ON THE MONEY: Heatley, ANZ, Precinct and more
Victoria Young
Welcome to On the Money, BusinessDesk’s weekly column on money and the people making it. Antonia Watson pictured above: photo credit - Auckland Chamber of Commerce.Covid contagionGood on you Antonia Watson for taking it for the team of five million and getting a covid-19 test for having a mild cold. Your correspondent was to meet the ANZ boss this week but alas, she cancelled last minute with a rep saying the doc had advised a test as a precaution. The revelation immediately made me think of my own situation, and, feeling slightly sh...

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