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High dollar takes wind from sails
New Zealand boat builders are savvy and determined but the strong kiwi dollar is making it difficult for exporters to remain competitive.
F&P control likely to head offshore
Control of F & P Appliances is now likely to pass to China's Haier after it increased its takeover offer to $1.28 a share.
F&P shares halt - Haier offer coming?
Fisher & Paykel Appliances shares have been halted pending an announcement, prompting speculation about an offer from Chinese company Haier.
Nuplex board wants pay hike as workers go
Nuplex Industries is seeking to increase its non-executive directors' fee pool by 28 per cent, as it plans to shut plants and lay off factory workers on both sides of the Tasman.
Low takeup for Haier F&P offer
Chinese whiteware giant's takeover bid stalls as shareholders opt to 'wait and see'
Audrey Young: Facts and figures all add up...sort of
The Greens and the Prime Minister have been contradicting each other this week over whether the manufacturing sector is in crisis, writes Audrey Young.
Haier bid may be forced higher
Global hedge funds are set to play a pivotal role in Haier's takeover battle for Fisher & Paykel Appliances.
Haier: Takeover report 'over optimistic'
The battle for control of F & P Appliances took a new turn today when Haier said a share price range put forward by corporate advisers was 'overly optimistic'.
F & P Appliances - say no to Haier
Fisher and Paykel Appliance's independent directors have advised shareholders to reject Haier's takeover offer.