Business & Markets

Countdown Katikati added to locations of interest

Katikati's only supermarket is now on the list of locations of interest, making a total of seven locations in the town visited by a person who has tested positive... Read More

Matt Chat: operating in a Covid-19 landscape

In this month's Matt Chat, the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce CEO provides his views on the months ahead and what this means for businesses operating in a Covid-19... Read More

What‘s on - disco, art expo, vegan market

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 fine day, apart from... Read More

New Kiwifruit Breeding Centre launches in Te Puke

Healthier, better tasting and more sustainability-focused varieties are the goals of the new 50/50 joint venture Kiwifruit Breeding Centre that opens its doors... Read More

More support for business available from today

The third round of the Resurgence Support Payment opened for applications this morning. 'The RSP helps businesses with their fixed costs, such as rent. It provides... Read More

New Western Bay business park works begin

The development of the Rangiuru Business Park, the Bay of Plenty's newest Business Park has officially commenced. The land development site in Rangiuru has been... Read More

Bank raises mortgage rates after cash rate rise

The Reserve Bank has raised the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 0.5 per cent, ending an 18-month spell at the record-low rate of 0.25 per cent. ANZ,... Read More

Cherry-ful windows in Greerton

The winner of this year's Greerton Cherry Blossom Window Dressing Competition is Centrepoint Opportunity Shop. Their window features a Japanese cherry blossom... Read More

Five-day NZ Post delays in and out of Auckland

NZ Post is suspending pick-ups of Auckland freight this weekend, and asks customers to be patient as it deals with a 'staggering” number of parcels. In... Read More

Whakatāne Mill owners announce positive progress

Owners of the Whakatāne Mill Limited are reporting that in only three months, the Mill has made significant, swift progress under its new ownership. The Mill... Read More

$700k secured for 15 BOP events

Tourism Bay of Plenty has confirmed funding for at least 15 events over the next two years thanks to the Regional Events Fund and a new contestable funding collaboration... Read More

The rise and rise of domestic spirits industry

Walk into most bars in New Zealand and you'll find an increasingly comprehensive selection of spirits, prominently displayed and keenly sought after by consumers... Read More