Business

Eyes in the skies – WDC switches on CCTV

It’s been years in the making, but Waikato District Council (WDC) has switched on its CCTV network, providing police with a new weapon for...

Pushing forward when business confidence is low

By Engine Room The mid-2026 business surveys revealed a volatile year for Kiwi businesses, with confidence dropping after global trade disruptions. When confidence is...

Local joiner beats ‘em!

When the chips (and the chippies) are down, small errors can lead to big problems. Fortunately, for Oliver (Ollie) Wooles from Harrison Lane, his...

The full Honda experience

Experience and excellent service are important to the team behind Honda Store South Auckland. Located on Great South Road in Drury, Honda Store South Auckland...

Buying a used vehicle? Here’s what I’d check first

By Brad Wiseman, Finance Worx Pukekohe  Buying a used vehicle can save you thousands, but only if you know what to look for before...

Franklin Law Ladies Business Lunch brings local women together

More than 160 women from across Franklin and beyond gathered at Parklands, Pukekohe Golf Club for Franklin Law’s third annual Ladies Business Lunch –...

South Auckland skills school expanded

A recently completed $4 million expansion of a south Auckland campus will strengthen job opportunities across the region, Skills Group CEO Rosanne Graham expects. "This...

Major $200m south Auckland science-tech centre proposed

A new science and technology hub, costing up to $200 million, is being proposed for south Auckland. Plans call for an architecturally significant 5000-square-metre...

Volunteers for Mobile Innovation Lab

Following last month’s launch, Innovation Franklin are now on the hunt for volunteers to join their Mobile Innovation Lab programme. The mobile lab is designed...

Local bakers, honour roll

As a great man once sang, “It’s a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll.” At least we think that’s...