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Whanganui business news
'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills
One of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.
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.'
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.
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.'
‘Absolutely pumped’: BurgerFuel coming to Whanganui
It is set to create about 15 new jobs.
Ruapehu infrastructure downward spiral could leave tourists out in cold
Mt Ruapehu’s two skifields are still surrounded by uncertainty as the ski season nears.
Long-time owners move on from family shop
'It was tough, you know, our kids have grown up in here.'
Wine bar will be worth the wait
'We are rounding everybody up and getting it cracking...'
Peter Gordon's Homeland restaurant to close its doors
The site is due to be part of a major redevelopment.
Chateau bidders need more certainty, mayor says
The historic hotel has been closed for more than a year.
Shuttered Chateau Tongariro costing taxpayers $2.2m a year to sit empty
A year after closing, the future of the empty hotel is uncertain.
Government bails out Ruapehu Alpine Lifts again to tune of $7m
But it has said the $7 million will be the last financial support from taxpayers.
Business news around NZ
Market close: NZ shares fall as investors wait for key economic events
A solid morning wasn't enough to stop the S&P/NZX 50 Index from sliding backwards.
'We see benefits at the time': Pain relief during lamb tailing worth the money
From next year pain relief during tailing is mandatory for NZ Merino Company suppliers.
Former owners of three Auckland hospo businesses in liquidation – two restaurants to shut for redevelopment
Landlord didn't grant prior owners new lease.
Spring ushers in improved farmer confidence - survey
Broader agri economy confidence has increased to a net reading of +3% from -25%.
Bedroom swelter: Too hot upstairs in new Auckland terraces, apartments
Free-standing fans, airconditioning units, ceiling fans and heat pumps go into bedrooms.
More local business news
Status quo or room to grow? Airport's future being mapped out
Uncertainty over aeronautical fees remains an issue for airport users.
The Lines Company told to clean its act up
Company told to do better after 'concerning' power outages.
New car dealership after slice of Whanganui action
'We couldn’t believe our luck when we got the site.'
Award-winning Whanganui restaurant on market
“The bones are there and they’ve been built with blood, sweat and tears . . ."
Just Looking back and bigger than ever
“You have one shot when the customer walks through the door."
Ohakune hotel's history 'as chequered as the iconic dancefloor'
The historic Kings Hotel - the oldest hotel in the central North Island - is up for sale.