Saturday, May 23, 2026

Business

Young Grower – where there’s a Wilcox…

An agronomist for AS Wilcox, James Blair is national final bound after reaping victory at Pukekohe Young Grower of the year. “This was the first...

Pink Ribbon – Bubbles & Bites

A pink ribbon event, Bubbles & Bites (May 23) is expected to raise awareness of and funds to fight breast cancer. Waiau Pa’s Carman Smith,...

Less pork – tenders recalled due to ‘foreign matter’

Packs of Hellers Sweet Chilli Pork Tenders are being recalled due to possible presence 'foreign matter', New Zealand Food Safety's Jenny Bishop confirms. "The concern...

Fuel crisis – Bishop backs buses

  The cavalry could be on the way as transport operators and contractors feel the squeeze due to fuel price rises caused by the war...

Franklin ‘Sharks’ take new business bait

By Kerry Lee Christian Mendoza, a full-time artist, has won this year’s Innovation Franklin Shark Tank with his platform, Artwork City. “We created a website...

AT reforms – right moves made?

Transport reforms are a step closer due to a new Act passing its third reading in parliament. Auckland Mayor, Wayne Brown, says the reforms deliver...

Down to the wire – high energy event set for Pukekohe

Some of the nation’s brightest sparks will lay it all on the line in Pukekohe, organisers of the Annual Connection competition have confirmed. Showcasing the...

Planning for all eventualities: the benefits of scenario planning

In a business environment that’s currently highly volatile and changeable, scenario planning can provide deep insight into planning the future of your business. What is...

James Blair takes Pukekohe Young Grower title

A new Pukekohe Young Grower of the Year has been crowned. Held at Tuakau’s La Valla on Friday, the competition (run by Horticulture NZ) resulted...

Employment law changes reshaping the workplace

By James Cartwright, Franklin Law Associate As New Zealand businesses move through 2026, employment law changes are reshaping the workplace. Recent reforms in the...