PremiumPremiumBusinessRangitukia’s Rewi Haulage wins Maori Agribusiness AwardRANGITUKIA-based log trucking company Rewi Haulage Limited won the Maori Agribusiness Award in the Primary Industries’ Good Employer Awards this week. Chubb Rewi, director of Rewi Haulage Limited (RHL) said the award, though a surprise, was...16 Mar 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessA focus on mental health in the workplaceA Business NZ survey in 2021 revealed that 23 percent of respondents had taken non-sick-related leave (defined as anxiety/depression or other mental health issues) in the past year. This figure is probably unsurprising to many given the long periods...16 Mar 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWorkplace investigations: to do or not to do?Workplace investigations can be complicated, time-consuming and subject to legal challenge, so it’s not only important to get the process right, it’s important to determine who the right person is to conduct the investigation. As an employer, you...16 Mar 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMultimillion-dollar technology boost for NZ forestryA multimillion-dollar investment into technology like “smart spades” and robots will make harvesting Tairawhiti’s forestry blocks safer while also tackling skills shortages, says the Eastland Wood Council. In a move the Government says will...16 Mar 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNaske appointed the new chief at Rua BioscienceMedicinal cannabis company Rua Bioscience has appointed Paul Naske as chief executive officer. Interim managing director Anna Stove will return to chair the Rua board as Trevor Burt announces his retirement. Mr Naske, who will start in his new role...16 Mar 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWork available as packhouse gets back up and runningNew Zealand produce company Seeka has announced its Gisborne packhouse has resumed operations. While the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle on countless orchards have been devastating, many still had fruit that needed to be processed, Seeka chief executive...16 Mar 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHardware stores step up to help communityGISBORNE hardware stores are doing their bit to ensure essential supplies get into the region while also helping with the clean-up.“Our Gisborne store and trade centre are open and trading normal hours to serve our customers,” Bunnings head of...16 Mar 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHard questions for local businessesThere is “no doubt” that every business in Tairāwhiti has been impacted to some degree by Cyclone Gabrielle, the Gisborne Chamber of Commerce says.“Major industry is heavily affected, especially food processors, wineries and others that...16 Mar 09:23 PM
