McCain shutdown: Mayors see risk to the food basket of Hawke’s Bay – ‘We cannot afford to accept this as inevitable’
Hastings District Council will also be working with Foodeast Haumako (the regional food, beverage and agritech hub) to…
McCain Hastings plant closure: Hawke’s Bay growers warn of bigger crisis, say now’s the time for overhaul
The company’s financials highlight the significant pressure facing the New Zealand arm of the business. Under McCain Food…
Hastings McCain vegetable factory to shut in 2027, jobs at risk
A McCain spokesperson said the Hawke’s Bay plant would close at the conclusion of this year’s processing and…
Far North pensioners hit by council delays to rates rebates processing
He has paid two rates bills, and a third is due on February 20. “I still haven’t got…
Whangārei mayor says council ‘not bad’, despite missing statutory targets
Couper said while there are improvements to be made, the council isn’t doing a bad job and a…
Rio Tinto to spend $50m on toxic waste plant at Tiwai Point smelter
“Our new facility at Tiwai Point means this processing will now take place in New Zealand, reducing the…
The move to break China’s iron grip on world’s supply of critical minerals
If there is any mystery over America’s historic agreement to partner with Australia this week on the supply…