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Faafoi seeks enduring iwi framework from 5G spectrum talks
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Faafoi seeks enduring iwi framework from 5G spectrum talks

By Paul McBeth June 27 (BusinessDesk) -  Communications Minister Kris Faafoi wants a framework for iwi radio spectrum allocations that will endure beyond the current discussions over 5G technology.  The minister said he's had positive conversations over Treaty of Waitangi i...

Paul McBeth 27 Jun 2019
Milk testing firm GEA Milfos to pay $925k for fixing prices
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Milk testing firm GEA Milfos to pay $925k for fixing prices

By Paul McBeth June 25 (BusinessDesk) - Milk testing technology firm GEA Milfos International will pay $925,000 in penalties and costs after admitting that it fixed prices on milk sensors with rival Dairy Automation.  In the High Court in Auckland last Thursday, Justice Edw...

Paul McBeth 25 Jun 2019
Sky TV drops 'puck' deployment
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Sky TV drops 'puck' deployment

By Gavin Evans June 25 (BusinessDesk) - Sky Network Television has dropped plans to deploy hardware it developed to offer its channels over the internet. Chief executive Martin Stewart says the firm wants everyone to be able to access its content in the way that suits them...

Gavin Evans 24 Jun 2019
Arvida Group to buy villages for $180m with new equity and debt
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Arvida Group to buy villages for $180m with new equity and debt

By Rebecca Howard June 25 (BusinessDesk) - Arvida Group is buying a portfolio of villages for $180 million and will fund the purchase through a combination of new equity and debt. The retirement home operator said it has reached a deal to buy Bethlehem Country Club and Beth...

Rebecca Howard 24 Jun 2019