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5 restaurant trends for 2023
In a fast-paced industry which has had to survive lockdowns and booms over the past two years, what’s in store for the restaurant sector in the year ahead?
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7 under-rated Kiwi travel destinations
New Zealand’s tourist hotspots are well-documented (and heavily attended), so why not take the road less travelled and visit the places less Instagrammed?
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Top 8 office hacks to make your work life easier
REDnews has compiled office hacks to make work life a little bit easier.
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Top five places to live in New Zealand for remote workers
REDnews investigated five locations around Aotearoa.
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Five ways to cool your home in summer
REDnews delved into the world of cooling to outline options for comfortable living.
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Climate leader Bronwyn Hayward named supreme Woman of Influence
See the full list of 2021 Women of Influence Award winners.
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Kiwis consider moving out of main cities as housing dreams change
New Zealanders want better lifestyles.
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Family and finances in focus for 2022, research shows
The pandemic has made us value family and pay more attention to our finances.
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Garage startup to $10 million in turnover
Giftbox Boutique was started five years ago by Westpac customers Katie and Andy Gray.
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Managing Your Money facilitators share their Christmas tips
REDnews sat down with three facilitators.