News in Brief

News in Brief
Double digit rent hikes in regions, demand for apartments strong
Property

Double digit rent hikes in regions, demand for apartments strong

Median rental prices hit a record high in June,  but momentum appears to be slowing according to recent Trade Me rental data.Trade Me director of property sales Gavin Lloyd said median rent across the country in June 2023 rose by $50 to $620, or 8.8%, on June 2022, according to t...

Staff reporters 26 Jul 2023
NZGIF gives Lodestone Energy letter of credit for Transpower connection to solar farm
Energy

NZGIF gives Lodestone Energy letter of credit for Transpower connection to solar farm

NZGIF is lending up to $15m in working capital for Lodestone Energy's solar farms.

Greg Hurrell 26 Jul 2023
Volaris Group shows cards ahead of Eroad shareholder meeting
Markets

Volaris Group shows cards ahead of Eroad shareholder meeting

Canadian firm Volaris Group has revealed some of its cards ahead of Friday's much-anticipated shareholder meeting of transport fleet management software company Eroad, according to the NZ Herald. A self-described “buy and hold” investor in software companies, Volaris is ultim...

Staff reporters 25 Jul 2023
Hart family's Walter & Wild sells essence of Hansells brand
Primary Sector

Hart family's Walter & Wild sells essence of Hansells brand

The Hart family's Walter & Wild paid $15m for the Hansells brand.

Staff reporters 25 Jul 2023