Facebook beefs up political ad rules ahead of EU election

Facebook said Friday it is further tightening requirements for European Union political advertising, in its latest efforts to prevent foreign interference and increase transparency ahead of the bloc's parliamentary elections.However,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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The tourism tidal wave – Is Auckland ready?

Forget 20/20 vision, Auckland needs to look ahead to 2021. In the first of a four-part series on the future of Auckland's tourism, we investigate how the city is working to get its infrastructure ready for APEC and the America's Cup.... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Small Business: Father-daughter duo win industry award – Hideaway Bins

Father and daughter business partners Jamie and Allen Bertelsen discuss running a business together and winning an industry award usually won by the big guns. What does your business do? Jamie: We are a manufacturing and distribution... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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China's Ambassador Wu Xi calls for greater China and NZ co-operation

In an exclusive interview with the New Zealand Herald, China's Ambassador Wu Xi discusses Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's first official visit to Beijing. What are China's priorities for the top-level discussions with Prime Minister... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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KiwiSaver: Should you increase your contribution rate?

KiwiSaver members will be able to choose to contribute at 6 per cent and 10 per cent of their income from today but experts say it won't be right for everyone.The two new rates add to the existing 3 per cent, 4 per cent and 8 per... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Big Read: Many farmers in Burundi have grown lukewarm towards coffee

Bumper coffee harvests were supposed to fuel Burundi's recovery from three years of political upheaval. Tell that to Jean Ntungiyabandi, one local farmer who's just called it quits.The tiny East African nation, which counts Starbucks... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Wage hike: Businesses brace for minimum wage to increase by $1.20 to $17.70 per hour

Businesses say they will have to pass costs on to consumers now that the minimum wage has increased for the second time since the Labour-led Government took power.From April 1, the minimum wage will be raised to $17.70 per hour,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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National reveals Govt advice on how a CGT potentially hinders business

Tax officials told the Government 15 months ago that a capital gains tax (CGT) could discourage people from starting new businesses or from diving into research and development.The Inland Revenue advice, released to the National... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Tech commentator dismisses Facebook's response as 'too little, too late'

Facebook has broken its silence over the Christchurch terror attacks by unveiling plans to combat hate speech.In a letter provided to the Weekend Herald, the platform says they're looking into restricting access to Facebook Live... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Liam Dann: Interest rate u-turn is middle-class welfare

COMMENT: Anyone would think that the Reserve Bank had announced a global economic downturn last week.News that its next move on interest rates is likely to be down was met wth a very gloomy reaction. The Bank didn't have much... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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