Articles by Alka Prasad
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Business
Māori authority exports drop 16 per cent in September quarter
Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 2:43pmTotal goods exports for Māori authorities were down 16 per cent in the September quarter of 2023 compared to the September...
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Retail spending up in November but retail outlook remains 'cautious'
Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 9:17pmRetail spending across all categories was up last month as Kiwis stepped up pre-Christmas spending according to Stats NZ...
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Nike cuts online shopping in NZ
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 3:14pmNike is shutting down online shopping in New Zealand from next month but has confirmed its retail stores won’t be affected. The...
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ERA finds Wendy's failed to pay workers for public holidays, took over $3m in Covid cash
Thursday, 4 May 2023, 3:26pmA fast food retailer that took almost $3.4 million in Covid wage subsidies failed to pay staff for working public holidays,...
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Smashing the global market: NZ hosts World Avocado Congress
Tuesday, 4 April 2023, 3:22pmThe local avocado industry is committed to reducing its environmental footprint as the global market for the popular fruit...
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Cyclone Gabrielle: Fresh produce prices likely to rise, experts say
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 4:27pmRelentless downpours and flooding are likely to hit fruit and vegetable supply in the coming weeks, further pushing up prices. “The...
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Concerns weather disasters may drive food growers out of industry
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 2:46pmBig losses from recent storms have some fruit and vegetable growers worried the weather disasters will drive people out of...
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Business
Price hack: We reveal the best month to buy consumer goods- from electronics to BBQs
Thursday, 26 January 2023, 4:46pmPrice comparison group PriceSpy released data today comparing the best and worst times to buy consumer goods this last year. The...
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Business
Boxing day launches early for some retailers
Saturday, 24 December 2022, 11:07amBoxing Day is coming early for some retailers who have launched sales before Christmas. Amazon Australia is running their...
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Business
Lamb-tastic: Price of a Kiwi favourite plunges before Christmas
Monday, 19 December 2022, 4:51pmLamb prices have halved in supermarkets in the lead-up to Christmas. Lamb legs at Countdown and New World today are $9.90...
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Business
Shake-up at the top: Restaurant Brands appoints new bosses
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 4:07pmRestaurant Brands has named a new acting chief executive and a number of shake-ups in positions at the top. Arif Khan will...
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Business
Mars NZ switches to paper-based chocolate wrappers
Monday, 28 November 2022, 4:19pmMars New Zealand announced today it will commit to recyclable packaging for some of its popular products. Mars, Snickers...
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Business
Black Friday spending ‘counterintuitive’ as recession looms
Thursday, 24 November 2022, 2:31pmBlack Friday spending may be “counterintuitive” this year as an economic recession looms, according to some experts. This...
