Farmlands: New Zealand’s largest rural supply store records more losses
“We know that when our farmers and growers have a tough time, we are likely to feel the impact. The co-op paid $92m in shareholder rebates, which demonstrates the underlying strength of the business and its ability to support farmers and growers through these tough times, Hewett said. Farmland chief executive Tanya Houghton said better pricing on rural supplies put an additional $6.9m back in the hands of Kiwi farmers and growers. A new horticulture hub in Hastings demonstrated Farmlands’ commitment to better serving specific regional horticulture needs, providing tailored support and expertise to local growers. Farmlands: Key numbers$2.5b in Turnover$740.3m in Revenue$20.4m in Operating EBITDA$14.3m Net Loss After Tax$21.9m in Operating Cashflow$92m in Total Shareholder Rebates$44.1m in Rural Supplies Rebates- RNZ
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 20, 2024 03:30 UTC
On the whining and treason of David Seymour
Written By: lprent - Date published: 10:27 am, November 20th, 2024 - 40 commentsCategories: act, david seymour, Politics, treaty settlements - Tags:In recent days, David Seymour has been whining that no-one is seriously debating his stupid little bill to supposedly try to redefine what the Treaty of Waitangi means. The treaty wasn’t between “new zealanders” and the NZ Parliament or even the British Parliament of 1840. Around 500 Māori signed the Māori version, while only 39 signed the English version. For the fools who keep stating that the NZ Parliament is ‘sovereign’, this separation of the Crown powers is deliberate. The courts, whom David Seymour seems to want to pretend have been ‘making law’ independent of the NZ Parliament, have in fact been doing their job.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 20, 2024 03:28 UTC
Gear up for motorsport action as Stuff, Toyota, and NextGen bring live broadcast coverage to Kiwis
AUCKLAND, Today: Stuff Group is teaming up with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, Toyota New Zealand, and the NextGen New Zealand Championship to deliver free, multichannel coverage of New Zealand’s premier motorsport championship starting 22 November. The SpeedHub on Stuff.co.nz will feature live racing, on-demand replays, highlights, interviews, and profiles of key personalities. Highlights will also air on Warner Bros. Discovery’s CRC Motorsport programme on Three and ThreeNow. “The SpeedHub on Stuff will be a live, free and multichannel motorsport experience that Kiwis can’t get anywhere else,” said Stuff Digital Managing Director Nadia Tolich. Stuff Director of Agency Markets Jaana Collins said SpeedHub offers brands an unrivalled chance to reach 1.4 million Kiwi motorsport fans.
Source:Stuff
November 20, 2024 02:54 UTC
Confirmation of AC38 venue by June 2025
As expected, the British team, representing the Royal Yacht Squadron, was accepted as the challenger of record by Team NZ and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. Team NZ chief executive Grant Dalton said that Auckland was an option, despite the messy fallout following the city’s hosting in 2021. Team NZ chief executive Grant Dalton says the next America’s Cup should feature more teams and more events. Ahead of Barcelona, the AC40s were sailed in the preliminary regattas and were used by teams in the inaugural Women’s America’s Cup and the returning Youth America’s Cup. Barcelona’s premier event featured Team NZ and five teams, Britannia, Luna Rossa, American Magic, Alinghi and Orient Express, who are all expected to challenge again.
Source:Stuff
November 20, 2024 00:19 UTC
Mitre 10′s ‘horrific’ software system upgrade costs co-op dearly, insider says: AGM looms
The auditors also cited disruptions to Mitre 10’s operations from that IT upgrade. That is to refresh all IT systems used to serve Mitre 10’s stores in what is planned to result in a new technology stack. “This has put the businesses that own Mitre 10s under a lot of financial duress. Andrew Smith is Mitre 10's new chairman. Asked about that system upgrade, Smith referred inquiries to Jules Lloyd-Jones, Mitre 10’s chief marketing officer.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 20, 2024 00:17 UTC
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Source:New Zealand Herald
November 19, 2024 22:24 UTC
Whangārei’s fluoridation fracas flares as deadline nears
Photo: Northern Advocate / Michael CunninghamA Whangārei councillor is pushing for his council to halt its fluoridation plans as the deadline looms for adding it to the local drinking water supply. "We (NZDA) support community water fluoridation," Johnston said. However, Benney said he was strongly against what he called the mass medication of community water fluoridation. Benney said he had been contacted by councillors from around New Zealand wanting to similarly respond to their council's fluoridation directive. Fluoridated toothpaste had helped with dental disease but more needed to be done and fluoridating drinking water created a major advantage.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 19, 2024 21:39 UTC
Sabotage likely cause for cutting of undersea internet cables, says Germany
Germany blamed sabotage for the severing of two undersea internet cables as European leaders condemned Russia for escalating “hybrid attacks” on the West. Boris Pistorius, the defence minister, said that “nobody believes these cables were accidentally severed” after the Finnish owner of the C-Lion1 data cable announced on Monday that it had been cut. Mr Pistorius did not explicitly blame Russia for the damage to the cable but referred to the incident as a “hybrid action”, a phrase used by Western officials to describe Russia’s recent attacks on European infrastructure. “We must therefore state – without knowing exactly who is behind it – that this is a hybrid action,” Mr Pistorius, a member of the chancellor’s SPD party, said. Both countries have offered to support the investigation into how the cable was severed.
