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From restaurants to rocket-builders — businesses of all sorts share a common problem: Finding enough skilled staff. Anthony Doesburg reports.
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The dollar has dropped on news the economy limped along in the first three months of the year, thanks largely to the North Island drought.
Business leaders slam power plan
Labour and the Greens have defended their controversial electricity policy after New Zealand's business leaders issued an open letter asking them to withdraw it.
Concern over employment law changes
Employment law experts have expressed concerns about plans to fast-track decisions on disputes before the Employment Relations Authority.
NZ services sector expands at cracking pace
New Zealand's services sector grew at its fastest recorded pace last month as sales activity rallied, ending a recent horror run of data.
SMEs mingle with govt depts at new expo
Small and medium-sized businesses have flocked to an inaugural expo in Wellington to offer their wares to big Government buyers.
The cost of parenthood
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