Business & Markets

New online tool to make a food complaint

New Zealand Food Safety is having another busy year recalling potentially harmful food to keep it out of consumers' hands. There have been 93 recalls so far this... Read More

Whakatāne Mill completes successful first year

Power Paperboard Limited - PPL and the Directors of Whakatāne Mill Limited - WML are pleased to confirm that the mill has just completed its first full financial... Read More

Change your mindset: ‘Become Aware’

Amelia Grafas is endeavouring to change the negative way we often talk to ourselves with 'clothing that cares.” Four years ago, the 28-year-old Mount Maunganui... Read More

New biosecurity measure to protect against FMD

Travellers will not be allowed to bring personal consignments of any meat products from Indonesia to New Zealand in the latest step to protect against Foot-and-Mouth... Read More

Police investigating ram raid at Pāpāmoa Plaza

Tauranga Police are investigating a burglary at Pāpāmoa Plaza overnight in which a stolen vehicle was used to force entry into the complex. Police were alerted... Read More

Investor migrant visa changes to help businesses

New settings being introduced to the NZ investor migrant visa is expected to bring growth opportunities to Kiwi companies. As part of the Government's Immigration... Read More

Petrol drops to $2.66 in Mount Maunganui

Fuel prices are dropping by a considerable amount this week, which comes alongside the Government announcement to extend the fuel excise into January 2023. According... Read More

TECT funding boost for Community Insights

TECT funding will allow SociaLink's Community Insights to support Western Bay of Plenty community organisations with useful data for another two years. The website,... Read More

Visitors return to Ruapehu, but where is the snow?

A lack of snow has meant a slightly rocky start for Ruapehu's ski season, and the businesses it supports. While the central North Island has rolled open... Read More

Six month extension for new home insulation

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has extended the time to comply with new wall, floor, and roof insulation requirements in new homes. People... Read More

Milk-E, NZ‘s first electric milk tanker

New Zealand's first electric milk tanker, Milk-E, has been officially launched by the Minister for Energy and Resources, Hon. Dr Megan Woods, in Morrinsville. Local... Read More

Harvest: More than 3000 on unemployment

During peak harvest while apple growers across Hawke's Bay were crying out for workers, there were up to 4000 people of working age on unemployment benefits in... Read More