BusinessPaihia Four Square has big plansScott Jackson has dreamed of becoming a supermarket owner operator and now that dream has come true. "I know that sounds cliche but 31 Jan 09:56 PM
BDBDNorthern AdvocateSemi-retired Aucklanders bound for Dargaville?Northland Inc is looking at whether there's a market to build a retirement village in Dargaville to lure Aucklanders ready to quit the rat race.31 Jan 05:32 PM
BusinessMake decisions based on analysis not emotionThe world is full of uncertainties. How will Brexit play out? What effect will Trump's outlandish statements and policies have on 27 Jan 02:21 AM
BusinessNo need to pay more taxIf someone suggested you pay a few hundred dollars a year more than you have to, to your power company, on the understanding that 27 Jan 02:15 AM
BusinessNo reason to take lump sumI am 55 and have saved over $100,000 into my KiwiSaver, having set my contribution rate at 8 per cent. Recently I heard someone say 27 Jan 01:59 AM
BusinessHere's thought for foodShifting from industrial to sustainable food systems is the focus of conference in Whangarei next month. The event at NorthTec's 25 Jan 01:00 AM
BusinessCity has pet store, with moreKeith Thompson won't miss the occasional argy-bargy that came as a consequence of enforcing council bylaws in Whangarei and Kaipara 24 Jan 11:14 PM
BusinessDon't lose sight of your new year aspirationsBecoming a parent is one of life's most exhilarating experiences and it changes things forever. Along with the joy comes the responsibility 20 Jan 02:39 AM
BusinessBuy local to bring changePeople often ask me what can be done to make the area they live in more vibrant and successful. We all want to live in communities 20 Jan 02:33 AM
BusinessUp to employer to check eligibilityI am a British citizen, currently in New Zealand in a new job on a working visa. I am hoping to settle here long term. I heard good 20 Jan 02:23 AM
Northern AdvocateBusiness and consumer confidence soaringBusiness and consumer confidence in Northland is booming, with regional economic confidence the strongest since June 2014. The latest 18 Jan 08:33 PM
BusinessKawakawa customer cashes in on $10k prizeA Northland hardware store has helped a local resident turn $11 into $10,000. Kawakawa resident Chevy Taylor swiped her AA Smartfuel 17 Jan 11:47 PM
BusinessBuilding firm skips trips to dumpA Northland building company has been recognised for its efforts to protect the environment. Doubtless Bay building company Coastal 17 Jan 11:44 PM
Northern AdvocateTourist spend up in NorthlandTourism dollars spent in Northland continue to climb rapidly with latest figures showing $86 million injected into the region's economy 15 Jan 08:30 PM
BusinessDon't lose sight of your new year aspirationsIt's that time of year again, when we start with what feels like a clean slate; the whole year before us and the prospect of good 13 Jan 02:34 AM
BusinessDelegating well worth itOne of my resolutions this year was to start delegating more. It's really easy when you have your own business to want to do everything 13 Jan 02:31 AM
BusinessBrace yourself for US optimismDo you feel lucky? Households in the US are, according to Bloomberg, when it comes to mentally massaging their stocks. Market sentiment13 Jan 02:25 AM
Northern AdvocateOvation of the Seas arrives in the BayThe Bay of Islands is preparing for an influx of almost 5000 passengers on the Ovation of the Seas, which moored this morning.11 Jan 06:58 PM
BusinessContainer firm establishes site in WhangareiThe largest provider of shipping containers in Australasia has opened an office in Whangarei. The company says its aim is to meet 10 Jan 11:13 PM
BusinessBOI business backs video to boost areaMillions of Air New Zealand passengers will see famous faces from the Bay of Islands in the latest Air New Zealand safety video, thanks 10 Jan 11:11 PM
BusinessAvoid the click, click, clickYou can easily shave time off your computer work with shortcuts. They are best in Microsoft, but you'll find them in Google and Apple. If 06 Jan 02:34 AM
BusinessTime to set some business goalsIt's the time of year for setting resolutions. Have you already decided 2017 is going to be the magical 12 months where you'll eat 06 Jan 02:21 AM
Northern AdvocateTwo year battle to move business 60mA couple's two-year legal wrangle with the Whangarei District Council and neighbours is over after they were given the green light 04 Jan 11:30 PM
Northern AdvocateModest rise in Boxing Day retail spendingThe Auckland/Northland region recorded an increase of 0.9 per cent in Boxing Day retail spending this year compared with the same 03 Jan 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew treasures from oldRina Ward started tinkering with jewellery 10 years ago when she was pregnant with her second child. Her daughter, then 3, would 03 Jan 09:30 PM
BusinessRaising NZ retirement age needs debatingNew Zealand must wake up to the fact that our ageing population means NZ Superannuation will become increasingly unaffordable. The 30 Dec 02:16 AM
BusinessCheck what you enjoyTo make your business more profitable, manageable and satisfying, I suggest that you examine your 3 Ps: Passion. Pleasure. Profit. I'm 30 Dec 02:12 AM
BusinessBaby boomers - plan next stepNew Zealand's business landscape is set to change dramatically over the next few years as increasing numbers of baby boomer owners 30 Dec 02:10 AM
BusinessDoors to close at pet storeThirty years ago Wayne and Joy Moran bought some budgies in a cute little hexagonal aviary. They then upgraded to a larger aviary 27 Dec 09:49 PM
Northern AdvocateMonths of roadworks shuts restaurantAn award-winning Whangarei restaurant has shut down after nine months of roadworks that its owner said crippled the business.26 Dec 08:30 PM
Northern AdvocateShoppers turn out for Boxing Day salesA Northland business leader hopes fine weather continues to entice shoppers out in search of bargains which will keep the tills ringing 26 Dec 07:30 PM
BusinessTimeframe key to investment option decisionJoining KiwiSaver is a no-brainer and there are now around 2.6 million members. There are three key decisions to be made when joining; 23 Dec 02:12 AM
BusinessInstagram sneak peekHave you thought to use Instagram as a research tool for your personal or business travel? You can do so through the use of Instagram 23 Dec 02:10 AM
BusinessOnline presence an advantageIf you do not have an online presence for your business, make 2017 the year you get that sorted. A recent MYOB study showed that 23 Dec 02:02 AM
