NACHO PIZZAS
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Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Review: The Smoking Barrel brings the American South to the top of the south
I knew the Smoking Barrel for its doughnuts, I came for its slow-cooked barbecue but I was smitten by its ceviche.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101785229/Review-The-Smoking-Barrel-brings-the-American-South-to-the-top-of-the-south
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Restaurant review: retro perfection at Henry Pollen’s
A little over a century ago Dr Henry Pollen set up as a general practitioner in what is still the cutest French Second Empire-style building in Wellington. Much later, its curvy Mansard roof, turret, frills and flounces proved eerily appropriate to the House of Ladies, yet since then they’ve more worthily enhanced two Gallic restaurants – Bouquet Garni and The General Practitioner.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101717281/Restaurant-review-retro-perfection-at-Henry-Pollens
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A Timaru barista has memorised hundreds of individual coffee orders
A Timaru cafe owner and barista Ash Manson believes he can remember 600 individual coffee orders.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101807434/A-Timaru-barista-has-memorised-hundreds-of-individual-coffee-orders
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Opinion: Krispy Kreme’s not that good, and not good for you either
OPINION: It’s frustrating how good Krispy Kreme is.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/101833406/Opinion-Krispy-Kremes-not-that-good-and-not-good-for-you-either
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Mussel Appreciation Day puts spotlight on humble shellfish
A humble shellfish is to get its own appreciation day as Marlborough prepares to go MAD.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101700719/Mussel-Appreciation-Day-puts-spotlight-on-humble-shellfish
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Cooking amid a water crisis
Each fortnight Spotswood College and New Plymouth Boys’ High School showcase the talents and tasty treats of their students who take food subjects, with a focus on lifelong skills that can be used every day to enhance the benefits of a healthy diet and lifestyle. This fortnight it’s the turn of Spotswood College, written by Food and Nutrition teacher, Katy Roach.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101843080/Cooking-amid-a-water-crisis
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‘Redundancies will be coming’ thanks to stink bug biosecurity
People are losing their jobs because of stink-bug delays to car shipments.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101822315/Redundancies-will-be-coming-thanks-to-stink-bug-biosecurity
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Sky TV to introduce new starting price of $24.91 a month
Sky Television has slashed its entry price, as chief executive John Fellet conceded it was facing a “Hobson’s choice”.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101747268/Sky-TV-to-introduce-new-starting-price-of-24-91-a-month
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TVNZ reports rare rise in television advertising
Television New Zealand has promised to put more of its focus on local programming after arresting a decline in its television advertising income.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101851344/TVNZ-reports-rare-rise-in-television-advertising
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Largest net migration levels in Canterbury since 1992
The number of people visiting Canterbury has bounced back, after thousands left following the 2011 earthquake.
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After two years in the firing line, Sky TV suddenly bites the bullet
ANALYSIS After appearing to bury its head in the sand while satellite television customers deserted it for the likes of Netflix, Sky Television has finally responded by radically changing its pricing.
But the changes aren’t radical enough for some.
Customers will be able to buy a new low-frills satellite television service, called Sky Starter, for $24.91 a month that will offer 46 channels, rather than the 64 channels currently offered with the $49.91 Sky Basic service.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101840461/After-two-years-in-the-firing-line-Sky-TV-suddenly-bites-the-bullet
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Sylvia Park expansion leads to hints of new international retailers
The owner of New Zealand’s biggest shopping mall is in talks with international retailers yet to set foot in the country.
Kiwi Property announced on Wednesday it has been given the green light to start work on its $223 million expansion of Sylvia Park, Auckland.
The expansion, called The Galleria, will have space for 60 retailers, which will be a mix of national and international retailers.
But while Kiwi Property remains tight-lipped on who might be moving in, retail analyst Chris Wilkinson says it could be anyone from Australia’s controversial lingerie brand Honey Birdette to UK department store Debenhams.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101839494/Sylvia-Park-expansion-leads-to-hints-of-new-international-retailers
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Forestry industry say talks vital with trade partners over alternative fumigant
A poison used for fumigating logs and timber could be replaced, if forest industry leaders have their way.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101843890/Forestry-industry-say-talks-vital-with-trade-partners-over-alternative-fumigant
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Trade Me reports flat profit as regulator dismisses pricing complaint
The Commerce Commission has dismissed complaints about a plan by Trade Me to include retailers’ shipping charges when calculating “success fees” due to the company.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101747220/Trade-Me-reports-flat-profit-as-regulator-dismisses-pricing-complaint
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Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Auckland doughnut fans queue for 36 hours to get first taste of Krispy Kreme
Three Auckland women have camped for 36 hours to be the first through the door of Krispy Kreme’s New Zealand store.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/101834394/Auckland-doughnut-fans-queue-for-36-hours-to-get-first-taste-of-Krispy-Kreme
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Neat Places: Explore the eateries around picturesque Akaroa
Akaroa is more than a French-themed slice of Canterbury history, it is the perfect day or overnight destination to enjoy some laidback hospitality by the sea. Neat Places described its top picks to eat and drink your way around the harbour.
