Stock Takes: The hidden risks in Rocket Lab s SPAC listing
13 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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The SPAC which is set to merge with Rocket Lab has already attracted thousands of Kiwi investors. Photo / File
The SPAC which is set to merge with Rocket Lab has already attracted thousands of Kiwi investors. Photo / File
Thousands of Kiwis have already invested in the special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that is likely to be merged into Rocket Lab despite it not being a done deal yet. Leighton Roberts, co-founder and co-CEO of Sharesies said 3000 of its users had already invested in the Nasdaq-listed Cayman Islands-incorporated Vector Acquisition and it is in the top 100 most popular investments on its platform out of a possible 5000 options.
Comedy Festival review: Stories for Adults, Angella Dravid
12 May, 2021 05:31 AM
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By: Ethan Sills In the four years since winning the Billy T Award, Angella Dravid has rapidly become one of New Zealand s most recognisable comedians. After appearances on Jono and Ben, Golden Boy, Creamerie, and, most notably, Taskmaster NZ – which she won – there are few local shows she hasn t shown up on yet.
One of Dravid s most notable characteristics that comes out often in panel shows or in lineups is her awkward, shy delivery, which has helped make her stand out against some of the larger than life figures in local comedy.