Source:Stuff
November 19, 2024 21:13 UTC
GDT: Dairy prices up again with 1.9% increase, whole milk powder up 3.2%
Most products on offer were on the up in the latest Global Dairy Trade Auction. Photo / Duncan BrownMost products on offer were on the up in the latest Global Dairy Trade Auction. Photo / Duncan BrownFarmers woke up to good news this morning as prices climbed again in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, held overnight, with a 1.9% increase across the board. Whole milk powder — which has the biggest impact on Fonterra’s farmgate milk price — recorded the largest increase with another solid lift, rising 3.2% to an average of US$3826/MT. Skim milk powder — Fonterra’s second-biggest reference product — rose a modest 0.9%, to an average of US$2882/MT.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 19, 2024 20:28 UTC
Mask-wearing can cause anxiety: study
Dunedin shoppers wearing masks in 2021 during the Covid pandemic. "At the time, it was splashed all over the news bulletins, where people were very angry about having to wear masks. Assoc Prof Machado said 42 university students, aged 18-36, took part in two identical laboratory sessions, one week apart. Assoc Prof Machado was surprised by the results, given university-aged students were generally "at their peak, developmentally". Assoc Prof Machado said dedicated research into the effects on vulnerable populations was a vital next step.
Source:Otago Daily Times
November 19, 2024 16:57 UTC
Hīkoi to Parliament: Tens of thousands energised for change after protest against Treaty Principles Bill
An aerial view of Hīkoi mō te Tiriti in front of Parliament in Wellington. Act Party leader David Seymour, the architect of the Treaty Principles Bill, made a brief appearance on Parliament’s forecourt before being booed back inside. That’s the challenge back to the Speaker,” Luxon told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking Breakfast. Luxon told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking Breakfast he does not think there was extra international attention on New Zealand following the protest. After the main event at Parliament, the hīkoi made its way back along the waterfront.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 19, 2024 16:19 UTC
Stuff strengthens its lead as NZ’s largest news site
AUCKLAND, Today: Stuff, New Zealand’s largest news website, saw its audience grow again in October, with 2.32 million Kiwis visiting—more than 200,000 ahead of its nearest competitor. The latest Nielsen online rankings confirmed Stuff’s steady growth over the past quarter, solidifying its position as the most visited news site in the country. Stuff Digital Managing Director Nadia Tolich highlighted the platform’s unique appeal. “More Kiwis visit stuff.co.nz more often and stay for longer than any other news site in the country,” she says.
Source:Stuff
November 19, 2024 15:18 UTC
Daily review 19/11/2024
Written By: notices and features - Date published: 5:30 pm, November 19th, 2024 - 18 commentsCategories: Daily review - Tags:Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …Share this: FacebookLinkedInRedditPinterestMastodonTwitterPrintEmail
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 19, 2024 11:26 UTC
The great gaslighter
It commits to give equal enjoyment of the same fundamental human rights to every single New Zealander. Committing to protecting the rights of everyone sounds great but is nothing more than what existing law achieves. Check out the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 or the Human Rights Act 1993 if you need confirmation. And te Tiriti is clearly not a partnership between races. As the Waitangi Tribunal has found if enacted his bill would be “the worst, most comprehensive breach of the Treaty / te Tiriti in modern times.
Source:Stuff
November 19, 2024 11:26 UTC