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Survey looks at what MPs did before coming to Parliament

Survey looks at what MPs did before coming to Parliament
Wellington, June 13 NZPA - A survey of the career backgrounds of MPs has shown that their most frequent employment before coming to Parliament was in the world of politics and government.

Dorchester Pacific full year net loss $19.1m

Dorchester Pacific full year net loss $19.1m
Wellington, May 31 NZPA - Financial services company Dorchester Pacific, which has been operating under a deferred repayment plan since late 2008, today reported a full year net loss of $19.1 million.

Cabinet members, govt MPs want ETS defered -- ACT MP

Cabinet members, govt MPs want ETS defered -- ACT MP
Wellington, May 2 NZPA - National Party backbenchers and senior government ministers want to defer the emissions trading scheme (ETS) after Australia sidelined its own scheme, ACT MP John Boscawen says. The New Zealand scheme was scheduled to begin on July 1.

Australia emissions back-track prompts calls for NZ to follow

Australia emissions back-track prompts calls for NZ to follow
By Kevin Norquay of NZPA Wellington, April 27 NZPA - Australia's rumoured postponement of its emissions trading scheme (ETS) led to calls today for New Zealand to do the same, but the Government gave no assurances either way.

Czech Delegation To Visit

Wellington, Feb 5 NZPA - A parliamentary delegation from the Czech Republic, led by the President of the Senate, Premysl Sobotka, arrives tomorrow for a three day visit.

NZ Dollar Mixed, Interest Rate Decision Awaited

NZ Dollar Mixed, Interest Rate Decision Awaited
Wellington, Jan 26 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar eased today as the yen rose in response to speculation of a tightening of Chinese monetary policy.

NZD Rebounds With US News, Stronger Equities Market

NZD Rebounds With US News, Stronger Equities Market
Wellington, Jan 26 NZPA - After last week's poor performance, the New Zealand dollar rebounded slightly overnight Monday amid rumours from the United States of the upcoming reappointment of Fed chairman Ben Bernanke and suggestion of new stimulus measures.

NZ Sharemarket Winds Up Ahead Of Holiday Break

NZ Sharemarket Winds Up Ahead Of Holiday Break
Wellington, Dec 22 NZPA - Allied Farmers shares rose today in a market that posted solid gains in the run up to the Christmas holiday break.

Strong Start By NZ Sharemarket

Strong Start By NZ Sharemarket
Wellington, Dec 22 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket started the day strongly after sharp rises on stock exchanges in the United States and Europe.

US Envoy Sees Closer Ties With New Zealand

US Envoy Sees Closer Ties With New Zealand
Washington, Nov 5, AFP - The nominee to be the United States ambassador to New Zealand says he hopes for closer ties with the Pacific nation despite a more than two-decade row over nuclear weapons.