Telecommunications company Spark's mobile and broadband businesses delivered some revenue growth over the first half, contributing to an 83 percent increase in net profit.

The company is reporting a net profit after tax of $64 million, compared with $35 million from a year ago. 

Spark CEO Jolie Hodson says the company's still recovering, but there's clear signs things could go up.

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Telecommunications company Spark's mobile and broadband businesses delivered some revenue growth over the first half, contributing to an 83 percent increase in net profit.
The company is reporting a net profit after tax of $64 million, compared with $35 million from a year ago.&nbsp;
Spark CEO Jolie Hodson says the company's still recovering, but there's clear signs things could go up.
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Jolie Hodson: Spark CEO on the company posting an 83 percent increase in net profit

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On Saturday Donald Trump announced a 10% levy on all goods coming into the US in response to the Supreme Court ruling his other tariffs unconstitutional.

The new global tariffs were updated to 15% on Sunday.

Economist Cameron Bagrie joined Tim Beveridge to talk about the implications for kiwi businesses. 

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On Saturday Donald Trump announced a 10% levy on all goods coming into the US in response to the Supreme Court ruling his other tariffs unconstitutional.
The new global tariffs were updated to 15% on Sunday.
Economist Cameron Bagrie joined Tim Beveridge to talk about the implications for kiwi businesses.&nbsp;
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Cameron Bagrie: Economist on new Trump tariffs' impact for kiwis

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US President Donald Trump is pushing ahead with another round of global tariffs, just a day after being told last year’s levies were illegal.

In a post on social media, Trump confirmed he’ll lift the tariffs to 15 percent, higher than the 10 percent rate he announced yesterday.

The move comes after a Supreme Court ruling found his sweeping trade measures from last year were unlawful.

Former US Under Secretary of Commerce and Security Bill Reinsch says this will make it harder for Trump to threaten and bully other countries with even higher tariffs.

"He won't be able to do that anymore, and I think that's why he's really unhappy. It's also a significant limitation on Presidential power, the real importance of this decision is historic." 

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US President Donald Trump is pushing ahead with another round of global tariffs, just a day after being told last year’s levies were illegal.
In a post on social media, Trump confirmed he’ll lift the tariffs to 15 percent, higher than the 10 percent rate he announced yesterday.
The move comes after a Supreme Court ruling found his sweeping trade measures from last year were unlawful.
Former US Under Secretary of Commerce and Security Bill Reinsch says this will make it harder for Trump to threaten and bully other countries with even higher tariffs.
"He won't be able to do that anymore, and I think that's why he's really unhappy. It's also a significant limitation on Presidential power, the real importance of this decision is historic."&nbsp;
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Bill Reinsch: former US Under Secretary of Commerce and Security on Trump imposing a 15 percent global tariff following Supreme Court ruling

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Confidence green pastures lie ahead for Fonterra, as the sale of brands like Anchor and Mainland nears completion.

Almost 99 percent of shareholders voted today to get the tax-free $3.2 billion capital return, from the purchase by French company Lactalis.

FedFarmers Dairy Chair, Karl Dean, says the sale is part of Fonterra's move to focus on ingredients.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Confidence green pastures lie ahead for Fonterra, as the sale of brands like Anchor and Mainland nears completion.
Almost 99 percent of shareholders voted today to get the tax-free $3.2 billion capital return, from the purchase by French company Lactalis.
FedFarmers Dairy Chair, Karl Dean, says the sale is part of Fonterra's move to focus on ingredients.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra shareholders voting to receive the tax free capital return from the Mainland sale

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Jolie Hodson: Spark CEO on the company posting an 83 percent increase in net profit

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