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Canadian pension fund wants to build Auckland's $6b modern tram project

A Canadian pension fund wants to roll up its sleeves and roll out Auckland's $6 billion modern tram project capable of moving 11,000 commuters an hour reports Bernard Orsman for NZ Herald.

Source/ReadMore NZHerald

Closer Californian ties crucial for NZ tech growth

Leading New Zealand tech expert Graeme Muller arrived back home from Silicon Valley today convinced New Zealand needs closer tech ties with Californian to help produce a thriving Kiwi economy.

Business of former MP Marama Fox owes over $70k

Marama Fox had plans to build environmentally friendly, sustainable, prefab-style homes to help tackle homelessness.

A Rotorua woman has been left with $40,000 of debt, and no answers, after Marama Fox's business folds reports Laura Walters for Newsroom.

Source/ReadMore A Newsroom release by Laura Walters

Campervan maker expands Hamilton factory

Action Manufacturing has received Overseas Investment Office approval to lease land near Hamilton to expand its campervan manufacturing business.

Source A LINZ release

Bus drivers picket for a second day following huge community support

Auckland bus drivers who work for Ritchies Murphy will be picketing again today from 3-5pm as part of strike action. The strike will include a BBQ picket - a few hours out of the day where drivers will walk off the job to have some down time socialising, something they don’t often get to do.

Record numbers as finalists announced for 2018 NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards

Judges for the 2018 NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards have announced the line-up of finalists after another record year of entries.

Source A Sustainable Business Network Release

Robotics Plus appoints CEO as demand grows for agricultural automation

Robotics Plus, a New Zealand agricultural robotics and automation company, today announced it has appointed Dr Matt Glenn as the company’s chief executive officer. The move comes after a period of accelerated growth for Robotics Plus fuelled by industry demand for its innovative horticulture automation technologies.

Source A Shine release

NZ businesses advised to prepare now for new PAYE requirements

New Zealand businesses are being advised to start preparing now for new requirements detailed by IRD yesterday.

Source/ReadMore A Voxy release

Award-winning programme changing lives within the workplace

A life-changing adult learning programme developed by Upskills and biscuit and snacks maker The Griffin’s Foods Company was a category winner at the Diversity Works Awards in Auckland on Wednesday night.

Source/ReadMore A Voxy release

Steps to improve nationwide emergency management capability welcomed

LGNZ welcomes the Government’s response today on delivering better responses to natural disasters and other emergencies, having taken the Technical Advisory Group’s (TAG) recommendations to put safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders at the heart of the emergency management system.

Source A LGNZ release

Rubber firm boots up profit

In the year Skellerup’s iconic Red Band gumboots turn 60, the company is celebrating a record profit.

Source/ReadMore A DairyNews release

Bus drivers protest at picnic picket

Auckland bus drivers who work for Ritchies Murphy will be picketing from 3-5pm today as part of strike action. The strike will include a picnic picket - a few hours out of the day where drivers will walk off the job to have a BBQ and spend time with family at St Aidens Reserve, Takanini, today Thursday 30th August at 3pm