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Business 12 May 2023
Startup investment cooled in H2 2022 but long-term outlook is positive

After two years of record deal activity, Aotearoa New Zealand's startup investment market is resetting to pre-pandemic levels, according to Young Company Finance deal data.

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Finance 4 May 2022
Record growth for NZ startups as conscious investment trend emerges

"Emerging companies in this sector promise to transform New Zealand's economy by increasing labour efficiency, reducing inequality, and driving sustainable economic activity, and we look forward to seeing more ambitious startups become global successes."

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Business 9 Mar 2012
Update regarding the sale of the Pike River coal mine

WEST COAST — PwC Partners John Fisk, David Bridgman and Malcolm Hollis, Receivers of Pike River Coal Limited (In Receivership) today announced they have reached agreement with Solid Energy New Zealand Limited for the sale of the assets of Pike River Coal Limited (In Receivership).

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Finance 10 Feb 2012
Long-awaited draft FATCA regulations now issued

New rules targeting US tax evaders are expected to significantly affect the entire New Zealand financial services industry.

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Business 31 Jan 2012
Update on Zion Wildlife Gardens Limited (In Receivership & In Liquidation)

PwC Partners Colin McCloy and David Bridgman, Receivers of Zion Wildlife Gardens Limited (In Receivership & In Liquidation) in Kamo, Northland, today have confirmed the sale of the business and assets of Zion.

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Court 17 Jan 2012
Zion Wildlife Gardens Ltd (In Receivership & In Liquidation)

AUCKLAND CITY — The Receivers of Zion Wildlife Gardens Ltd (In Receivership & In Liquidation) confirm an application has been made to the High Court in Auckland.

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Business 16 Dec 2011
Update regarding the sale of the Pike River coal mine and progress on tunnel reclamation

WEST COAST — John Fisk, Receiver of Pike River Coal Limited (In Receivership), advised today “there are a number of international parties that are interested in the mine but they each have their own internal processes to follow which will take longer than we had initially hoped.

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Crime 1 Dec 2011
Fraud in New Zealand is on the up and the embargoed 2011 Global Economic Crime Survey

· 49.5% of New Zealand respondents were the victim of one or more frauds in the past year · Cybercrime is a significant new threat · Corruption and bribery levels are low, but increasing.

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Court 11 Nov 2011
Pike River Coal Limited (In Receivership) update

The Pike River Receivers confirm that a number of charges have been laid against the company by the Department of Labour.

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Fundraiser 10 Nov 2011
Accountants strip off for Nude-Noggin Friday PwC

As proud egg heads, staff from PwC Auckland and Wellington will strip and shave off their hair tomorrow in a Wellington vs.

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Business 9 Nov 2011
Making it happen: PwC's roadmap to delivering outcomes for our cities

· Inspirational leadership is critical - but on its own, it’s not enough · Local governments falling short in four key areas · PwC suggests an ‘agenda for action’ to make things happen Inspirational leadership is critical if cities are to implement their strategies and deliver the outcomes their stakeholders deserve.

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Electricity 31 Oct 2011
Another eventful year for the five large electricity generators in New Zealand

According to PwC’s latest edition of Leading Energy, an analysis of key issues and challenges facing New Zealand’s electricity generation and retail companies, recommendations from the Ministerial Review of Electricity Market Performance continue to impact the electricity market.

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News 28 Sep 2011
PwC signs Memorandum of Understanding with China Development Bank to help with the reconstruction of Christchurch

CANTERBURY — PwC (formerly known as PricewaterhouseCoopers) is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Development Bank (CDB).

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Finance 15 Sep 2011
PwC surprised by moves to make late payment fees subject to GST

PwC's GST spokesperson and expert, Eugen Trombitas wants to make you aware a significant change to the GST base in the Taxation (Annual Rates, Returns Filing, and Remedial Matters) Bill presented in Parliament this afternoon.

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Business 5 Sep 2011
PwC joins the New Zealand Institute in shaping the future

As the saying goes “there’s strength in numbers” and that’s why PwC is pleased to announce it has joined the New Zealand Institute to improve outcomes for New Zealand.

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Finance 24 Aug 2011
Landmark tax avoidance decision has wide impact

Today’s Supreme Court decision in favour of the Commissioner of Inland Revenue in a case involving two surgeons who were alleged to have paid themselves artificially low salaries to reduce their tax bill is a landmark decision, says PwC Chairman and Tax Partner John Shewan.

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Economy 18 Aug 2011
Bridgecorp Limited (In Receivership & Liquidation) update

The Receivers of Bridgecorp Limited (In Receivership & Liquidation) are pleased to confirm an interim dividend will be paid to secured debenture investors this week.

