NZ new vehicle sales hit 32-year high in August, headed for annual record

NZ new vehicle sales hit 32-year high in August, headed for annual record

By Tina Morrison Sept. 5 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand new vehicle sales rose to a 32-year high in August, with continued monthly gains signalling a new record is likely to be set this year. Registrations of new vehicles rose 13 percent to 12,677 in August from the year-earl...

Tina Morrison 04 Sep 2016
Nuplex says Allnex takeover given European antitrust approval; shares to delist

Nuplex says Allnex takeover given European antitrust approval; shares to delist

By Tina Morrison Sept. 2 (BusinessDesk) - Nuplex Industries confirmed its takeover by Allnex Belguim SA had received antitrust clearance from the European Commission, paving the way for its transfer into the hands of the private-equity backed Belgian company to create one of t...

Tina Morrison 01 Sep 2016
Turners extends 3-year contract to sell Custom Fleet ex-lease vehicles

Turners extends 3-year contract to sell Custom Fleet ex-lease vehicles

By Tina Morrison Sept. 1 (BusinessDesk) - Turners, the financial services firm, extended its contract with Custom Fleet for a further three years to manage the sale of former lease vehicles of New Zealand's largest vehicle and equipment leasing company. The agreement extend...

Tina Morrison 31 Aug 2016
NZ residential building consents slip 11% in July, after spike in June

NZ residential building consents slip 11% in July, after spike in June

By Tina Morrison Aug. 30 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand residential building consents fell 11 percent in July, partly reversing a spike higher in June due to applications for retirement villages and multi-unit dwellings. Seasonally adjusted dwelling consents slipped to 2,629 ...

Tina Morrison 29 Aug 2016