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‘New Zealand Story’ branding isn’t about dumping 100 percent  Pure, government says

‘New Zealand Story’ branding isn’t about dumping 100 percent Pure, government says

By Hannah Lynch Aug. 15 (BusinessDesk) – The government has commissioned three government agencies to develop the "New Zealand Story" as an aid to export growth but it says the new tools don’t signal the end of 100% Pure as a national brand. Finance Minister Bill English, Econ...

15 Aug 2012
CBA gains 9 percent  from NZ assets as ASB lifts cash profit but Sovereign declines

CBA gains 9 percent from NZ assets as ASB lifts cash profit but Sovereign declines

Aug. 15 (BusinessDesk) - ASB Bank, the lender owned by Commonwealth Bank of Australia, had a 15 percent gain in cash profit, while associated insurer Sovereign had a 40 percent decline, giving Australia’s biggest bank an overall 9 percent gain in earnings from New Zealand. CBA’...

15 Aug 2012
Kiwis' retirement savings confidence falls ANZ

Kiwis' retirement savings confidence falls ANZ

By Hannah Lynch Aug. 15 (BusinessDesk) - Kiwis aren't confident they will reach their retirement saving goals, according to the ANZ's retirement savings confidence barometer. New Zealander's retirement confidence fell 5 percent in August to 56 percent, compared to the ANZ Apri...

15 Aug 2012