UPDATE: Lobby groups appeal EPA decision on Trans-Tasman Resources

UPDATE: Lobby groups appeal EPA decision on Trans-Tasman Resources

(Recasts lede, updates to add comment from Trans-Tasman Resources executive chairman in the second paragraph)  By Rebecca Howard Aug. 31 (BusinessDesk) - Two lobby groups have lodged appeals against the Environmental Protection Authority's decision to grant Trans-Tasman Res...

Rebecca Howard 31 Aug 2017
NZ dollar slides further in Asia trading, could be more downside to come

NZ dollar slides further in Asia trading, could be more downside to come

By Rebecca Howard Aug. 31 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar continued to slide after strong US data last night was coupled with weaker domestic business confidence and solid Australian business spending across the Tasman.  The kiwi fell to 71.68 as at 5pm in Wellingto...

Rebecca Howard 31 Aug 2017
Business confidence dips but still points to solid economic growth - ANZ

Business confidence dips but still points to solid economic growth - ANZ

By Rebecca Howard Aug. 31 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand business confidence dipped in August but optimists continue to outnumber pessimists and activity and investment intentions remain consistent with solid economic growth.  A net 18.3 percent of firms surveyed in the ANZ B...

Rebecca Howard 31 Aug 2017
NZ dollar dips on Wheeler but pares losses as North Korea fears ease

NZ dollar dips on Wheeler but pares losses as North Korea fears ease

By Rebecca Howard Aug. 30 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar dipped briefly after Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler made what may be his last official attempt to jawbone the kiwi lower before paring its losses as fears about North Korea's latest missile test receded in...

Rebecca Howard 30 Aug 2017