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NZ Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- NZ Herald
Uber Eats eyes Kaitāia launch, exciting local businesses and residents
The posts have caused a stir in the community. Kaitāia Business Association chairman Josh Kirby said they would be seeking feedback over the next few months to gauge the uptake and impact. Kaitāia Business Association chairman Josh Kirby. 'I imagine there would be a big uptake initially as they test it out.' He said Kaitāia was not on Uber's regional expansion list released in late 2024. 'Timing is not confirmed, but it sounds like it might be a go. 'One possible positive impact is for those locals or visitors staying out of town ,in say Ahipara or Awanui, even as far as Doubtless Bay, may order from Kaitāia eateries they wouldn't otherwise visit, potentially broadening reach.' He added it may help on cold or wet nights when people were reluctant to venture out. 'Commissions and service fees can be high, however, creating pressure on margins, so those eateries wanting to jump on board will have to take that into consideration. 'We'd love to see those food delivery services partner with small local restaurants and eateries.' While it might mean convenience for customers, the move could be a big opportunity for local businesses, one restaurant owner said. Alex Park, owner of Korean restaurant Happy Bowl, said the delivery platform could help increase sales and make it easier for people to discover the restaurant, even if they have never visited the establishment. 'It also gives small businesses a way to compete with bigger chains by reaching more customers without needing to spend a lot on marketing or opening new locations. 'Overall, it's a great way for them to grow and get more recognition in the community.' He said he has already signed his business up with Uber Eats and is excited to see how it will help grow the business. 'With strategic management, the benefits of increased exposure and sales can outweigh the costs, ultimately supporting Happy Bowl's growth.' Haley Cooper, previous owner of Captain Donut, said once locals know it's available 'there is the possibility that it will take off quite well'. 'At times having pizza delivered can be a 'wait your turn' kind of yarn. And the only other place that delivers is Mani's Butter Chicken. 'Of course there will be logistics that affect deliveries but we are used to that, living here, so I can't see it being a issue really. 'Once people know the areas covered and distances etc they be fine.'
Scottish Sun
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Noughties reality star looks unrecognisable 22 years after talent show fame – can you guess who he is?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FAME Academy singer has been working hard since the show and is still gigging around England. The BBC star rose to fame on the second series of the talent show in 2003, which saw Alex Park crowned winner. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Alistair Griffin was a reality TV star from the noughties Credit: Instagram / @ 5 The Fame Academy star is still going strong and released an album in 2015 Credit: Rex 5 Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty hosted Fame Academy - the pair are now married Credit: BBC Runner up to Alex, Alistair Griffin released the song Bring It On following Fame Academy. He has continued with his songwriting, penning the song I Wish for You the World, for the Games Maker Choir, during the 2012 Summer Olympics. Still at it, he released his third album From Nowhere in 2014. Alistair is currently hosting a run of concerts by candlelight, titled The Greatest Shows in York Minster, The songrwriter recently shared a video explaining his path into music and is success after the show. He said: "I come from a little village in Yorkshire called Castleton. "Where there's more sheep than people and there's definitely not many pop stars. "I've always loved music and writing songs. "So I left Yorkshire and I went to London to pursue my dream. "And it wasn't long before I ended up on one of the first TV talent shows." He continued: "Fame Academy was a cross between X Factor and Big Brother. "We all lived in a big house together, we all sang for survival. We all voted each other out at the end, it was brutal. "Since then I have continued making music. Duetted with one of Girls Aloud, Kimberley Walsh, my song Just Drive was used as the theme tune to Formula 1. "Played for some big crowds along the way. "Met some great people along the way and I'm always up for an adventure. "Hope you like my TikTok, stay tuned and follow me for for my latest adventure." 5 He recently discovered his old Fame Academy DDVD
Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- Times
Sir Graeme Odgers obituary: chair of Monopolies Commission
Graeme Odgers, a senior official at the Department of Trade and Industry, was chairing a meeting of leading British bankers in the boardroom of Barclays Bank. Across the table sat Alex Park, the chief executive of British Leyland, with the rest of his board. After an hour of tortured discussion, Odgers got to the heart of the problem: 'Mr Park, are you telling us that next week you may not be able to pay your employees' wages?' After a long silence, Park replied: 'Mr Odgers, I think I might be telling you that.' It was 1975 and British Leyland not only employed 250,000 workers but also indirectly supported about 300,000 in associated companies, meaning that a sizeable proportion of the country's workforce faced imminent unemployment.
Otago Daily Times
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Otago Daily Times
ODT Odds On: 15 May 2025
We have a shock announcement on ODT Odds On brought to you by the best sports bar in the Universe the Baaa. A lot of our betting has been derailed over the last few weeks by inclement weather so we will put Odds On into hiatus after this weekend for the winter but we'll be back bigger then ever come spring racing. Our Harness tipster would have got his multi if Alex Park wasn't cancelled only to appear then on Saturday night! Harty's multi was derailed by one of his horses being scratched due to the track. No excuses for the Gallops and sports tipsters they had shockers. But we go out with a BANG this weekend so strap in.