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MKR’s bottom two contestants revealed as Jess and Emma live to fight another day
The tables have been set for the first elimination round on season nine of My Kitchen Rules Australia.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/101833142/MKRs-bottom-two-contestants-revealed-as-Jess-and-Emma-live-to-fight-another-day
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Review: El Matador, Wellington
Taste of… El Matador, 196 Cuba St, Te Aro
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Recipe: Sticky lemon slice from Cafe Te Horo
​Kapiti Coast local Julie Chapman is a connoisseur of lemon slice. She swears by the heavenly sticky lemon slice from Cafe Te Horo.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/101647632/Recipe-Sticky-lemon-slice-from-Cafe-Te-Horo
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Cafe Chat: former Blumenthal chef opens patisserie and restaurant in Kilbirnie, Wellington
Sugar Flour is a new patisserie and restaurant, located in the Wellington suburb of Kilbirnie, headed up by a young chef who has worked under Heston Blumenthal.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/101413679/Cafe-Chat-former-Blumenthal-chef-opens-patisserie-and-restaurant-in-Kilbirnie-Wellington
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Cafe Chat: Japanese restaurant Hikari to open three locations in Christchurch
Locally-owned Japanese restaurant Hikari is set to open three locations in Christchurch’s CBD by the end of 2018, including a sushi train eatery and an Izakaya bar.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/101642155/Cafe-Chat-Japanese-restaurant-Hikari-to-open-three-locations-in-Christchurch
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Neat Places: Hamilton artisans offer their own unique flavours
Move over imported fare, Hamilton locals have some very clever food and drink producers, who have made it their mission to bring something unique to the taste buds of the city. Neat Places checks out five of these makers, bakers and icecream shakers who are well worth their salt.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/101596957/Neat-Places-Hamilton-artisans-offer-their-own-unique-flavours
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Fig & caramelised red onion skillet bread straight from your oven
There is something comforting about freshly baked bread. A homemade pleasure I prioritise for the gratification it brings.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/101696206/Fig-caramelised-red-onion-skillet-bread-straight-from-your-oven
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Make up a great spread for a picnic
Do people still go on picnics? I hope so, though I worry that the advent of food trucks, coffee carts, and even humble takeaway vans is eating into the joys of true picnic preparation.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/101662904/Make-up-a-great-spread-for-a-picnic
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IBM had $27m sliced off Customs contract after delay delivering new system
IBM saw the value of a $118 million contract with Customs cut by $27 million because it missed a project deadline on a new computer system in 2016, the department says.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101811398/IBM-had-27m-sliced-off-Customs-contract-after-delay-delivering-new-system
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New government accounts show value of NZ environment, and human impact
New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions rose 24 per cent in the 25 years between 1990 and 2015, the first report of a new system of environmental-economic accounts shows.
The new accounts showed the impact of what humans were doing to the natural environment and what was being done to mitigate that, as well as the importance of natural resources to the economy, Statistics New Zealand said.
From 1990 to 2015, total economy real GDP (gross domestic product) increased at a rate of 3.1 per cent a year while carbon dioxide equivalent emissions increased 0.9 per cent a year, driving a decline in greenhouse gas intensity, the report said.
Emissions growth was 0.5 per cent a year for primary industries, 1.2 per cent for goods-producing industries, and 2.2 per cent a year for service industries.
​READ MORE:
* Environment, not agriculture, is New Zealand’s economic backbone
* Mike Joy: Orthodox economics conceals real costs of agriculture
* Farming, emissions and waste putting NZ’s ‘green’ reputation at risk, OECD says
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Construction crackdown after investigation unveils illegal Malaysian worker network
Immigration New Zealand wants construction firms to check the legitimacy of their contracted workers after an investigation unveiled a web of illegal Malaysian workers.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101776108/Construction-crackdown-after-investigation-unveils-illegal-Malaysian-worker-network
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Qantas and American Airlines renew their alliance bid
Qantas and American Airlines have filed a new application with the United States Department of Transportation seeking approval to form a trans-Pacific alliance between North America and Australia and New Zealand.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101797456/Qantas-and-American-Airlines-renew-their-alliance-bid
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Future Outlook: Oliver Hunt’s medical waste business wins $100,000 entrepreneurial award
A young Cantabrian is determined to make hospitals more environmentally friendly – and an award win could make his dream a reality.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/101827520/Future-Outlook-Oliver-Hunts-medical-waste-business-wins-100-000-entrepreneurial-award
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Popular Queenstown store In The Pink is on the move
A shop founded on the premise of happiness is blossoming in a new direction.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/101779650/Popular-Queenstown-store-In-The-Pink-is-on-the-move
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Monday, 26 February 2018
Women labourers’ wages still below $20 an hour
Tradespeople are in hot demand but there’s a gender pay gap for labourers, wage statistics reveal.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101793217/Women-labourers-wages-still-below-20-an-hour
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‘It will shut the port’: 200 Lyttelton Port staff ready to strike
Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) workers are ready to strike for at least six days in what would be one of the largest industrial action displays on the South Island waterfront in years.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101770666/It-will-shut-the-port-200-Lyttelton-Port-staff-ready-to-strike
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Worker’s complaint about training Asperger’s colleague quashed
A man’s claim that his former employer failed to provide a safe workplace for him because he was asked to train a worker with Asperger’s syndrome has been quashed by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA).
