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Wrightson warns wet autumn will weigh on annual earnings

Wrightson warns wet autumn will weigh on annual earnings

By Paul McBeth June 14 (BusinessDesk) - PGG Wrightson, whose chief executive yesterday signalled his departure at the end of the year, warned a wet autumn sapped the performance of its seed and grain business and will weigh on annual earnings.  The Christchurch-based compan...

Paul McBeth 13 Jun 2017
Chapman Tripp sees more shareholder lobbying, increased accountability for listed firms

Chapman Tripp sees more shareholder lobbying, increased accountability for listed firms

By Paul McBeth June 13 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand's listed companies are set to face a growing tide of shareholder activism and increased demands for accountability, law firm Chapman Tripp says.  In a report on corporate governance trends released today, Chapman Tripp pre...

Paul McBeth 13 Jun 2017
NZ dollar falls vs pound after strong UK inflation, little changed vs greenback

NZ dollar falls vs pound after strong UK inflation, little changed vs greenback

By Jonathan Underhill June 14 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar fell from a three-month high against the pound after stronger-than-expected UK inflation weakened the case for further Bank of England rate cuts and was little changed against the greenback ahead of the Fede...