![The New Zealand dollar (NZD) topped US86c last week [12/04], the highest it's been since hitting US88.4c in August 2011.](http://media2.apnonline.com.au/img/media/images/2013/04/23/138011673_ct380x286.JPG "The New Zealand dollar (NZD) topped US86c last week [12/04], the highest it's been since hitting US88.4c in August 2011.")
Finance: Time's ripe to travel
The New Zealand dollar (NZD) topped US86c last week [12/04], the highest it's been since hitting US88.4c in August 2011.
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Trade mission eyes up Indonesia opportunities
A 52-strong trade mission is flying to Indonesia this weekend for two weeks of intensive briefings and meetings. It is being led by Maurice Williamson and Sir Ken Stevens, who's chairman of Export New Zealand. Representatives of the food and beverage, education, geothermal and banking sectors are going, along with a large group from the aviation industry. Sir Ken says there's huge potential for aviation in the Indonesian market. "We're following on in the footsteps of the Prime Minister just about 12 months ago so this is well considered by the Indonesians and well targeted by our people so…
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Small businesses sometimes pay hundreds of dollars a month more than necessary for their telephony - thanks to inertia. Many have a mish-mash of telephony services. It's not uncommon for small businesses to cut costs significantly following a telecommunications health check, says Kelly Blomfield, business account manager at Telecom Hub... More
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