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101782010/Workers-complaint-about-training-Aspergers-colleague-quashed
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Add flavour to BBQ with brines, injections and spritzes
Injecting flavour, literally, might be the best way to stop your meat from tasting like an old boot.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101769292/Add-flavour-to-BBQ-with-brines-injections-and-spritzes
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Twelve eateries open at Wellington Press Hall
A Wellington courtyard once hidden behind quake-prone buildings has been transformed into bustling hub for foodies.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101705787/Twelve-eateries-open-at-Wellington-Press-Hall
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Family hanging new hope on hops
They was moolah in mussels, now a Marlborough Sounds farming family have made further leaps – or perhaps that should be hops – in harnessing a new cash crop.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101769690/Family-hanging-new-hope-on-hops
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McDonald’s trying to reduce non-recyclable waste, as straws become optional
McDonald’s is taking a suck it and see approach to being a strawless fast food restaurant.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101727996/McDonalds-trying-to-reduce-non-recyclable-waste-as-straws-become-optional
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Sunday, 25 February 2018
Recipe: Bami Goreng
These tasty, spicy, stir-fried noodles are a one-dish meal favourite. There are many variations – this one includes bacon.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/101706835/Recipe-Bami-Goreng
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Commission could report directly to Parliament on RNZ, public media funding
The Government has proposed a new approach to funding state-owned media organisations as it frets about the financial health of the fourth estate.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101751918/Commission-could-report-directly-to-Parliament-on-RNZ-public-media-funding
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Spark boss Simon Moutter downplays prospect of Vocus NZ acquisition
Spark managing director Simon Moutter appears to have all but ruled out the company buying the country’s third-biggest internet provider, Vocus New Zealand.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101749070/Spark-boss-Simon-Moutter-downplays-prospect-of-Vocus-NZ-acquisition
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Palmerston North bar liquidation drags on for nearly five years
A Palmerston North bar with a chequered history featuring failure and tax evasion is yet to be put to rest, despite closing down years ago.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/101751516/Palmerston-North-bar-liquidation-drags-on-for-nearly-five-years
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Saturday, 24 February 2018
Son eats every food from Lord of The Rings trilogy in tribute to late father
To honour his father’s memory, one man watched the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy and ate everything the characters eat on screen.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101746730/Son-eats-every-food-from-Lord-of-The-Rings-trilogy-in-tribute-to-late-father
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Oh la la: where to find the best French toast in Christchurch
We test the sexy staple of the brunch menu: French toast.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101740602/Oh-la-la-where-to-find-the-best-French-toast-in-Christchurch
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If life gives you lemons and your husband gives you curdled milk, make butter
OPINION: It wasn’t a seven-year-itch but a seven-year-glitch. My husband and I chalked up seven years of marital bliss this week but we both forgot our anniversary.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101658668/If-life-gives-you-lemons-and-your-husband-gives-you-curdled-milk-make-butter
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Taharoa tensions: Community fights back amid claims of corporate greed at mine
For more than 40 years local MÄori have benefited from an ironsand mine at Taharoa on the North Island’s remote west coast. But there’s a new boss in town – and relations have disintegrated. TONY WALL reports.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101385931/Taharoa-tensions-Community-fights-back-amid-claims-of-corporate-greed-at-mine
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Athlete’s Foot owner gets off on right foot
The owner of the Athlete’s Foot chain is planning to open 10 new stores in the next six months, including extending its Hype DC chain to New Zealand.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101723003/Athletes-Foot-owner-gets-off-on-right-foot
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Fletcher Building’s infrastructure arm a bridge over troubled waters
Fletcher Building Group’s infrastructure revenue has sustained the company through nearly $1 billion in losses over the last two years.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101631029/Fletcher-Buildings-infrastructure-arm-a-bridge-over-troubled-waters
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Has Labour’s tax agenda just been Trumped?
