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Big customers to battle Watercare
Watercare is heading for a fight with its biggest customers as it tries to follow on from the controversial introduction of a single waste water tariff.

The path from planning to becoming a viable company
What tips do you have for writing a simple business plan? First, identify your vision. What do you want to achieve? Your business plan should be all about how to achieve this.

Reversal of fortune in hunt for jobs
The increasing Asian ownership of restaurants and cafes in Auckland is giving Asians an advantage over English-speaking European job seekers, a Massey University sociologist says.

NZ workplace safety a 'national disgrace'
New Zealand's health and safety record has been labelled as 'woeful' and a 'national disgrace' by a consultant with two decades' experience in the sector.

Breakthrough for cancer test firm
NZ company Pacific Edge Biotech is on track to roll out its product to the US, Australia, Spain and Portugal.

NZ professionals expecting a 'workation'
Christmas holiday? What Christmas holiday? Prepare for disgruntled partners and disappointed children over the summer break.