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A-Gas, a refrigerant management specialist, announces plans for multimillion-dollar expansion in New Zealand   A-Gas, a refrigerant management specialist, has expanded its business area to New Zealand by establishing an A-Gas New Zealand site in South Auckland. With an investment of millions of dollars, the New Zealand market will have access to state-of-the-art gas separation…

RNZ, Wellington area tax to increase by 17.8% The Greater Wellington Regional Council plans to increase taxes in the Wellington area by 17.8%, according to RNZ. Wellington taxpayers are expected to pay an additional $100 in taxes annually due to a 17.8% tax increase. Wellington homeowners are already facing a 12% tax increase imposed by…

How to keep your home warm and save electricity   Last week, Niwa meteorologist Chris said that the recent surge in cold weather is a precursor to this year’s winter weather in New Zealand and that a very cold winter is expected compared to previous years. As a way to prevent heat loss in cold…

Changes in Kiwis’ work and shopping/consumption patterns after Covid-19 pandemic   While the economy has shown signs of recovery after the pandemic, a new report shows that the number of people working from home has increased while spending in New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, has decreased. The number of tourists in Auckland’s CBD area has…