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BusinessSeptember 22

Growers warn shake-up could backfire on vege prices

The NZ Vegetable Council wants more transparency across the supply chain so consumers know what they are paying for.
    Growers warn shake-up could backfire on vege prices
    Growers warn shake-up could backfire on vege prices
    BusinessSeptember 22

    Reserve Bank kept interest rates low too long, Covid-19 review finds

    The Reserve Bank's response to the Covid-19 started well, but went on much too long.
    Reserve Bank kept interest rates low too long, Covid-19 review finds
    Reserve Bank kept interest rates low too long, Covid-19 review finds
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    BusinessSeptember 21

    Christchurch’s Onside buys Assura to expand its operational software platform for agriculture

    Christchurch agri-tech company Onside has bought local workflow software business Assura to head into its next phase of growth.
    Tim Cronshaw
    Christchurch’s Onside buys Assura to expand its operational software platform for agriculture
    Christchurch’s Onside buys Assura to expand its operational software platform for agriculture
    BusinessSeptember 21

    TSB bank warned over cheque fees

    TSB has been warned for charging fees on business cheque transactions that were not subject to fees according to its own terms and conditions.
    RNZ
    TSB bank warned over cheque fees
    TSB bank warned over cheque fees
    BusinessSeptember 19

    Greens announce reforms to lower commercial rents, fill empty shops

    The Green Party is pledging to restore city centre vibrancy by ensuring market rent reviews for small businesses can lower rents, and letting councils run rental auctions for spaces that have been empty for longer than 12 months.
    Greens announce reforms to lower commercial rents, fill empty shops
    Greens announce reforms to lower commercial rents, fill empty shops
    BusinessSeptember 19

    Labour proposes splitting Foodstuffs and Woolworths from their wholesale arms

    Labour would force Foodstuffs and Woolworths to run their wholesale operations independently from their retail stores, if elected in November.
    RNZ
    Labour proposes splitting Foodstuffs and Woolworths from their wholesale arms
    Labour proposes splitting Foodstuffs and Woolworths from their wholesale arms
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    BusinessSeptember 18

    Family at the heart of 70-year-old thoroughbred operation White Robe Lodge

    Every Sunday, there is a weekly ritual at Brian Anderton’s North Taieri home. It’s called Fish and Chip night and it can be attended by up to four generations of the Anderton family.
    Sally Rae
    Family at the heart of 70-year-old thoroughbred operation White Robe Lodge
    Family at the heart of 70-year-old thoroughbred operation White Robe Lodge
    BusinessSeptember 18

    Petrol hits $3.25 a litre; ‘probably not much relief before Christmas’

    The AA is warning Kiwi motorists to expect high fuel prices for at least another six weeks, and possibly through to Christmas.
    Petrol hits $3.25 a litre; ‘probably not much relief before Christmas’
    Petrol hits $3.25 a litre; ‘probably not much relief before Christmas’
    BusinessSeptember 18

    ACT says it won’t split up power companies

    ACT is pledging to keep the gentailers whole and use market forces to curb the costs of lines management and increase solar repayment rates.
    ACT says it won’t split up power companies
    ACT says it won’t split up power companies
    BusinessSeptember 17

    Food safety rules for small hospitality businesses eased

    The "one-size-fits-all approach" being taken to regulating the hospitality sector is being overhauled following a review of the sector.
    Food safety rules for small hospitality businesses eased
    Food safety rules for small hospitality businesses eased
    BusinessSeptember 17

    Govt seeks to scrap Auckland CBD height limits

    A report estimates the changes will provide about 17,000 more dwellings in the city.
    Govt seeks to scrap Auckland CBD height limits
    Govt seeks to scrap Auckland CBD height limits
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    BusinessSeptember 17

    Otago job losses highest in NZ: ASB

    Otago had the highest job losses in New Zealand over the past year and is the second most “pessimistic” region in the country, according to ASB.
    Tim Scott
    Otago job losses highest in NZ: ASB
    Otago job losses highest in NZ: ASB
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    BusinessSeptember 17

    Gluten-free salad shop coming to Dunedin’s Meridian Mall

    A salad shop promising “100% gluten-free” options is the first of three new health-focused offerings coming soon to Dunedin’s Meridian Mall.
    Tim Scott
    Gluten-free salad shop coming to Dunedin’s Meridian Mall
    Gluten-free salad shop coming to Dunedin’s Meridian Mall