Govt will pay claim against Southern Response
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Govt will pay claim against Southern Response

The government will pay out a Christchurch couple who won a claim that Southern Response misrepresented the cost of rebuilding their house when reaching a settlement over the Canterbury earthquakes.The government won’t challenge a Court of Appeal ruling against Southern Response,...

Staff reporters 22 Sep 2020
SkyCity opens Hamilton, Queenstown casinos to public
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SkyCity opens Hamilton, Queenstown casinos to public

SkyCity Entertainment Group will resume promotions and events at its Hamilton and Queenstown casinos and allow members of the public back into those venues.With most of the country moving to alert level 1, electronic gaming machines and tables can now operate as usual, and “gamin...

Staff reporters 22 Sep 2020
Air NZ keeps masks on planes, brings back food and drink
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Air NZ keeps masks on planes, brings back food and drink

Air New Zealand says passengers will need to keep wearing masks while Auckland remains at alert level 2.The airline said it was continuing to take extra precautions to keep customers and its staff safe. People could bring their own masks or they would be available before boarding...

Staff reporters 22 Sep 2020
Nick Wells to leave Chapman Tripp
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Nick Wells to leave Chapman Tripp

Chapman Tripp's chief executive partner Nick Wells will leave the firm, after 13 years as a partner and four in the top job. Corporate partner Pip England will replace him from February 2021.England has been with the firm for 28 years and was made partner in 2001.Wells will r...

Staff reporters 22 Sep 2020