Forum Archive Index - June 2002

[Will Bryant <will@sharechat.co.nz>]

Hi everyone, a selection of articles from this week's NBR are online 
now.  This week:

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S&P denies Cullen election-year ratings bonus

Finance Minister Michael Cullen got a one-on-one interview this week with 
the man who rates his government's debt

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/features/nbr/article.php/0eb5c491

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Airline war on charges

The Board of Airline Representatives New Zealand hopes a Commerce 
Commission airport pricing report due in the next few weeks will thwart 
Wellington Airport's plans for massive increases in its user charges

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/features/nbr/article.php/5323d1e2

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Report Card: Harvey Norman snubs investors

Many international annual reports are superior to New Zealand ones because 
they have more stringent disclosure requirements, forcing them to provide 
useful information to stakeholders

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/features/nbr/article.php/6fee5238

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Tough half year for meatworks as they scrabble for livestock

Substantial half-year losses from meat processors Affco and Richmond were 
understandable but frustrating for shareholders

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/features/nbr/article.php/5ee238fc

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Retrospective deal settles telecomms dispute

TelstraClear yesterday took issue with the reported pricing of its 
interconnection agreement with Telecom

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/features/nbr/article.php/9d97c544

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On the money: Central planner Asian states show New Zealand how not to do it

Just as confidence has started to waver over American economic recovery, it 
seems that commentators are turning sweet on Japan

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/features/nbr/article.php/7b37bc33

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KPMG moves to the Viaduct ending months of speculation

All bets can be settled: KPMG and KPMG Legal will move to the Thrifty site 
on Auckland's Viaduct in 2004

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/features/nbr/article.php/17048e8a

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Around the Traps

Twin tower developments have not had great press of late but it seems 
Melview Developments is planning one in the capital

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/features/nbr/article.php/9f2c5a30

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Bulls and bears on property outlook

New Zealand's property investors are picking improvements in all sectors 
for the next six months, according to Jones Lang LaSalle's latest Investor 
Sentiment survey

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/features/nbr/article.php/c9ecbecc

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Wrightson restarts farm finance products three years after selloff

Wrightson is re-introducing some farmer finance products, with the approval 
of its partner company Rabobank

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/features/nbr/article.php/4bb89f75

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Wool industry sees new reform option

Wool industry reform is still in turmoil, despite a positive vote from 
growers in a Wool Board disestablishment referendum

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/features/nbr/article.php/bc4b923f

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Tools of growing TQ3 offer many management services

Corporate travel manager TQ3 is looking for more growth and rolling out new 
products following the company's recent acquisition by Australasian travel 
giant Flight Centre

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/features/nbr/article.php/bd159775

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Rivals nip at Botry-Zen's heels

The promoters of Botry-Zen are pushing ahead with a Stock Exchange listing 
and more field trials to stay ahead of competitors

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/features/nbr/article.php/c2981cf5

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Listing tops NZSE head's 'to-do' list

Like a good McKinsey & Co consultant, new Stock Exchange head Mark Weldon's 
first task will be to write a report

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/features/nbr/article.php/839f3325

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'NAUGHTY BOYS  - don't do it again'

Before its first birthday, the Takeovers Panel has already flunked its 
first real test

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/features/nbr/article.php/06c0d3ad

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Will Bryant                                 ShareChat technical manager
will@sharechat.co.nz                        http://www.sharechat.co.nz/


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