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Napier Port downgrades expected earnings
Transport

Napier Port downgrades expected earnings

The Hawke's Bay port has been lashed with rain, swell and rougher than expected operating conditions.

Oliver Lewis 11 Apr 2022
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Leaft Foods is hoping for a slam dunk
Technology

Leaft Foods is hoping for a slam dunk

Leaft Foods aims to reach a small commercial scale and have its plant protein product on the market by next year. 

Rebecca Howard 09 Apr 2022
Govt has high hopes for medicinal cannabis industry

Govt has high hopes for medicinal cannabis industry

The government will support organic grower Puro with its Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund. The company expects to ship its first exports next month. 

Rebecca Howard 08 Apr 2022
Drylandcarbon pushes for a 50-year forestry rotation
Economy

Drylandcarbon pushes for a 50-year forestry rotation

Moving to a 50-year rotation makes marginal land a much more attractive proposition for forestry. 

Rebecca Howard 08 Apr 2022


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