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English first - then the top job
When Ken Lotu-Iiga landed in South Auckland as a child from Samoa, he could speak not a word of English.
British-born new boss at Fletcher makes $3.3m
The new British-born head of Fletcher Building earned $3.3 million in the year to June 30, according to the NZX-listed heavyweight's latest annual report.
Fletcher Building tipped to improve profitability
Analysts at two investment specialists have upgraded Fletcher Building's prospects because of recent success.
Asbestos found at Lincoln University
A Lincoln University building has been shut down after a concerned staff member took a swab of some dust which returned a positive test for asbestos.
Asbestos find shuts Fletcher factory
Fletcher Building's Winstone Wallboards unit has temporarily closed a plasterboard factory in Christchurch after finding traces of asbestos in the building.
Fletcher surges on result
In what turned out to be a tale of two countries, Fletcher Building announced a lift in its annual net profit yesterday, with Australia's economic downturn detracting from a strong showing in New Zealand.
Australia needs 'dose of Thatcher'
Australia has old-fashioned union arrangements and needs "a dose of Margaret Thatcher," says Mark Adamson, the British chief executive of Fletcher Building.
Fletcher feted for Formica turnaround
When Fletcher Building paid around $1 billion for Formica in 2007, the business was only three years out of a financial hole and Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Fletcher asks council for right to build higher
Fletcher Developments wants new houses to be taller than the Auckland Council is proposing.
Fletcher targets Auckland apartment market
Fletcher Building is making a big push into Auckland's apartment development market, forming specialist new division Fletcher Developments this year to hunt down opportunities on big sites.
Fletcher has eye on mega contracts
Fletcher Building is aiming to win contracts worth billions, it has revealed in an investor presentation.
Stock Takes: Busy year ahead for NZX listings?
This year is shaping up to be a very busy one for new sharemarket listings...