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48-turbine wind farm gets green light
A wind farm near Waverley can go ahead, subject to conditions and after an appeal period.
Town left without a doctor
'Worst it's been since 1997' says medical trust as Patea loses its last doctor.
Jeremy Tauri: Check facts when building
A few of my friends have gone through the process of building a new house recently.
Corporate farm the way of the future
An extensive new farm on Rangitikei sand country could be a big earner in future.
Farm development transforms sandy soils
Te Hou farm is being developed for irrigation with three new bores and 10 pivot irrigators
Exciting time for chamber of commerce
I'm expecting that the chamber will build on offering its members access to expertise.
Kiwi discovers key to making cat beds that actually work
Cat beds made in Whanganui go global.
Petrol prices 'may not be reasonable'
An inquiry has suggested what many Kiwis have long suspected - we pay too much for petrol.
Awards salute Maori business talent
Maori businesses celebrated in style at awards night.
Jeremy Tauri: Check the tax rules
Do you have a company or trust that provides personal services to only one customer?
Do the regions get a fair share of tax?
The Economy Hub: Regional economies are going strong, but do they get a fair return?
Whanganui company answers SOS from Syria
Wanganui's Pacific Helmets is sending safety resources to war-torn Syria.
Best of Maori business on show at awards
Organisers aim to make Whanganui's Māori Business Awards the event of the year.
Sweet success for Levin business
RJ's Licorice was named supreme winner at the ASB Wellington Exporter of the Year awards
Whanganui whiz launches game apps
UCOL design student says his gaming apps 'give possibilities and hope'.
'Pumpkin' tea proves hit with Kiwis
Gabriela Mercado is bringing a tea traditionally served in a pumpkin to Whanganui.
New generation steps up to Balance role
Chartered accountants signal rise of fresh generation with elevation of Craig McKinnon.
Reduce emotion in decision-making
The concept of mindfulness is so important, and taking all the time you need is crucial.
Weak prices lower Tegel pretax earnings
Tegel Group posted a 0.8 per cent gain in full-year pretax earnings.
Safety standards must be met
Human lives are at risk when designers and manufacturers cheat or take short cuts.
Jeremy Tauri: Tips to find the best partner
If you're thinking about going into business, who you do it with may be just as important
Palmer slams Horizons over consents process
Former PM slams parlous state of affairs at Horizons
Getting the oldies out and about
Whanganui tour company buys new bus and over 1000 new customers
Honesty will win loyalty from clients
If someone else can perform a service better, tell the client and refer them on.
Business booms for Whanganui dog kennels
Business is flowing through the gates for a Whanganui dog care operation
Automatic tax refunds on the way?
An extra 450,000 people a year would get tax refunds under the proposed change.
Jeremy Tauri: Withholding tax needs close watch
Are you a contractor that has withholding tax deducted from what you earn?
Farmers upbeat despite cold Fieldays
Farmers upbeat, despite the cold at Fieldays.
Russell Bell: Words and actions telling it like it is
Communication is everything in good business practice
Moved to Whanganui for the lunch breaks
Former Whanganui local returns to his roots as new financial adviser