Business

Farm school founder on quest for wheels

The leader of a unique school in Brookby on a quest to obtain a van to help him safely transport his students to and...

Making finance work for you

By Brad Wiseman, director and founder of Finance Worx, Pukekohe Finance Worx was founded with a simple goal: making finance easier for everyday New...

Franklin Law celebrates two years in Papakura

On June 24, Franklin Law marked two years in Papakura by hosting a business and community networking event at the Beer Spot. While the occasion...

Peaceful Pukekohe project wins

A Pukekohe housing project by city-based architects Ashton Mitchell has proved a hit with judges in the recent Auckland Architecture Awards. Noted in the Housing...

Hot topic – power co throws cold water over rising prices

Counties Energy is in hot water, but the power distribution company’s customers probably won’t mind. By heating water during off-peak periods, when electricity is less...

Local roots boosts growers’ voices

Franklin growers can expect their voices to carry a little further thanks to a former Pukekohe veggie grower, Arjune Dahya. Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) is...

Signs of the times

By Franklin Junior Journalist Rose Fuller Will Britton is eagerly preparing for his next online Collector Auctions event, and bidders may be surprised by...

AI stars at Fieldays’ Innovations Awards

The bright ideas of New Zealand’s primary sector were celebrated recently at the 2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards. Several of the winning technologies are likely to...

Small businesses beware – handshake deals are great, until something goes wrong

By Brijesh Sandhu, Solicitor in Rice Craig’s Commercial Law team, led by ScottHunter Many businesses are built on trust, longstanding relationships and a good...

Water utility raises $542m in Swiss bond market

Watercare says it has successfully raised CHF250 million (Swiss francs) – about $542m – through the bond market in Switzerland. Auckland’s water utility business says...