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Vai alla Scheda Paese »People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.
— Edmund Hillary
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Win – Auckland Home Show tickets
Housing confidence may fluctuate, but the Auckland Home Show just continues to surge ahead. This year’s edition of the show is, again, full to the rafters and online pre-sales suggest that interest from the home owning public is undiminished from last year’s near record. General Manager Exhibitions & Events NZ, ...
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Committee considers use of new alternative to methyl bromide in Rotorua hearing
Whether a chemical new to New Zealand should be allowed to be imported is the topic of a two-day hearing in Rotorua.Draslovka, a Czech-based firm, has applied for approval to register and import ethanedinitrile (EDN) into New Zealand...
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Wellington businesses concerned about end of free weekend parking
A decision to scrap free weekend parking in central Wellington has divided the business community, who it was intended to help.
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The gap between what business needs and what is being taught in our institutions
OPINION: There's a recurring theme in Wellington Chamber of Commerce business confidence surveys: businesses say find it very hard to access or attract people with the skills they need to do the jobs that need doing.
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Shihad announce new tour
New Zealand band Shihad are celebrating 30 years in the business with an anniversary tour that is set to land in the Mount this October.Since they formed in 1988, ban members Jon Toogood, Tom Larkin, lead guitarist Phil Knight (who...
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Another Island Bay dairy set to close amid claims of cycleway parking issues
As Wellington's Island Bay cycleway saga drags on, more dairy owners claim the debacle have put them out of business.
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Push to develop Chinese business links in Bay of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty has established its own branch of the New Zealand Chinese Chamber of Commerce Bay of Plenty Branch to strengthen links between the region with China.Chairwoman of the new Chinese arm of the chamber Katikati businesswoman...
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High Court finds for former wife of Wellington partner in accounting firm over separation agreement
The High Court has thrown out an appeal from a Wellington partner in a large international accountancy firm over a property split with his ex-wife, which included thousands of dollars in child support and a monthly $20,000 spousal maintenance payment.
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Auckland house prices slip and not set to gain traction soon - Trade Me
The average asking price in Auckland has fallen below $900,000 for the first time in 10 months, good news for house hunters and a sign of retreat in New Zealand's key market, Trade Me says.
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Chinese investors spooked by foreign buyer ban, says website
Chinese investors' interest in New Zealand property has already been dented by the foreign buyer ban introduced by the Government, a Chinese real estate website says.
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Record ticket sales for International Film Festival in Wellington
It was lights, cameras and definitely action as more than 84,000 tickets were sold ​ for Wellington's run of the New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) this year, crushing the previous record by 5000 tickets.
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Tauranga house prices rise 4.5 per cent, while sales listings drop off
Tauranga house prices have jumped 4.5 per cent in the past year and a short supply of listings may be behind some of the increase, real estate bosses say.The latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand showed the median...
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Labour's Bill to curb foreigners buying New Zealand homes becomes law
A curb on foreign purchases of New Zealand property has passed into law, with the Government adamant the changes will help Kiwis get back on the property ladder.
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Opinion: Craig Heatley - one of the most important people in NZ sport during past 30 years
He probably doesn't realise it, or think much about it, but Craig Heatley has been one of the most important people in New Zealand sport during the past three decades.The multi-millionaire Rich Lister is often mentioned in the business...
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Man covertly taking videos in public places won't try to test the law
Young women were targeted in public places around Wellington like Oriental Bay and the library, by a man with a camera covertly filming them.
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Ratepayer AGM attracts full house
The Fencible Hall was filled to capacity on Saturday for the Howick Ratepayers and Residents Association’s (HRRA) public meeting and AGM. Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore, speaking on finance and opportunities, produced a range of graphs showing expenditure by Auckland Council and indicating the priority of transport and present planning, and ...
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Te Puke whistleblower Jackson going to youth touch world cup
Jackson Reuben-Swinton never thought he'd be plying his trade on the international stage.After taking up touch refereeing following a rugby injury while living in Dunedin, he has trodden a path to officiate at the 2018 Youth Touch...
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Law Revue video takes aim at sexual harassment in law
It comes wrapped in a cloak of soft pop, but Wellington Law Revue's new video is a withering take on the stain on its profession.
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Government going backwards
Employment law reform is one of the most talked about issues in New Zealand right now, as businesses across the country worry what might happen to them. And sadly, they are right to worry. The Labour/Green/NZ First Government’s proposals will wind the clock back on industrial relations, strengthen union powers, ...
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PM Jacinda Ardern arrives in Wellington with family in tow
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has arrived in Wellington with daughter Neve and partner Clarke Gayford.
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Before Mean Girls, there was Heathers
The most toxic character on Tauranga Musical Theatre's Heathers nailed her audition via Skype, all the way from Dunedin.Georgia Baker, who plays horrid Heather Chandler, moved from Dunedin to Mount Maunganui to be with partner and...