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News in Brief
Online sales drive Woolworths NZ Q3 sales growth
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Online sales drive Woolworths NZ Q3 sales growth

Increasing customer preferences towards online purchasing are helping Woolworths boost New Zealand sales.The Australian grocery retailer told the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Thursday that total NZ sales increased 4.8% to $2.19 billion in the three months to April 6, c...

Staff reporters 01 May 2025
AgriZeroNZ puts an extra $5m into US startup Hoofprint Biome
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AgriZeroNZ puts an extra $5m into US startup Hoofprint Biome

The startup company plans to trial its methane-reducing tech on NZ cattle in 2026.

Staff reporters 01 May 2025
Chris Swasbrook appointed chair of Te Papa
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Chris Swasbrook appointed chair of Te Papa

Chris Swasbrook has been appointed chair of the Te Papa board said Chris Bishop, Acting Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage.“Chris Swasbrook is a prominent New Zealand investor with more than 25 years’ experience working in finance. He has an extensive resume in executive and...

Staff reporters 30 Apr 2025
British American Tobacco’s NZ profits rise 14.5%
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British American Tobacco’s NZ profits rise 14.5%

The New Zealand subsidiary of British American Tobacco (BAT) increased sales and gross profit in 2024.In consolidated financial statements filed with the Companies Office, BAT Holdings reported that net profit after tax grew 14.5% to $45.6 million in the year to Dec 31. BAT's...

Staff reporters 30 Apr 2025