The kiwi is one of the favorite carry trade investments, and higher rates in NZ would certainly help propel the currency higher.
Instead he received NZ$10 million (or about US$6 million at the time) due to a typing error, reported the New Zealand Herald.
For more homely Hobbit types, NZ has many other attractions to enjoy--rambling countryside, a glorious coastline and plenty of sedate places to sit and enjoy the amazing views.
The NZ$1.5 billion ($1.3 billion) deal gives Asahi control of Independent's ready-to-drink brands, such as Purple Goanna and Vodka Mudshake, which are some of the biggest in the Asian market.
Although I’m not a huge fan of hostels (I’d rather CouchSurf, but it’s not practical when I’m constantly on the move in NZ), I do my best to seek out the interesting gems.