Cutting tax for big business is probably the last thing Labour wanted to be on the agenda of the newly-established Tax Working Group.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101351961/Has-Labours-tax-agenda-just-been-Trumped
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A deal which reminds us we are part of something bigger
OPINION: The nature of globalisation is changing. We cannot shut the world out, but the next era of globalisation will force us to think more about education, welfare and international coordination of policy and enforcement.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/opinion-analysis/101661091/A-deal-which-reminds-us-we-are-part-of-something-bigger
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Aussie banks with NZ presence warned over conflict of interest
Banks are being told they’ll need to make clear to their customers any limits on their financial advice, as their parents across the Tasman come under fire.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101475854/Aussie-banks-with-NZ-presence-warned-over-conflict-of-interest
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British restaurant to start fining people who book and don’t turn up
An Edinburgh chef and restaurant owner says he is so sick of customers booking then not turning up he’s going to fine them.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/101738135/British-restaurant-to-start-fining-people-who-book-and-don-t-turn-up
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Tooth decay warning over sipping fruit tea too slowly
Fruit teas are the latest trendy drink to be attacked over causing tooth damage.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/101736730/Tooth-decay-warning-over-sipping-fruit-tea-too-slowly
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Friday, 23 February 2018
Finger-lickin’ confessions of a middle-class KFC addict
My name is Tomé and I’m a fried chicken addict. All fried chicken, in general, but Kentucky Fried Chicken in particular. It wouldn’t quite make my last supper – I like to think I’d go a little more upmarket – but it’s my ultimate comfort food.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101704988/Finger-lickin-confessions-of-a-middle-class-KFC-addict
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A $50 birthday beer – is it worth it?
Happy Birthday to me. I won’t reveal how old I am this week but when I was born JFK was still alive and nobody had been to the moon.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/101559573/A-50-birthday-beer-is-it-worth-it
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Recipes: Sam Mannering’s stuffed salmon and potato salad
I’m thinking lazy Sunday long lunch with this one. Seriously bucolic. Remarkably simple too. There are a number of ways to approach what is really a very easy recipe. Either keep the salmon whole and fill the cavity with the stuffing mixture, which in preparation terms is a little easier; or to do it as I suggest below, which means you don’t have to worry about bones. Get the fishmonger to fillet and bone the fish for you – it will make things infinitely easier – or just buy two single fillets of salmon: they’re often available whole. Make sure you use good bread – sourdough for the slight tang will combat the richness of the salmon in this case.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/101403994/Recipes-Sam-Mannerings-stuffed-salmon-and-potato-salad
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UK Easter eggs blow New Zealand’s out of the water
While Kiwis are stuck with the same old boring chocolate eggs this easter, the UK is being treated to some seriously creative ovoid treats.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/101701288/UK-Easter-eggs-blow-New-Zealands-out-of-the-water
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$160m Kiwi cannabis export deal to US
New Zealand’s only large scale medicinal cannabis grower has inked a $160 million conditional deal to supply a United States manufacturer.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101712141/160m-Kiwi-cannabis-export-deal-to-US
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Wellington Hospitality Group to stop using plastic straws
A group of Wellington bars and restaurants will stop using plastic straws.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101706914/Wellington-Hospitality-Group-to-stop-using-plastic-straws
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Young business signs, seals and delivers care packages to students
Two friends are making student life a little more surprising through their personalised care packages business.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/101635202/Young-business-signs-seals-and-delivers-care-packages-to-students
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NZ Post scrambling to maintain loss-making letters business
A massive drop in letter volumes has thumped New Zealand Post’s profit for the half year to the end of December.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101698641/NZ-Post-scrambling-to-maintain-loss-making-letters-business
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Port of Tauranga eyes spare land after strong interim profit
Port of Tauranga is eyeing its “next phase of growth,” including ways to maximise its existing land.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101700264/Port-of-Tauranga-eyes-spare-land-after-strong-interim-profit
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Award-winning chef’s True Food Yoga owes more than $2.4m
A celebrity chef’s Auckland waterfront wellness centre True Food Yoga owes creditors more than $2 million.
The company, which was placed in liquidation last week, owes 22 employees $38,901 in wages and holiday pay and the Inland Revenue $43,320, according to the liquidator’s first report.
True Food Yoga also owes shareholders and unsecured creditors about $2.3m.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101696500/Award-winning-chefs-True-Food-Yoga-owes-more-than-2-4m
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What’s New Zealand’s average monthly broadband usage?
