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Economy
Businesses get some reprieve in March quarter on cheaper prices
By Paul McBeth May 17 (BusinessDesk) - Businesses got a reprieve in the March quarter as cheaper wholesale electricity helped push down the prices producers paid in the period. Prices paid by producers, known as input prices, fell 0.9 percent in the March quarter, its firs...
Economy
NZ manufacturing activity expands on month in April but down on year
By Rebecca Howard May 17 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand's April manufacturing activity expanded versus March but was well down on the year as demand growth continues to cool. The Bank of New Zealand-Business NZ performance of manufacturing index rose 1 point to a seasonally a...
Services
Genesis signs up to 20-year supply agreement for Tilt-built Waverly wind farm
By Paul McBeth May 17 (BusinessDesk) - Genesis Energy and Tilt Renewables have signed a 20-year supply agreement, laying the foundation for the construction of a 31-turbine wind farm in Waverley, South Taranaki. The power companies finalised the deal, which will see Genesi...
Services
Wellington Airport lifts annual earnings on passenger growth
By Paul McBeth May 16 (BusinessDesk) - Wellington International Airport lifted annual earnings 6.3 percent as the capital city's gateway continued to benefit from rising passenger numbers. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation rose to $101.4 million...
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Oliver Lewis
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Oliver Lewis won the local government reporting category at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards. He is part of our investigations unit and also covers infrastructure, housing and employment issues. Formerly with Stuff/The Press, Oliver has also written for the Guardian and North & South.
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