In the 2015 China Business report, the focus was on the latest Chinese trends affecting the New Zealand economy and business. We travelled to China to investigate how Beijing’s innovation drive was changing the Chinese commercial landscape and creating new opportunities for New Zealand companies; how New Zealand dairy companies were faring in a more competitive environment in China and …

New Zealand business confidence slipped from a seven-month high as sentiment waned in retailing, manufacturing, agriculture and construction. A net 30 percent of firms were optimistic about the general economy in April, down from 35.8 percent in March, according to the ANZ Business Outlook. Sentiment improved in the services sector. The survey shows business confidence remains sturdy, recording the third straight …

Criminal charges against Jamie Peters, a high-profile former property developer discharged from bankruptcy against the wishes of the Official Assignee, have been dismissed by the District Court at Auckland, which found his rights to a fair trial had been breached. Peters was bankrupted in October 2009 by Marac Finance for just over $3 million relating to a personal guarantee he gave in …