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Two more Smiths City stores close as liquidation sale winds up, massive discounts
Law & Regulation

Two more Smiths City stores close as liquidation sale winds up, massive discounts

Embattled retailer Smiths City has closed two more stores as its fire sale draws winds up this weekend.Administrators Colin Gower and Diana Matchett of BDO Christchurch on Friday said staff numbers will significantly reduce from next week, with remaining staff to assist with deli...

Staff reporters 12 Sep 2025
Net assets down, losses widen in Macquarie Group NZ's FY
Law & Regulation

Net assets down, losses widen in Macquarie Group NZ's FY

Financial group books wider full-year loss as net assets slip.

Staff reporters 12 Sep 2025
Construction suicide costs at $1.3 billion
Law & Regulation

Construction suicide costs at $1.3 billion

A survey found that almost one in five workers reported suicidal thoughts.

Chido Machingura 12 Sep 2025
Airwork on the block to repay $145m of bank debt
Law & Regulation

Airwork on the block to repay $145m of bank debt

Airwork has an outstanding intercompany loan of $35.83m, owes trade creditors $219,000.

Denise McNabb 11 Sep 2025


Victoria Young
Victoria Young

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With a professional career spanning New Zealand, Singapore, and London, Victoria Young has been with BusinessDesk since 2019, initially as a senior reporter before taking on the role of investigations editor in 2022, then editor in 2024. 
She has been instrumental in growing BusinessDesk as this country’s premium business news brand.
She was the 2023 recipient of a Brian Gaynor initiative grant.
Victoria holds law and arts degrees from Victoria University of Wellington. 
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