Northland Business news
![Brown v Bishop on housing ‘flood’; Mayor’s wharf dream inches closer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
Brown v Bishop on housing ‘flood’; Mayor’s wharf dream inches closer
Auckland Council versus Government on freeing up land on the outskirts. Who will win?
![Northland power outage: NorthChamber says businesses will seek compensation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
Northland power outage: NorthChamber says businesses will seek compensation
It's estimated Northland businesses lost between $40 million and $60m during the outage.
![Seeka feels lash of 2023 weather with $14.5m net loss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Seeka feels lash of 2023 weather with $14.5m net loss
Prospects now look brighter as improved growing conditions signal record kiwifruit crops.
![What to expect from today's unemployment data](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
What to expect from today's unemployment data
New Labour data expected to paint a mixed picture of employment market.
![More than 300 workers needed for Far North kiwifruit season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
More than 300 workers needed for Far North kiwifruit season
Far North kiwifruit harvest needs hundreds of people to fill vital jobs.
Business news around NZ
![Reality TV contestant kicked off US show after killing, eating protected weka bird in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Reality TV contestant kicked off US show after killing, eating protected weka bird in NZ
Starving contestant apologises for eating bird; DoC says the incident is 'unacceptable'.
![Pōwhiri for new SkyCity CEO Jason Walbridge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pōwhiri for new SkyCity CEO Jason Walbridge
New boss welcomed on Friday, July 12 at SkyCity, Auckland. He started work on Monday, July 15. Video /
![Jarden Wealth Weekly: What are emergency funds and why do you need one?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Jarden Wealth Weekly: What are emergency funds and why do you need one?
OPINION: Instead of cash is king, think cash management is king.
More Northland business news
!['Pretty impossible': Couple struggling with rising living costs head to Australia for better life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Pretty impossible': Couple struggling with rising living costs head to Australia for better life
'Over there the job is better paying, we can have a better work-life balance.'
![‘Rising and falling is part of the journey’: Allbirds co-founder front-foots negative media](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Rising and falling is part of the journey’: Allbirds co-founder front-foots negative media
Media Insider: 'Extreme' stress - Stuff union email; Media awards - what to watch for.
![Show us the money: Robertson's big borrow and spend plans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Show us the money: Robertson's big borrow and spend plans
Bigger than expected: Budget has more borrowing, rather than reallocated spending.
![Northland wildlife sanctuary owes IRD $264,000, tiger and lion welfare a priority](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northland wildlife sanctuary owes IRD $264,000, tiger and lion welfare a priority
Covid-19 wage relief subsidies of $199,000 were received during the pandemic height.
![He’s a legend of NZ television. Peter Williams’ sudden and surprising media career change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
He’s a legend of NZ television. Peter Williams’ sudden and surprising media career change
ANALYSIS: One of NZ's top broadcasters now aligned with anti-establishment organisation.
![Brave new world: Couple reveals what it takes to buy a supermarket store](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Brave new world: Couple reveals what it takes to buy a supermarket store
They courted playing netball, now Darren and Karen Huston own a New World.
![The luxury coastal resort's expansion plan that's infuriated locals, iwi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The luxury coastal resort's expansion plan that's infuriated locals, iwi
The GM of Carrington Estate speaks out after intense scrutiny of the pristine resort.
![Cyclone Recovery Minister Grant Robertson announces $40,000 grants for hard-hit businesses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cyclone Recovery Minister Grant Robertson announces $40,000 grants for hard-hit businesses
A $25 million pool will give grants of up to $40,000 to businesses - more help on the way.
![Cost of produce set to increase after cyclone damage, Agricultural Minister warns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cost of produce set to increase after cyclone damage, Agricultural Minister warns
Warning follows $4m aid announcement. Kumara shortage looms.
![People don't go for a drive anymore: Homeowners tighten their belts as rates rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
People don't go for a drive anymore: Homeowners tighten their belts as rates rise
Northland homeowners are having to rein in their lifestyles
![New tech could save lives - or swamp emergency services with false alarms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New tech could save lives - or swamp emergency services with false alarms
New iPhone feature automatically calls 111 with a GPS location if it detects a car crash.
![Our outdated work week: Why the promise of four days is so enticing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Our outdated work week: Why the promise of four days is so enticing
Academics say we're working in an outdated system with aged stereotypes.
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![‘I feel ripped off’ - the life insurance story that could save you thousands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘I feel ripped off’ - the life insurance story that could save you thousands
Veteran's life insurance premium was $5800 on $15,000 policy.
![It's killing business: Chocolate factory loses customers during major roadworks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
It's killing business: Chocolate factory loses customers during major roadworks
Makana staff hauled 58 chocolate boxes across Kerikeri Rd after couriers were turned away.
!['Everyone should do it': Give four-day working week a go, business owner urges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Everyone should do it': Give four-day working week a go, business owner urges
Pressure ramps up for businesses to trial a four-day working week.
![Stores galore: Where 14 new supermarkets are opening](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Stores galore: Where 14 new supermarkets are opening
Stores galore: From Timaru to Martinborough, Remuera to Taumarunui.