A bar owner in Dunedin faces potential bankruptcy and loss of home due to closures of two venues, highlighting the impact of rising costs and economic pressures on small local businesses.
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survival of small enterprises under pressure
**Business groups seeking more consultation on Golden Mile** \\ \\ **27 November 2024**\\ \\ Three business associations say Wellington City Council must ensure it carries out thorough consultation with Golden Mile businesses, following the decision to proceed with the $139m upgrade of the area.threatened by policy-driven cost shifts
****Retailers say they’ll have to raise prices if card surcharge ban comes into force**** \\ \\ **20 February 2026**\\ \\ “The proposed ban is poorly targeted, has been rushed through, and risks significant unintended consequences for retailers and consumers alike,” Ms Young says.Social-media signal on the same topic, drawn from the social lens. Engagement is likes + 2×shares + 3×replies, the same weighting used across the digest cards. View on /social →
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