Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.
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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.
Tīrau Starbucks, Burger King proposal gains nationwide attention
Even South Island residents made submissions on the proposal.
Are you better off than your neighbours? Map reveals income by area
Kiwis can now find out which region has the highest median income.
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.
Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards finalists named
Business to be recognised across Hauraki and the Coromandel.
Waikato Business Award finalists 2024 announced
The events drew in a record number of entries this year.
Maccas takeover: Couple sell three McDonald's restaurants - but eye up another nine
They've had the 'time of our lives' but are ready for a new challenge.
Waikato Chamber of Commerce shifts to Union Square in Hamilton CBD
A new development in Hamilton CBD includes 23,000 square metres of office space.
The Country Fast Five: Meet Karl Davis
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
'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.
Pure Tūroa celebrates ‘electric’ first season
Major change has already been made to the ski field, with new events planned for summer.
Hydrogen powered milk tanker hits the road
Hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles are still an emerging technology.
Consumer advocate urges faster action on grocery sector competition to ease price pain
While the Grocery Commissioner is moving ahead of schedule, action remains slow.
'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel
'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'
Acting CEO for Tainui Group Holdings announced
Current CEO Chris Joblin announced his resignation in June.
Dairy company made false ‘100% Pure NZ’ claims on products from India
Dairy company fined $420k for misleading customers.
Energy crisis: Financial hit to power companies and customers revealed
Manufacturers are curtailing production and power companies are losing earnings.
'We just need our confidence back': Hamilton's high street not what it used to be
However, it's not all doom and gloom, local business leaders say.
Farmer confidence remains at 'stubbornly low levels'
Feds’ latest Farm Confidence survey shows it has fallen since the start of the year.
'Out of hand' flower growing hobby blossoms into fully fledged business
The farm is on the side of Kakepuku Mountain near Te Awamutu.
Quirky town split over need for Burger King and Starbucks
Some see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.
Fonterra proposes job cuts, outsourcing labour from overseas
The dairy giant is proposing job cuts at its Waikato headquarters.
'The task ahead is complicated': Synlait lives to see another day – what next?
Minority shareholders voted in favour of a loan to Synlait Milk at a special meeting.
A2 Milk to vote in favour of Bright Dairy loan to Synlait
Synlait waiting for vote on $130m loan
Waikato Business Awards draw in record number of entries
The finalists will be announced in September.
TGH gets into the energy business as its Ruakura Superhub flourishes
Energy demand to grow along with 93ha first stage of the huge business precinct.
'We need to pay': Seven new roads may be tolled
Seven new roads, which are being fast-tracked, may be tolled to help pay for them.
New Talisman shares halted on NZX after suspension on ASX
Auditor could not form an opinion on financial statements due to lack of evidence.
Coromandel gold miner suspended from ASX as auditor flags concerns
Auditor could not form an opinion on financial statements due to lack of evidence.
'Returns have never been worse': Avocado grower frustrated with industry
Allan Dickinson urges anyone considering planting avocados to think again.
Challenging economic times ‘nothing new’ says Hauraki mayor
Hauraki mayor confident despite challenging economic conditions.