The Far North District is a hot-spot for Kiwis looking to get away over the holidays. 

However, due to the impacts of cyclones, storms and COVID - the area's businesses are still struggling. 

Far North District Mayor Moko Tepania told Andrew Dickens that tourism this summer is key to boosting Northland's struggling businesses.

'We need you all to come up here and spend your money because our businesses bloody need it.'

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The Far North District is a hot-spot for Kiwis looking to get away over the holidays.&nbsp;
However, due to the impacts of cyclones, storms and COVID - the area's businesses are still struggling.&nbsp;
Far North District Mayor Moko Tepania told Andrew Dickens that tourism this summer is key to boosting Northland's struggling businesses.
'We need you all to come up here and spend your money because our businesses bloody need it.'
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Moko Tepania: Far North District Mayor encourages tourism to boost Northland businesses

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Retail New Zealand's Chief Executive says the closure of Australian retailer EB Games would have a wide-reaching impact.  

The Australian video-game retailer's proposing shutting its 38 New Zealand stores and its Distribution Centre. 

Staff reportedly have until Monday to feed back on the plan. 

Retail NZ's Carolyn Young told Andrew Dickens the retail climate's been really challenging over the past few years.  

She says losing EB is not a small thing. 

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Retail New Zealand's Chief Executive says the closure of Australian retailer EB Games would have a wide-reaching impact. &nbsp;
The Australian video-game retailer's proposing shutting its 38 New Zealand stores and its Distribution Centre.&nbsp;
Staff reportedly have until Monday to feed back on the plan.&nbsp;
Retail NZ's Carolyn Young told Andrew Dickens the retail climate's been really challenging over the past few years. &nbsp;
She says losing EB is not a small thing.&nbsp;
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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the proposed closure of EB Games' New Zealand stores

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Often trust have been seen to be province of the uber wealthy. But are they? And often people don't think about this issue until it is too late

So when should we think about these issues - our family. inheritances and what's gonna happen to our money when we aren't around to look after it?

Managing Director for New Zealand Family Trust Services Limited Janet Xuccoa joins Tim Beveridge to give her advice on trust accounts, and how they should be used.

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Often trust have been seen to be province of the uber wealthy. But are they? And often people don't think about this issue until it is too late
So when should we think about these issues - our family. inheritances and what's gonna happen to our money when we aren't around to look after it?
Managing Director for New Zealand Family Trust Services Limited Janet Xuccoa joins Tim Beveridge to give her advice on trust accounts, and how they should be used.
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Jannet Xuccoa: When's the right time for a trust?

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In November China's economy showed clear signs of strain as investment, consumption, and industrial output all weakened more than anticipated. 

"I think the most worrying thing is fixed asset investment actually, which has now declined for the 3rd month in a row," Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis told Andrew Dickens

"We've never seen that before."

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In November China's economy showed clear signs of strain as investment, consumption, and industrial output all weakened more than anticipated.&nbsp;
"I think the most worrying thing is fixed asset investment actually, which has now declined for the 3rd month in a row," Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis told Andrew Dickens
"We've never seen that before."
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Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent says China's economy shows signs of strain

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Moko Tepania: Far North District Mayor encourages tourism to boost Northland businesses

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