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
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
