Waikato business news
'A lot of angry people': Workers at NZ's largest paper mill told of plans to halt production
Many workers chose to walk out of a meeting at Kinleith Mill this morning.
Kinleith Mill job losses feared with ‘change proposal’
Meeting scheduled for this morning as changes proposed at Tokoroa site.
Waikato butchery Expleo brings home the bacon
The Te Awamutu business won four national awards recently.
'Kiwi-style coffee with an American feeling': Homebrew expands to Te Awamutu
Husband and wife duo bring unique coffee blend and community focus to new Te Awamutu shop.
'You just don’t get people applying:' The $40-an-hour job that no one wants
Vans, uniforms and perks on offer, but still no takers.
Coromandel walk a winner at Rural Women NZ Business Awards
Catherine Ward has created a public three-day walk through her family farm.
DoorDash app launches in Taupō, Cambridge and Te Awamutu
DoorDash launches in Taupō, Timaru, Cambridge and Te Awamutu, among other stores.
Taupō looking to tap into $400m business events market
Business event delegates spend more than $400 a day on average.
Waikato man gets home detention for $53K Covid wage subsidy fraud
Jarryd Delroy Hector was found to have falsified GST and income tax returns.
Pinched travel market hurts Hamilton airport group's before tax profit in FY24
Land sale returns were also down, but expected.
Deloitte Fast 50 regional winners revealed
29 different winners were recognised for pushing the limits and raising the bar.
Rukumoana Schaafhausen rejoins TGH board of directors
They also appointed Warwick Tauwhare-George as advisor to the board.
Genesis gets more coal in for next winter
Genesis is ordering extra coal in anticipation of another challenging winter next year.
Landmark Homes Taupō a finalist in 2024 Franchise Awards
They say a "constant improvement" mindset is a big part of their success.
Jetstar lays down marker on new route with $135 Hamilton-Sydney flights
Budget airline also offering $274 fares from Auckland to Seoul.
New hot pool complex being built at Taupō's Huka Prawn Park
The new facilites are for families and will complement the adults-only Wairakei Terraces.
Contact's latest geothermal project up and running
Contact Energy's boss says it's an exciting time for geothermal energy.
Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.
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.
Waikato property news
Single buyer scoops up entire floor of new luxury apartment block
They set a new record in Hamilton's for apartment market.
The region that's overtaken Auckland as the most expensive to rent in
Trade Me Property’s latest Rental Price Index is out.
Abandoned convent bought on a whim up for grabs - and it's definitely not haunted
Heritage property in Huntly has been investigated by paranormal expert.
Business news around NZ
AgriZeroNZ says climate change solutions for agriculture will endure
Climate change initiatives for agriculture will go the distance, Wayne McNee says.
Richard Prebble: Technology a faster way to solve climate change
OPINION: Two New Zealand companies are already showing the way.
High hopes, no new homes yet: NZ Super Fund, Classic partnership
'No titles have come through yet for build partners to commence the construction.'
More Waikato business news
Critical infrastructure project nears completion
The push is on to get the Taupō sewer line buried before the big events hit town.
Whakapapa Holdings close to deal for ski area assets
'We have confidence as a business that the Whakapapa ski area is viable commercially.'
Synlait plunges deeply into the red
Newly restructured Synlait Milk's result hard to swallow, but follows unprecedented year.