Manufacturers hit a nine-year high in May
Manufacturers hit a nine-year high in May New Zealand manufacturing activity rose in May to the highest level since June 2004, led by new orders and production, stoking optimism the economy may be picking up [...]
The do-or-die questions boards should ask about technology
Some organizations are creating new technology forums, building the expertise of corporate directors, and strengthening IT governance—all with the aim of allowing boards to guide management by asking the right questions about technology.1 But what [...]
Receivership fall but more companies seeking advice, says expert
Jun 10, 2013 The Ascension Wine Estate in Matakana was put into receivership last month. Photo / Supplied The number of companies going into receivership has fallen but more businesses are wanting advice on how [...]
Producers predict packaging revolution as cans lose favour
Jun 8, 2013 Wattie's predicts that tins are here to stay. Photo / Richard Robinson Sales of canned food are dropping because there's a perception that products in pouches are more modern and therefore better [...]
MRP extends option to bigger stake in US geothermal firm
Mighty River Power says it has extended an option to increase its stake in US-based geothermal company EnergySource from 20 percent to 33.3 percent. In its first quarterly update since 49 percent of the state-controlled [...]
Supergreen hydrogen
By Graham Templeton on May 28, 2013 Back when George W. Bush announced a $1.2 billion plan to advance hydrogen fuel cells, the idea seemed rather implausible. Though it’s the most abundant element in the [...]