Auckland ranked the 28th most friendly city in the world for tourists

Auckland is down the list of the world's friendliest cities in the world on 28th spot, one above London but well above Sydney which is in 55th place. According to a study of the top 500 tourist destinations in the world , put together... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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New Zealand's number of homes for sale has halved in 10 years

The number of homes for sale has slumped by almost 50 per cent, with asking prices doing the exact opposite, rising by almost 50 per cent, in the past decade. Figures from realestate.co.nz show the number of properties on sale in... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Rachel Stewart: BigAg must wake up to synthetic threat

Just when you think that BigAg can't do denial any better than dairying's proven impact on waterways, they come up with yet another pearler. Despite all the evidence, industry leaders don't believe plant-based meat and synthetic milk... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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New Zealand shares rise led by Ryman Healthcare

New Zealand shares rose, ending the month up 2.7 per cent, led by a revival in Ryman Healthcare while Sky Network Television and NZX dropped.The S&P/NZX 50 Index gained 2.36 points, or 0.03 per cent, to 8,146.34. Within the index,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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New Zealand dollar declines after business confidence fell

The New Zealand dollar extended its decline after business confidence fell, Chinese data was softer than expected and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that foreign speculators will no longer be able to buy houses in New Zealand... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Ban on foreign house buyers by early 2018 – but Aussie buyers exempt

New legislation will be introduced before Christmas to ban foreigners from buying existing residential homes in New Zealand, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced at her post-Cabinet press conference today.The new law would amend... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Leak-proof Kiwi underwear hits world's biggest TV shopping network

Kiwi-made incontinence underwear will now feature on the world's largest TV shopping network.Auckland-based Confitex, which designs and manufactures leak-proof and washable underwear, will make its entry into the US market on cable... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Ponsonby shack fails to sell at auction

A DIY "bargain" on a tiny slice of Ponsonby land, for someone prepared to get their hands dirty, has failed to sell at auction despite some interest.The rickety 48sq m house, which sits at the end of a narrow 244sq m slice of land,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Topshop is back with Aussie online retailer

Australian online fashion retailer The Iconic has been named the exclusive online seller for British brand Topshop.Topshop and Topman products are now available to Kiwis through The Iconic's website, adding to its online portfolio... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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App big time-saver for small businesses

A new mobile app which brings together banking, accounts and sales data is intended to allow greater oversight and save time for small businesses.ASB has launched Plus - a platform that brings together Xero, Vend and Shopify into... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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