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businessdesk.co.nz > article > technology > hes-letting-ai-agents-invest-his-money-they-even-have-names

He’s letting AI agents invest his money; they even have names

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (107+ words) Fast-track panel approves major expansion of Port of Tauranga, after years of dispute. Are you smart enough to beat the Quizmaster? A return to the MMP norm? NZ has been here before. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > nzx-announcements > 479315

Presentation Building to be Leading Primary Silver Producer

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (62+ words) BusinessDesk | NZ Presentation Building to be Leading Primary Silver Producer Gold production now, Silver next and Cashlfow starts September. Fast-track panel approves major expansion of Port of Tauranga, after years of dispute. Samantha Barrass’s departure came as little surprise to…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > retail > vulcan-steel-makes-big-gains-on-nzx

Vulcan Steel makes big gains on NZX

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (96+ words) The sector argues they are competing against goods costing more than the raw metal. Venture capitalists are pivoting to businesses insulated from the rapid development of AI. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this group has…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > technology > business-of-tech-blackbirds-billion-dollar-bet-on-founders

Business of Tech: Blackbird???s billion-dollar bet on founders

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (94+ words) It is superior to the partial takeover on the cards. Trading in WIN shares will resume at market open on Thursday. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this group has already done the legwork for you....

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > energy > methanex-closure-marks-end-of-an-era-for-nz-gas

Methanex closure marks end of an era for NZ gas

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (90+ words) The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,930.57, up 143.67 points or 1.04%. The Reserve Bank lifted the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%. The decision was widely anticipated. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this group has…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > nzx-announcements > 478914

NZX Notice Pursuant to Listing Rule 3.13.1

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (42+ words) BusinessDesk | NZ NZX Notice Pursuant to Listing Rule 3.13.1 No hero products, no grand promises, just another record year for Skellerup. Fonterra and Zespri are also seeking refunds. Sophie Moloney’s mum embodies Sky’s box-to-streaming challenge....

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > markets > winton-suspended-from-trading-on-nzx

Winton suspended from trading on NZX

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (70+ words) Put your thinking cap on. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this group has already done the legwork for you. Claudia Batten appointed to succeed Fyfe; “turnaround taking hold”. As the earnings season wraps up, we…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > primary-sector > talleys-quarter-billion-dollar-hold-on-fast-tracker-bathurst

Talley???s quarter-billion dollar hold on fast-tracker Bathurst

2+ week, 4+ hour ago   (93+ words) What a week for the listed developer. No comment on reported Exxon exit but fuel assets, not petrol stations, will be looked at. Labour's plan to reintroducte a maximum payment period does at least send a signal. Instead of spending…...

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businessdesk.co.nz > nzx-announcements > 478467

FY26 – ASX Appendix 3A.1 Dividend

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (41+ words) BusinessDesk | NZ FY26 – ASX Appendix 3A.1 Dividend The High Court has dismissed the interim injunction. Audio was NZME’s standout performer, with revenue up 8% to $61.8m. Casino operator said offers didn't reflect underlying value of company....

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businessdesk.co.nz > article > infrastructure > chorus-profit-up-as-fibre-rollout-steadies-and-copper-retirement-accelerates

Chorus profit up as fibre rollout steadies and copper retirement accelerates

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (109+ words) The industrial property specialist sees its full-year 2027 dividend rising. Can you get all 10 correct? How the electricity system survived its latest test and what comes next. As the City Rail Link transforms Auckland’s Midtown, the case for knocking down its…...