$100K bill to create 20 new jobs
He wants to create new jobs but Whangarei District Council wants him to cough up for the privilege.
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Kaikohe the place to find cheapest homes
Kaikohe remains Northland's most affordable town and a real estate boss says that is because it does not excite Auckland investors.
Northland's top young traders
Everything from lip scrub to calendars celebrating female firefighters was for sale at the Young Enterprise Scheme’s annual trade fair on Saturday, held for the first time at the Old Packhouse Market in Kerikeri. Twenty-four companies took part in the fair, a chance for Northland high school students to test their business skills on the public and earn a few dollars selling their wares. Photos by Peter de Graaf. WINNERS: 1 Little Habits Boutique, Whangarei Girls’ High; 2 The Happy Girl, Kerikeri High; 3 Charity Case, Whangarei Girls’ High. Customer choice: Fudj, Kerikeri High.
Bay still draws winter visitors
Northland guest nights were down in June on the same month last year, but one tourism provider has had a good winter, thanks in part to a drive for more domestic visitors.
Still no signs of any high-end hotels
Hotel developers are failing to take the bait in Whangarei, despite efforts by council to facilitate more high-end accommodation.
Hopes high migrants will head north for trade jobs
A Northland recruitment boss hopes new migrants will fill trades roles in the region as well as create new business.
Sale a lifestyle option for commuters
A large piece of land for sale in Wellsford could be the answer for Aucklanders looking for cheaper housing and a change of lifestyle.
Quest units now for sale
Investors looking to snap up a new Quest unit at the Whangarei apartment block can now do so.
Ngawha could be tourism hot spot
Ngawha Ginn Spa could turn into a major tourist attraction similar to geothermal hot pool resorts in Rotorua, Taupo and Hanmer Spring.