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Whanganui business news
Three top new residences which won 2024 architecture awards
Outstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.
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.'
Stalled international pilot training costing New Zealand $50m a year
An industry group blames the exit of a big operator and slow visa processing.
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.
'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.'
'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.
Business news around NZ
NZ must decide on growth path for decades ahead, says infrastructure group
OPINION: If we were to sell some assets, where could we reinvest or recycle that money?
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So you want to save $500,000 for retirement. What does it take to get there?
Singapore Airlines boss says F1 could help turbo charge NZ operations
Airline at record capacity in NZ in strong recovery from pandemic five years ago.
The Ex-Files: Can I get the $20k back I paid my now-ex-wife to assist her studies?
OPINION: Fees for study are being contested in a marriage break-up.
Mike Fuge: Bureaucratic delays hinder NZ’s renewable energy progress
OPINION: Contact Energy calls for faster action in push for renewable power.
Liam Dann: When even the world’s oldest profession is struggling, you know times are tough
OPINION: The economy still feels bad but a recovery is slowly gaining momentum.
More local business news
'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.
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.'