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A small bookshop owner who has been using her own superannuation to keep her business afloat says the Government’s proposed surcharge ban will leave small businesses worse off.
The Government announced in July they would axe surcharge fees for in-store payments by May 2026 following a Commerce… View moreA small bookshop owner who has been using her own superannuation to keep her business afloat says the Government’s proposed surcharge ban will leave small businesses worse off.
The Government announced in July they would axe surcharge fees for in-store payments by May 2026 following a Commerce Commission decision to reduce interchange fees paid by businesses to accept Visa and Mastercard payments.
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What are your dos and don'ts for a beach visit?
Is it a good idea to bring a box of beers to the beach? How about a box of fireworks? Or a boombox?
Or how about a box with an embroidery kit in it. Or a book? Or a deck of cards?
What are your dos and don'ts for a beach visit? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't … View moreIs it a good idea to bring a box of beers to the beach? How about a box of fireworks? Or a boombox?
Or how about a box with an embroidery kit in it. Or a book? Or a deck of cards?
What are your dos and don'ts for a beach visit? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Rotten fish attack the ‘health and safety’ incident that closed Thames Info Centre
The Thames Information Centre was forced to close its doors after a woman was doused in what “appears to have been rotten fish”.
News of the closure was first shared via a social media post from the Thames Business Association, saying the centre had to be closed after a “health and safety … View moreThe Thames Information Centre was forced to close its doors after a woman was doused in what “appears to have been rotten fish”.
News of the closure was first shared via a social media post from the Thames Business Association, saying the centre had to be closed after a “health and safety incident”.
Poll: Do you want Te Huia to continue?
The future funding of Hamilton’s Te Huia rail link to Auckland is now in the hands of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).
But any decisions coming from the NZTA’s board won’t be made until it meets again in February after the Waikato Regional Council voted unanimously to send it a … View moreThe future funding of Hamilton’s Te Huia rail link to Auckland is now in the hands of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).
But any decisions coming from the NZTA’s board won’t be made until it meets again in February after the Waikato Regional Council voted unanimously to send it a letter asking for an extension of Te Huia’s trial period for an extra year with the same levels of funding.
Do you want Te Huia to continue? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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81.4% Yes
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18.6% No
Hamilton Gardens gets a baroque makeover
At 50 metres long, the pool planned at Hamilton Gardens would be long enough for Olympians to race in.
However, it will be very shallow — like the other features at the themed gardens, it will showcase the magic of illusion.
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