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Fonterra - the options for change
Created in 2001, Fonterra was heralded as an "icon of economic transformation", a "breakthrough idea", "helping NZ catch the knowledge wave".
London OE too tough? Head east
Breaking the mold of the London OE, a Wellington principal is encouraging students to see the opportunities in Asia.
Liam Dann: China crisis - how worried should we be?
Business editor Liam Dann looks at just how much of a concern the China market crash should be for us here in New Zealand.
China's devaluation a peace offering?
China's biggest currency intervention for more than two decades has jolted financial markets out of their traditional August lull.
Western China ripe for opportunities
Far beyond the big cities, growth in China's west is creating business opportunities for New Zealand companies.
China adds chainsaw to economic juggling act
As China guides its currency lower, it heightens default risks on foreign- currency debt and increases the odds of capital flight, which would slam stock prices.
China wants Chinese brands
Mainland Chinese consumers have a penchant for labels saying "Made by China" or "Made in China".
Made in China - not so cheap
Some textile jobs are coming back from Asia to the US after companies are finding it cheaper to produce goods in the South.
William Pesek: Now the markets are doing the bullying
Just one year ago, it seemed unthinkable that officials in Wellington and Sydney, more typically known for their hawkishness and stubborn independence, would join the global race towards zero.
China's $67 trillion consumer economy
If the govt delivers on its promise to encourage spending, China's consumer base could hit $67 trillion over the next decade.
Will the world ever have fast economic growth again?
Assistant professor of finance Noah Smith asks what if other nations can't pick up the slack when China slows?
China backlash on NZ property
Finance Minister says Chinese counterparts have expressed concern to him, saying debate on foreign buyers more "hard-edged" in NZ than in other countries.
Editorial: Chinatown decision up to Chinese
A cluster of Chinese restaurants does not make a "Chinatown", much as some people might wish it to be so.
Chinese agent says clients local
Auckland’s top Barfoot & Thompson real estate agent says most of the clients she sells homes to are people who live here, not China.
Is it okay to call it 'Chinatown'?
Chinese shoppers and business owners in Dominion Rd are at odds with their non-Chinese counterparts about the ethnic precinct being branded "Chinatown".
Under fire for singling out Chinese
Former Labour party official attacks leadership for singling out Chinese people: "I am Maori. My wife is of Chinese descent. My money is not foreign."
Half of hits on property site from overseas
Househunters based in China made up more than half the visitors to New Zealand’s top Mandarin property sales web site, most only looking in Auckland.
Education driving China property interest
The founder of a Mandarin property website says the true buyers from China are migrants and those looking for good schools.
'Govt did not want Aucklanders to know'
Phil Twyford says Auckland owes a real estate employee who leaked data about thousands of real estate deals a “debt of gratitude”.
Fonterra's Chinese partner expects loss
Fonterra says it is disappointed about a poor first-half result expected by its Chinese infant formula investment, Beingmate Baby & Child.
NZ top China expert Rodney Jones: How he'd solve the property crisis
Rodney Jones says it's time to take action on the issue of Chinese property investment.
Agents support foreign investor law change
Landlords, lawyers, real estate agents and accountants have presented submissions to the Parliamentary select committee.
Debate 'damaging' China links
The debate about non-resident Chinese buying Auckland houses could hurt bilateral relations and Labour has already done "immeasurable" damage to the links between the two countries, says a top boss.
Group rallies to fight perception issue
A group of Chinese individuals and businesses are planning on taking out a full-page advertisement in the Herald to speak out against housing claims.
Chinese buyers not leaving houses empty - data
Juwai.com has surveyed users and found 36 per cent of people spoken to bought property in New Zealand for investment.
Fran O'Sullivan: Govt must act over foreign house buyers
Cabinet power broker Steven Joyce needs to do more than sniff the political breeze when it comes to foreign house buyers, writes Fran O'Sullivan.
'They should build, not buy'
BNZ chief economist calls on New Zealand leaders to follow Australia's example as fears grow Chinese rich will seek shelter from turbulent stock market in property market.
Markets overnight: Relief rally on China
Equities advanced, while US Treasuries fell, after Chinese stocks bounced and Greece prepared to submit fresh proposals.