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Squawk Box Australia: TV News Program, Business, Politics, Investor and Trader Show Focused on Australia, New Zealand and the Surrounding Region Squawk on the Road: New Zealand

Digital Creature Creations
3:36 PM ET Thu, 5 Aug 2010
Do you remember the bug scene in King Kong (the 2005 version) where the heroes get dumped by Kong into the bottom of a ravine filled giant insects? Well, one of those creepy crawlies might just have been a weta.
TPG Is Looking at NZ Sky City's Books
3:36 PM ET Thu, 5 Aug 2010
U.S. private equity firm TPG is examining the books of New Zealand casino operator Sky City Entertainment Group, sources familiar with the matter said Friday, with any bid seen worth over US$2 billion.
The Business of Kiwi
3:36 PM ET Thu, 5 Aug 2010
Ask any New Zealander, better known as Kiwis, -- what is ugly as sin and tasty as hell? -- and the response you will get is a kiwi!
Reinventing New Zealand
3:36 PM ET Thu, 5 Aug 2010
New Zealand has set its sights on reinventing itself into a "weightless economy" by increasing its competitive edge in the global economy. But what exactly is a "weightless economy"?
The Business of Kiwi
3:36 PM ET Thu, 5 Aug 2010
Ask any New Zealander, better known as Kiwis, -- what is ugly as sin and tasty as hell? -- and the response you will get is a kiwi!
Reinventing New Zealand
3:36 PM ET Thu, 5 Aug 2010
New Zealand has set its sights on reinventing itself into a "weightless economy" by increasing its competitive edge in the global economy. But what exactly is a "weightless economy"?
NZ's Finance Minister Says Currency Is Overvalued
3:36 PM ET Thu, 5 Aug 2010
New Zealand's finance minister Michael Cullen said on Thursday the country's currency, which has fallen more than 7 percent against the U.S. dollar during the global credit squeeze, was overvalued and he expected it to fall further.
NZ's Sky City Says Second Potential Bidder Emerges
3:36 PM ET Thu, 5 Aug 2010
New Zealand casino operator Sky City Entertainment Group said on Wednesday it expected another company to examine its books, which could result in a takeover bid.
NZ Inflation Cools, Kiwi Drops from 11-Week High
3:35 PM ET Thu, 5 Aug 2010
Annual inflation in New Zealand unexpectedly fell to three-year lows in the third quarter, knocking the currency off 11-week highs but supporting the view that the central bank will keep interest rates on hold.
NZ Manufacturers Oppose China FTA
3:35 PM ET Thu, 5 Aug 2010
Trade between New Zealand and China is expected to receive a boost next year as both countries are likely to seal the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by April 2008 at the latest.
New Zealand at a Glance
3:35 PM ET Thu, 5 Aug 2010
A quick overview of NZ, its current state of finance and a forecast of the next few years for this rapidly developing market.
On The Road With "Asia Squawk Box"
3:35 PM ET Thu, 5 Aug 2010
All this week, CNBC's "Asia Squawk Box" is on the road in New Zealand. "Asia Squawk Box" will take a look at all things Kiwi -- its economy, the booming tourism industry, New Zealand's growth as a film locale and post production facility, its wining and dining exports and much more.