Whanganui business news
Businesses elevate work opportunities in Whanganui
A three-way collaboration is taking industry training to a new level.
Aerowork’s 75-year celebration a family affair
Aviation history was highlighted at Aerowork's 75-year celebration on Saturday.
‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs
Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.
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.
Whakapapa Holdings close to deal for ski area assets
'We have confidence as a business that the Whakapapa ski area is viable commercially.'
Fonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this week
Plans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.
'Decommissioning' on the table for the Chateau Tongariro
Gov't abandons search for new operator of Chateau Tongariro, decommissioning considered.
'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.'
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.
Mercury, Winstone Pulp in war of words over power price claims
Mercury has contested forest products company Winstone's claims about high power prices.
High energy prices threaten 230 jobs at Winstone Pulp International
If the plan goes ahead 230 people would lose their jobs.
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.
Business news around NZ
Christmas shoppers set 2024 record in rush before big day
Payments firm pinpoints peak hour, minute and second for shopping today.
Santa rally: NZ shares surge in festive sprint
Despite the low liquidity and lack of company news share market puts in good performance.
Loss of skilled workers forcing a rethink on future of the workforce - recruitment firm
Recruitment specialists HainesAttract says there is a degree of complacency.
Online banking outage hits customers a day out from Christmas
Thousands of people have reported issues accessing their ANZ accounts.
Recorp can-making boss Bruce Parton: What’s coming up in 2025
The way we drink - and drink out of - is going to be transformed.
Legislation, losers and lessons: Andrew Bayly’s 2024
Minister Andrew Bayly sat down with Tom Raynel to discuss his 2024, and what comes next.
More local business news
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.
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.