Trade stories - Page 3
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi at the mercy of overseas moves this week
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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inflation
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fonterra
The New Zealand dollar will probably be at the mercy of overseas news this week with several central bank meetings and key data releases.
NZ dollar heads for 0.4% weekly gain; greenback poised for more strength
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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new zealand dollar
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trade
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money management
There might be an extended rally for the US currency as the prospects for the world's biggest economy remain strong.
China economic reform low on government priority list, WSJ commentator says
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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partner programmes
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fonterra
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wsj
Economic reform in China, one of New Zealand's largest trading partners accounting for 22 percent of exports, is a lower priority than trying to sa.
NZ dollar heads for 4.2% decline in 2014, reflecting weaker dairy prices, stronger greenback
Wed, 31st Dec 2014
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nz dollar
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trade
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money management
NZ dollar ends 2014 down 4.2%, hit by falling dairy prices and a buoyant US dollar, but may rebound as the local economy shines.
NZ dairy herd rises to record 6.7M as sheep flock falls to 29.6M
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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trade
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exports
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money management
The nation's dairy herd rose 4 percent in the latest year, extending the long-term trend that has seen milk become the dominant farm product.
Comvita shareholders exercise 5.6M of 6.9M rights on offer, triggering shortfall bookbuild
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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trade
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exports
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money management
The Te Puke-based maker of health products based on manuka honey aimed to raise $24.4 million in the offer at $3.55 apiece.
NZ dollar slips after jumping in New York on Draghi, Chinese rates
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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migration
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new zealand dollar
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bnz
The New Zealand dollar fell from its New York highs at the end of last week, having jumped against the greenback after China unexpectedly cut inter.
ASB trims milk price forecast by 40c in wake of GDT prices hitting lowest level in five years
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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shares
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trade
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money management
ASB cuts milk price forecast by 40c to $4.70/kgMS as GlobalDairyTrade hits a 5-year low, shaking NZ dairy farmers' confidence.
NZ expects to benefit from G20 commitment to lift economic growth
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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productivity
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fletcher building
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nz
New Zealand expects to benefit from commitments secured at the G20 Leaders' Summit, from the world's 20 biggest economies, to lift economic growth.
NZ guest nights jump to a record in September on rise in international travellers
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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statistics nz
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trade
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tourism
NZ sees record guest nights in September, boosted by a surge in international visitors according to Statistics New Zealand.
CORRECT: China lifts temporary ban on Fonterra whey products but one by Russia remains
Sat, 1st Nov 2014
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nz
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nzx
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russia
Chinese authorities have lifted a temporary ban on the importation of Fonterra Cooperative Group's whey powder and dairy base powder used in the ma.
Kiwi customs fight high tech battle against child sex abuse images
Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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smartphones
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Customs says that advances in technology have made it easier for offenders to find, store, and share objectionable material such as child sexual abuse images.