Business & Markets

2021: A year full of news

Well, 2021 certainly has been a year to remember. Covid has dominated headlines for the majority of the year from the first Delta case to lockdowns, traffic light... Read More

Twins awarded for their community service

Two Bay of Plenty brothers have been recognised for their services to the community and philanthropy on this year's New Year Honours list. Garry Taylor and his... Read More

Café owner fears another teen rampage at NY

A Whangamatā business owner who had his café damaged after a teen riot is concerned it may happen again this New Year's with a number of events cancelled. Blackies... Read More

Crunch time for Coromandel businesses

It's crunch time for businesses along the coast who are praying for a boost in visitors after a year of Delta debt. Between August and October, Hauraki and Coromandel... Read More

Christmas greetings from Te Puke to Katikati

What would Christmas be without shopping? Helping to draw shoppers to the local town centres and shopping areas are often events, parades and festivals organised... Read More

Aus fund manager buys NZ care home portfolio

Australian property fund manager Centuria has bought a portfolio of New Zealand aged care homes as it looks to expand its presence in the sector. It is paying... Read More

Fruit exports dominated by gold kiwifruit

Gold kiwifruit continues to dominate fruit exports in an otherwise challenging market, Stats NZ says. In the year ended November 2021, gold kiwifruit made up... Read More

Air New Zealand cancels about 120 flights

Air New Zealand has cancelled about 120 flights after the government announced there would be a delay to the phased reopening of international borders. Previously,... Read More

Company’s Christmas song for homeless charity

Staff at Ballance Agri-Nutrients have recorded a Christmas song with the hope of raising some money for a Tauranga homeless charity. Ballance have been... Read More

What‘s on - markets, carols, croquet, yachts

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. It's only six more sleeps until Christmas Day. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService... Read More

What‘s on - carboot sale, carol singing, art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. It's only seven more sleeps until Christmas Day. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService... Read More

Tauranga becoming NZ’s e-bike capital

Tauranga is becoming New Zealand's e-bike with the region recording the highest number of e-bike sales nationally. Tauranga Electrify NZ franchise owner Daniel... Read More