Business
BP’s newest service station opens near Paerata Rise
BP Connect Karaka has opened its doors on State Highway 22, bringing local customers BP’s fuels, convenience store and wildbean cafe.
Connecting with State Highway...
Karaka growers shine at farm awards
Peter and Michelle Pan of Healthy and Fresh have been named Regional Supreme Winners at the Auckland Ballance Farm Environment Awards in Ellerslie recently.
The...
Swapping corporate life for dairy farm pays off for Waikato couple
The major winners in the 2025 Waikato Dairy Industry Awards left corporate life and have embraced dairy farming and the opportunities it provides.
Fiona and...
Court decision opens new opportunities for rural landowners
By Glen Low, Partner at Franklin Law
If you own rural land with native bush or wetland areas, a recent Environment Court decision may...
Luxon: Interest rates are coming down
By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany
For many Kiwis, the past few years have been challenging.
High interest rates, inflation, and the...
Takanini plant shop to close
After 18 years of operation, Kings Plant Barn is closing its Takanini branch.
In an email to customers, Kings Plant Barn chief executive Micah Gamman...
Pukekohe event showcases innovation in vegetable industry
More than 200 vegetable growers, agronomists, researchers, government officials and tech suppliers flocked to Pukekohe recently to participate in the inaugural Vegetables Big Day...
