Vodafone committed to 5G, 'internet of things' future
Coronavirus

Vodafone committed to 5G, 'internet of things' future

Projects have fallen off his wish list during the covid-19 response but Vodafone chief executive Jason Paris has no plans to apply the brakes to deployment of its 5G network, as the firm focuses on the "internet of things.""It is a massive opportunity for business, offering lower...

Brent Melville 26 May 2020
Auckland apartment market not quite flat-lining
Property

Auckland apartment market not quite flat-lining

The Auckland apartment sector is expected to take a 10 percent hit to both rental streams and valuations, with the “low point” expected in about 18 months. Auckland apartment specialist Robbie King expects the impact will be most felt in the coming six months as tourism and sh...

Brent Melville 25 May 2020
Aaa credit ratings vindicates budget – Robertson
Budget 2020

Aaa credit ratings vindicates budget – Robertson

Finance Minister Grant Robertson said an unchanged Moody’s Aaa stable credit rating reinforces the affordability of his $50 billion budget. In its latest note to investors today, Moody’s said it expected New Zealand’s fiscal position to remain stronger than most of its Aaa-rat...

Brent Melville 22 May 2020
New Fonterra still in its infancy – Hurrell
Primary Sector

New Fonterra still in its infancy – Hurrell

Challenges remain in core global markets, chief executive says. 

Brent Melville 21 May 2020