Fewer NZ farmers feeling pessimistic, says Rabobank
By Rebecca Howard March 23 (BusinessDesk) - Net confidence edged up in the latest Rabobank confidence survey of New Zealand farmers, with growing optimism in the horticulture, beef and sheep sectors. The first quarterly survey of the year showed that net farmer confidence r...
Bank of NZ to bring in nuclear free, tobacco free investment policy
By Rebecca Howard March 23 (BusinessDesk) - Bank of New Zealand has developed a responsible investment policy which excludes companies involved in the production of cluster munitions, anti-personnel mines, nuclear weapons and tobacco or tobacco products from its international...
NZ dollar extends gain against Aussie; Trump slump weighs on Asia
By Rebecca Howard March 22 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar gained against the Australian dollar as the interest rate differential between the countries looks set to persist and as investors were unnerved by the US White House's inability to deliver on its plans. T...
Upside Biotechnologies raises $2.3 mln in funding round
By Rebecca Howard March 22 (BusinessDesk) - Upside Biotechnologies, a regenerative medicine start-up, said it has successfully raised $2.3 million in its Series A funding round. The Auckland-based company is developing an advanced, world-class skin replacement treatment fo...
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