Business & Markets

Kiwifruit: Growers strongly support advocacy group

New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc have been given a strong mandate by kiwifruit growers to work on their behalf for the next six-year kiwifruit levy cycle. The... Read More

OCR raised to highest level since late 2008

The Reserve Bank has raised the official cash rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 5.25 per cent. The decision is in line with expectations and takes the benchmark... Read More

Mixed development for vacant BOP site

New apartment buildings are being planned for a site that used to house a Bay of Plenty supermarket. Since demolition of the former supermarket building in Kopeopeo... Read More

NZ weekly rents hit record high

Median weekly rent is the highest it's ever been as of February this year, according to the lateset Trade Me property data. Trade Me property sales director Gavin... Read More

Cost of living: Demand for credit increases

Data from credit bureau Centrix shows consumer credit demand rose three per cent in the year-ended February. But many households were still struggling to meet... Read More

Two groups target Tūroa buyout as ski season looms

At least two groups have offered to take over operations at Mt Ruapehu's Tūroa skifield as the fate of the central North Island's skifields remains in the balance. With... Read More

Blood drive to be a “bloody awesome” event

Tauranga businesses are being urged to put on their capes and join forces for what organisers are calling a "bloody awesome" event this Wednesday, April 5. The... Read More

Jared Menzies winner of Tauranga‘s top apprentice

Apprentice Jared Menzies has claimed the title of Tauranga's champion at the regional heats of the annual New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge -... Read More

Living wage set to rise in September

The living wage is being increased to $26 per hour from September 1. The Living Wage Movement said the wage has undergone a full recalculation, resulting in thousands... Read More

Fonterra reduces farmgate milk price midpoint

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd today revised its 2022/23 season forecast Farmgate Milk Price range from NZ$8.20 - $8.80 per kgMS to NZ$8.00 - $8.60 per kgMS. This... Read More

Hop along to Greerton‘s great Easter Egg hunt

The great Easter Egg Hunt is coming back to Greerton Village - and it's time for a bit of fun counting the eggs in participating stores. From Monday, April 3,... Read More

Police seeking information following robberies

Police are investigating following two robberies in Tirau and Te Poi on Saturday morning. "At around 8.45am three armed offenders entered a supermarket on Hillcrest... Read More