Whanganui business news

Liam Dann: Upbeat Treasury forecasts GDP growth, rising house prices
Opinion: Treasury's Budget forecasts paint an optimistic picture – but are they too rosy?

Why the Government's $200m gas move marks a major shift in energy policy
Meanwhile, Greenpeace has described it as a 'Scorched Earth Budget'.

Company's switch to rail transport 'another positive forestry story'
Forest360's move takes 8 truck & trailer loads of logs off the road to New Plymouth daily.

Australian company applies to mine Taranaki seabed under fast-track law
Opponents fear sediment discharge will harm sea life on Pātea Banks.

Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report

Bremworth proposes laying off 47 staff amidst major restructure
“It was very quiet ... a lot of people were crying."

‘Prime location’: Plenty of suitors for sprawling CBD property
'We would hear out any offer that came our way but we want something fitting.'

‘A huge moment’: Te Matatini’s cultural impact on Taranaki
More than 70,000 visitors are expected in New Plymouth during Te Matatini.

Why property investors are turning to short-term rentals for gains
Auckland's average daily rate for Airbnb is just over $290, the highest in NZ.

‘Totally different’: Avenue Hotel restaurant rebuild begins
Work will be completed by the end of the year.

Skifield buyer Whakapapa Holdings potential operator for Chateau Tongariro
Whakapapa Holdings is interested in operating the currently decaying heritage building.

Three top new residences which won 2024 architecture awards
Outstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.

Century-old Waverley business for sale
The SH3 store stayed within the same family for 100 years.

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.
Business news around NZ

Syos wins company of the year crown, Beck named Flying Kiwi
Deep Dive Division was also among the big winners at the annual Hi-Tech Awards.

Breakfast battle: Hosking v Barnett ratings and Bridge is back; RNZ cuts: What's in line?
Ted Lasso meets Drive to Survive in Auckland FC doco; Rock legend and a Kiwi ad campaign.

Market close: NZ sharemarket falls as interest rates take centre stage
New Zealand's sharemarket largely ignored the Budget to end weaker.

Agritech leaders say Budget offers tax relief but lacks bold vision
“All of this is a positive step forward, but now we need the next one."

What's in the Budget for agriculture?
'When our rural communities do well, the whole country benefits.'

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.
More local 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.'