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Matt Knight started up his own business SharedSpace two years ago. Its an online-platform where you can list or rent offices
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Making use of that spare office space

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An Auckland businessman reckons he has the perfect solution to offices where there's space going to waste. Matt Knight says there's nothing better than sharing. The idea occurred to him when he noticed how much unused space there was in offices around the city - particularly after businesses downsize but stay in the same premises. Two...

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Red Beach resident Lesley Utting says it's unfair she has to pay a toll to call Browns Bay not far away.

Toll charges don't ring true

A push to make all of Auckland a free calling zone is gaining momentum, with toll calls described as being from days gone by.

Auckland CBD will end up with two new supermarkets, with a new Countdown opening on January 10.

New supermarket for Auckland CBD

A new concept supermarket opens its door in Auckland's CBD on Tuesday, one of two new places to get groceries in Auckland city.

Sam Drumm wants Auckland to become a Fair Trade city.

Auckland, not fair enough

Auckland is lagging behind Wellington and Dunedin as Fair Traders, and one group is pushing for more businesses to get on board.

Rob Dexter and Astrid Modrow are concerned about a private plan change that could lead to the demolition of unprotected heritage flats to make way for a Countdown carpark.

Counting down to a car park?

A supermarket applies for a zone change from residential to business in Mount Eden, Dominion Road. Residents aren't happy.

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Do you think Fair Trade is an important concept?

This poll ended on 21 December 2011.

Yes it's vital

0%

Nice idea but impractical for Xmas shopping

0%

No I've heard some bad things about it

100%

This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.

Opinion

Police, bus boss react to red light runners

Two buses from the same company are photographed running red lights on the intersection of Albert and Wyndham Streets Police and a bus company react to photos of Auckland bus drivers blatantly running red lights - and endangering the lives of pedestrians. Have your say

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Living

Hot deals: Koh Lanta - Thailand

Koh Lanta - Thailand. Photo / Thinkstock Premium Travel has Koh Lanta holidays including return business-class airfares and 10 nights' four-a-half-star stay in Garden Pavilion with breakfast daily. Have your say

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