BusinessTaking a closer look at feesI don't like the fees I am being charged on my KiwiSaver account. If I ask my fund manager exactly how much I am being charged in 16 Sep 03:32 AM
Northern AdvocateCouncil bill arrives to woman 5 years lateA woman who was sent an invoice five years late has been left wondering what else is gathering dust in the council's billing system.16 Sep 02:12 AM
Northern AdvocateSign of good times for some in the cityBrian Boys reckons Northland should hold an election every week. He would. He's one of the Whangarei signwriters enjoying a fatter-than-usual 14 Sep 10:55 PM
BusinessTamarillo brand vies for top honourA Northland-based horticultural collective has been named as a finalist in the New Zealand Food Awards 2016. NZ Tamarillo Co-operative 14 Sep 05:30 AM
BusinessQuarrying industry honours its bestNorthland's quarrying industry got to together recently to recognise its workers from the ground floor to management. The Northland 14 Sep 01:40 AM
BusinessFestival keeps cash flowing to coastAn initiative to keep economic activity ticking along during the slower months of the year is showing signs of success. This year's 14 Sep 01:35 AM
BusinessBusiness Hall of Fame beckonsNorthland businesses are encouraged to get their nominations in soon for the region's Business Hall of Fame. The closing date for 14 Sep 12:17 AM
BusinessStill time for candidates to inspire votersWhile so far uninspired with the level of dialogue around this year's local body elections, I am hoping it's early days and things 14 Sep 12:14 AM
Northern AdvocateThat's a superyacht behind this hillAs news that the world's largest single-masted sloop was docked in Northland for repairs spread so have the bookings for next year.13 Sep 09:17 PM
Northern AdvocateKiwiRail cuts Whangarei-Auckland routeKiwiRail has slashed its freight service on the Northland-Auckland line by half, but says the volume of freight transported will essentially 13 Sep 08:02 PM
BusinessPlanning more important in uncertain timesMaking plans for your financial future is hard enough at the best of times, but when there are lots of unknowns it is even more difficult. There 09 Sep 03:11 AM
BusinessDollars and senseToo many people are scared of money. Most of us like to have it, spend it - even save it. But far too many seem to think that 09 Sep 03:03 AM
BusinessSchemes adjust as investors ageMy KiwiSaver is with ANZ. Upon turning 61 I received a letter from them stating my funds have now been transferred from a conservative/balanced 09 Sep 02:57 AM
Northern AdvocateThe yacht so big, it stops air trafficA special guest has sailed into Whangarei but it's not those aboard the enormous M5 causing the stir.08 Sep 08:36 PM
BusinessDoing spring's spadeworkGardengoers, of the green-fingered variety, look set to keep garden centres and nurseries busy this spring. Mitre 10 MEGA Whangarei 07 Sep 04:10 AM
BusinessPessimism startles punditsEconomists are optimistic about Northland's future but at the same time surprised by the extent of pessimism in the region during 07 Sep 04:07 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's $15.5m power bill shockNorthlanders and their employers will pay more than $15 million extra annually for power if a proposal by the Electricity Authority 05 Sep 09:40 PM
BusinessSmall steps to achieve your big pictureIt's great to have big, audacious goals to achieve. Perhaps you want to retire early, become financially free, or become a multi-millionaire. To 02 Sep 02:53 AM
BusinessPossible to transfer Aussie fundsI worked in Australia for six years during the 1990s. Now back here, I am contributing to the Kiwi Wealth KiwiSaver scheme. About 02 Sep 02:43 AM
BusinessAccountants earn Xero thumbs upBDO Northland is on a winning run. The accounting, audit and business advisory service has been announced as the Xero Northland Accounting 31 Aug 02:43 AM
BusinessLego idea fuels building brainwaveGreat ideas can spring from small beginnings. So here's a great one from South America. According to Colombian English-language newspaper 31 Aug 01:38 AM
BusinessStylish revamp gives motel a boutique vibeThe new owners of Stay Kerikeri have shown their confidence and optimism in the Far North by investing $250,000 in a major revamp 31 Aug 01:34 AM
BusinessLook past the pinstripes to the infoWhen someone dared me this week to write a sassy novella called Sharebrokers in the style of Jilly Cooper, I accepted with a large 31 Aug 01:30 AM
BusinessGoing strong after 30 yearsAttitudes toward natural and organic products have changed dramatically, says the owner of a skincare company celebrating 30 years 31 Aug 01:26 AM
Northern AdvocateTourists' spending still rising in regionThe amount spent by tourists to Northland continues to grow, with the tourism spend for the region estimated to be $941 million for 29 Aug 02:31 AM
BusinessDon't skip checks when buying a houseYou don't have to look far to find news stories about the hot property market. Some houses are being snapped up virtually before they've 26 Aug 03:13 AM
BusinessTop tips for your 50s heading to retirementWhether you plan to keep working after becoming eligible for NZ Superannuation or not, 65 still looms as the defining age for retirement26 Aug 03:07 AM
BusinessPaying off mortgage or KiwiSaver?I am 65 years of age and working fulltime. I am still contributing to KiwiSaver and my employer will continue to contribute until 26 Aug 03:00 AM
BusinessMercedes-Benz crown for technicianWhangarei's Matt Gillatt has won the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Truck Australia/New Zealand Technician of the Year award. The 31-year-old 24 Aug 01:40 AM
BusinessMedical centre work under wayWork on what will be Whangarei's newest medical centre has begun. The $5.6 million facility is being built on the 4350sq m former 24 Aug 01:37 AM
BusinessBusinesses back sculptureLocal businesses are rallying behind an innovative sculpture to be built on Pohe Island. The $500,000 Camera Obscura project aims 24 Aug 01:30 AM
BusinessShared voice key to reaching successWe all belong to many different communities but that does not mean that we are all the same. Within any community, whatever the nature 24 Aug 01:17 AM
BusinessWeb developer expands his netA Whangarei website developer has set up a freelance networking group for small start-up, creative entrepreneurs. Gray Media director 24 Aug 01:13 AM
BusinessKeeping your business on trackIs your business on track? How can you be sure? If you don't use key performance indicators (KPIs) for your business maybe it's time 19 Aug 02:42 AM
