News in Brief
News in Brief
News in Brief
Nearly 6,000 new roles filled in November, Stats NZ says
The country added almost 6,000 jobs in November, and service industries fueled the increase.Stats New Zealand said on Monday that filled job numbers rose 0.3% compared to October.Primary industries provided 436 fewer jobs.Goods-producing industries, the biggest of which are manuf...
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RBNZ issues first non-bank deposit-taker licence in nearly a decade
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has issued a non-bank deposit taker licence to newly formed finance company Welcome.The last time the central bank issued a license was in 2017 to Christian Savings, which was previously licensed as Christian Savings Incorporated, according to the...
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Powerco appoints Jason Franklin as new chief executive
Franklin has been CEO of lines company PowerNet since 2012.
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Woolworths files ComCom application to buy ready-meal firm
Woolworths has filed a clearance application to the Commerce Commission to acquire ready-meal manufacturer Beak & Johnston. Through facilities in New Zealand and Australia, Beak & Johnston (B&J) manufactures and supplies ready-to-eat meals to grocery retailers, wholesalers, and f...
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