Industries
OCR in neutral and handbrake on
![28102016 NEWS PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Reserve Bank has released this banknote gauge to help people with sight loss better ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/u/4/5/o/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1ju2bc.png/1497592635728.jpg)
If the official interest rate was a car, no-one would bother looking for the key rights now, banks suggest.
Dame Julie Christie goes west
![Dame Julie Christie is returning to her birthplace to assist with regional development.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/t/5/k/r/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jt529.png/1497572686702.jpg)
Reality TV queen can use her Dragon's Den skills in assessing applications for money from Development West Coast.
Chart: Housing costs
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Household income isn't keeping pace with housing costs in Auckland, but what about other cities?
Fast food staff win pay battle
![Restaurant Brands, a company which owns KFC, Pizza Hut, Carls Jnr and Starbucks, have come to an agreement with Unite ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/8/5/u/2/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jt4wz.png/1497559514463.jpg)
KFC, Pizza Hut, Carls Jnr and Starbucks workers, who went on strike in April over pay rise issues, have won.
Aluminium cladding in use in NZ
![The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has vowed to find the cause of a huge fire at the 24 story Grenfell Tower in London.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/t/1/8/c/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jsyjm.png/1497554663264.jpg)
Building industry sources say aluminium cladding, used in the London high-rise fire, is also in use here.
Directors appoint female president
![Institute of Directors president Liz Coutts says business leaders are realising their role is about more than financial ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/s/u/0/7/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jsuf4.png/1497498090154.jpg)
Directors are expected to predict the future, but the world is increasingly uncertain.
Economic growth disappoints
![A slow-down in construction has helped suck the wind out of the NZ economy.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/s/l/t/m/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jsg1g.png/1497492104948.jpg)
Moderate quarterly GDP growth of 0.5pc shows fresh approach needed, says Labour.
Kiwis underpaid, overqualified
![PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 27: The mayor of the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, Fernando Haddad (R), and actress Roberta ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/s/g/6/e/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jsg0z.png/1497513953473.jpg)
Overqualified workers and 'mediocre management' blotting NZ's economic success, says OECD.
Train derailment preventable
![The KiwiRail freight train derailed while departing Glenbrook for Mount Maunganui on the Mission Bush branch line (file ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/s/i/u/k/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jsibk.png/1497485008199.jpg)
Workers did not complete required brake tests before freight train derailed in 2013, report finds.
Planned cat cafe seeks funds
![Plans are underway for Christchurch's first cat cafe.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/s/d/0/i/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jsapf.png/1497473998426.jpg)
Prep-purr-ations are being made for the purrfect place to grab a coffee - Christchurch's first cat cafe.
Chart: Visas in Canterbury
![sign . 020702 AFR pic by Tanya Lake
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The number of skilled visas issued to workers jumped for the quake rebuild, but has flattened out.
Bogus Lions merch seized
![The Lions series has been declared a major event which restricts trading and advertising near venues.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/s/1/2/2/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1js196.png/1497419471997.jpg)
Three to four individuals are being probed for selling unauthorised Lions merchandise.
Veggie prices 'absurd'
![26042017 NEWSPHOTO: CATRIN OWEN
Fruit and vegetables bouquets are replacing the traditional flower bouquets in Auckland.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/r/o/h/2/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jrnzg.png/1497410165584.jpg)
Chefs are having to rethink their winter menus as wet weather ups the cost of fresh produce.
Banks slash code of practice
![The issue of who is responsible for banking fraud may be back on the table.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/r/n/2/r/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jrkec.png/1497406968511.jpg)
Shortened code of practice paves way for banks to take different stances on internet fraud and other issues.
Firm critical of SFO complaint
![The SFO has closed its investigation into Trends Publishing.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/r/v/4/h/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jro6c.png/1497405107098.jpg)
The Serious Fraud Office has closed its investigation into Trends Publishing.
Govt checks with Fuji Xerox
![Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges says he is seeking reassurances about Fuji Xerox's government contracts.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/6/2/v/j/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jrhgq.png/1497419546318.jpg)
No cause for concern yet over government contracts worth over $50 million, says minister.
Chart: Work in Canterbury
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Mining provides the fewest jobs in the region, so which industry has the most workers?
Lester, Little back bus drivers
![Andrew Little took the video while riding a Wellington bus.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/q/t/5/2/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jqqgv.png/1497338356249.jpg)
Labour pair support old pay rates, while new operator insists drivers will prosper.
Nelson Mail cuts editions
![Fairfax Media says Nelson news will continue to be published "all day, every day" on Stuff and Neighbourly.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/q/y/4/j/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jquzd.png/1497326924130.jpg)
Fewer than four job losses expected from switch to more 'sustainable' publishing model.
NZ scandal claims big scalp
![Fuji Xerox NZ's inappropriate accounting cost shareholders $230 million.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/f/h/k/8/1/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jqjeb.png/1497323377767.jpg)
Government stays silent on NZ involvement as Fuji Xerox global chairman resigns.
Travellers want what NZ sells
![Better aircraft technology and cheaper fuel has opened New Zealand up to the world.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170617042513im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/q/5/v/y/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1j9y8g.png/1497317930481.jpg)
Sure, there's Rome, London and Paris, but more and more people want to come to New Zealand.