Waikato business news
On The Up: Pals co-founders - how they went from surfing buddies to RTD moguls
Mat Croad and Nick Marshall have known each other for most of their lives.
'Huge opportunity': Hamilton Airport goes international
Flights to Australia start soon, but there could be other destinations in the future.
$6.4m construction material recycling plant to be built in Waikato
The plant is expected to process 187,200 tonnes of waste annually.
NZ job market shows signs of life but redundancy woes persist
One tech sales worker faces a tough work situation after three redundancies in two years.
How first-home buyers are moving ahead in a challenging market
Many buyers are getting into their first homes with much smaller deposits.
NZ's new cheapest petrol station revealed
Gull shook up competition in the fuel sector, but the price gap is now closing.
'Like a Band-Aid': Methanex deal highlights energy supply challenges
Contact is buying 2.8 petajoules of gas from Methanex over eight weeks.
Commerce Commission files criminal charges against Woolworths
The commission signalled the charges in December.
SkyCity blames worsening market conditions for earnings downgrade
SkyCity says worsening market conditions will affect its June year 2025 result.
North Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visits
Fifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.
Former ACC building gets spruce up before new tenancies
Wellington property developers Prime Properties want to attract businesses to the CBD.
‘Tough day’: 120 jobs on the line as Fonterra plans closure of Canpac site
Fonterra plans to close the Hamilton canning and packaging facility in July.
Why demand for cottage cheese 'is going nuts'
Fonterra has noticed the high-protein, low-calorie dairy food's popularity is on the up.
'Energy security': Genesis keen to keep Huntly unit running
Genesis says talks are continuing about keeping Huntly's Rankines going for longer.
SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.
'Really excited': Waikato farming family's hazelnut success
The Scott family ran a small beef operation but felt they needed to diversify.
Dry weather lowers Mercury NZ's earnings forecast by $60m
Mercury's earnings will be affected by dry weather this financial year.
Taupō Ironman event generates $23m visitor spending for the region
Taupō District Council estimates the December event earned $50m for New Zealand.
On The Up: GFC to Graham Norton – How NZ winemaker went global
Invivo Wines wants to double NZ wine sales in the US, despite tariffs.
'Transformational' joint venture to unlock Superhub's full potential
Tainui Group Holding's Ruakura Superhub receives major international investment.
Waikato property news
Talent recognised at real estate awards
Hundreds of people gathered for the awards night in Hamilton.
'Smash her': Family evicted after property manager threatened
'My dad’s going to be real angry, let’s hope he doesn’t do anything.'
Coromandel baches for under $1m - entry-level holiday homes dropping in price
Why now could be the best time to buy in the holiday town, say agents.
Business news around NZ
$15b boost to NZ economy: Fonterra sets milk price forecast and earnings
Fonterra forecasts a milk price range of $8-$11 per kg for the 2025/26 season.
Bryce Wilkinson: Trump's big spending bill spells trouble for US economy
OPINION: Moody's predicts US debt will reach 134% of GDP by 2035.
Opinion: Musk's focus shift needed for SpaceX and Tesla success
OPINION: The latest Starship launch faced multiple mishaps after successful separation.
More Waikato business news
The grid-scale solar farm installing 1600 panels per day
Plus the big investors behind the private project.
Northland set to lose $70m tomato project to Waikato
Glasshouse will relocate to Waikato for a new CO2 supply after Marsden Point closure.
Waikato car dealership among top 20 in New Zealand
From an online business to a purpose-built facility, the brothers have come a long way.