A legendary West Coast pub has removed its popular outdoor seating under threat of a $20,000 fine.

It was decided the Formerly the Blackball Hilton's tables and chairs fell outside the licensed boundary.

Owner Cynthia Robins says they've been there for decades - and never caused a problem.  

"They're becoming much more strict with what's within the licenced area. We said - well, until this is resolved, we just can't have the tables there? Well, now I feel like the town doesn't look as inviting because those tables aren't out there with the umbrellas up, they look more friendly."

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A legendary West Coast pub has removed its popular outdoor seating under threat of a $20,000 fine.
It was decided the Formerly the Blackball Hilton's tables and chairs fell outside the licensed boundary.
Owner Cynthia Robins says they've been there for decades - and never caused a problem. &nbsp;
"They're becoming much more strict with what's within the licenced area. We said - well, until this is resolved, we just can't have the tables there? Well, now I feel like the town doesn't look as inviting because those tables aren't out there with the umbrellas up, they look more friendly."
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Cynthia Robins: Formerly the Blackball Hilton owner on the pub being forced to remove outdoor seating

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The US President's social media posts suggest he's worried about the price of oil, as the US and Israel bombard Iran into an 11th day.

More than 1700 have been killed in the Middle East - most in Iran, and hundreds in Lebanon.

Despite this, markets appear to have calmed down following the initial shock, and Milford Asset Management's Brendan Larsen explained why.

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The US President's social media posts suggest he's worried about the price of oil, as the US and Israel bombard Iran into an 11th day.
More than 1700 have been killed in the Middle East - most in Iran, and hundreds in Lebanon.
Despite this, markets appear to have calmed down following the initial shock, and Milford Asset Management's Brendan Larsen explained why.
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Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on markets calming down from Middle East conflict shock

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The balance sheet is looking strong for Briscoe Group, which managed to score a few goals late in the game. 

The retailer's posted record annual sales of close to $800 million, for the year ending January 25th. 

Its homeware brand Briscoes saw 1.42 percent sales growth - while Rebel Sport trailed with growth of 0.13 percent.

Managing director Rod Duke says the business just changed its promotions approach slightly. 

"Generally, the market from about Black Friday just eased up a bit. People just got a bit more confident."

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The balance sheet is looking strong for Briscoe Group, which managed to score a few goals late in the game.&nbsp;
The retailer's posted record annual sales of close to $800 million, for the year ending January 25th.&nbsp;
Its homeware brand Briscoes saw 1.42 percent sales growth - while Rebel Sport trailed with growth of 0.13 percent.
Managing director Rod Duke says the business just changed its promotions approach slightly.&nbsp;
"Generally, the market from about Black Friday just eased up a bit. People just got a bit more confident."
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Rod Duke: Briscoe Group managing director on the business posting steady result in tough financial year

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Public health experts have noticed this latest Covid wave is worsening as fewer Kiwis are getting vaccination boosters and tests, and it's renewed debate about sick leave.

Wastewater analysis from PHF Science shows that the number of cases is at the highest rate it's been for over six months, and Health NZ says there's been 50 hospitalisations and 19 deaths from the virus this week.

Otago University associate professor Paula O'Kane says it's important to let sick leave accrue every year - and stay consistent as Kiwis move jobs.

"It would give people access to better sick leave, it might discourage misuse of sick leave, and when people are actually sick for a longer period of time, they're better covered. So it would really help to deal with issues around people's long-term illness, for example." 

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Public health experts have noticed this latest Covid wave is worsening as fewer Kiwis are getting vaccination boosters and tests, and it's renewed debate about sick leave.
Wastewater analysis from PHF Science shows that the number of cases is at the highest rate it's been for over six months, and Health NZ says there's been 50 hospitalisations and 19 deaths from the virus this week.
Otago University associate professor Paula O'Kane says it's important to let sick leave accrue every year - and stay consistent as Kiwis move jobs.
"It would give people access to better sick leave, it might discourage misuse of sick leave, and when people are actually sick for a longer period of time, they're better covered. So it would really help to deal with issues around people's long-term illness, for example."&nbsp;
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Paula O'Kane: Otago University associate professor calls for changes to be made to sick leave

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Cynthia Robins: Formerly the Blackball Hilton owner on the pub being forced to remove outdoor seating

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