With much of the country now connected to ultra-fast broadband, Kiwis are using the internet nearly three times more than just three years ago.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101696460/Whats-New-Zealands-average-monthly-broadband-usage
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Website offering Auckland singles safety in numbers when going on blind dates
A new dating service designed to take away some of the “fears and awkwardness” associated with blind dates is proving popular with Auckland singles.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/101339175/Website-offering-Auckland-singles-safety-in-numbers-when-going-on-blind-dates
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Thursday, 22 February 2018
Search is on for Marlborough’s best home-brewed beer
The region’s craftiest homebrewers are back for another bid to crown Marlborough’s best amateur beer-maker.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101630629/Search-is-on-for-Marlboroughs-best-home-brewed-beer
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‘Simple’ servings keep hot dog truck rolling
David James continues his mission to visit all of Marlborough’s food trucks. This week, he catches up with Robby’s Hot Dog ‘n’ Chips.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101637931/Simple-servings-keep-hot-dog-truck-rolling
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A virtual marketplace for creative rural women
Friendships and connections are the stuff of life. However, if the nearest neighbour is a couple of kilometres away and catching up for a coffee with friends involves a one-hour round trip, connections become more difficult to make.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/decor/101563176/A-virtual-marketplace-for-creative-rural-women
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A Christchurch dance company offers epic entertainment
The guests are seated, the champagne is flowing, and conversation around the vast arena winds down rapidly as the lights dim.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/stage-and-theatre/101512403/A-Christchurch-dance-company-offers-epic-entertainment
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Wellington meat business between a rock and hard place at Kiwi Point Quarry
Wellington’s mayor has hit out at council staff, lambasting them for their “slow” handling of negotiations over the survival of a multimillion-dollar meat business near Kiwi Point Quarry.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101690449/Wellington-meat-business-between-a-rock-and-hard-place-at-Kiwi-Point-Quarry
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FreshChoice, SuperValue to ditch sale of cage eggs by 2025
Two more supermarket chains say they will phase out cage eggs.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101672078/FreshChoice-SuperValue-to-ditch-sale-of-cage-eggs-by-2025
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Michael Hill profit drops 66 per cent due to US exit costs
Michael Hill’s decision to pull out of the United States and restructure its demi-fine jewellery brand, Emma & Roe, is estimated to cost upwards of NZ$20 million.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101666816/Michael-Hill-profit-drops-66-per-cent-due-to-US-exit-costs
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A food lover’s dream job – Massey University looks for 30 food tasters
Massey University’s paid food tasting jobs are the cream of the crop for people who describe their milkshakes as glossy or smooth, rather than using the drab “tasty”.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/101660609/A-food-lovers-dream-job-Massey-University-looks-for-30-food-tasters
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Former mayor seeking to build wine museum at the Corban’s Estate
Frustrated and running out of time, Assid Corban is fighting for a wine museum at the birth place of his family’s wine making empire.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101597018/Former-mayor-seeking-to-build-wine-museum-at-the-Corbans-Estate
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Hell’s Kitchen Australia head chef a hard shell to crack
Marco Pierre White is not on TV to make friends. He’s there to do a job.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/tv-guide/101597218/Hells-Kitchen-Australia-head-chef-a-hard-shell-to-crack
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Restaurant review: a birthday celebration at Harbourside, Tauranga
I was at Harbourside in Tauranga on a balmy Thursday night, eating fish on the balcony, and was reminded of the pleasures of being at an owner-operated restaurant that deftly delivers good food and friendly service.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/101504884/Restaurant-review-a-birthday-celebration-at-Harbourside-Tauranga
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Restaurant review: Kenzo is ready for its close-up
How much influence does a dish’s appearance have on our appreciation of it?
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101624430/Restaurant-review-Kenzo-is-ready-for-its-close-up
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Restaurant review: Le Samourai is French, actually
“Great!” said my companion when I told her we were going to a new bar called Samurai. “I love Japanese food.”
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Wednesday, 21 February 2018
Which part of New Zealand has the highest fibre broadband uptake?
Blenheim residents had the highest uptake of fibre broadband in the country last year.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101659392/Which-part-of-New-Zealand-has-the-highest-fibre-broadband-uptake
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Google tax breakthrough as it follows Facebook booking ad revenues in NZ
Google has removed a bone of contention over its tax affairs by agreeing to record the revenues it earns from selling advertising in New Zealand, locally, rather than overseas.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101665721/Google-tax-breakthrough-as-it-follows-Facebook-booking-ad-revenues-in-NZ
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NZME working on ‘paid content proposition’
Publisher NZME has hinted it may charge for some online content as the media industry continues to battle a decline in traditional advertising.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101661066/NZME-working-on-paid-content-proposition
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NZ First’s future could rest on Shane Jones’ regional development roll-out
OPINION: NZ First’s Shane Jones has a few things to prove when he takes the stage in Gisborne on Friday with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to launch the Government’s $1 billion a year regional development fund.
At a government level, the announcement of the first tranche of projects – worth perhaps $70 million in total – will be an important “proof of life” moment for an administration that has spent a lot of time recently talking about what it will do, and announcing the reviews that will inform its eventual actions.
While it can claim legitimately to have fulfilled its 100-day plan, the impact on average and low-income households is so far only significantly affected by the Families Package which takes effect in July,
The regional development fund is a down payment on the Government’s intention to be a more active economic participant, seeking both to lead and partner in the creation of new economic opportunities – especially in depressed regions where the robust national economic statistics are not borne out on the ground.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/opinion-analysis/101638571/NZ-Firsts-future-could-rest-on-Shane-Jones-regional-development-roll-out
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Prisons under ‘immense pressure’ with only enough space for 300 more inmates
New Zealand has just 300 beds available to accommodate its growing prison population, which has some worried that any overflow could spill into police cells and put the public at risk.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/101634611/Prisons-under-immense-pressure-with-only-enough-space-for-300-more-inmates
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Wellington’s Muse Eatery & Bar put into liquidation
The former owner of a fine dining restaurant in Wellington has struck financial trouble with his latest establishment.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101640499/Wellingtons-Muse-Eatery-Bar-put-into-liquidation
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Is Coca Cola No Sugar any healthier than other Coke options?
