Business & Markets

Manawa Energy: Tauranga to host national office

Following the sale of their retail business to Mercury, Trustpower's power generation business will soon become Manawa Energy. This week marks another step forward... Read More

The last card for Tauranga retailer

Allen Hickson has sold hundreds of farewell cards over the years. On Saturday he will need to sign his own. The owner of Piccadilly Greeting Cards in downtown... Read More

Disease driving up tomato prices

Tomatoes are a staple summer food but this year things are far more expensive. The price is leaving a sour taste in plenty of people's mouths nearly doubling... Read More

Inflation jumps to 5.9%, highest in 30 years

Inflation has hit its highest annual rate in 30 years. Consumer prices rose 1.4 per cent in the three months ended December, taking the annual inflation rate... Read More

Union: NZ “sleepwalking” into fuel supply problem

There are concerns in the maritime sector that petrol supplies could be affected by the same type of shipping disruptions creating chaos in other supply chains. Three... Read More

BOP company discuss RAT experience

A Bay of Plenty-based firm is welcoming other businesses to reach out for advice after implementing Rapid Antigen Testing within their company. Rapid Antigen... Read More

Red light setting, business owners stressing

Just days into the red setting, a shift in work habits and daily routines is playing out on central city streets around New Zealand, causing stress for business... Read More

Te Puna vodka the best in New Zealand

A vodka distilled in Tauranga has been named New Zealand's best. Blue Duck Rare Vodka came out on top of Dish Magazine's New Zealand vodka tasting panel. In... Read More

Omicron: accommodation sector remains resilient

The domestic accommodation sector remains buoyant as Kiwis prepare for the spread of Omicron, according to new data. Latest figures from Bachcare, New Zealand's... Read More

Larger ports eyed as freight prices rise

Exporters should consider moving cargo to major North Island ports, such as the Port of Tauranga, rather than waiting for a ship to arrive at smaller ports of... Read More

Global facility part of $18m+ building consents

The second stage of a new multi-million-dollar hydraulics and engineering facility planned for Rotorua is under way. Rotorua Lakes Council issued two consents... Read More

What‘s on - council open day, sport, 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 are forecasting a mainly fine day, with... Read More