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Business digest: Retailers hit by Covid 19 lockdowns
13 Mar, 2021 09:00 PM
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Bay of Plenty Times
Average retail spending remained relatively strong in February, a new Retail Radar report by Retail NZ shows. But the report has revealed the second lockdown in Auckland from February 28 significantly impacted the retail sector.
Retail NZ chief executive Greg Harford said more than half of all retailers around the country reported a drop in sales over the past month, rising to 70 per cent of respondents with stores in Auckland. Spending numbers for March are not yet available but will have been impacted by the lockdowns.
Māori representation debate to raise money for charity
11 Mar, 2021 09:23 PM
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About 200 people have gathered at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club where Hobson s Pledge spokesman Don Brash is expected to speak.
About 200 people have gathered at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club where Hobson s Pledge spokesman Don Brash is expected to speak.
Two of Bay of Plenty s most vocal voices for and against Māori wards in local government are set to come together in a charity event to debate the Treaty of Waitangi. Iwi representative Buddy Mikaere and Western Bay councillor Margaret Murray-Benge will headline the public debate on March 30.
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