International visitors spend $10.3 billion in year to June 2017

Spending by international visitors in New Zealand was $10.3 billion for the year to June 2017, according to the latest International Visitor Survey released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

One estimating software solution for all businesses

Australian Innovation Awards highlight a unique offering.

Solid first half performance for Opus

Half-Year results announced today show Opus International Consultants’ performance continues to improve.

Investors offered new and easy way into Bitcoin market

MyGold has announced the addition of a new Bitcoin and Ethereum trading service.

The popular blockchain-based cryptocurrencies are legal tender in many countries, but till now have been difficult for ordinary investors to be part of says MyGold managing director, Rich Elliott.

ASX: Data to take over from currency and politics

By Michael McCarthy, chief market strategist, CMC Markets

NZWSI Market Report: Wool market slightly easier

New Zealand Wool Services International Ltd’s CEO Mr John Dawson reports that this week’s North Island wool offering remained reasonably stable with most types following US currency movements and only easing slightly.

Of the 8,900 bales on offer 81 percent sold.

NZWSI Market Report: Wool prices firm

New Zealand Wool Services International Limited’s CEO, Mr John Dawson reports that a slightly weaker New Zealand dollar and a wide selection of wool types helped wool prices firm.

The weighted indicator for the main trading currencies decreased -0.38 percent week on week.

BNZ celebrates 50 years of decimal currency

Today marks the 50th anniversary of decimal currency adoption in New Zealand and for BNZ, coincides with the introduction of computers into banking - a first for the sector.

June registrations of new vehicles reaches all time record

David Crawford, Chief Executive Officer of the Motor Industry Association says, "Registration of 15,985 vehicles for the month of June is not only the strongest month of June ever but also sets a new monthly record for any month of the year.

NZWSI Market Report: Wool market loses further ground

New Zealand Wool Services International Limited’s CEO, Mr John Dawson reports that today’s market was down due to a combination of slower demand and a slightly stronger New Zealand dollar.

South Island price levels have now come more into line with their North Island counterparts.