GDP figures expected to show tiny boost in growth
Strong domestic spending and a busy construction sector may have helped the economy avoid a double-dip recession.
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Housing tax rules: Govt urged to delay bringing in new legislation
A tax expert says the law should come into force at the start of April next year – six months later than it is due to come into effect.
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Dealing with cyber criminals: Some NZ businesses ‘feel they have no choice but to pay’
In its first interview since being hit by a ransomware attack a year ago, Fisher and Paykel Appliances warns other businesses it’s a case of “when, not if” they will be targeted.
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Maraetai club gets it right
Franklin Local Board is celebrating working with the Maraetai Beach Boating Club on a toilet and shower project.
Chair Andy Baker says a $46,500 Franklin Sport and Active Recreation Facilities Plan has been well-spent, and what has been done is an exam… Continue reading
Netball courts take on new role
Manurewa Netball Centre’s courts are packed every weekend but come Friday, the cries of players competing make way for the sounds of business Pasefika style.
The town’s Pasefika Friday Markets are part of the Project Recovery Initiative led by the ASA…. Continue reading
Fresh ideas to cut back food waste awarded nearly $40,000
From soup discos to getting into a pickle – Auckland Council’s Love Food Hate Waste Fund has given nearly $40,000 to a range of projects aimed at cutting down our food waste.
Food scraps make up around 45 per cent of the weight of an average Auckland… Continue reading
Celebrating the revamped Karangahape Road
Minister for Transport Hon. Michael Wood and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff joined mana whenua to celebrate the completion of the Karangahape Road Enhancements project this morning.
Drag artists, dressmakers, barbers and shop owners joined a hīkoi led by man… Continue reading
SkyCity forecasts recovery in full-year profit
SkyCity provided a detailed forecast after what is says was a strong performance in electronic gaming machines in New Zealand.
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Big shift in public opinion over climate urgency from govt – Survey
New Zealanders are concerned the government and business leaders are not moving fast enough on climate change.
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Street names help keep heritage alive
What’s in a name?
Quite a lot when you must approve new ones every month.
Auckland’s 21 local boards are charged with adopting new road names, usually only needed when urban development creates roads, or accessways are extended off existing ones.
Most…. Continue reading