BusinessUp to employer to check eligibilityI am a British citizen, currently in New Zealand in a new job on a working visa. I am hoping to settle here long term. I heard good 20 Jan 02:23 AM
BusinessSteve Baron helping local businessA local politics campaigner is seeking to improve business outcomes in Whanganui. Steve Baron stood for Whanganui District Council 17 Jan 05:19 PM
BusinessOnline isn't the only way to travelGoing online to book holidays may seem the way of future, but Whanganui independent travel broker Colin Thompson is convinced travellers 17 Jan 03:16 PM
Whanganui ChronicleStretch your dollar in NZ's cheapest cityWatch NZH Local Focus: This is the city with the cheapest housing in New Zealand and local real estate agents are rejoicing.15 Jan 09:08 PM
BusinessDon't lose sight of your new year aspirationsIt's that time of year again, when we start with what feels like a clean slate; the whole year before us and the prospect of good 13 Jan 02:34 AM
BusinessDelegating well worth itOne of my resolutions this year was to start delegating more. It's really easy when you have your own business to want to do everything 13 Jan 02:31 AM
BusinessBrace yourself for US optimismDo you feel lucky? Households in the US are, according to Bloomberg, when it comes to mentally massaging their stocks. Market sentiment13 Jan 02:25 AM
BusinessAvoid the click, click, clickYou can easily shave time off your computer work with shortcuts. They are best in Microsoft, but you'll find them in Google and Apple. If 06 Jan 02:34 AM
BusinessTime to set some business goalsIt's the time of year for setting resolutions. Have you already decided 2017 is going to be the magical 12 months where you'll eat 06 Jan 02:21 AM
BusinessRaising NZ retirement age needs debatingNew Zealand must wake up to the fact that our ageing population means NZ Superannuation will become increasingly unaffordable. The 30 Dec 02:16 AM
BusinessCheck what you enjoyTo make your business more profitable, manageable and satisfying, I suggest that you examine your 3 Ps: Passion. Pleasure. Profit. I'm 30 Dec 02:12 AM
BusinessBaby boomers - plan next stepNew Zealand's business landscape is set to change dramatically over the next few years as increasing numbers of baby boomer owners 30 Dec 02:10 AM
Whanganui ChronicleMt Ruapehu business fights chillOn a good day, you can't beat Mt Ruapehu. But for the skifield company, it isn't all blue skies.23 Dec 09:23 PM
BusinessTimeframe key to investment option decisionJoining KiwiSaver is a no-brainer and there are now around 2.6 million members. There are three key decisions to be made when joining; 23 Dec 02:12 AM
BusinessInstagram sneak peekHave you thought to use Instagram as a research tool for your personal or business travel? You can do so through the use of Instagram 23 Dec 02:10 AM
BusinessOnline presence an advantageIf you do not have an online presence for your business, make 2017 the year you get that sorted. A recent MYOB study showed that 23 Dec 02:02 AM
BDBDWhanganui ChroniclePrivacy Commissioner censures drilling firmThe Privacy Commissioner has publicly censured a Whanganui drilling company for failing to protect an employee's confidential information.21 Dec 11:17 PM
BusinessRussell Bell: Airborne heroes fill vital gapLast week I highlighted 10 businesses which, in my view, stood out as excellent in 2016. I had a lot of feedback which was great20 Dec 03:16 PM
BusinessGifts of money could be welcome presentsWhatever your age, Christmas is a stressful time of year, and much of the stress is caused by financial pressure. It seems rather 16 Dec 02:18 AM
BusinessHoliday payments can confuseThe festive season can sometimes mean lots of confusion for employers and workers as they try to work out how much everyone is entitled 16 Dec 02:13 AM
BusinessKiwiSaver good for retired saversI am 61 and my husband is 68. We are retired and living off his single Super, savings and a small rental income. I have been in Fisher 16 Dec 02:06 AM
OpinionFeeling betrayed by Air NZCOMMENT: Air NZ announced it was pulling out of Whanganui. It sent a powerful message that Whanganui was not worthy of our national carrier's munificence.13 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessRussell Bell: My Business Zen award winners 2016The year is winding up, schools are almost out for summer (but not forever) and people are turning their attention to Christmas. That 13 Dec 09:26 AM
BusinessDon't blow the budget'Tis the season to spend money. But without trying to be the grinch of 2016, let me urge you not to spend too much this Christmas. It 09 Dec 02:36 AM
BusinessPension scheme an option for some retireesMany retirees are in a position where they need to decide between taking a pension or a lump sum on retirement. Workplace pension 09 Dec 02:23 AM
BusinessKiwiSaver doesn't end at 65I have been a member of KiwiSaver for the past seven years. I contribute 4 per cent of my salary and I am fortunate that my employer 09 Dec 02:09 AM
BusinessStick to limits this Christmas timeHo Ho! that special time draws near again. We prepare to get down on bended aggregate knee before our loved ones' retail desires and 06 Dec 10:52 PM
BusinessAsia drives strong forest returnsThe country's forestry sector can expect to see the current strong market continuing long term, fuelled by the ongoing demand from 06 Dec 09:55 PM
BusinessTurakina inventor floats new designPut John Aldersley in a boat and he's all at sea but, despite that, he's developed and just begun marketing a lifejacket he believes 06 Dec 07:56 PM
BusinessForestry boss welcomes stabilityThe country's forestry sector can expect to see the current buoyant and strong market continuing long term fuelled by the ongoing 06 Dec 05:35 PM
BusinessRussell Bell: Politics, business and the ability to relateIt's not unusual to sit in front of my PC and wonder just what I am going to write about. This is not that I struggle for topics06 Dec 03:41 PM
BusinessBe prepared for those financial disastersThere's nothing like a week of earthquakes, floods and gales to make you realise the importance of being prepared for disaster. It's 02 Dec 02:35 AM
BusinessHelping the kids with moneyI have recently become a father for the second time so kids are top of mind for me. I know a lot of parents are keen to help their 02 Dec 02:32 AM
BusinessMaking a choice on KiwisaverI work in the building industry and I've been a member of KiwiSaver since 2007. Three years ago I put up my contribution level to 02 Dec 02:29 AM