OPINION: Coca Cola have launched their newest addition to the Cola family – Coca Cola No Sugar. This product is being branded as their no-nonsense sugar-free alternative that tastes almost identical to the classic Cola drink.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101629691/Is-Coca-Cola-No-Sugar-any-healthier-than-other-Coke-options
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Lyttelton Port of Christchurch workers plan 24-hour strike
A union representing Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) workers is asking the city’s mayor and councillors to “step in” and help resolve stalled contract negotiations.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101642600/Lyttelton-Port-of-Christchurch-workers-plan-24-hour-strike
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Zara to launch online store for New Zealand customers
Fast fashion giant Zara appears set to launch an online store in New Zealand.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101627389/Zara-to-launch-online-store-for-New-Zealand-customers
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Spark to expand Lightbox, may speed up ‘transformation’ after interim profit falls
Spark will beef up its internet television service Lightbox in April by adding on-demand movies and a “premium” option that will let customers watch its TV shows offline when travelling.
The changes to Lightbox will mean its 300,000 subscribers – many of whom get the service free-of-charge with Spark broadband or a mobile plan – and “casual visitors” without a subscription will be able to rent movies online.
Shares in the country’s biggest telecommunications company closed down almost 4 per cent at $3.32 on Wednesday after it reported a small drop in its interim profit and signalled that it might miss its forecast for the full year.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101571292/Spark-to-expand-Lightbox-may-speed-up-transformation-after-interim-profit-falls
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No respite for sleepless residents on main port thoroughfare
A decent night’s sleep is becoming rare for residents living alongside New Plymouth’s main thoroughfare to Port Taranaki as the facility experiences one of its busiest trading periods on record.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/101613963/No-respite-for-sleepless-residents-on-main-port-thoroughfare
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Inland Revenue has foot on two stepping stones
Inland Revenue commissioner Naomi Ferguson says the department is $54 million under budget on its Business Transformation programme to reshape the tax system.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101572393/Inland-Revenue-has-foot-on-two-stepping-stones
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Administrators seek new owner for menswear brand Meccano
Menswear brand Meccano has been placed in voluntary administration.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101634901/Administrators-seek-new-owner-for-menswear-brand-Meccano
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Auckland’s City Rail Link faces delays after unnamed bidder walks away
Auckland’s $3.4 billion City Rail Link will be delayed by up to three months following the withdrawal of a preferred bidder from the process.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101626877/Aucklands-City-Rail-Link-faces-delays-after-unnamed-bidder-walks-away
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Fletcher Building announces half-year loss of $322 million
Fletcher Building has announced an operating earnings loss of $322 million for the six months ended 31 December 2017.
The loss compares to a $310m profit before significant items for the last six months of 2016.
Earlier this month Fletcher Building flagged its growing losses, and said the board had suspended the payment of an interim dividend.
The expected losses of $660m from the Building & Interiors division (B&I) division led Fletcher Building chairman Sir Ralph Norris to resign, though he will remain in the role until his successor is found.
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Has New Zealand’s broadband sped up?
The average broadband connection speed in New Zealand has more than tripled in the past three years.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101624920/Has-New-Zealands-broadband-sped-up
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Thailand trip a chance for Kiwi designers to find their footing in Southeast Asia
A delegation of Kiwi fashion entrepreneurs is jetting off to Thailand to learn more about the local fashion scene and, hopefully, begin cracking the Southeast Asian market.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/fashion/101495171/Thailand-trip-a-chance-for-Kiwi-designers-to-find-their-footing-in-Southeast-Asia
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Tuesday, 20 February 2018
Amayjen chef Andrew May to judge New Zealand Farmers Market food awards
A Feilding chef will determine the cream of the crop at this year’s Farmers Market New Zealand Summer Food Awards.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101511031/Amayjen-chef-Andrew-May-to-judge-New-Zealand-Farmers-Market-food-awards
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Time for coffee shops to show tea drinkers some respect – reviewer
New Zealand once led the world in tea drunk per person, so it seems strange tea needs defending in public.
But as tea lover Adelia Hallett puts it, “it’s time to strike back at the coffee culture”.
She’s created a review blog Tea on the Road which rates cafes and tearooms on the cup of tea they serve up. She gives 10 points each for the tea, the cup and the setting.
It’s her way to thank those who get it right and shove the rest in the right direction.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/101304773/Time-for-coffee-shops-to-show-tea-drinkers-some-respect-reviewer
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Review: Cosy Cafe, Christchurch
A taste of… Cosy Cafe, 150 Cavendish Rd, Casebrook, Christchurch.
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Cafe Chat: Get your kicks at Diner 66 in Christchurch
Step out of central Christchurch and be transported into 1950s America with the city’s newest hospitality establishment, Diner 66.
