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<i>Kate Ross: </i> Strong start to the year for recruitment
It has been a very strong start to the year, says recruitment company director Kate Ross.

Two-thirds of NZ want holidays 'Mondayised' - survey
More than 65 per cent of New Zealanders think public holidays which fall on a weekend should be transferred to a Monday, according to a Research New Zealand survey.

Young job seekers experience catch-22, says survey
New graduates trying to find work face a catch-22 situation with employers all demanding relevant experience in recruits, according to a survey.

Pike contractors may never be paid - receiver
There's a "strong possibility" Pike River Coal mine contractors will never receive money owed to them, a receiver says.

<i>All in a day's work: </i> Policies, promises and public holidays...
Election year promises...

<i>Your business:</i> Giving travellers a chance to help out
Voluntourism catching on with holidaymakers and companies.

<i>Get The Answers:</i> Much to gain in teaming up with another business but there are risks
If the groundwork is done correctly, both parties can benefit, says Paul Davies.

Success: Boardmaker catches growth wave
Technical advances help windsurfing company chase overseas sales.

Labour bill to 'Mondayise' Anzac and Waitangi days
The Labour Party will try to force the Government's hand to 'Mondayise' Anzac Day and Waitangi Day if they fall on a weekend by introducing a member's bill to make the change.

Business cashflow remains under pressure: survey
The cashflow of NZ businesses is expected to remain under pressure during 2011, as more firms fail to pay their bills, a credit bureau says.

Success: The science behind the branding
Firm fills the gaps between advertising, design and project management.

<i>Gill South</i>: Talent quest is back on, and entrepreneurs are ahead of the pack
Companies are looking to lift staff to meet growth plans.

IRD cracks down on Chinese food outlets
In the run-up to Christmas at least 12 Auckland Chinese restaurants received surprise visits from IRD officers.

Petrol prices push November retail sales up
Retail sales rose a 1.5 per cent or $82 million in November from October, boosted by rises to vehicle and fuel sales, Statistics New Zealand says.

Guest nights up 2pc in November as NZers flock to Auckland
Guest nights in short term commercial accommodation rose 2pc in November, as a big rise in domestic nights in Auckland more than overcame an overall fall in international nights.

Labour: We will extend paid parental leave period
Labour is promising to extend paid parental leave and make Working for Families more generous for parents of under-2s.