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Moody's and S&P Global have given their seal of approval to the NZ Budget.
Budget 2021: Infrastructure spend boosts growth outlook
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Budget 2021: Government considering unemployment insurance
Scheme could see workers receive 80 per cent of their pay if they are made unemployed.
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Audrey Young: If not now, then when for beneficiaries?
OPINION: After spending $57b on the Covid fund, the time was right to lift benefits.
Inter island ferry not part of port revamp plans
The next phase of the project work, led by Q-West Boat Builders, is starting.
Local Focus: On a mission to find the best pie in Whanganui
Geoff Horne is on the search for the best Whanganui pie. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui courier business scoops two awards
Owners Graham and Denise Clarke have added to their trophy cabinet.
Medical complex investment comes with long-term lease
Castlecliff medical centre will be attractive to investors, a real estate agent says.
Let's Talk Law: Who's your daddy?
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Comment: Quality and speed equation essential for business
Mastering these factors makes a business a market leader, writes Russell Bell.
Fun school holiday project boosts community kindness
A children's treasure hunt has helped fill the shelves at the City Mission Foodbank.
Let's Talk Law: Access over private land is a privilege
The main risk for landowners is the liability they may face following an injury.
Region eyed for offshore wind farms
New Zealand "a natural place" to look at and develop offshore wind farms.
Whanganui's next great entrepreneur will win $10,000
Entries have opened for Innovate Whanganui, a competition to find the next big thing.
New dyehouse for expanding Tasman Tanning
New dyehouse marks first stage in expansion for Tasman Tanning.
Whanganui restaurant reopens with new owners
The Castle Eatery and Bar is re-opening after two months of being closed.
Youth-focused employment enterprise opens doors in Whanganui
Lift Business Whanganui has launched its business mentorship enterprise for young people.
Comment: The power of word of mouth
One false move and your brand's reputation could be ruined, writes Russell Bell.
Upokongaro pub thriving after strong summer
An Upokongaro business has seen a strong uptick in customers since the bridge has opened.
Let's Talk Law: Preserving Your Safety
If you are wanting to leave an unsafe relationship, it is worth talking to a lawyer.
Childhood friends start Property Brokers Whanganui branch
Leighton Toy has left the Whanganui District Council after eight years.
Farming couple support wool industry with 'Honest Wolf' brand
Couple turning some of their wool clip into bags, caps, wallets and laptop sleeves.
Truckie laid off after lockdown wins nearly $14k in compo, lost wages
Construction firm failed to follow the proper redundancy process, ERA finds.
Local Focus: Māori brand wins FoodStarter
Iwi owned business takes out national food competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Let's Talk Law: What to do when a trustee loses capacity
Discretionary family trusts are a popular form of asset protection in New Zealand.
Nine events set for Whanganui tech display
Local businesses can still register for Tech Week, set for late May.
Whanganui retail space to close after six months
After six months of testing the idea, Robert Scott has put The Marketplace up for sale.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Local operators see transtasman as path to recovery
Air Chathams has had its three biggest days of sales this week since pre-Covid-19.
Fijian flavour: New cafe set to open its doors
Robert and Ashleigh Dari are excited to bring Fijian energy and hospitality to Whanganui.
Another production filming in Whanganui
An Academy Award-winning production company is understood to be behind latest project.
Belinda Price is Dairy Woman of the Year
Whanganui sharemilker announced as the 2021 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year.
The town where the train stops, but you can't get on or off
"Rural areas like Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, and Marton ...have been left out of the loop."