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Labour inspector fights for Pizza Hut drivers in contracting case
By Victoria Young Sept. 3 (BusinessDesk) - In a proceeding which may put pressure on the burgeoning gig economy, labour inspectors are taking a case against several Pizza Hut owners, arguing that 28 of their delivery drivers are employees, not independent contractors. Unde...
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Vodafone reveals even thinner pricing for Skinny rival
By Victoria Young Sept. 3 (BusinessDesk) - Vodafone NZ and new partner Kogan Mobile have unveiled significantly cheaper prepay mobile services, which will rival smaller brands Skinny and 2Degrees. However, to get the cheapest prices, users mostly have to pay a year in advance....
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Chorus accused of using secret information in bid for regional work
By Paul McBeth Sept. 2 (BusinessDesk) - Chorus rejects a claim it used confidential information gleaned from a consultancy in bidding for government funding to extend broadband to the Marlborough Sounds. Consultancy Creative Development Solutions is suing the network opera...
Opinion
Jenny Ruth: ANALYSIS: Vital investors foot the bill for ditching a dud idea
By Jenny Ruth Sept. 2 (BusinessDesk) - Investors were mightily relieved when Vital Healthcare Property Trust’s manager announced in May that Vital wouldn’t be party to buying Healthscope properties for A$1.25 billion. Trading in Vital speaks volumes: the unit price jumped f...
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