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2012 proposed oil and gas block offer released

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:37:17 +1300

Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed the latest "block offer" process for awarding oil and gas exploration permits in selected areas, released today by the Ministry of Economic Development. The 2012 proposed block offer covers 25 areas.

Wool auction sees wider interest

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:29:50 +1300

New Zealand Wool Services International Limited's General Manager, Mr John Dawson, reports that the North and South Island auction this week comprising 20,000 bales saw an 81.6 percent clearance with a wider spread of buying activity.

Criterion workers seek support from govt agencies

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:51:16 +1300

Workers from Auckland-based furniture manufacturer, Criterion Manufacturing, which went into receivership last week, meet in Papatoetoe this afternoon and tomorrow to explore what assistance they can get from WINZ and Inland Revenue.

Seven day full strike for Ports of Auckland

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:14:36 +1300

The Maritime Union has this afternoon placed a new 7 day full strike notice on the Ports of Auckland.

Strike action would start 7am on 24 February 2012.

'Good' result for TelstraClear on lower revenue

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:56:08 +1300

TelstraClear's half year result is a good one, says the company's chief financial officer, Alex Ball. "Given the current economic conditions, highly competitive telecommunications market, and recent natural disasters, we're pleased with the financial results to 31 December 2011."

CTC approved to issue Singapore Pilots' Licences

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:31:27 +1300

World leading airline pilot training provider, CTC Aviation Group plc (CTC), has gained approval by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to train airline pilots for the country's airlines.

Airnet brings jobs and better broadband to Hawke's Bay

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:12:14 +1300

Hawke's Bay businesses and consumers can expect more competitive broadband and telecommunications services in the region thanks to an ambitious growth strategy from local internet service provider Airnet.

Strong interest in high speed broadband

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:34:25 +1300

The Commerce Commission has today released the last of three issues papers relating to the uptake of high speed broadband ahead of The Future with High Speed Broadband: Opportunities for New Zealand conference to be held on 20 and 21 February 2012 in Auckland.

2degrees boosts customer numbers

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:54:08 +1300

More New Zealanders are taking advantage of great value mobile, with 2degrees now serving 875,656 customers after two and a half years in the market.

Business group calls for new national day

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:20:07 +1300

In the wake of moves to 'Monday-ise' Public Holidays which fall on weekends, Newmarket Business Association Chief Executive, Ashley Church, has renewed the call for the establishment of a new National Day to celebrate New Zealand's identity as an independent nation.