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Whanganui business news
Whanganui friends and business owners create unique Rēwena Gin
'It’s more than a drink when there’s the connection of whānau.'
Hopes property developer will snap up shopping centre
'It’s the first time it has come to the market for about 55 years.'
Improved export capability focus of business survey
New opportunities ahead for Whanganui business success.
Stalled international pilot training costing New Zealand $50m a year
An industry group blames the exit of a big operator and slow visa processing.
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.
Whakapapa Holdings close to deal for ski area assets
'We have confidence as a business that the Whakapapa ski area is viable commercially.'
'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closure
The presses are rolling again.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills
One of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.
Construction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on record
Data from Coronial Services dating back to 2007 shows record 2023 suicide numbers.
Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip
One million fewer lambs next spring raises economic red flag in meat-processing industry.
Burgermania hits Whanganui
'We all offer different experiences and versions of the same thing.'
'Just keep going' as customers tighten purses
'They might just have a coffee or something light, or they’ll share a plate.'
Energy-inspired trip for minister
The Minister of Climate Change and Revenue was in Whanganui on Thursday.
Processor failure hits farms and transport operators
Bruce Stephenson of Stephenson Transport said the outcome was not surprising.
Receivers issue latest update on Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
Buyer must strike a deal with the Crown to agree to continue to operate giant skifield.
Q&A: Marianne Archibald on lettuce, leisure and life
Reporter Alyssa Smith caught up with Marianne Archibald from Salad Brothers.
Multi-tenant heritage building on the market
The class-B building is for sale by tender, with offers open until June 12, 12.30pm.
'A lot of knowledge being lost': Lack of wool education concerns experts
A lack of tertiary education is a huge concern for the wool sector.
Supply chain opportunities for Whanganui
BlueFloat Energy wants to hear from Whanganui businesses.
Whanganui funeral directors celebrate 30 years in business
“We’re not going anywhere," Craig Cleveland says.
Forest manager: International demand for pruned logs at an all-time high
"Things are fundamentally changed in my view, in China."
New members to oversee council's commercial interests
The move follows the axing of Whanganui District Council Holdings in March.
Business news around NZ
Ex-Breakfast host given payout; TVNZ wins early legal battle
'I can imagine people being outraged that TVNZ signed a deal with me.'
'We’re not going to be a slave to a surplus' - Associate Finance Minister
Expectations tempered around return to surplus in 2027/28.
Market close: NZ stocks recover to make small gain
Investors are waiting for next week's pivotal interest rate decision.
Zespri improves most fruit returns outlook but net profit forecast down
Zespri must sell 190 million trays of kiwifruit from record crop.
Mansons TCLM to build $90m, six-level Remuera medical hub
Other large healthcare hubs near the site include Southern Cross and Auckland Eye.
NZ consumers face 5% increase in power prices
From April 2025, the average consumer’s electricity bill will increase by $10 per month.
More local business news
New Suzuki NZ boss confident about Whanganui-based business
'There is a bit of uncertainty.'
Risk v reward: New hotel could offset rates
'If it does stack up, we would be fools not to progress it.'
‘Absolutely pumped’: BurgerFuel coming to Whanganui
It is set to create about 15 new jobs.
Ruapehu infrastructure downward spiral could leave tourists out in cold
Mt Ruapehu’s two skifields are still surrounded by uncertainty as the ski season nears.
Long-time owners move on from family shop
'It was tough, you know, our kids have grown up in here.'
Wine bar will be worth the wait
'We are rounding everybody up and getting it cracking...'