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OfficeMax parent's profits up 34.2%
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OfficeMax parent's profits up 34.2%

By cutting expenses, the online office supplier OfficeMax has boosted its profits. Project Inkquill, the parent company of three OfficeMax entities, reported annual financial statements for the year to Dec 28 to the Companies Office on Wednesday. The firm reported net profit incr...

Gregor Thompson 10 Apr 2025
Greg Smith out as Bremworth chief executive
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Greg Smith out as Bremworth chief executive

He will remain with the company until the end of the month.

Riley Kennedy 10 Apr 2025
Engineering firms lose 1200 people in a year
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Engineering firms lose 1200 people in a year

But despite the job numbers, most firms were optimistic about the sector’s prospects.

Staff reporters 09 Apr 2025
ComCom warns lines company Alpine Energy
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ComCom warns lines company Alpine Energy

The Commerce Commission has issued a warning to South Canterbury-based lines company Alpine Energy after an accounting error resulted in it overcharging customers by $16.9 million.Commissioner Vhari McWha said its focus was on ensuring Alpine returned the money to customers, with...

Staff reporters 09 Apr 2025