Business diary: Thursday, June 23, 2016

The Brexit referendum is held today. We find out results tomorrow afternoon.

What's happening in the world of business, finance and economics today? We have the latest business, markets, currency and personal finance news, opinion and reports.

1. Brexit
Yes, it's all on today. The referendum on Britain leaving the European Union is finally on. New Zealanders will find out the results around 3pm tomorrow, but not till the weekend if it's close.

2. Michael Hill
Shareholders hold a special meeting at 9am today at the Guineas 3 Room, Ellerslie Event Centre, 80 Ascot Ave, Auckland. They're voting on moving the group to Australia and listing on the ASX by way of a scheme of arrangement involving a new Australian parent company.

3. Economy Hub
Herald business editor at large, Liam Dann, films and broadcasts his weekly video series today.

4. Awards
The Air New Zealand Cargo Export NZ Awards will be held tonight at the Langham Hotel, Auckland.

5. Women
The second annual Women in Leadership Summit NZ is on at the Stamford Plaza on Albert St, Auckland.

6. Employment
ANZ Job Ads information is out today. That is a monthly indicator of New Zealand labour market trends based on online and print job ads.

7. Overseas
In the United States, new home sales data is out. In Japan, it's manufacturing information.