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Applications open for Pm's business scholarships

Applications open today for scholarships aimed at boosting the power of New Zealand’s business managers, with a change in focus from earlier years to include a wider range of Kiwi businesses. The Prime Minister’s Business Scholarships provide an opportunity for managers to gain valuable skills and experience by undertaking world-class executive education at international business schools. While they were previously aimed at exporters and internationalising New Zealand-based firms, the criteria have been expanded to include domestically-focused firms that can take advantage of New Zealand’s competitive advantage, such as in areas like agricultural technology. There is also a particular focus on…

Source A Beehive release

NZ Businesswomen announces inaugural conference

Take inspiration from women leaders and connect, develop and nurture your talent at the inaugural New Zealand Businesswomen Conference.

Source/ReadMore Scoop

90-day trial periods, "take a chance on me" legislation

Findings from a nationwide survey of employers have found that the 90-day trial periods should be called the "take a chance on me" legislation.

Source A EMA release

"Beautiful Business" - new tagline for Xero

Xero embarks on global brand update, reveals new tagline. Says the time is right to update its ‘Beautiful accounting software’ tagline to ‘Beautiful business’

Source/ReadMore A Computerworld release

National Party letting down Kiwi businesses and families with knee-jerk FPA response

Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff said that he was disappointed in the National Party’s knee-jerk response to the Government’s announcement of the Fair Pay Agreement working group yesterday.

Source CTU

Proposed work visa boost for international university students

International university students and New Zealanders alike would benefit from the Government’s proposed overhaul of post-study work visas, says Victoria University of Wellington.

Source A Victoria University Releas

Z new vehicle sales hit record in May stoked by economy, ahead of Fieldays

New Zealand new vehicle sales rose to a record for the month in May, underpinned by a strong economy and discounted prices ahead of the agricultural Fieldays

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British American paid $1.1B into government coffers last year, paid special dividend

British American Tobacco Holdings (New Zealand), the nation's biggest tobacco company by market share, paid a little-changed $1.1 billion in excise duty last year while also declaring a special dividend of $227 million, using retained proceeds of its sale

Source/ReadMore Sharechat

Canterbury Chamber Concerned at Fair Pay Agreements Proposal

Fair Pay Agreements are a cause of concern for the business community, says Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce CEO Leeann Watson.

Source Canterbury Chamber of Commerce

Fair Pay Agreements put New Zealand back on track to decent jobs

Decent jobs for Kiwis who have been trapped in low-wage industries are set to return with Fair Pay Agreements, says Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff.

Source CTU

Ravensdown Aerowork goes for Ramco Aviation

Ravensdown Aerowork specialises in aerial applications, for example fertiliser spreading, which it can perform across all terrains. With this implementation of a comprehensive aviation software suite, the first in 70 years of operation, RA has embraced digitized operations.

Source Enterprise Times

IRI appoints Craig Irwin as Managing Director for New Zealand

IRI, the big data and technology expert for consumer industries, has announced the appointment of Craig Irwin as Managing Director for New Zealand. Craig Irwin joins IRI from Fonterra in New Zealand and brings over 20 years of experience in the FMCG sector across Australia, New Zealand and the UK. During his career, Craig has held senior management roles within Fonterra Brands, Frucor Suntory Beverages and Pharmacare Laboratories (Australia).