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Businesses brace for life in phase 2

They are going through an "unusually difficult time".

'We aren't cowboys'

The operators have addressed a school's concerns about sprays at a new kiwifruit orchard.

'It's a tough time': Te Manu Atatū's plan to help businesses through Covid

"It's a tough time to be in business without any external support."

'I'm out of ideas this time'

Ruapehu hospitality businesses are struggling after missing out on summer visitors.

'It's just unbelievably quiet'

Fewer people are in downtown Whanganui and some shops are suffering as a result.

Comment: Creativity and problem solving the way out for struggling business

It is crucial for businesses to let creative team members shine now, Russell Bell writes

Liam Dann: Is the housing slump finally here?

Economists say the housing boom is over and expect prices to keep falling across 2022.

Critical services prepare for exemption scheme

Some businesses have already implemented rapid antigen testing (RAT) as Omicron spreads.

Minimum wage increasing 'at perfect time', says local union

The minimum wage will go up to $21.20 at the start of April.

'We are in paradise': Meet the new chamber of commerce boss

'If we're ready for opportunity, we'll also be able to manage a challenge.'

Local Focus: Shepherdess making connections

Shepherdess magazine is connecting rural women.

Manufacturing sector set to take off

Strong demand and high hopes as new industrial land comes to market in Whanganui.

Million dollar homes: Average NZ house price exceeds $1m

Property prices soar to record high in 2021, according to latest figures from CoreLogic.

Chin chin! The Whanganui gin company born in a Castlecliff garage

"We're out there at the moment making a bit of noise and letting people know we exist".

'Plan, plan, plan': How the construction industry is battling Covid interruptions

"It's a bit of a balancing act and we're all just wading through it as best we can."

New cafe coming to Kai Iwi Beach Holiday Park

Sea Dogs Galley will open at Kai Iwi Beach Holiday Park on December 23.

Local Focus: South Taranaki company taking menopause supplements to Oz

MenoMe is exporting menopause-symptom supplements to Australia.

Air Chathams back flying between Whanganui and Auckland

Air Chathams has not been able to offer its passenger service to Auckland for 110 days