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Whanganui business news
Century-old Waverley business for sale
The SH3 store stayed within the same family for 100 years.
Businesses elevate work opportunities in Whanganui
A three-way collaboration is taking industry training to a new level.
Aerowork’s 75-year celebration a family affair
Aviation history was highlighted at Aerowork's 75-year celebration on Saturday.
‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs
Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.
Whanganui friends and business owners create unique Rēwena Gin
'It’s more than a drink when there’s the connection of whānau.'
Hopes property developer will snap up shopping centre
'It’s the first time it has come to the market for about 55 years.'
The Country Fast Five: 'AI will empower the average farmer'
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Whakapapa Holdings close to deal for ski area assets
'We have confidence as a business that the Whakapapa ski area is viable commercially.'
Fonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this week
Plans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.
'Decommissioning' on the table for the Chateau Tongariro
Gov't abandons search for new operator of Chateau Tongariro, decommissioning considered.
'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closure
The presses are rolling again.
Construction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on record
Data from Coronial Services dating back to 2007 shows record 2023 suicide numbers.
Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip
One million fewer lambs next spring raises economic red flag in meat-processing industry.
Mercury, Winstone Pulp in war of words over power price claims
Mercury has contested forest products company Winstone's claims about high power prices.
High energy prices threaten 230 jobs at Winstone Pulp International
If the plan goes ahead 230 people would lose their jobs.
Burgermania hits Whanganui
'We all offer different experiences and versions of the same thing.'
'Just keep going' as customers tighten purses
'They might just have a coffee or something light, or they’ll share a plate.'
Energy-inspired trip for minister
The Minister of Climate Change and Revenue was in Whanganui on Thursday.
Processor failure hits farms and transport operators
Bruce Stephenson of Stephenson Transport said the outcome was not surprising.
Receivers issue latest update on Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
Buyer must strike a deal with the Crown to agree to continue to operate giant skifield.
Q&A: Marianne Archibald on lettuce, leisure and life
Reporter Alyssa Smith caught up with Marianne Archibald from Salad Brothers.
Multi-tenant heritage building on the market
The class-B building is for sale by tender, with offers open until June 12, 12.30pm.
'A lot of knowledge being lost': Lack of wool education concerns experts
A lack of tertiary education is a huge concern for the wool sector.
Business news around NZ
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He created a $660m company in his garage: Sistema richlister on standing firm with a famous name to retain ‘Made in NZ’
'I don’t care if it’s Martha Stewart or the bloody Pope. I’m not taking [Made in NZ] off.'
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The ad industry's biggest mistake? 'Assuming the rest of NZ is just like Auckland'
The bosses of NZME, Stuff, Are Media and three agencies answer five questions for 2025.
Donald Trump’s ‘Maganomics’ will damage growth, economists tell FT polls
Financial Times: Most surveyed claim a protectionist shift will overshadow other policies.
NZ artisan meat rub shines at world’s biggest barbecue competition
The US market now beckons a fast-growing exporter founded in a home kitchen.
Sales surge in 2024 for Chinese EV giant BYD
The firm is out to boost its overseas presence but still sells 90% of its cars in China.
How much house prices dropped in 2024
Since February, values have slowly been drifting down, Corelogic says.
More local business news
Supply chain opportunities for Whanganui
BlueFloat Energy wants to hear from Whanganui businesses.
Whanganui funeral directors celebrate 30 years in business
“We’re not going anywhere," Craig Cleveland says.
Forest manager: International demand for pruned logs at an all-time high
"Things are fundamentally changed in my view, in China."
New members to oversee council's commercial interests
The move follows the axing of Whanganui District Council Holdings in March.
New Suzuki NZ boss confident about Whanganui-based business
'There is a bit of uncertainty.'
Risk v reward: New hotel could offset rates
'If it does stack up, we would be fools not to progress it.'