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Mark Lister: Could the New Zealand economy be in better shape than some might think?
OPINION: A few strong economic indicators recently are painting a more positive picture.
Business digest: $40m Mainfreight facility officially opens
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Rotorua accommodation providers expect summer influx despite slow bookings
People are planning their holidays with much shorter lead times.
Surviving and thriving: Covid-19 funding a 'lifesaver' for Bay businesses
Nearly 1000 businesses have made use of the Covid-19 funding to access expert advice.
How Jaya Vahua escaped the grips of death to become a successful barber
The self-taught barber has returned home to set up his own business.
Hardship: Millions pulled from KiwiSaver
First home buyers and hardship main reasons for Kiwisaver withdraws.
Eftpos fee hike 'crippling' for struggling businesses
The fee hike adds to the increasing overhead costs for businesses.
Why Rotorua houses aren't going to the first buyer
The current property market is tough for buyers but it helps to be prepared, experts say.
Mark Lister: How to succeed as a share investor
OPINION: Follow two basic rules and you're virtually guaranteed to succeed.
Business digest: Kiwifruit breeder and scientist wins innovation award
Tell the Money team about new business appointments, initiatives, milestones or awards
Rotorua Business Awards 2020: Finalists announced
The quality of entries was the best the judges had seen in a while, Bryce Heard said.
'Better off than most regions': Bay's economic fortunes lift post Covid
Survey: A net 8 per cent of households expected the Bay's economy to improve over the year
Mark Lister: On the home stretch
COMMENT: Mark Lister says buckle up because 2020 still might have a surprise in store
Bracing for impact: Surviving summer without cruise ships
Rotorua is expected to feel the impact of zero cruise ships arriving this summer.
Mainfreight: A sneak peek inside the company's largest transport branch in NZ
The 90-odd staff moved in to the new $40m facility on September 12, 2020
Rotorua GM explains why a career in hotels isn't dead post-Covid
"If people like a variety in their work, hotels is a great career path."
Mark Lister: How small investors can access big commercial property assets
COMMENT: Mark Lister on why commercial property is an important investment class.
The Kiwi company being backed by Bill Gates
Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Jack Ma among indirect investors in lithium venture.
Business owners torn about the cost of contactless payment options
"It's more convenient if the costs can be evenly shared with lenders, banks and retailers"
Taking over Eat Streat: Business partners launch fourth eatery
Ray Singh and his business partners have a passion for food and a vision for Eat Streat.
Business digest: Bay ranked sixth for economic performance
A bach sells for $3.6m, The Bay ranks 6th in economic performance and Refund Club created.
'Celebrating Rotorua's resilience': Westpac Rotorua Business Awards entries open
The Westpac Rotorua Business Awards is on October 31.
Mark Lister: GDP and the long slog that lies ahead
COMMENT: Mark Lister talks about GDP and Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update.
Business news around NZ
New programme looking to fill marketing education gaps
Marketers aren't always equipped to meet the demands of a changing industry.
Another major bank to ditch cheques
Westpac says cheques now make up less than 1 per cent of payments.
Taxpayers likely to foot bill for clean-up of ageing oil tanker
Aged vessel has been floating off the Taranaki coast all year waiting to be moved.
Major hotel chains ditch TIA, set up own council
The new Hotel Council Aotearoa is dedicated solely to servicing the needs of the industry.
$50m investment: Arvida's expands as retirement village sector booms
Retirement villages in Rotorua are expanding to meet demand.
Mark Lister: How will we pay back the national post-Covid debt?
COMMENT: Mark Lister answers the one question about our post-Covid-19 financial future.
Kiwifruit knockout: Record orchard prices make it tough for young growers
Demand is outstripping supply for kiwifruit orchards.
Business digest: Call to nominate a deserving business for inaugural award
A new People and Culture Award has been created to celebrate business efforts in the Bay.
Jobs to be created from millions given to timber industry
The funding was announced today by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones.
'Massive increases': Online spending doubles and saves many Bay retailers
Pedalling their wares online has been what's saved many local retailers from going bust.
Comvita eyes up new industry after 'painful downsize' and is back 'on fire'
Comvita has planted more than six million manuka cultivars around the country.
How these small Rotorua retail businesses have survived decades
Zoe Hunter speaks to some of Rotorua's most enduring retailers
Low housing stock and high demand driving real estate industry post-Covid
Thirty years in the real estate industry has given Ann Crossley a wide perspective.
Mortgage woes: Homeowners will sell up before bank can take house
Advice is to keep communication lines open with bank.
'Devastating': Travel staff laid off and businesses closing
But travel agencies still optimistic in face of pandemic.