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Council head of urban strategy heads to Jasmax
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Council head of urban strategy heads to Jasmax

Urban designers are actually in the healthcare business, says new Jasmax recruit Ben van Bruggen.

Staff reporters 04 Feb 2021
Alphabet result spells strong session on Wall Street
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Alphabet result spells strong session on Wall Street

Google owner Alphabet has reported its full-year result with chief executive Sundar Pichai highlighting the “helpfulness” of Google’s products in its strong result.Alphabet booked revenues of US$56.9 billion for the year ended Dec. 31 and pointed to search and Youtube as driving...

Unemployment rate falls, pushing NZ dollar and equities higher
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Unemployment rate falls, pushing NZ dollar and equities higher

A staggeringly strong labour market has surprised investor but comes with its own set of risks. 

Dan Brunskill 03 Feb 2021
Open Country records another lift in profits
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Open Country records another lift in profits

NZ's second largest dairy processor books $1.6 billion revenue and net profit of $67.6 million.

Staff reporters 03 Feb 2021