Bunnings proposing closure of seven stores - including Rangiora
Bunnings Warehouse is proposing the closure of seven stores, affecting 145 staff.
Stores earmarked for closure include the Ashburton Warehouse, the Hornby and Hastings Trade Centres and four smaller format stores Cambridge, Rangiora, Te Awamutu and Putaruru.
The announcement comes after a "network review" and due to the "challenges of the recent trading environment," the retailer said.
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
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19.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.6% Nah - not for me
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
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Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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43.1% Yes
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56.9% No
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