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Supreme Court dismisses Affco's unlawful lockout appeal, says workers 'were like employees'

Supreme Court dismisses Affco's unlawful lockout appeal, says workers 'were like employees'

By Jonathan Underhill Sept. 7 (BusinessDesk) - The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Affco against a lower court's finding that the meat processor unlawfully locked out meat workers when collective bargaining was taking place. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Cour...

Topshop operator calls in receivers as trading losses mount

Topshop operator calls in receivers as trading losses mount

By Paul McBeth Sept. 7 (BusinessDesk) - Top Retail, which operates New Zealand's two Topshop and Topman branded stores, has been tipped into receivership due to the prospect of mounting losses in the face of increased competition, an environment that sunk its Australian counte...

Paul McBeth 07 Sep 2017
NZ wholesale trade rises 1.7% in 2nd-qtr - fifth straight quarterly gain

NZ wholesale trade rises 1.7% in 2nd-qtr - fifth straight quarterly gain

By Rebecca Howard Sept. 7 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand wholesale trade pushed higher on quarter in the June quarter,  with five of six wholesale industries reporting higher sales.  It was the fifth consecutive quarterly gain.  Seasonally adjusted sales gained 1.7 percent in...

Rebecca Howard 06 Sep 2017