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Confidence dented by volatility

Global political uncertainty and oil price volatility have seen the confidence of Kiwi chief executives take a hit this year, but they are still more optimistic than their counterparts in Australia....

Entrepreneur, keep your pitch simple and specific

A lot of entrepreneurs when pitching think they need to lead with a macro market and major problem they are solving. Keep it simple.

Business Books: 'Bold' - how entrepreneurs will control world's fate

Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World, by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler

Team NZ helm swap news to Barker

Dean Barker only discovered he was on the outer at Team New Zealand after reading about it on social media this week.

'Barker's time was limited'

Former America's Cup skipper Chris Dickson isn't surprised time's been called on Dean Barker, who has helmed Team NZ for 15 years.

Stock slides as Fletcher earnings drop

Bad business purchases here and in Australia hit Fletcher Building's bottom line result yesterday, leaving some shareholders keen to sell.

Ministry of Social Development grilled over spending

When your boss dates a co-worker

Office romances tend to be corrosive to office morale.

Technology focus for new Westpac boss

New Westpac boss Brian Hartzer has stamped his authority in his first day as chief executive of the Australian banking group.

Westpac NZ boss lands 'dream job'

David McLean, the newly appointed boss of Westpac New Zealand, says he has landed his "dream job".

Lion Man hits back at critics

A war of words has broken out between big cat conservationists, with Lion Man Craig Busch hitting back at South African critics who claimed he abused his animals.

Westpac's NZ man snares top local job

Departing Chris Quin earns high praise at Spark

Spark chief executive Simon Moutter is parting on great terms with his No 2 executive Chris Quin with appreciation "for a job well done".

Doubt a useful tool: CEOs

If you're racked with uncertainty about your next corporate move, don't beat yourself up.

Break with tradition calls for negotiation

Please sir I want a tea break." In Charles Dickens' Victorian novel Oliver Twist, published three years after The Poor Law (Amendment) Act.

Govt to unveil home affordability plans

Long-promised law changes designed to make housing in New Zealand more affordable will be unveiled today as the Government makes its second attempt at reforming the Resource Management Act.