Country of origin food labelling bill 'gutted' by select committee, author says
By Sophie Boot July 16 (BusinessDesk) - The architect of a bill designed to impose mandatory country of origin labelling on food says he's disappointed with how the bill has been "gutted" by the select committee considering it. Former Green MP Steffan Browning had his Consu...
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise as Infratil and Z gain; Tourism Holdings, Fisher & Paykel drop
By Sophie Boot July 13 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares gained in light trading, led higher by Infratil and Z Energy, while Tourism Holdings and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp fell. The S&P/NZX50 Index rose 38.7 points, or 0.4 percent to 9,024.19. Within the index, 30 s...
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares drop as A2 weakens on trading update, Kathmandu at 4.5-year high
By Sophie Boot July 12 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares fell, led lower by A2 Milk Co and Sky Network Television, while Kathmandu Holdings hit a four-and-a-half year high. The S&P/NZX 50 Index dropped 15.92 points, or 0.2 percent, to 8,985.47. Within the index, 22 stocks...
Kiwifruit claimants concur with Peters' estimate of up to $800M Crown liability for Psa
By Sophie Boot July 12 (BusinessDesk) - The successful claimants in the kiwifruit lawsuit against the government for negligence in allowing the devastating Psa virus into New Zealand say they concur with acting Prime Minister Winston Peters' estimate of up to $800 million of C...
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