Fireworks greet opening of China Town
Hundreds celebrated the opening of a little piece of China in Auckland, accompanied by fireworks and a lion dance ceremony.
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Tax changes: The five big questions
Thomas Pippos answers the top questions about changes to the tax system.
Retailers holding back on some rises as GST hits
Retailers are walking a tightrope between driving away customers and bearing heavier GST costs from tomorrow.
Pay now or pay later - GST in supermarkets
The country's two supermarket giants have taken different approaches to dealing with the rise in GST, which comes into effect tomorrow.
Up to 150 businesses failing after quake
About 150 small businesses are failing following the Christchurch earthquake, many of them in the retail and hospitality sectors, the Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce says.
More and less as the tax rules change
Most Kiwis will get more money in their pockets from Friday, when the Government's tax cuts take effect.
Postie Plus sees tough slog through to Xmas, better 2011
Postie Plus has posted a 6.5 per cent drop in earnings, and predicts retailing will struggle till Christmas but should improve in 2011.
Do you think firms have used the GST rise as an excuse to lift prices?
Will businesses take advantage of Friday's rise in GST from 12.5pc to 15pc?
St Lukes mall expansion on hold
A decision on a plan to double the size of Auckland's St Lukes shopping centre has been deferred after angry reactions from local residents.
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Raise prices to cope with GST hike says hospitality boss
Bar and restaurant owners are being advised to put prices up next Friday to compensate for the GST increase coming into force.
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I've always thought there's a bit of a correlation between good customer service and good advertising.