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Christchurch City to vote on Crown manager after consenting fiasco; CEO takes leave

Christchurch City to vote on Crown manager after consenting fiasco; CEO takes leave

July 3 (BusinessDesk) – Christchurch City Council will vote tomorrow on a government-appointed Crown manager and chief executive Tony Marryatt has taken leave after the city lost its ability to issue building consents. International Accreditation New Zealand, a government body...

03 Jul 2013
Griffin’s posts biggest annual profit under PEP owners in 2012; no immediate plans to sell

Griffin’s posts biggest annual profit under PEP owners in 2012; no immediate plans to sell

By Paul McBeth July 3 (BusinessDesk) - Griffin’s Foods, the maker of Gingernuts, Mellow Puffs and Huntley & Palmers crackers and Eta brand snacks, last year posted its biggest annual profit under Australian private equity owners, who have no plans to cash up in the immediate fu...

03 Jul 2013
Auckland house prices edge up 0.8 percent  in June, based on Barfoot figures

Auckland house prices edge up 0.8 percent in June, based on Barfoot figures

July 3 (BusinessDesk) - Auckland house prices edged up for a second month in June in the face of fewer listings and intense demand among property buyers, according to Barfoot & Thompson, the city’s biggest realtor. The average sale price rose 0.8 percent to $649,945 last month,...

02 Jul 2013