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Business 10 Aug 2011
Update on Zion Wildlife Gardens Limited (In Receivership)

WHANGAREI — The receivers' have this morning gained access to Zion Wildlife Gardens Limited (In Receivership).

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Business 9 Aug 2011
Update on Zion Wildlife Gardens Limited (In Receivership)

A High Court hearing took place today to discuss the receivers' access to Zion Wildlife Gardens Limited (In Receivership) due to being denied access to the property.

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Banks 5 Aug 2011
Challenging landscape fails to dampen the New Zealand's major banks' results

New Zealand's five major banks (ANZ National, ASB, Bank of New Zealand, Kiwibank and Westpac) have revealed a 2% increase in core earnings in the first half of their 2011 financial years (1H11), which is a respectable result considering the difficult conditions the banks are operating in.

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Technology 4 Aug 2011
A timely reminder New Zealand needs to protect itself from cyber attacks

The developing revelations around Operation ‘Shady RAT’ highlights how important it is for the New Zealand Government, critical infrastructure and corporates to continuously review their protection against cyber attacks and espionage.

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Media 1 Aug 2011
New Zealanders told online needs to pay its way

The New Zealand entertainment and media industry held its ground during the recession, with revenues growing a healthy 3% during 2010, according to the inaugural PwC New Zealand’s Entertainment and Media Outlook 2011-2015 report released today.

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Finance 18 Jul 2011
Bridgecorp Limited (In Receivership & Liquidation) update

The Receivers of Bridgecorp Limited (In Receivership & Liquidation) are pleased to announce matters with the IRD have now been resolved.

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Rugby 6 Jul 2011
Making the Crusaders v Reds final a reality for ten Cantabs

CANTERBURY — Please help us back our boys in Brissy by spreading the word about our “Great Quake Crusade”! The Crusaders have done Cantabs proud with their fantastic effort to make the final on Saturday.

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Business 5 Jul 2011
Pike River Coal Limited (In Receivership) Update

WEST COAST — The Receivers of Pike River Coal Limited today outlined the following key considerations in relation to body recovery plans in the context of any potential sale of the mine.

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Business 28 Jun 2011
Three new partners reflect PwC's commitment to lead and influence the business debate in New Zealand

PwC welcomes three new partners to its New Zealand firm.

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Business 24 Jun 2011
Regulation and client expectations change the status quo in the wealth management industry finds PwC research

The status quo in the private banking and wealth management industry is changing as the focus shifts to client service and value delivery, according to a new PwC report.

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Finance 22 Jun 2011
Bringing investors in from the dark

A new global study is calling for businesses to give a truer account of company performance or face losing stakeholder confidence.

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Finance 15 Jun 2011
Banking in 2050

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Business 3 Jun 2011
CEOs Say Innovation is Most Important Factor for Growth

Innovation – in the form of developing new products and services – has become as important to growth for CEOs as raising their share of existing markets.

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News 2 Jun 2011
Pike River Mine update

WEST COAST — Continued monitoring of the mine atmosphere this week shows whilst there has been a decrease in carbon monoxide levels, it is still not safe to attempt the planned stabilisation work at the portal of the mine.

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Finance 1 Jun 2011
Wave of new regulation tops insurance sector risks

‘Banana Skins’ poll pinpoints key concerns for Global and New Zealand insurers.

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Finance 20 May 2011
PwC is continuing to make contributions to the New Zealand regulatory environment

Partners Michele Embling and Karen Shires have been appointed members of the New Zealand Accounting Standards Board (NZASB) and the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (NZAuASB) from 1 July 2011.

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Finance 19 May 2011
"A solid budget for an extraordinary year" is how PwC has described today's Budget

"The combined impact of the Christchurch rebuild, high commodity prices and the proposed sell down of a minority stake in certain SOEs have provided the New Zealand Government with the leverage to get the country back to surplus a year earlier than expected," says PwC Chairman John Shewan.

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Legal 4 Apr 2011
New partner cements PwC's expertise in the Security and Technology sectors

PwC welcomes the admission of Colin Slater as Security and Technology Partner to the New Zealand firm.

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Business 21 Feb 2011
Three new partners reflect PwC's commitment to provide the best possible service to New Zealand

PwC welcomes three new partners to the New Zealand firm.

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Running 11 Feb 2011
Accountants make a difference one step at a time

Bean counters with big hearts will be running a non-stop relay from Napier to Wellington to support families who will stay in Wellington's new Ronald McDonald House.

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Crime 20 Nov 2009
Recession drives more managers to commit fraud: PwC survey

42 percent of New Zealand organisations reported fraud Sharp rise in economic crime by middle management Reduction in staff morale a notable impact of fraud Business fraud committed by middle and senior management across New Zealand has increased by almost 20 percent over the past year, according to the latest PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Economic Crime Survey.

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