Air New Zealand today announced earnings before taxation for the 2018 financial year of $540 million, an increase from the prior year result of $527 million, representing the second highest profit in the airline’s history.

A New Zealand business leader has come in to bat for many unsung personal assistants (PAs), just weeks out from the annual New Zealand Office and PA Show.

New Zealand’s primary supplier of motorhomes and custom commercial vehicles, Action Manufacturing, which is part of the Tourism Holdings (THL) group of companies, has announced the acquisition of refrigerated truck body and trailer manufacturer Fairfax Industries.

Spread across two manufacturing sites in Auckland and Hamilton, Action Manufacturing employs over 200 people has been named the largest vehicle manufacturer in New Zealand. The company is a primary supplier of motorhomes to the New Zealand market as well as specialist vehicles for the medical, emergency, tourism and transport sectors.

Fairfax Industries is a leader in the manufacture of refrigerated truck body and trailers. Operating for over 40-years, it has 60 employees working out of its manufacturing facility in Takanini in South Auckland.

Action Manufacturing has enjoyed significant growth over the past six years expanding its current manufacturing facilities and increasing staff numbers as it expands to meet demand and the move into new markets . . . . . . .

A new industry-led Transport & Logistics programme will soon begin in South Canterbury, following substantial collaboration between local businesses, Ara Institute of Canterbury and key organisations.

The number of online job advertisements rose by 0.6 per cent in the month of July 2018 and 7.1 per cent over the year, according to the latest Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Jobs Online monthly data release.

Victoria University of Wellington has launched a new philanthropic scholarship programme aimed at significantly increasing the support available to students.

Air New Zealand’s Grabaseat has today released more than 1400 domestic fares starting from as low as $9 one way and 1800 fares to and from a number of the airline’s international destinations from $99 one way.

Synlait (NZX: SML; ASX: SM1) can confirm that both of its major capital projects remain on track and are forecast to be completed on time, and on budget.

The strategy is set to help Wales become a world-leading export nation, boosting productivity, wages and job creation across the country

SeaDragon is calling on its shareholders to pay a 10 percent premium to participate in a $14.9 million pro-rata renounceable offer to help struggling fish oil manufacturer remain afloat