BusinessPersistence rewards with jobPersistence leads to job Whangarei man has always wanted.07 Mar 10:49 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangarei house seized to pay Masala debtA $1.12 million Whangarei house will be sold to pay debt from the Masala Indian Restaurant chain.01 Mar 07:16 PM
BusinessChalet Romantica wins top ratingA Bay of Islands accommodation provider has been named the "best of the best" bed and breakfast facility in the land. Chalet Romantica 01 Mar 02:07 AM
BusinessProject aiding jobless to be enlargedA trial approach to addressing youth unemployment in Northland is to be expanded. GROW, a pilot government programme which focuses 01 Mar 02:04 AM
BusinessEquestrian centre for sale has potentialAn equestrian centre designed as a stabling and dressage arena training facility for young horse riders is for sale.01 Mar 01:30 AM
BusinessTalk to kids about moneyIf your kids are anything like mine, you're probably a bit worried about how they will approach their financial future. I often get 24 Feb 02:27 AM
BusinessKiwiSaver: Hardship must be provenI've been under serious financial stress for nearly a year now, trying to recover from debt that was incurred when I took on an adviser 24 Feb 01:57 AM
Northern AdvocateBrothel told get consent or closeA Whangarei brothel operating next door to a childcare centre that's being built has been found to be operating outside the hours permitted.22 Feb 07:00 PM
BusinessYoung online seller targets millennialsA young Kiwi entrepreneur who grew up in Northland has launched a free online fashion trading platform. Bridget Thackwray has created 22 Feb 12:33 AM
Northern AdvocateProlonged power cut hits businessesBusinesses in a small Northland town lost tens of thousands of dollars in revenue after a power cut lasted up to 54 hours.20 Feb 07:16 PM
BusinessPrepare for your kids' future financial needsParents and grandparents often want to set aside funds for their young children so they can be used to help further their later education 17 Feb 02:18 AM
BusinessWhat sort of legacy do you wantLeaving money to your kids - or deciding not to - has been in the news over the past week. A number of baby boomers have said they 17 Feb 02:10 AM
BusinessStill time to join KiwiSaver at the age of 64My husband and I are self-employed and we never got round to joining KiwiSaver. I will be turning 65 next month, and I am wondering 17 Feb 01:48 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland retail spending on the riseRetail spending across the wider region last month was 5 per cent up on January last year, though a business leader says Northland's 15 Feb 08:25 PM
Northern AdvocatePotential airport sites under wrapsTwenty-eight potential sites for a new airport have been identified in Whangarei.15 Feb 03:00 PM
BusinessKaipara farm for saleA harbourfront drystock grazing farm which has been owned by the same family for more than 125 years is for sale. The 227ha property15 Feb 02:30 AM
BusinessPole dance studio opens in NorthlandThe art of pole dance has arrived in Northland thanks to a former Whangarei woman now living in the Bay of Plenty. Joanna Burch has 14 Feb 10:39 PM
Northern AdvocateUrban eco-neighbourhood plannedKeen on sharing a common house, a village green, and a swimming pool while owning your own home?13 Feb 11:03 PM
Northern AdvocateMillion dollar manhole fixAn extra $40,000 is to be spent replacing manholes at the failed Marsden City development south of Whangarei, taking the total to more than $1 million.12 Feb 09:30 PM
Northern AdvocateRecord tourism lifts outlookA record year for tourism in Northland in 2016 is a sign of more to come from the booming sector, industry leaders say. Tourists 12 Feb 08:30 PM
BusinessPay off your 'bad' debt firstOne question I am asked a lot is: What debt should I pay off first? This is a great question to get because it usually means someone 10 Feb 02:41 AM
BusinessKeep a lid on regular financial commitmentsIt's hard to save when there is a never-ending stream of bills to pay. One way to get sorted financially is to look closely and what 10 Feb 02:38 AM
BusinessCan contribute to wife's fundI am self-employed and have been a member of KiwiSaver for nearly a decade, during which time I saved diligently for my retirement10 Feb 02:14 AM
BusinessResthome reopens with new ownerA retirement village in Maungatapere is to reopen this month under new ownership. Kamo Home and Village bought the former Mountain 07 Feb 10:30 PM
BusinessHappy ending in site for Storytime storeA 35-year journey which began with a small group of new parents deciding to pool resources to open a quality children's store in Whangarei 07 Feb 09:47 PM
Northern AdvocateBunnings in court over 'price guarantee'The public are "liable to be misled" into thinking the DIY chain's prices are the lowest on the market, says the Commerce Commission.07 Feb 08:11 PM
Northern AdvocateCountdown expansion opposed by neighboursPlans to expand Countdown Regent in Whangarei are being challenged by some of its neighbours.07 Feb 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCompany prosecuted after worker hurtAn Whangarei engineering firm has been ordered to pay more than $70,000 after an employee injured an index finger which had to be 05 Feb 07:00 PM
BusinessIdentify what your financial commitments areIt's hard to save when there is a never-ending stream of bills to pay. One way to get sorted financially is to look closely and 03 Feb 02:57 AM
BusinessCheck risks of being own bossIt seems to be the year of the start-up business. When I meet people who are considering self-employment the reasons are such - 03 Feb 02:54 AM
BusinessKiwiSaver: Owning land stops eligibilityMy husband and I have both been saving into KiwiSaver for our first home. However, when we applied to withdraw our money we were turned 03 Feb 01:30 AM
Northern AdvocateNorth businesses need to up game onlineNorthland businesses are underperforming in social media and lagging behind other regions in online activity, according to a report 03 Feb 12:30 AM
BDBDNorthern Advocate$40.7m job to replace three bridgesCivil construction firm Fulton Hogan and engineer Aurecon have won $40.7 million of work to replace three one-way bridges in Northland.03 Feb 12:23 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland in fifth drought in eight yearsFarmers needed serious rain - up to 100mm - but there was none on the horizon and soil moisture levels across Northland were extremely low.01 Feb 05:00 PM
