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How a bag of lollies can lessen the pain of an expensive fender bender
Business Zen Russell Bell discusses the importance of great service

Local Focus: First beer fest for Whanganui (since anyone can remember)
River City Beer Festival a success. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Business confidence up as spending increases
Data shows Whanganui consumers are spending more on their homes and dining out.

Local Focus: Whanganui youth employment positive
Plenty of opportunity for Whanganui school leavers. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

New staffer aims to give youth positive focus
Hannah Whiteman aims to get youth studying or into jobs so they don't get into mischief.

AG Challenge now AGC Training: New name, new lessons
Ag Challenge rebrands to AGC Training to better reflect its diversity in today's world.

Comment: Parapara Highway slip major disruption to business
A major transport and business artery was severed last week...

Which regions are still beating Auckland?
Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.

Natural product demand good for Whanganui plant
Whanganui's Cavalier Bremworth plant is producing high-end, in-demand felted yarn.

'Wool is the future' for company celebrating 50 years
There's a swing back to wool carpets as people move away from synthetic products.

Thai Villa to reopen after being affected by fire
The restaurant owners are assessing damage after the Thain's building fire.

Let's talk law: Timing of the essence – claim deadlines
NZ law creates various limitation periods for making, defending or progressing claims.

Mars Petcare factory victim of market
NZ will continue to be challenged by low-wage, high-volume competition.

Proposed closure of Whanganui petfood factory a shock
Mars staff have a process to work through after announcement of a planned factory closure.

Food innovation to the fore at Chamber event
Whanganui Chamber of Commerce is holding a range of events during October.

Let's talk law: Considerations relating to retirement village life
Retirement villages which offer security, companionship and more are increasingly popular.

It's a potential killer - but this businessman wants it gone, despite the risk
Mitch Bakker has completed an intensive course in managing asbestos.

Seed funding enables SourBros business to expand, hire staff
Funding for a new steel bench and mixer have lifted a bakery business to the next level.

Time to stop punishing addiction, new courts pave the way
There is a very special court in Auckland - the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court.

Russell Bell: Maintaining your edge in a competitive market
Russell Bell dishes out advice on small business matters.

Let's talk law: Farm Debt Mediation Bill
The Farm Debt Mediation Bill (No 2) would establish a mediation scheme

Innovation Lab support for Whanganui teen's business
Teen's project was one of to receive support from the Rural Innovation Lab.

Jeremy Tauri: Why we're using more cash
While the death of cash has been predicted, the amount we're using keeps growing.

NZ Herald readership soars to record levels
Herald's weekly brand audience has surged to 1.72 million - a new high.

Property Brokers team celebrates national award
Whanganui's Property Brokers branch has won a top sales award.

Russell Bell: Why there's no 'I' in team
Best business advice from local consultant Russell Bell.

Let's talk law: Are employees obliged to work overtime if asked?
Employees cannot be expected to always be available to their employer.

Jeremy Tauri: Setting your staff up for retirement
Employers can play a big part in helping people get set for a post-work life.

National emerging business award for Summit Electrical
Todd Cowan started Waverley-based business as a sole operator. Now it has a team of 14.