Business & Markets

Fundraiser for locked-out Kawerau Mill workers

The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and the Pulp and Paper Workers Union have launched a fundraiser to support the locked-out workers at Kawerau Mill. Working... Read More

Inflation predicted to remain high for many years

New Zealanders are expected to face a tough year with inflation, housing and a tight labour market set to put the screws on the economy. Economic predictions... Read More

Board present last-ditch plans to keep racecourse

A plan that includes a multipurpose space for indoor sports and concerts, plus tunnelled parking for visitors, has been presented to Tauranga City Council in a... Read More

South Waikato heads to Parliament

South Waikato District Council, local iwi Raukawa, community and business representatives will take South Waikato to Parliament tomorrow to advocate for long term... Read More

Locked-out workers threatened with legal action

The union representing workers locked out by Purex manufacturer Essity says the company is threatening 67 employees with more than $500,000 in damages. The legal... Read More

Govt helping business : $1 billion tax incentive

The Government is helping business to succeed with the Research and Development Tax Incentive supporting an excess of $1 billion in research and development activity... Read More

High prevalence of workplace bullying - study

New research has revealed that Māori, Pacific, Asian, as well as disabled and bisexual workers, are disproportionately affected by bullying and harassment in... Read More

Fieldays Innovation Awards announce 2022 Prizes

Innovators across the food and fibre sector stand to be rewarded this year as the Fieldays 2022 Innovation Awards prize package grows, thanks to new sponsors joining... Read More

Toilet paper giant blocks workers from own savings

Purex manufacturer Essity is being accused of "starvation tactics" after it was allegedly caught blocking locked out workers from accessing their own savings. Essity... Read More

Delicious flavours at Tauranga Food Show

The Tauranga Food Show is proving to be a popular weekend activity for those who love all things gourmet. With a few hours left on Sunday afternoon, there's... Read More

What‘s on - food show, concerts, art, museums

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService are forecasting a fine day with southeasterlies. It's... Read More

Fonterra trims this season‘s forecast milk payout

Fonterra has trimmed its forecast milk payout for the current season because of weaker prices and demand, and inflation. The dairy co-operative is forecasting... Read More