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PM off to woo Hollywood big boys
Fran O'Sullivan writes that it is important that we champion NZ's place in the film industry's global supply chain. "John Key is as good a political salesperson as any."
Success: Filling a vacuum in the market
Audacious bid got partners in on the ground floor with a new brand.
Brian Gaynor: Small but interesting... and missing out
The recent Sealegs annual meeting was a shambles...
Dotcom spying worry for business
Fran O'Sullivan says John Key 'sat' on the disclosure about the GCSB until US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta had safely departed Auckland Airport at the weekend.
Media: ANZ nation?
An outsider tuning in to the Valerie Adams medal ceremony could be excused for thinking Adams came from the small Pacific nation of "ANZ Bank".
Brian Fallow: Monetary policy needs mates
Brian Falllow ponders what can be done about the high kiwi dollar. And would changing the Reserve Bank's statutory mandate do any good?
Fran O'Sullivan: Who owns what: for an answer, start here
How the PM might respond to the Maori King's water-rights claim.
Lessons from trade deals and swindlers
Haier's proposed $1.20 a share offer for Fisher & Paykel Appliances has been very cleverly priced.
Media: Talent show funding poser
John Drinnan asks why are taxpayers set to fund a second overseas format talent show while public broadcasting collapses around our ears?
Brian Fallow: Fate of youth gloomiest stat of all
Brian Fallow on youth unemployment following recent announcements of lay-offs and redundancies.
Dita De Boni: Time to tune out, turn off
Tell me again - what's the point in the Government hanging on to TVNZ?
Success: Just the formula to bring up baby
In six years, childcare company has gone from part-time venture to 35 staff.