New street dining fees labelled 'disrespectful' and 'outrageous'
New footpath rental costs rile bar and eaterie owners in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.
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Hospitality owners report surge in negative mental health amid declining profits
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Letters: Chateau fiasco; heritage buildings must remain in NZ hands
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Why former owners of three Auckland restaurants went into liquidation owing $700k
“It’s going to be completely different from what it is now.”
Taking the cake: How to enjoy cafe food at discount prices
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Developer walks away from iconic Wellington site
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Former owners of three Auckland hospo businesses in liquidation – two restaurants to shut for redevelopment
Landlord didn't grant prior owners new lease.
Eatery at heart of Wellington's political scene opening new venue
The cafe popular with public servants was the scene of a career-ending scandal.
'I’ve done nothing wrong': Kiwi's cafe deliberately ‘firebombed’ in Aussie attack
“I’ve done nothing wrong and all of a sudden it’s up in flames.”
Retail spending grows for the first time in seven months
Economists say the effects of tax cuts and government stimulus are yet to see results.
New Wellington street festival given the green light
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Financial help considered as more disruption looms for struggling Wellington businesses
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Leave things alone: Northland tourism operators ponder impact of hiked visitors tax
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Steven Joyce: Govt’s visitor levy raises concerns for NZ’s tourism recovery
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Three Wellington cafes closing today, more than 20 staff losing their jobs
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Hawke's Bay hospo legends set to breathe new life into iconic Hastings bar
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Opinion: Parnell's local knowledge shows Auckland how to be a grown-up city
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Warriors announce name of new bar
'It’s a great name and we look forward to everyone having a fantastic experience.'
Doctors’ wait times and coffee costs | Focus Morning Bulletin September 2, 2024
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Casino doors shut next week: What happens to 700 SkyCity Auckland staff?
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Wellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts bite
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Remote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award
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