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Business digest: Kiwifruit breeder and scientist wins innovation award
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Rotorua Business Awards 2020: Finalists announced
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Mainfreight: A sneak peek inside the company's largest transport branch in NZ
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Mark Lister: How small investors can access big commercial property assets
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High-profile hotelier transforming scenic golf course into upmarket tourism venue
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The Kiwi company being backed by Bill Gates
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Business owners torn about the cost of contactless payment options
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