Business & Markets

Tourism opportunity unveiled

A new indigenous programme is unveiling regenerative tourism opportunities in the Bay of Plenty. Eleven Coastal Bay of Plenty tourism businesses are hosting... Read More

Farm-to-forest conversion: one consent so far

The first decisions under new rules for farm-to-forest conversions have been released, with two of the three applications being declined. The government introduced... Read More

What's on - AIMS Games, cat show and art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting morning cloud and the... Read More

Grocery Code of Conduct launched

The government has launched its Grocery Code of Conduct, saying it is calling time on the coercive behaviour of the big supermarket chains. Last year, the... Read More

'Big four' power companies earning $7m per day

The 'big four” power companies are earning more than $7 million every day while some households struggle to heat their homes, according to Consumer NZ. According... Read More

Geothermal plant gets $25m funding boost

NZGIF will supply up to $25m to fund the construction of connection assets for the new ~50MW TOPP2 geothermal plant. Additionally, it will enable upgrades... Read More

Drop out of the sky for youth

Champions of change planning to leap from the sky are taking the ultimate plunge to demonstrate their unwavering support for a youth organisation's mission. ‘Drop... Read More

Criticism over rates, boat harbour & renovations

Rates increases, spending on the boat harbour and council building upgrades have all had a negative impact on residents' perceptions of Whakatāne District Council... Read More

Man removed from building register for two years

A builder and designer has been stripped from the Licensed Building Practitioner register, after previously being convicted of forgery and working while unlicenced. He... Read More

Tauranga distillery wins gold

A Tauranga distillery is preparing to launch a new gin following another triumphant victory in the world of spirits. Clarity Distilling Company is today launching... Read More

Tauranga highways: NZTA backs business case

A fifth organisation has now thrown its support behind a business case to upgrade three major highways in the Tauranga region. An endorsement by the Waka... Read More

Workplace accidents costing billions - report

Workplace death and injuries are costing the economy $4.4 billion a year, a new report estimates. The inaugural State of a Thriving Nation report by the Business... Read More