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'No visible green shoots': Freightways says outlook remains subdued in tough economy
The Australian economy is 'slightly more buoyant'.
Business leaders urge electricity investment boost amid rising demand
The country’s business leaders say there is enough capital available.
Postage in NZ ‘chronically underpriced’, freight CEO warns
We should be paying at least twice as much, Freightways CEO says.
Rebecca Howard: Freightways' green plan to counter cyclical downturn
Delivery firm looks to evolve its product disposal and recycling business.
NZ Post, Freightways face 'widespread delays' due to aircraft issues
Calvery on the way as customers suffer delivery delays of one to two days.
Bracewell to step down from Freightways
Dean Bracewell is to step down as managing director of Freightways after 18 years.
Embracing governance issues
COMMENT: Companies with higher ESG ratings are, on average, outperforming their peers.
Do young companies need a board to grow?
COMMENT: Problems can rise in scaling start-ups into a larger sustainable company.
Improving board effectiveness
COMMENT: Boardroom conversation is an art form for some and a learned skill for others.
Are directors performing at their best?
COMMENT: Governance cannot be that bad, given the growing interest in directorships from many individuals.
Freightways profit up 9.9 per cent
Courier and information management company Freightways has reported an upbeat start to the 2017 financial year.
Henri Eliot: Do you want to know the skill set of company directors?
Henri Eliot talks publishing a skills matrix that provides shareholders with the information needed to evaluate a board's skill set mix.
Henri Eliot: What should worry directors in 2016?
Henri Eliot talks to professional directors Mark Verbiest, Tony Carter, Doug McKay and Rob Campbell about their focal points in 2016.
Freightways profit up, despite Chch quakes
Freightways reported a 7pc rise to $31 million in full year profit, as operating revenue also rose 7pc to $353m.