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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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Armstrong Downes Commercial owes $9.2m to unsecured trade creditors
The Wellington construction firm was in an $8.7 million hole when it went into liquidation last week, the liquidators' first report shows.
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Major entertainment industry figure keeps name secret as sex crime trial looms
A key player in New Zealand's entertainment business faces allegations from nine complainants relating to drug and sex charges.
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Agreement marks new collective approach to Wellington council partnership with Māori
182 years after Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed on Wellington Harbour, mana whenua and Wellington City Council will sign a new agreement on working together called Tākai Here.
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Gary Hooper back early to help Wellington Phoenix's finals push
The Phoenix have received a 'massive' boost heading into the business end of the A-League Men season with striker Gary Hooper back from injury.
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No-show from Russian Embassy on anti-war petition
A petition calling for Moscow to respect international law, protect civilians and stop its aggression in Ukraine had to be posted in the letterbox of the Russian Embassy in Wellington.
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Ray Chung wants to bring business sense to Wellington's mayoralty
The mayoral hopeful says council needs to do away with party politics and ideology if it hopes to move forward.
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This Wellington artist designed his own tiles - and his brother-in-law made them
Mike Pethig started drawing mandalas to pass the time while his children were at swimming practice. Now they're a centre piece of his kitchen.
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No progress in getting investments out of bankrupt Wellington moneyman
Darshan Laxmidas says he has personal issues to deal with before bankruptcy matters.
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Dutch-inspired bike ride in windy Wellington bridges the political divide
Greg O’Connor and Ricardo Menéndez March donned their activewear, but it was all business for Michael Wood, Simeon Brown and Brooke van Velden.
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150 car parks to go: Wellington cycleway a 'king hit' for Newtown businesses
One Newtown business says her family business of 41 years could close. Another says it is a council 'king hit'.
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Tauranga man fined $5250 after attempting to import exotic Thai and Indian plants
A Tauranga man who attempted to smuggle exotic overseas plants into New Zealand and ignored warnings from a government department has been fined more than $5000.Scott David Peters, 33, was sentenced and fined $5250 at the Auckland...
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My Wellington: Whiskey cocktails, long walks, and a side of terrine
Cameron Battley is the owner of We’re Wolf Walking Wellington, a dog-walking business. He never thought he would end up in Wellington, but he’s found that he loves the city’s cocktail bars and its quiet green spaces.
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Forget Wellington City Council's usual agenda of pipes and parking: This is Milkgate
The current law about who can supply milk in Wellington is unused and should be repealed, according to one Wellington lawyer rallying against a 103-year-old rule.
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New Zealand economy stable in face of global headwinds
Dot Loves Data’s latest resilience index shows the economy is steady in the face of global uncertainty, but there is a stark contrast between the “haves” and “have-nots” in each sector.
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Government's contribution to Wellington business fund 'a drop in the bucket', city leaders say
The Government is being criticised for contributing only $200,000 of a $1.2 million relief fund for businesses impacted by an occupation in its own backyard.
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New Zealand's greatest Olympian Lisa Carrington announces her marriage to long-time partner
Six-time Olympic medallist Dame Lisa Carrington has married her long-time partner Michael Buck.Sharing the news on social media, Carrington announced the couple's marriage on Thursday night."Introducing ... Mr & Mrs. A glimpse...
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Wellington Phoenix secure form left-back Sam Sutton for next three seasons
In a great piece of business for the Phoenix, standout Sam Sutton has signed a two-year contract extension.
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Focus on business acumen key to improving funding for artists
Many New Zealand creatives live and work in poverty – with the average wage just $35,800 a year – but moves to flip the funding model are afoot.
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Transmission Gully opening: Sixth time's a charm?
Waka Kotahi has issued a formal directive to contractor Wellington Gateway Partnership to open the road by the end of March. But will it finally happen?
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Climate funding for business boot camp labelled 'green washing'
Wellington councillor Tamatha Paul has questioned a $50,000 grant to the Chamber of Commerce, after its criticism of sustainable transport projects.
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A sanctions hammer for New Zealand foreign policy?
OPINION: The Russia Sanctions Act imposes few costs on New Zealand, while keeping us on board with our allies and partners.