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  •   Home > News > Business

    Buying local this Christmas could help struggling businesses

    Buying local this Christmas could help struggling businesses


    Latest Centrix Data shows liquidations have reached a 14-year high - although confidence is increasing.

    Buy New Zealand-Made Executive Director, Dane Ambler, says business failures are driven by slow growth and rising operating costs.

    But he says Inland Revenue is also playing a part by getting tougher with enforcement, leading to companies folding.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Business:
    Air New Zealand says strike action planned for Monday is off for many staff, after "agreements in principle" were reached with unions 4:57

    Law and Order:
    A teenager is expected to appear in Auckland Youth Court today - the second person accused of murdering US student Kyle Whorrall in April 4:57

    Rugby:
    The All Blacks and Wallabies have been drawn in the same pool for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, but what lurks beyond is more fascinating 4:37

    Christchurch:
    State Highway 1 near Waimate in South Canterbury has reopened after a crash this afternoon 21:57

    Law and Order:
    SIR BRIAN ROCHE 21:17

    Business:
    MIKE HOSKING BREAKFAST THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER 21:17

    International:
    Is it better to sleep naked or wear pyjamas in summer? 21:07

    Health & Safety:
    Five new measles cases have been identified 18:57

    National:
    Coral reefs have orchestrated Earth’s climate for 250 million years 18:17

    International:
    Michael and Susan Dell donate nearly $10 billion to 'Trump accounts' for children 18:17


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