Manufacturing
Why this timber mill's latest innovation has grabbed the PM's interest
The 'untrained eye' might see wooden boxes, but the CEO says there's much more going on.
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Genesis Energy's plan to reduce coal dependency
Genesis has taken another step towards reducing its reliance on coal for Huntly.
Logging train revival to help 'deteriorating' Napier-Taihape Rd
'After some pencil-sharpening, we’ve been able to get this agreement in place.'
'Low point' – new data to confirm NZ back in recession
Data due this Thursday will update the nation's third-quarter economic performance.
Hawke's Bay's economic future relies heavily on six industries (and tourism isn't one): Report
Tourism has been left off a top-six list of industries to drive Hawke's Bay's economy.
'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers
'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'
Aviation fuel from waste wood viable in Aotearoa: Air NZ, Lanzajet
A study suggested the industry could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
Exports and imports both down, trade deficit at $2.2 billion
Kiwifruit exports helped stop the trade deficit from souring.
From chisel to chainsaw: Hastings-raised carver takes on the world with Aotearoa in his heart
Canada-based Ben Waretini-Hemara proudly displays the Māori flag when he competes.
Toilet paper workers' stoush: Fresh negotiations as shortages felt
Kawerau's Essity mill's 145 workers have been locked out since August 9 without pay.
Construction crisis: Warning cost of building or renovating homes may rise after supplier halts sales
CHH has stopped supplying structural timber to Bunnings, ITM and Mitre 10.
'Some builders could go under' as timber shortage hits major supplier
Carter Holt Harvey reportedly can't supply timber because of the house construction spike.
Future of Kawerau mill 'up in the air', job losses feared
About 160 people work at the mill, a major employer in the small town.
