Tourism operators renew call for nationwide accommodation levy
Tourism operators renew call for nationwide accommodation levy
The prime minister says the government would look at accommodation levies next term if re-elected.
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Chicken farmers on H5N1 bird flu high alert
Chicken farmers on H5N1 bird flu high alert
New Zealand’s chicken farmers are on high alert for the H5N1 strain of bird flu after two cases were confirmed in Australia.
Manufacturers eye recovery as war disruption eases
Manufacturers eye recovery as war disruption eases
The manufacturing sector is expected to continue to lead economic growth.
Anzco Foods to buy competitor Greenlea
Anzco Foods to buy competitor Greenlea
Christhurch-based meat processor and exporter Anzco Foods has signed a deal to buy Greenlea Group.
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Owner puts family first, closes business
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Owner puts family first, closes business
For Yen-Fen Wen, the choice between her family and her business was an easy one to make.
Greens pledge tax cuts for most
Greens pledge tax cuts for most
The Green Party proposal would see tax cuts for 96% of Kiwis and target wealth, corporate and inheritance taxes to fund changes.
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Freight apron hoped to boost trade, economy
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Freight apron hoped to boost trade, economy
A new $40 million freight apron at Christchurch Airport is likely to open up South Island trade, freight and economic growth.
Hospital could have ‘significant impact’
Hospital could have ‘significant impact’
The new Dunedin hospital — now with an available budget of $2.1 billion — will have a massive impact no matter where you put it, Master Builders chief executive Ankit Sharma says.
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South showing its resilience amid downturn
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South showing its resilience amid downturn
As the rest of New Zealand plays catch-up, the building and construction industry in the South is continuing to go strong.
Will airfares fall as conflict ends?
Will airfares fall as conflict ends?
Airfares seem to already be falling, as oil prices ease.
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Minister's museum remarks show ‘ignorance’
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Minister's museum remarks show ‘ignorance’
Tūhura Otago Museum has labelled a government minister ignorant and ill-informed over her suggestion regional museums and galleries are not primary destinations for travellers.
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New mining tech market ‘disruptor’
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New mining tech market ‘disruptor’
Mining technology developed by a Dunedin robotics company for use in an international commercial laboratory will be ‘‘transformational’’ for the company, it says.
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Fuel prices on their way down - slowly
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Fuel prices on their way down - slowly
Petrol prices are on the slide, but it will be a while before they drop to the level they were before the Middle East conflict blew up.
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Calder Stewart invests $110m in solar
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Calder Stewart invests $110m in solar
Calder Stewart is about to put $110 million of rooftop solar and battery storage into its vast estate of industrial properties.
Qantas picks London for world's longest non-stop flight
Qantas picks London for world's longest non-stop flight
Qantas has announced London as the first destination for the world's longest non-stop commercial flight, a roughly 20-hour trip from Sydney.
Which SUV is selling for more secondhand than new?
Which SUV is selling for more secondhand than new?
There is one vehicle in New Zealand that sometimes sells for more secondhand than it does new.
Pike River campaigners say bill risks another disaster
Pike River campaigners say bill risks another disaster
Two of NZ's best known workplace safety advocates are heading to Wellington in the hopes of persuading politicians to reject legislation they say risks a workplace disaster.
Dunedin Lincraft store to close as retailer moves online
Dunedin Lincraft store to close as retailer moves online
Major Australasian craft and fabrics retailer Lincraft is set to close all of its physical stores, including in Dunedin.
Bay of Plenty NZ's top-ranked economy; Otago in top three
Bay of Plenty NZ's top-ranked economy; Otago in top three
Bay of Plenty was the country's best-performing economic region at the start of the year, while Otago performed strongly to land a spot in the top three.
City’s ‘best-in-class’ townhouses win industry honours
City’s ‘best-in-class’ townhouses win industry honours
A million-dollar complex of six fully-electric Dunedin townhouses has been recognised on the national stage.