The company had wanted to upgrade the booths for the modern age – but was unable to progress the plan.
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In New Zealand, the Cue stores in Onehunga and Wellington are shuttering, as is the Veronika Maine in Wellington.
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US wholesaler Costco has applied for fast-track approval to build a 16,000-square-metre retail warehouse in Christchurch.
Thu, Oct 15
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The Christchurch City Council has been asked for feedback on a fast-track application.
Wednesday 12:16pm
The Pukepine Sawmills worker's hand came into contact with a rotating edger drum in September 2022, leaving him with "life-changing" injuries.
Wednesday 10:42am
Sharesies data shows investor confidence has hit its lowest level since late 2024, with savings activity surging 88% amid global uncertainty and the looming election.
Tue, Oct 13
Both GST and income tax payments will be due, while revenue is often down because business has slowed over the Christmas period.
Mon, Oct 12
The ERA found the employer's failure to act in good faith during the meeting was "deliberate, serious and sustained".
Air New Zealand also indicates it already adheres to some of the requirements within the policy.
Sun, Oct 11
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) said it had cancelled Scott Bennison's licence to carry out financial markets conduct (FMC) audits in New Zealand.
Fri, Oct 9
Among the items on sale at budget retailer PD Mart were products intended for children.
Thu, Oct 8
Chain will make the multi-million-dollar investment over the next five years, opening around 50 new gyms and creating up to 1000 jobs nationwide.
Wed, Oct 7
"When we spoke with them, the feedback was clear: they wanted bigger portion sizes and more variety to be able to cater for family dinners," Woolworths said in a statement.
Tue, Oct 6
The average price of New Zealand’s most popular fuel grade has topped $3.50 a litre, with a weak Kiwi dollar adding to the pain at the pump.
Mon, Oct 5
Chris Quin said the plans had alarmed the owners of the co-operative's stores.
Sun, Oct 4
Some commentators still argue it may not be as wealth-boosting as hoped.
The supermarket giant commissioned independent economists HoustonKemp to undertake a preliminary peer review of the Government's modelling.
The country's biggest fuel supplier Z Energy warns that the risks for the global fuel system mean there is little margin for error.
A Dairy Flat bakery has taken home the Legendary Sausage Roll award after judges voted it the best in the country.
Fri, Oct 2
Remaining unadjudicated creditors are owed an estimated $476m, with Grant Thornton pursuing claims against four former directors.
The party's finance spokesperson, Nicola Willis, described the idea as a "win-win solution" and said her party would have more to say about the issue during the campaign.
Research conducted by Consumer NZ showed 58% of people supported or strongly supported a ban on card payment surcharges.
Thu, Oct 1
Party leader Chris Hipkins made the announcement alongside Labour's commerce spokesperson Arena Williams.
The retail group, which operates The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming stores, described its 2026 financial year results as a "strong recovery".
Wed, Sep 30
It's a mineral New Zealand farmers rely on for optimal animal feed, with Stats NZ data showing we imported $26 million worth in July alone.
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