Northern AdvocateStriking drivers ready for pay talksA major transport and logistics company has agreed to resume talks with the union of six Northland-based tanker drivers striking over pay and working conditions.15 May 11:18 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Scheme looks better on paperWhen politicians come out with a new policy, it can be easy to be drawn in by the headline and not look too closely at the detail.10 May 09:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Entry-level buyers - it's good newsGood news for would-be house buyers with small deposits - the banks seem to be more willing to lend to you.03 May 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStriking drivers stop petrol flow to NorthSix of the eight drivers employed by Toll Carriers in Whangarei went on an indefinite strike at midnight on Wednesday.01 May 09:58 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Delegate for more effective workflowThere's no doubt about it: Everyone needs help in business, writes Jeremy Tauri.26 Apr 09:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Talk to staff via social mediaDo your staff use social media while at work?19 Apr 09:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Contracts vital for workers"You can be fined $20,000 for not having an employment agreement," a labour inspector from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) told me recently.12 Apr 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateProbe set into North economic health, potentialThe Government has decided the state and potential of Northland's economic health needs some decent investigation.10 Apr 07:19 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Jobs also needed in wee townsWe're hearing a lot about the strength of the economy and the boom that economists assure us lies ahead.05 Apr 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow the fruit fly traps work AsureQuality operation surveillance manager Kerry King tells us how the frutifly trap works. The latest fruit fly was found about 400m from where the first was discovered in the Parihaka area of Whangarei in January. - Video by Hannah NortonWatch04 Apr 01:04 AM
Northern AdvocateNorth opens doors again for oilA vast area of seabed off Northland's west coast has again been opened up to oil exploration.03 Apr 08:20 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Avoid rates hike pinchInterest rate rises are the talk of all of New Zealand's towns at the moment, writes Jeremy Tauri.22 Mar 08:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: All aboard the app trainIf you think of Flappy Bird and Facebook when someone mentions smartphone apps, it's time to think again.15 Mar 08:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Take your account out to lunchAre you prepared for the new financial year?08 Mar 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFarm drought recognition soughtNorthland councils have been asked to recognise the plight of west coast farms which are in the grip of their fourth drought in five years but don't qualify for Government help.06 Mar 09:40 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Engage with your regionWe recently employed a 14-year-old school student, who is new to the workforce, writes Jeremy Tauri.01 Mar 08:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: House sales can be taxedA property investment company that has expressed a firm intention to sell its properties at a tax-free profit better check its property tax facts again.22 Feb 08:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: We're in it to build our futureDo you find that every time you want to take a few days off, you have to work twice as hard, and twice as long, the week before?15 Feb 08:00 PM
