An initiative aimed at growing ventures that tackle the world’s problems from New Zealand has already attracted more than 350 expressions of interest from 74 countries.

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Strong economic data from New Zealand and the market treading more carefully around Donald Trump’s policies are pushing the kiwi higher against the US dollar.

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Oceania Natural [NXT:ONL] expects its focus on direct sales rather than distribution can help it overcome its lethargic performance of late.

Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/oceania-natural-intends-sidestep-grey-market-distributors-cs-p-198955

ASB economist Kim Mundy on surprisingly strong housing credit in December

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When the Hurricanes stroll on to the pitch in Brisbane for the Tens tournament on February 11, their new jersey sponsor will still lack a licence to do business in New Zealand.

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Lobby groups representing Wellington small businesses and apartment owners are calling for the government to provide more financial support from the government for building owners facing mandatory earthquake strengthening work.

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Over the next year, the Commerce Commission is going to be more active, class action suits will become more common and third party funding will increase.

Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/comcom-will-be-more-active-2017-–-top-law-firm-cg-p-198932

Craft beer maker Tuatara Brewing Company will remain on the Kapiti Coast for now, although new owner DB Breweries will review operations.

Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/db-buys-tuatara-its-pixie-dust-cs-p-198937

Restaurant Brands shone in a strong market last week after a positive analyst’s report on the potential for its $US105 million purchase of the Taco Bell and Pizza Hut franchisee in Hawaii, Guam and Saipan.

Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/restaurant-brands-shares-rise-positive-analyst’s-report-jr-p-198888

Auckland-based software developer Biomatters has designed an antibody analysis platform, which it says could help pharmaceutical companies make drugs to target diseases such as cancer.

Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/biomatters-takes-advantage-biological-drug-market-cs-p-198863