Waikato business news
Genesis gets more coal in for next winter
Genesis is ordering extra coal in anticipation of another challenging winter next year.
Kebab shop boss made underpaid migrant staff repay pay rises
Ripped-off workers owed thousands in unpaid wages, holiday pay and for the repayments.
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.
‘End of an era’ - Winstone Pulp International closes after 45 years
Long-time workers head off to other regions and new jobs.
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.
App allows people to buy food cheap before it's thrown away
Cafes can retain some value in products that would otherwise get thrown away.
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.
Person dies in Waikato workplace incident
Emergency services were called to a Cambridge address at 12.30pm on Tuesday.
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.
Waikato property news
Westside bach aims to get record $3.35m
Luxury holiday homes hit the market in Coromandel Town.
Riverside home plagued by lowball offers ends up selling for more than $1m
New owners are "super stoked" with their new family home.
Bach-owners say Airbnb booking fees and 'app tax' are crushing them - 'it’s just not worth it'
Some are considering selling up and bookings drop.
Business news around NZ
Sky TV heads off local launch of HBO's direct-to-consumer Max with new WBD deal
A key win for the pay-TV broadcaster.
Westpac online glitch affects some overseas customers
Mum says son was running out of money overseas after online glitch.
More Waikato business news
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.
Mt Ruapehu life pass holders 'devastated' at losing their $4k passes after liquidation
'The majority of life pass holders have had a very sour taste left in their mouth.'