Summerset chalked up record Q3 sales
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Summerset chalked up record Q3 sales

Retirement village operator Summerset Group sold a record number of new and existing units in the September quarter, with the retirement village operator attributing that to would-be residents desire for safety and security amid the coronavirus pandemic.The company said it sold 1...

Staff reporters 08 Oct 2020
Cannasouth cofounder resigns
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Cannasouth cofounder resigns

Cannasouth cofounder Nicholas Foreman has abruptly retired from his role as the medicinal cannabis company’s executive director with immediate effect.Foreman said following securing a commercial cultivation and manufacturing licence it was the “right time” for him to retire.“I ha...

Staff reporters 07 Oct 2020
Accenture acquires NZ’s Zag for reported $46 million
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Accenture acquires NZ’s Zag for reported $46 million

Accenture has acquired Zag, the New Zealand consulting firm, in a deal worth $46.4 million according to the AFR. It is Accenture’s first major purchase since covid was declared a pandemic.Zag, which was previously called Soltius, has around 200 staff across its Auckland, Wellingt...

Staff reporters 07 Oct 2020
Changes afoot at NZSA
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Changes afoot at NZSA

The New Zealand Shareholders’ Association has appointed Oliver Mander to take over as chief executive in what will be a heftier role than it previously was.Chair Tony Mitchell announced his departure will be at next month’s annual meeting, where he will hand over the chair to And...

Staff reporters 06 Oct 2020