In-depth: Kansas City economy still year away from pre-pandemic levels
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Hiring signs are posted outside a gas station in Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pa., Wednesday, May 5, 2021. The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. â The Kansas City job market has bounced back remarkably well from the pandemic-fueled recession, which started a year ago, but it will be at least another year before the region returns to previous employment levels.
$4.3m for Northland DHB to expand electric vehicle fleet
14 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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Northland DHB will expand its fleet of electric vehicles with new Hyundai Konas after getting $4.3 million of government funding.
Northland DHB will expand its fleet of electric vehicles with new Hyundai Konas after getting $4.3 million of government funding.
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Northland District Health Board will expand its fleet of electric vehicles (EV) and install the charging infrastructure thanks to $4.3 million of government funding.
Margriet Geesink, NDHB sustainability development manager, said over the last five years NDHB has been actively reducing its carbon emissions with a wide range of measures, including changing all diesel boilers to electric heat pumps and reducing medical gas usage to achieve the target to halve emissions in 2030.
Bay of Plenty businesses invest, expand and thrive post lockdown
1 May, 2021 07:00 PM
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Te Arawa Fisheries 2021 management team. Photo / Supplied
Covid-19 tugged, yanked, pushed, pulled and tested Bay businesses ability to survive. Since the March 2020 lockdown, it has been survival of the fittest. Zoe Hunter speaks to businesses that have not only survived but thrived.
Te Arawa Fisheries is thriving amid the global pandemic and is now eyeing a business venture that could create up to 1000 jobs.
The Māori-led organisation posted a $1 million increase in total revenue post-lockdown and is developing new business opportunities to establish itself as an important player in the fisheries sector.