New Government funding will help a New Zealand hemp fibre company explore untapped opportunities - from soft flooring to food packaging that’s more environmentally sustainable.

Real estate agents say some sanity is returning to the Hamilton housing market as they tackle conversations with vendors about their price expectations and buyers face having bank preapprovals removed.

The Authority has today published its preliminary decision on the claim that an undesirable trading situation (UTS) occurred on 9 August 2021.

The Authority considers no UTS occurred on 9 August 2021.

The national average asking price reached a new record of $936,150 last month, increasing by 50 per cent when compared with November 2016, according to the latest Trade Me Property Price Index.

Dairy industry environmental compliance remained high during the 2020-21 monitoring year, which was again, affected by Covid-19 restrictions.

The first day of domestic travel brought the buzz back to Auckland Airport after more than 100 days of travel restrictions.

2degrees is showcasing the evolution of its retail network with the opening of its flagship store in Westfield Newmarket today. The store reveals 2degrees’ new retail space concept, which brings to life its purpose: Fighting for Fair to make NZ a better place live.

The Australian Manuka Honey Association is delighted that the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has rejected an application by a group of New Zealand producers to trademark the words "Manuka honey", recognising that it is a purely descriptive term for a type of honey.

Over the last couple of weeks, the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark team embarked on a Geopark Roadshow through the Waitaki District seeking local resident input.

Release summary

- Aucklanders can register now until 25 February 2022 for the chance to receive one of 100,000 vouchers.

- Once registered, entrants will have the chance to receive a voucher in one of four draws, commencing 15 January 2022.