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businessdesk.co.nz > article > infrastructure > sp-government-risks-merging-its-way-back-into-water-debt-problem

S&P: Government risks merging its way back into water debt problem

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (96+ words) Advisers say fixed income still has a place in a diversified portfolio. Methanex will indefinitely idle in the first quarter of 2027. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this group has already done the legwork for you....


businessdesk.co.nz > article > markets > comvita-can-see-clearly-now-the-debt-is-gone

Comvita can see clearly now the debt is gone

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (81+ words) Labour's plan to reintroduce a maximum payment period does at least send a signal. Instead of spending countless hours comparing suppliers and negotiating prices, this group has already done the legwork for you. What a week for the listed developer....


businessdesk.co.nz > article > markets > fletcher-building-records-profit-and-reduces-debt-through-asset-sales

Fletcher Building records profit and reduces debt through asset sales

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (78+ words) Ebos met earnings guidance in its full-year result. The governance review is expected to begin later in August. By Peter Nelson, Managing Director, Datacom New Zealand The critical pipeline supports more than 10% of New Zealand's fuel supply. My Food Bag’s…...