Friday, April 17, 2026

Business

A trusted name in health and wellness

Nestled in the heart of Pukekohe, Liddells Pharmacy has been caring for the health and wellbeing of the community for more than 80 years. For...

A smart strategy for right now

New Zealand businesses are operating in a more cautious, cost-conscious environment. Margins are under pressure, customers are more selective, and growth is harder won. In...

Aka Aka farmer Grand Final bound?

Pukekohe’s Justin Ruygrok will be hoping his luck is sweeter the second time around as he aims to claim the 2026 Young Farmer of...

Q&A: Peter Barrow

In Bombay, a small company is working to create a durable, eco-friendly alternative to traditional stone aggregate from plastic waste. Helena O’Neill talks with...

Bombay business launches recycling programme

A Bombay-based business has launched a recycling programme in Franklin schools to help tackle the country’s growing waste problem. Environmental Aggregates and Concrete Limited (EACL)...

Women falling behind says survey

ANZ data shows more women are failing when it comes to saving for their retirement. Worse still, data from ANZ Investments’ KiwiSaver members shows they’re...

Franklin burger truck smashes competition

A Franklin food truck has taken out Burger Nation's best burger title. The Classic Smashie Double burger from Smashies in Pukekohe has been crowned the...

Word from the street

By Brenda & Jack, The Pukekohe Good Guys This month, we’ve been out and about around Pukekohe, keeping an eye on things and helping...

Waikato steel manufacturing project fast-tracked

A structural steel manufacturing plant has been approved through the government’s fast-track process. National Green Steel Limited lodged its application in July 2025 to build...

Financial year-end is coming

The 5 biggest mistakes business owners make - and how to avoid them With March 31 approaching, many business owners are focused on staying busy...