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Recipe: Summer noodle salad from Sister Kong Bao Bar
Christchurch’s Sister Kong is known for its bao burgers, but for local Lauren Hayes the summer noodle salad is the real standout.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/101460611/Recipe-Summer-noodle-salad-from-Sister-Kong-Bao-Bar
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Cafe Chat: Wellington’s Motel Bar becomes Forresters Lane
Wellington’s famous Motel Bar, which closed to much lamenting on the eve of this year, has already been transformed into a brand new drinking den, Forresters Lane.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/101413605/Cafe-Chat-Wellingtons-Motel-Bar-becomes-Forresters-Lane
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Review: Lauded Hamilton East cafe Grey Gardens and its slow poached eggs
A taste of… Grey Gardens, in the sixth shed of Lovegrove Lane, found at 394 Grey Street.
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It’s a wrap: rice paper rolls filled with fresh veges and protein
While spending time with dear friends in Whangamata over the Christmas break, I made a big platter of wraps for lunch one day – something I hadn’t done for a long time.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/101423154/Its-a-wrap-rice-paper-rolls-filled-with-fresh-veges-and-protein
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Neat Places: Where to go when you want more than food and refreshment
Enjoy crunch and bite in a radish, red onion and watermelon salad
Are you ready for the radish renaissance? Trust me, it’s a thing (or it will be, if there is any justice in the world). Radishes are bright, fiery bombs of colour and flavour, which deserve more than being carved into roses or offered as a snack for weightwatchers.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/101550558/Enjoy-crunch-and-bite-in-a-radish-red-onion-and-watermelon-salad
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Sunset fishing and great mates: Why Charlie Duncan loves the Waikato
It’s the end of the day at Crudo cafe and owner Charlie Duncan is taking a breather, perched at a table outside, long cool drink to hand, the better to admire his sleek black Beemer parked out front.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/101552789/Sunset-fishing-and-great-mates-Why-Charlie-Duncan-loves-the-Waikato
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Review: Cha offers authentic Asian dining in a beloved Capital institution
A taste of… Cha, 37 Courtenay Pl, Wellington.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/101474094/Review-Cha-offers-authentic-Asian-dining-in-a-beloved-Capital-institution
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Plans for new Bluff bus service to expand capacity, routes, reach
Commerce Commission asked to investigate Trade Me fee changes
Almost 20 retailers have complained to the competition watchdog over fee changes by Trade Me.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101553260/Commerce-Commission-asked-to-investigate-Trade-Me-fee-changes
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Deal near for sale of Slingshot, Orcon owner Vocus NZ
The sale of the country’s fourth-largest telecommunications company, Vocus New Zealand, should be agreed by the end of June, says its Australian owner.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101570490/Deal-near-for-sale-of-Slingshot-Orcon-owner-Vocus-NZ
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Auckland bakery Daily Bread draws in followers using 600 years of German baking knowledge
An old school approach to baking, using 600-year-old equipment, is proving popular at a new central Auckland bakery.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/101496008/Auckland-bakery-Daily-Bread-draws-in-followers-using-600-years-of-German-baking-knowledge
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Two tradies jailed for two years for ‘calculated’ tax evasion
Two tradesmen have been jailed for each evading nearly $1 million in tax, Inland Revenue says.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101604332/Two-tradies-jailed-for-two-years-for-calculated-tax-evasion
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When a cyclone hits, what are your rights as an employee?
As tropical storms continue to rip through the country, we look at how your employment relationship and rights might be affected.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101586329/When-a-cyclone-hits-what-are-your-rights-as-an-employee
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Monday, 19 February 2018
Chorus prepares for knock-on effect of power outages
Network company Chorus has checked and refuelled the generators in its phone exchanges and deployed portable generators to possible trouble spots in preparation for weather-related outages triggered by ex-tropical cyclone Gita.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101592501/Chorus-prepares-for-knock-on-effect-of-power-outages
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Australian retail group to buy Macpac
Australia’s Super Retail Group is buying New Zealand outdoor equipment and clothing company Macpac for $144 million.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101597357/Australian-retail-group-to-buy-Macpac
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Are there more employees in New Zealand’s telco industry?
