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NZ food prices rise at fastest pace since 2011, led by rising fruit and veggie prices
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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New Zealand food prices rose at their fastest annual pace in over three years in March, pushed higher by rising fruit and vegetable prices.
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March a good a month for New Zealand retailers
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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NZ retailers enjoy a robust March, with a £167m surge in card spending, hitting £4.7bn – a buoyant 3.7% year-on-year increase.
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Technology and broadband vital for Kiwi businesses
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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Of businesses using the internet, just under one-quarter used a fibre-optic connection for ultra-fast broadband in 2014.
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How the ICT sector is changing
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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The New Zealand ICT sector has experienced a moderate rise in sales and a significant change in service offerings, says Statistics New Zealand.
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NZ posts smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, annual deficit at 5-year high
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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New Zealand recorded a smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, led by declining dairy exports, while the annual deficit widened to the larges.
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NZ migration hits new record in February year
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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New Zealand's migration hit a new record in the year through February, driven by more arrivals and fewer departures.
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Teachers urged to turn students into ‘data detectives’
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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auckland university
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More than 1600 teachers from over 800 schools are taking part in CensusAtSchool March 16-May 29. The data will then be released for classroom analysis.
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NZ food prices decline in February, led by lower fruit, vegetable, meat prices
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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New Zealand food prices fell in February, led by seasonal declines in fruit and vegetables and lower meat prices.
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NZ residential building activity rises 4.3% in 4th-qtr, driven by Canterbury
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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New Zealand residential building activity rose for the first time in three quarters in the final three months of 2014, led by earthquake-related rebui.
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NZ dollar benefits from commodity currency gains after RBA decision, Canadian GDP
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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The New Zealand dollar rose along with other commodity currencies after the Australian Reserve Bank chose not to cut interest rates yesterday and foll.
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Statistics NZ using iPad Minis for data collection
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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Stats NZ turns to iPad Minis, revamps centuries-old data gathering, heralding real-time shop pricing analysis for key inflation indexes.
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CORRECT: NZ orange roughy exports accelerate as fish stocks improve
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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New Zealand orange roughy exports are accelerating as catch limits of the deepwater fish, once a poster child for bad fisheries management, increas.
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Lamb wool prices close to 4-year high on increased demand from China
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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New Zealand lamb wool prices jumped to their highest level in almost four years at auction yesterday on increased demand for the apparel fibre.
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CORRECT: NZ employment data supports picture of strong economy with little inflation
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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New Zealand employment data showed a record number of people entered the workforce in the fourth quarter and the participation rate reached an all-.
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NZ dollar jumps almost 2 US cents after whole milk powder prices rise in GDT auction
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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Kiwi dollar soars as milk powder price surge boosts economy, with hopes high for farmers' payout.
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End of the landline as more Kiwis head online?
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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Three out of four households in New Zealand have internet access, while households with access to a landline telephone has dropped to 86%.
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NZ guest nights jump to a record in September on rise in international travellers
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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NZ sees record guest nights in September, boosted by a surge in international visitors according to Statistics New Zealand.
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Countdown posts 1.1% rise in 1Q sales as new stores openings offset weaker prices
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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Countdown sees 1.1% sales surge in 1Q as new outlets bloom amidst sluggish prices.
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Say it in English!
Tue, 15th Nov 2011
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careers
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best plain english awards
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Optimal Usability and Careers New Zealand triumph at 2011 Plain English awards, showcasing the vital role of clarity in IT.
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Fewer kiwi firms for second year in a row
Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
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NZ small businesses face second year of decline amid ongoing economic challenges, Stats NZ reports.
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'Fonterra' Facebook page removed after uncomfortable questions
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Fonterra has removed its Facebook page rather than answer questions about its business practices says Greenpeace.
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Renaissance appoints new Apple GM
Thu, 15th Jul 2010
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Guy McKee is the new GM of Apple products at Renaissance, bringing vast experience from across the industry to drive growth.
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Statistics NZ launches Business Toolbox
Mon, 8th Feb 2010
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A free online toolset has been released under the government’s improved services to business initiative, which promises to give easier access to business information.