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The air ambulance service will offer the scholarship each year for the foreseeable future.
Cyclone Recovery Minister Grant Robertson announces $40,000 grants for hard-hit businesses
A $25 million pool will give grants of up to $40,000 to businesses - more help on the way.
Grand Chateau Tongariro to close permanently on February 5
Seismic assessment found that the hotel infrastructure no longer met safety standards.
Local Focus: Is pay the reason for hospo staffing shortages?
Differing opinions on hospo pay rates and whether training is needed to wait tables.
Mystery over Chateau's future
The Chateau will not be taking any new bookings for 2023 and 2024.
Goodbye to bottlenecks: New expressway plans welcomed
'There are still a few bottlenecks but when they’re gone, it will get better and better.'
Shrewd brewing to account for CO2 shortage
The brewers only had enough gas for around three weeks of production.
Māori agribusiness sets target to cut emissions by 10pc
Shareholders were told the business was 'definitely' affected by climate change
’We just get on with it’: Fuel tax cut announcement a mixed bag
“Every little bit helps, doesn’t it?"
Ātihau-Whanganui reports first apiary business loss as honey markets slump
As economies responded to Covid-19, there was good demand for Ātihau products.
Young Whanganui woman wins retail design award
The 21-year-old was not long out of school when she joined GDM as logistics co-ordinator.
Wight Aluminium celebrates 50 years of joinery
From small premises on Durie Hill, Wight Aluminium has expanded into a national company.
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Whanganui’s NZICPA emerges as 'preferred bidder' for Hawkes Bay flight school
A meeting will be held next week to discuss NZICPA's bid.
Slippery slope? The future of skiing on Ruapehu
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is in voluntary adminstration; is it the end of northern snow sports?
Pharmacy chain stores' opening delayed
The site for the new Chemist Warehouse has been announced and the opening date extended.
'Challenging': Farmers close wallets amid spiralling costs, severe labour shortage
DairyNZ estimates there is a shortage of 4000 workers nationwide.
Wage squeeze: 'We'll pay the best, the most that we can'
Chamber chair Glenda Brown said businesses are pressured to pay premium wage rates.
Additional rates proposed for forestry industries in Rangitīkei
Rangitīkei District Council is now seeking alternatives from the public.
Snowed in: $4m bailout for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
RAL needs another $9m to keep its two skifields operating.
The Conversation: Ruapehu’s slippery slopes: The uncertain future of snow sports in a climate emergency
The future of snow sports on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu remains uncertain for many reasons.
Govt probes allegations of mistreatment at Chateau Tongariro
Govt investigation probes allegations of staff mistreatment at iconic Tongariro hotel.
Distill my beating heart: Locally made gin and vodka ready to go
'Everyone is willing to share their experiences and help each other along the way'.
Q-West heading into new waters with next project
The Whanganui company is making a 34.5m electric-hybrid ferry for Auckland Transport.
New online programme to help aspiring business owners
The course is also now online for free for anyone wanting to create a business plan.
Whanganui restaurants grapple food price rises
"Everything's gone up ... We are losing a bit of money now."
Ruapehu life time pass holders to vote on future of company
Future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts now in the hands of creditors.
Ruapehu lifetime pass holders seek clarity on skifield future
The company's voluntary administrators, PWC, say all options are on the table.
Whanganui & Partners' board members front up
The board will answer questions from the public at the agency's October 20 public forum.
North Island ski fields operator placed in voluntary administration
This comes after three disastrous snow seasons due to a lack of snow and the pandemic
Explained: How the Govt wants to price farm emissions
After decades of debate, farmers will be priced for emissions from 2025. How will it work?
Increasing cost of debt starting to hit mortgage holders, businesses
Businesses need to be cautious and resilient in the face of OCR rises, expert says.