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The number of businesses in distress is rising.
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Autumn chill as business confidence falls sharply
ANZ's April Business Outlook survey show firms are feeling more downbeat.
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Time-lapse of construction work at Ayrburn near Arrowtown
Buildings on this 160-year-old farm have been restored and re-purposed. Video / Supplied
Alliance asks farmer-shareholders for capital
Group chair says there's 'probably never a great time to ask for money from shareholders'.
'It's been a privilege': B+LNZ CEO Sam McIvor resigns
McIvor has taken up a new role as chief executive of Ospri.
Four-star hotel plans resurrected for central Whangārei
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels want the Dent St site for a hotel, again.
EuroCity car dealership in voluntary liquidation, owner promises staff will be taken care of
Owner Terry Elmsly says existing staff will be looked after as part of the sale agreement.
'Rock bottom’: Recession-hit farming families relying on other jobs to survive
Meat and wool farmers: 'There’s a feeling now that this is about as bad as it can get.'
Auckland property developer fined $96k for 'opportunistic' altering of protected tree
The trimming was carried out by a professional tree contractor with 15 years experience.
Whangārei 17.2 per cent rates rise ‘unaffordable’, ‘irresponsible’, critics say
In defence, Whangārei's mayor says council is facing a huge increase in costs.
Te Awamutu's Rosetown Print opens new chapter
The Morrises want to reassure the community that the business has sold, not closed.
Florist business blooming as it celebrates 10 years
The owner of Napier florist beauKayes loves to make someone's day with flowers.
Richard Umbers resigns as CEO of retirement giant Ryman Healthcare
Retirement village giant now searching for a new group chief executive.
Build it and they will come: The rich-lister with a dream
A Parnell landlord wants visitors to eat, drink and be merry at his new open-air venue.
Local Waipu shop's award-winning cheeses answer to new EU regulations
Origin Northland in Waipu sells food products with the lowest possible food miles.
PGG Wrightson downgrades forecast as trading conditions worsen
Market conditions are impacting the whole of the agricultural sector, the firm says.
Food delivery app opens in Hamilton and expands in Auckland
Stay-at-home Hamilton foodies now have a new delivery option.
'Town is dying': Five Whangārei CBD businesses close
Five shops in Whangārei CBD are closing down due to rising costs and less customers.
NZ an export economy? We still have a way to go - report
NZ needs to earn more from exports to meet Kiwis' expectations of the standard of living.
Christchurch firm raising $70m for new home battery - half the price of Tesla’s Powerwall
Manufacture could be just 18 months away, if across the Tasman.
'They're trying to stamp us out': Recruitment start-up in battle with Trade Me
Trade Me is taking legal action over an Auckland grandmother's tradie recruitment website.
The Lion roars: How a cluster of breweries came to be owned by a Japanese conglomerate
Doug Myers was instrumental in transforming Lion Breweries into an international company.
Master Brewer celebrates 50 years
Master Brewer David Meads talks beer and working at Lion Breweries for 50 years.
'I couldn't wait to come back': Meet councillor and business owner Janelle Hinch
'I’ve been living here for over 20 years now, and I love this place.'
Solar firm Lodestone completes $55m capital raise
Purpose Capital consortium has increased its investment in the solar specialist.
Pressure on small business profits as productivity takes a dive - report
Demand-side issues took over last year as productivity fell back to pre-Covid levels.
Auction bargains: Buy in Double Grammar zone for $700k under CV
One Epsom Girls' Grammar zone townhouse has sold at auction for just $100,000.
Business outlook turns dark as recession bites - NZIER survey
On the upside, cost and price pressure continue to ease, suggesting inflation is falling.
Chicken-free chicken maker Sunfed Meats shutting down, owner lets rip
An investor sees a pricing issue, the plant-based 'meat' sector faces pushback.
The ultimate Women’s Lifestyle Expo returns
Many lifestyle brands will be gathered under one roof.
Engineered stone giant Cosentino warns against ‘chaos’ of total ban
The company faced scrutiny after legal action from stonemasons who developed silicosis.
Iwi has 'major concerns' as council weighs selling chunk of port shares
Iwi leader claims there's already 'lots of interest from overseas companies'.