The telecommunication sector is booming, with jobs steadily increasing year on year.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101586207/Are-there-more-employees-in-New-Zealands-telco-industry
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We gave up red meat at 65, and never felt better
Removing red meat from our diets was a no brainer for my partner Tony and I.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101574686/We-gave-up-red-meat-at-65-and-never-felt-better
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Good news, chocolate lovers: Toblerone icecream is a thing
Just when you thought Toblerone couldn’t possibly get any better, those clever Swiss chocolate makers have come up with a – wait for it – icecream version.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/101558333/Good-news-chocolate-lovers-Toblerone-icecream-is-a-thing
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Foods from around the world with confused origins
The stories behind some of the world’s favourite dishes aren’t as straight-forward as many think.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101389778/Foods-from-around-the-world-with-confused-origins
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Social media firms got played by Russian agents
The election-interference indictment brought by US special counsel Robert Mueller underscores how thoroughly social-media companies like Facebook and Twitter were played by Russian propagandists.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101568610/Social-media-firms-got-played-by-Russian-agents
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‘Sue me’: Village Roadshow chief slams Google for ‘facilitating crime’
Village Roadshow co-chief executive Graham Burke has slammed Google for “facilitating crime” by allowing piracy, saying the multibillion-dollar company is welcome to sue him for his comments.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101564623/Sue-me-Village-Roadshow-chief-slams-Google-for-facilitating-crime
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Democracy, inclusion and identity top Government’s digital agenda
Communications Minister Clare Curran says the Government wants to reduce digital divides and will make enhancing people’s digital rights a priority.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101552647/Democracy-inclusion-and-identity-top-Governments-digital-agenda
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NZers now paying less for telecommunication services
The price of phone and broadband services in New Zealand dropped significantly at the end of last year.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101551542/NZers-now-paying-less-for-telecommunication-services
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SpaceX wants to beam the internet down to Earth
SpaceX is preparing to hit another orbital milestone with the launch of a pair of experimental satellites on Sunday that’s designed to beam an ultra-fast, lag-free Internet connection down to Earth.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101552839/SpaceX-wants-to-beam-the-internet-down-to-Earth
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Saturday, 17 February 2018
Families parachute together as Chinese tourists leave their comfort zones
Not content with staring at the scenery, today’s independent Chinese travellers are getting more adventurous.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101408467/Families-parachute-together-as-Chinese-tourists-leave-their-comfort-zones
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The ascent and descent of Sir Ralph Norris
Once depicted as a knight of industry with his sword blade tracing the upward line of corporate profits, Sir Ralph Norris suffered the indignity of having to fall on his own sword on Wednesday.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101462307/The-ascent-and-descent-of-Sir-Ralph-Norris
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Angry and hurt: Fletcher Building chairman Ralph Norris speaks out in his own defence
On Valentines Day, Fletcher Building chairman Ralph Norris headed out to a restaurant for dinner with his wife.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101499292/Angry-and-hurt-Fletcher-Building-chairman-Ralph-Norris-speaks-out-in-his-own-defence
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NZer reveals Tarantino’s reckless pursuit of ‘authenticity’ puts results ahead of people
OPINION: Those with longer memories will recall with some amusement when TVNZ reporter Rod Vaughan chartered a helicopter to fly in and confront business mogul and wannabe politician Bob Jones at his favourite fishing spot. The former boxer broke Vaughan’s nose. Jones was fined $1000 – and famously asked the judge if by doubling up to $2000 he might be allowed to do it again.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101535615/NZer-reveals-Tarantinos-reckless-pursuit-of-authenticity-puts-results-ahead-of-people
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Rocket Lab’s second silver ball will remain on Earth
Rocket Lab won’t put a second “humanity star” into orbit, saying its hands will be full from now on launching commercial payloads into space.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101469709/Rocket-Labs-second-silver-ball-will-remain-on-Earth
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Organic juice company’s sustainable planting efforts starts young
We continue our series on the UN-sanctioned steps businesses are taking to meet their sustainable development goals and to reduce negative impacts on society.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/101035820/Organic-juice-companys-sustainable-planting-efforts-starts-young
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Friday, 16 February 2018
Recipe: Jordan Rondel’s chocolate, plum and macadamia cake
My boyfriend’s parents have an incredibly plentiful heirloom plum tree in their Auckland garden, which I always raid at this time of year. They are beautifully tart, red fleshed plums which pair perfectly with dark chocolate and rich macadamias in this simple but impressive cake.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/101275504/Recipe-Jordan-Rondels-chocolate-plum-and-macadamia-cake
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Construction is booming but where are all the workers?
In a world of increasing uncertainty, construction is one industry with a booming future. So why is it you can never find a builder when you need one. Catherine Groenestein reports.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101423256/Construction-is-booming-but-where-are-all-the-workers
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Failure to report seabird and fish death ‘commonplace’ in industry, fishing company boss says
A fishing company director says failure to report the deaths of seabirds and non-quota fish species is “commonplace” within the industry.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/101500516/Failure-to-report-seabird-and-fish-death-commonplace-in-industry-fishing-company-boss-says
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Woodville businesswoman believes town will bloom again, but more support is needed
Woodville businesswoman Gabriele Losch believes the town’s businesses should be given help to get through until work on an alternative route to the ManawatÅ« Gorge road begins.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/101383724/Woodville-businesswoman-believes-town-will-bloom-again-but-more-support-is-needed
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‘Integrity of business and government’ at stake in whistleblowing
People who blow the whistle on wrongdoing by their employers look set to get more legal protection, with rewards for whistleblowing also up for discussion.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/101504495/Integrity-of-business-and-government-at-stake-in-whistleblowing
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