By Keith Woodford – NZ Herald Dairy firm lacks people who understand the impact of new, disruptive technologies, writes Keith Woodford. The Chinese Government may like Fonterra but Chinese companies find Fonterra arrogant and difficult to deal with. There is no escaping that Fonterra’s path forward has to be closely linked to China. No one else needs and has the …

Diligent Corp, the governance software developer, lifted first-half profit 11 percent as it generated stronger sales in the US in the second quarter and is picking faster revenue growth through the rest of the year. Net profit after minorities rose to US$4.9 million, or 4 cents per share, in the six months ended June 30, from US$4.4 million, or 4 cents, …

ercer Group looks to sell two divisions and forecasts 2015 loss By Fiona Rotherham Aug. 11 (BusinessDesk) – Mercer Group expects to turn to a loss in 2015 and the stainless steel fabricator is considering selling its interiors and medical divisions to focus on its core business. The Auckland-based company expects to post a $7.8 million loss before finance costs and tax …