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A report showed in addition to long-term growth prospects, New Zealand enjoyed sustained investor confidence.

Governor Christian Hawkesby also said underperformance in parts of the New Zealand economy had created challenging conditions for households and businesses.

Westpac's full year profit rose 13 percent.

Chair Julian Cook told shareholders it still had an outstanding regulatory issue to deal with at the Adelaide Casino as they expressed frustrations over poor performance.

A report says it will undoubtedly see some councils facing continued downward pressure on their credit ratings.

The company says anticipated growth in events-based tourism is behind its increased investment.

The appeal centred on a controversial Commerce Commission decision on how much regulated airports can charge airlines.

Shareholders are set to vote on whether to sell the company's consumer arm, which includes well-known brands like Mainland and Anchor, to a French company.

Most of the biggest players are "directing their energy and aspirations towards the listing in the US", Icehouse Ventures chief executive says.

The dairy giant is hoping to sell its Anchor and Mainland brands to a French company, though the deal is far from set in stone. Audio

They will need to spell out exactly what they are offering consumers when it comes to broadband and mobile services contracts.

It follows weaker-than-expected passenger numbers and higher costs.

The casino operator's share price is trading at an estimated 50 percent discount to the book value of its assets.

Shortages of natural gas in 2023 were acutely felt in food-based industries.

One expert says consumers might want to consider fixing their mortgages while interest rates remain low.

The industry is hoping a ministerial review of regulations will cut costs and make it easier for businesses to thrive and grow.

Law firm Chapman Tripp said the FMA report on 'shadow insider trading' may exacerbate the trend of falling confidence in the regulator.

The High Court in Wellington has found two bankers, Will Leckie and Chris Morrison, breached their duties as directors and partners in the Drylandcarbon management companies.

JLL NZ managing director says New Zealand looks like a good place to invest given more accommodative government policies and falling interest rates.

The rules need to be changed to keep pace with modern solar and battery systems installed in homes and businesses, the Electricity Authority says.

A national housing report indicates three-quarters of renters are dissatisfied with the housing choices available to them.

Air New Zealand said the level of airport investment must be at a scale that both airlines and passengers can afford.

The NZX capital markets continue to shrink, with another couple of long-time public listed companies set to go.

The infrastructure and building sectors want a more reliable pipeline of work, a new survey has found.

Company liquidations are up 26 percent on last year.