Ready to rise to challenge
They may have turned a backyard hobby into a real thriving business but for Alex and Sue Burge running an artisan bakery has never stopped being fun.
Business
Tue 14 May 2013
Fraser Newman: Juggling state with private
China is booming. When I lived there, I managed a private English training school. We had to grow 23 per cent a year just to stand still.
Finance: Be aware of GST obligations
The lifestyle block is becoming as popular in New Zealand as the quarter-acre dream.
Wed 8 May 2013
Chinese may establish fund to invest in NZ tourism
Shanghai Pengxin and Hong Kong-based Sailing Capital are considering establishing a fund to invest US$10 billion-US$20 billion in developing New Zealand tourism...
Oily Rag: Beer and cigs or own digs
The New Zealand Herald recently reported the results of a survey into the spending habits of Kiwis. The headline result was that nearly half (44 per cent) of New...
Solar sense
With rising power bills and winter fast approaching, now may be the right time to consider harnessing solar energy to reduce your household energy costs.
Tue 7 May 2013
Finance: Factor of five is in grasp
If you are in business and want to earn a bit more, there are three questions to ask yourself:
Sat 4 May 2013
Rotorua restaurant begins recruiting 40 workers
Carl's Jr has started recruiting the more than 40 staff it needs for its Rotorua restaurant.
Fri 3 May 2013
Rotorua local business Q&A: Glenn McLeary
RedSpot owner Glenn McLeary has turned his passion for art into a flourishing business.
Rotorua local business Q&A: Jenny Meban
Jenny Meban set up Vetro Mediterranean Foods on Amohau St almost two years ago and now employs six staff.
Rotorua support for labour law reforms
Unions have slated controversial new labour laws but the local chamber of commerce believes the measures will promote "positive change" for Rotorua employment...
Wed 1 May 2013
Oily Rag: Build a nest egg for tomorrow
This week we are going to review the most important things you can do to build a savings nest-egg.
Tue 30 Apr 2013
Pet insurance softens the blow
Kiwis love their pets. However, although our furry friends provide great companionship, they can set us back a small fortune in veterinary bills when sickness or...
Finance: Changes to child support
The first wave of changes to the way child support is calculated are coming into effect on April 1 next year.
Thu 25 Apr 2013
Wood focus of three-day expo
World leaders of wood processing, manufacturing and new product technologies will converge on Rotorua in September.
Rotorua Business Awards: Judges announced
A high-calibre judging panel has been announced for this year's Westpac Rotorua Business Excellence Awards
Wed 24 Apr 2013
Chinese speakers lure visitors
With hundreds of millions of potential customers, Rotorua tourism operators are being encouraged to engage with the expanding Chinese market by hiring Chinese...
Tue 23 Apr 2013
Peter Guerin: Working together to help businesses
As with any commercial business, the business of local government is constantly under review to see where customer service can be improved and the cost of doing...
Shopping centre entrance 'accident waiting to happen'
Entrances into Lynmore's new Redwood Centre are an accident waiting to happen, according to locals.
![The New Zealand dollar (NZD) topped US86c last week [12/04], the highest it's been since hitting US88.4c in August 2011.](http://media2.apnonline.com.au/img/media/images/2013/04/23/138011673_ct140x105.JPG "The New Zealand dollar (NZD) topped US86c last week [12/04], the highest it's been since hitting US88.4c in August 2011.")
Finance: Time's ripe to travel
The New Zealand dollar (NZD) topped US86c last week [12/04], the highest it's been since hitting US88.4c in August 2011.
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