BusinessWant to save your dairy? Supporting local is the way says Retail NZNZ's retail sector has faced a lot of blows over recent years, but the impact has most been felt by businesses like dairies and superettes, according to industry experts. Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 29 Oct
Business • Sāmoa‘I was ready to showcase what Sāmoa really is’CHOGM, which was supposed to boost the local economy, has instead disrupted and left many local business owners frustrated'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 25 Oct
BusinessSouth Auckland social store worried about increasing demandA South Auckland social supermarket has seen a 20 per cent increase in need for their service compared to last year, and is already closing in on their sustainable support limit of 50 people per week.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 23 Oct
Business • SāmoaCHOGM: 'It's important we show solidarity and make connections'Nick Leggett says New Zealand's business delegation to the Sāmoa summit this week will reach out to "our friends and allies" to work out how to do better with infrastructure.Christine RovoiMon, 21 Oct
Business • Tuvalu • Solomon Islands • Kiribati • Vanuatu • Tonga • Fiji • SāmoaPacific economy: Growth slowing as post-pandemic rebound fadesThe World Bank this week launched its latest Pacific Economic Update - its first post-pandemic report for the region.Christine RovoiFri, 18 Oct
BusinessStreet vendors win support: 'We need to grow our town centre, not kill it off'The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board remains committed to empowering street vendors and fostering entrepreneurship to uplift the community.Mary AfemataWed, 18 Sep
Business'Attack on our workers’: Coca-Cola staff stage strike actionCoca-Cola EuroPacific Partners union members are protesting what they call unequal pay between union and non-union workers.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 18 Sep
BusinessJob initiative helps 1000 people into employment The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and Auckland Council have partnered to create the Ngā Puna Pūkenga programme, aimed at supporting people facing barriers to hiring.Mary AfemataTue, 17 Sep
BusinessStreet vendors ‘harming’ legitimate businesses in South AucklandThe Ōtara Papatoetoe Local Board wants to empower street vendors and support their trade. But not everyone is happy.Mary AfemataMon, 16 Sep
BusinessPacific workers more at risk from employment law changes - unionThere are concerns the government's clarification of contractor vs. employee criteria could be exploited, where workers could be getting paid less than minimum wage.Khalia StrongMon, 16 Sep