By Rebecca Howard Aug. 2 (BusinessDesk) - Vodafone New Zealand says its new ownership means it can execute a New Zealand-centric strategy while retaining a close relationship with the global Vodafone Group. “I think we have created the best of both worlds,” chief executive...
(Corrects sixth paragraph of story issued July 29 to fix size of Simplicity’s non-KiwiSaver growth fund, the percentage allocated to Vanguard’s ethically conscious share fund, and add Simplicity’s exposure to Barrick.) By Victoria Young Aug.1 (BusinessDesk) - Simplicity fo...
By Paul McBeth Aug. 1 (BusinessDesk) - Datacom Group lifted capital spending by about 22 percent and added almost 1,200 staff in the March 2019 year as demand for IT services continues to outstrip wider economic growth. New Zealand's biggest IT services provider reported a...
By Rebecca Howard Aug. 1 (BusinessDesk) - Up to seven industry-governed Workforce Development Councils will be formed by 2022 to help tackle skill shortages and a mismatch between training currently provided and the needs of employers, the government says. The new councils...