Hydrogen cyanamide ‘safe to use’ but growers face new rules – EPA
Kiwifruit growers are relieved they can keep using an agri-chemical that has been under scrutiny recently.
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Why some MPs take a pass on KiwiSaver
One couldn’t afford it, another prefers to invest in his farm. Some MPs cite schemes that no longer exist. What’s going on?
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2 Cheap Cars Group reports record full year profit
This is despite a 2 percent drop in the number of vehicles sold
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Tourism NZ’s $5b off-peak plan
Tourism New Zealand has an ambitious new strategy to grow tourism by $5 billion over the next four years by attracting more visitors outside of summer.
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Categorisation update – 23 May
Welcome to our fortnightly categorisation programme update.
A total of 1383 homes have received a final property categorisation with 444 classed as Category 3 and eligible for a buy-out (as of 23 May).
243 Category 3 homeowners had received or accepted… Continue reading
Fintech grows four times faster than tech industry
Making billions in export revenues, further gains are expected with the long-awaited introduction of open banking come 30 May.
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Using the power of birdsong to encourage native plantings in Auckland’s backyards
Think kowhai and tui.
They go together like gin and tonic or Barbie and Ken.
Native plants and birds are made for each other, which is why Auckland Council is using the power of native birdsong in a radio campaign that launched this week to urge urban… Continue reading
Room with a view: Takapuna community hub design to feature ocean views
Plans to develop a combined library and community hub in Takapuna have taken another step forward following the decision to progress to the design and costing stage of the project by Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.
Investigations will now begin on the… Continue reading
Open banking soon to be widely available in New Zealand
Next week is the deadline for the four major banks in New Zealand to offer open banking. Here’s the lowdown.
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Retail outlook remains weak despite first quarterly rise in two years
Retail sales have had their first quarterly rise in two years, but the outlook for the sector remains weak.
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