Wellington, Oct 15 NZPA - Fletcher Construction said the contract to manage the repair of more than 50,000 properties damaged in the Canterbury earthquake is the biggest job it has had in New Zealand its 101 year history.

Wellington, June 25 NZPA - Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd said an increase in its deferred tax liability will decrease its net profit after tax by an estimated $11 million in the year ending March 31, 2011.

Wellington, Nov 26 NZPA - Fisher & Paykel Appliances Holdings Ltd said Gary Paykel has decided to stand down as chairman and will be replaced Ralph Waters.

Wellington, Nov 24 NZPA - Fletcher Building is raising up to $200 million by selling capital notes, after criticising the Government for making borrowing by corporates difficult.