Andy Fyers

Forsyth Barr says ongoing problems at the Kupe gas field appear to be overly weighing on Genesis Energy’s share price.Genesis reported on Monday that production at Kupe remained curtailed, with an ongoing drilling programme to lift gas extraction being delayed.It comes at a time when anxiety about gas supply in New Zealand remains high, pushing up wholesale electricity future prices due to concerns about a potential energy shortfall this winter and in the coming years.Forsyth Barr said in a...

An Auckland bridging course supplier that has been running since 1920 will shut its doors this year.The current cohort at Taylors College, now just 25 students, will finish their studies in June before the historic college closes its doors.

As the government begins an inquiry into school buildings, BusinessDesk can reveal the number and scale of projects under construction or due to start.The list, released under the Official Information Act, shows that about 260 projects are in various stages of construction, while about 90 projects had funding approved and are due to begin this year or next.The government has yet to release the list of 350 school projects it will review as part of its inquiry, but it has said all projects...