Good News – Great Business #3 11.05.22

12 May, 2022

The 2021 NorthChamber Northland Business Excellence Awards uncovered some superb local talent and our Good News – Great Business highlight this week is Dargaville based business owner Heather Carrigan and her micro-business Flax and Fibre. A first-time entrant Flax and Fibre was the winner of the Creative Northland sponsored Excellence […]

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New CEO announced for Northland Inc. – 4.5.2022

04 May, 2022

4 May 2022 PRESS RELEASE   Paul Linton appointed new CEO at Northland Inc He toa mahinga kai, he rākau whakamarumaru An expert provider, who offers a canopy of support and protection for all Kua whiwhia tētahi Kaiwhakahaere Matua hou mō te tipu ohanga o Te Tai Tokerau. Northland Inc […]

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Good News – Great Business Stories #2 27.04.22

28 Apr, 2022

Drilling into Te Tai Tokerau business success Northern Advocate copy It was a pleasant surprise when North Drill – a true blue Northland success story – was announced deserving winner of the ACC Workplace Safety category in the Covid-delayed 2021 NorthChamber Northland Business Excellence Awards in early 2022. As an […]

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Good News – Great Business #1 13.4.2022

14 Apr, 2022

Giving everything a try – Developers Institute Great News – Great Business #1 13APR22 The Northern Advocate copy Being voted Best Emerging Business in Northland sure took the team at the Developers Institute by surprise when the winners of the 2021 NorthChamber Northland Business Excellence Awards were announced. Head of […]

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Whangarei District Council appoints new CEO – media release 7.4.2022

11 Apr, 2022

Whangarei District Council appoints new CEO Whangarei District Council has appointed current Group Manager – Infrastructure, Simon Weston as its new chief executive. Mayor Sheryl Mai said Weston’s impressive track record in local government, as well as his long-established Northland connections will help Council meet the needs of its growing […]

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Air New Zealand – Update for domestic Travel 9.11.2021

09 Nov, 2021

Slip, slop, jab or swab your way to fly this summer Air New Zealand is helping customers to get travel ready for a safe summer, adding a new layer of assurance for customers travelling on its domestic network. The airline is advising customers that from mid-December, all customers will be asked to present proof of either full vaccination or a negative Covid test before checking in to their domestic flights. Air New Zealand Chief Executive Greg Foran says the […]

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Inland Revenue – Latest transformational changes – media release 6.10.2021

08 Oct, 2021

Going live with our latest changes This month we will go live with the final phase of Inland Revenue’s Business Transformation programme. The improvements will build on the changes we’ve already introduced and will focus on bringing child support into our new system, implementing changes from The Child Support Amendment […]

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Air New Zealand media release 28.9.2021 – Air New Zealand enhances flexibility for customers with new domestic seat options

29 Sep, 2021

Air New Zealand enhances flexibility for customers with new domestic seat options Flexibility is the name of the game when it comes to Air New Zealand’s improved domestic seat options. From today, additional flexibility has been added to the airline’s domestic fare products, along with two product name changes to […]

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MBIE update 24 September 2021 – Government announces changes to Health and Safety at Work regulations

27 Sep, 2021

Government announces changes to Health and Safety at Work regulations The Government has announced changes to the health and safety regulations, providing more clarity and certainty for businesses, and enabling better safety and health for workers. The regulations are being modernised to ensure they are clear, effective, proportionate and durable. […]

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Air New Zealand – Media release 21.9.2021

22 Sep, 2021

Air New Zealand adds more flights between Northland and the capital Following the success of the temporary Wellington to Kerikeri service, to keep Northland connected with the rest of the country, Air New Zealand will add an additional temporary service between Whangarei and Wellington between 29 September and 5 October. […]

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ACC – update around ACC’s Levy Consultation 13.9.2021

13 Sep, 2021

ACC review Levy Rates every 3 years and are required to consult levy payers before recommending changes to ACC’s Minister. Consultation allows Levy payers to provide feedback on these proposals, which is open until 5 October 2021. To find out more, click on the links  below; 2021 Levy Consultation » […]

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IRD – Announcement of second Resurgence Support Payment 10.9.2021

13 Sep, 2021

Important message for Businesses The Minister of Finance has announced a second payment of the Resurgence Support Payment for the alert level increases that started on 17 August. Click here to find out more

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