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New owner pumped to bring petrol station to Whanganui
The station will open again in mid-July.

Russell Bell: The importance of succession planning
Businesses should prepare for changes in management or ownership.

Whanganui building sector buoyant
Whanganui building sector buoyant during first quarter.

Comment: Clear head leads to more work energy
Having something to look forward to energises and brings new ideas, Russell Bell writes

Taco Bell seeks consent to build Whanganui store
A decision has not yet been made on the resource consent application.

Outpouring of elation greets Covid-19 restrictions move
"It's good timing. Not just for us, I think the country's been waiting for this."

Turning on overseas worker tap gets praise in Whanganui
Mike Cranstone hoped the overseas workers would be allowed to bring their families.

Manawatū-Whanganui scores highly in economic rankings
Manawatū-Whanganui was ranked second for new car sales and employment growth annually.

Inflation: 'How do you know what the bottom line is when it's all gone up?'
Kitchen builder John Fearn said his business was close to being booked out a year ahead.

New burger joint opens to surprise support
The opening of the restaurant was affected by shortages of staff and materials.

Wood processor sets up Covid testing lab on site
"You have to pour your heart and soul into it and try hard, and that's what we've done"

Staffing main challenge for tannery
Tasman Tanning can't keep up with orders, hampered by staff shortages and rising costs

'Peace' buns sold to fund bakery in Ukraine
Funds raised from Easter buns are sent to a Kyiv bakery providing free food

Consumer spending up despite drop in tourism
The unemployment rate has dropped significantly as average earnings rise

Economic agency gears up to help businesses
Tourism businesses and start-ups will be key focus areas

Whanganui & Partners introduces new business support fund
The funding has been created to help businesses grow and adapt.

Can I tap into my savings in two hits?
When you submit your withdrawal application, it should be for the full amount you require.
Business news around NZ

Court rules cabin crew's overnight stopovers aren't work
The decision means staff won't be paid for the time they are away from home at night.

Overseas debt and your KiwiSaver
In case of bankruptcy can the Official Assignee have access to my KiwiSaver funds?

Comment: Beware the hazards lurking in social media
Russell Bell sounds a caution on the impact of social media on businesses

New Whanganui food waste compost hits the shelves
Easy Earth compost is getting high ratings in trials.

Eastown Timber 'digging in and getting on with it'
Most staff have now returned to work.

Tourism operators stoked to finally see tourists once again
It has been more than two years since tourists have been on New Zealand soil.

South African expat sets up salon in Whanganui
After running salons in South Africa, Sharon Hanekom decided now is the time in Whanganui.

New owners behind wheel at Wanganui Toyota
The dealership has joined the Manawatu & TRC Toyota group

'House prices can't go down'
The developers are targeting first home buyers - but haven't found many.

Opinion: Business needs long-term strategy for inflation
Russell Bell this week looks at how businesses can plan around inflation

Cargo of safety helmets sent to help in Ukraine conflict
The Czech distributor of Whanganui's Pacific Helmets requests spares for the war effort.

Time to get forestry's steel undies on again
The forestry industry is facing volatile global conditions.