
ComCom warns NZ Trustees Association over invoices sent to charities
By Paul McBeth Jan. 17 (BusinessDesk) - The Commerce Commission has formally warned the New Zealand Trustees Association over invoices sent out to charities for unsolicited membership services saying it breached the Fair Trading Act. The regulator warned the industry group...

A2 to roll out US business to eastern seaboard
By Paul McBeth Jan. 17 (BusinessDesk) - A2 Milk Co plans to roll out its US business to nine states on the eastern seaboard, which it expects will expand its retail footprint by more than a third. Auckland-based, Sydney-headquarter a2 is targeting 60 million Americans who...

NZ dollar dips as policymakers grumble over global currency volatility, US reopens
By Paul McBeth Jan. 17 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar edged lower as Japanese and European policymakers raised concerns over excessive volatility in currency markets and as US investors returned from a long weekend. The kiwi decreased to 72.84 US cents from 72.91...

Nourish Group adds Soul to the menu as restaurateurs face margin squeeze
By Paul McBeth Jan. 16 (BusinessDesk) - Nourish Group has added Auckland's high-profile Soul Bar & Bistro to its stable in a market where restaurateurs are feeling the competitive pinch and facing rising food and labour costs. Auckland-based Nourish will take ownership of...