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Local Focus: Who is Ian McKelvie, National Party candidate for Rangitīkei?

Old school candidate for Rangitīkei. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Russell Bell: New Whanganui businesses making great progress

Russell Bell dishes out the latest business advice

Iwi firm gets $1.2m PGF loan to build factory

'Native Superfood' factory ticks all the regional economic development boxes: Shane Jones

Me2u Gifts pops up on Guyton St

Haley Mallinder and Me2u Gifts are branching out with a retail store of their own.

Lower Victoria Ave in line for spruce-up

The project will be 90 per cent funded by central government.

Black Pine Architects expands

After eight years working as a one-man business, Duncan Sinclair has added two employees.

Russell Bell: Should we double sick leave entitlements?

Russell Bell: sick leave is a subsidy that is built on trust

Whanganui median house price rises almost 100k

Whanganui house prices have risen dramatically in the last year. What's driving the rise?

Whanganui company gets contract for new Mangaweka Bridge

Three tenders have been awarded the contract for almost $8 million.

Cargo company seeks to grow sea freight

Coastal Bulk Shipping hopes for 50 per cent increase in cargo for MV Anatoki.

Whanganui 2050: Will it still be a manufacturing town?

Technology is going to play a pivotal role on how local businesses operate in 30 years.

Showing your appreciation helps in pandemic

It's no surprise that successful people are positive no matter what the conditions are.

Council to prosecute meat processor

Rāhui on Hāwera's Tawhiti Stream to remain until it is returned to full health.

Lack of skills, motivation a workforce problem for landowners

Whanganui Rural Community Board receives a briefing on farm employment issues.

Russell Bell: Border cracks must be fixed

The uncertainty is damaging to confidence, economics and mental health.

Wage subsidy scheme's $510m extension: Here's who is eligible

Details of who can claim extended wage subsidy unveiled by Finance Minister.