News in Brief

News in Brief
JCDecaux hires New Zealand GM
Media

JCDecaux hires New Zealand GM

Outdoor advertising giant JCDecaux has hired experienced industry figure Phil Eastwood as its New Zealand general manager.Eastwood, a former executive at APN Outdoor and oOoh! Media, replaces long-serving former NZ country head Mike Watkins, who stepped down earlier this month.So...

Daniel Dunkley 29 Aug 2023
Meridian operating earnings up 10%
Markets

Meridian operating earnings up 10%

Meridian is paying a slightly higher final dividend.

Staff reporters 29 Aug 2023
New CEO for KPMG New Zealand
Services

New CEO for KPMG New Zealand

KPMG New Zealand says Jason Doherty will succeed Godfrey Boyce as the next chief executive of the Big Four accounting firm in December.Boyce is retiring after seven years as KPMG NZ’s chief executive and 39 years with the firm.Doherty has been with KPMG NZ for over 25 years in va...

Staff reporters 28 Aug 2023
Revenue edges up as net profit dives for DGL Group

Revenue edges up as net profit dives for DGL Group

The chemicals company said inflationary pressures on costs were “dissipating”.

Staff reporters 28 Aug 2023