How fashion label Witchery caused a stir with their rebrand
Analysis – The legacy label’s rebrand has sparked controversy for removing size 20 and releasing a collection that was quite basic for the price point.
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SPQR owner ‘really sorry’ as popular Auckland restaurant goes into liquidation
Chris Rupe has thanked Aucklanders for their 27 years of patronage and urged them to support other locally owned hospitality businesses.
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Manufacturing hits post-Covid low – report
Activity in the manufacturing sector is in freefall, with demand faltering and production low.
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‘Time running out’ for tax dodgers as Inland Revenue announces details of crackdown
A tax expert warns more scrutiny is coming across the board as Inland revenue announces details of a new plan.
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Samsung becomes first tech giant to launch a smart ring
Smart rings, which use tiny sensors to monitor various health metrics, have up to now been a niche product. Samsung is attempting to change that.
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Howick Kauri Kids provider secured
Update 11 July 2024
During the Howick Local Board meeting on Thursday 27 June the Board unanimously voted to enter a conditional contract with Community Kids (trading as Howick Kids) to take on the license of Howick Kauri Kids.
The contract is conditio… Continue reading
Kmart worker sacked for trying to defuse attack on security guards gets job back – for now
The retail giant said Michelle Knuth’s actions breached its policies – but now she’s been commended for them.
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Puketāpapa gets $13+ million boost
Services, facilities and environmental outcomes in Puketāpapa are being topped up to the tune of more than $13 million from the local board’s recent budget allocation.
This investment was approved by Puketāpapa Local Board to support the board’s goals…. Continue reading
Addressing homelessness calls for empathy before enforcement
When compliance officer Gina Woolston first met Fred* in January this year, he was lying on a bench in Aotea Square under a blanket. As she always does when she sees someone new sleeping rough, she said hello and asked if he needed help with food or… Continue reading
Number of ‘accidental landlords’ falling as property market slows
Those pulling houses from the market are owner-occupiers staying put, data indicates.
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