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Quarantine imposed after Queensland fruit fly find in Whanagarei

Quarantine imposed after Queensland fruit fly find in Whanagarei

Jan. 23 (BusinessDesk) - The Ministry for Primary Industries will impose a controlled area in Whangarei and is contacting international partners after finding a Queensland fruit fly in the country’s northernmost city. The ministry plans to restrict the movement of fruit and veg...

22 Jan 2014
NZ manufacturing expands for 15th month in December

NZ manufacturing expands for 15th month in December

Jan. 23 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand manufacturing activity expanded for a 15th straight month in December, with more production likely in the coming year on strong new orders and dwindling inventories. The BNZ-BusinessNZ seasonally adjusted performance of manufacturing index s...

22 Jan 2014
Sales up but prices down in first half for Meridian Energy

Sales up but prices down in first half for Meridian Energy

Jan. 23 (BusinessDesk) – Meridian Energy sold more electricity in the first six months of the current financial year than in the previous year, but prices achieved were significantly lower, despite what the company says are signs that growth in demand emerging after a long perio...

22 Jan 2014