Business & Markets

Housing reform ideas cooled ahead of Budget

The government is dampening down expectations of any major new housing measures in tomorrow's Budget, saying it announced most of its plan in March. Finance... Read More

Businesses say port troubles pose contract threat

Business owners say commercial contracts are being put at risk by delayed goods, the result of an inability to get shipments into Ports of Auckland. Imported... Read More

Tauranga Business Awards return for 2021

Tauranga Chamber of Commerce's annual Business Awards is back for 2021, with a new name and a refreshed approach to the organisation's flagship event. Once titled... Read More

Solar farm development heading to BOP

Plans are in place to construct the country's largest network of solar power generating stations. New Zealand generation company Lodestone Energy will initially... Read More

New border exemptions to allow investors in

Hundreds of foreign investors are expected to arrive New Zealand in coming months as a result of new border exemptions allowing wealthy investors linked to two... Read More

Rocket Lab‘s latest launch fails

A Rocket Lab Electron booster carrying two commercial satellites failed to reach orbit yesterday after suffering an anomaly just minutes after lift-off. The launch... Read More

New pilot encourages digital tech pathways

NZTech is launching Tech21, a programme of activity and events in collaboration with the Ministry of Education to help inspire young learners into tech careers. ... Read More

TSB’s nationwide hunt for ideas to help NZ thrive

TSB is launching a nationwide hunt to find the next wave of innovative ideas which solve problems and help New Zealand communities thrive. The bank is proud... Read More

What‘s on - Frocks on bikes, football, bird show

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. The MetService is forecasting a fine day, the clouding... Read More

Vanilla to change the world

When Cyclone Waka tore through the Kingdom of Tonga at the end of 2001, John Ross and his family wanted to do something to help. Now, 20 years later, Heilala... Read More

Stunning botanical art in downtown Tauranga

Jenny Coker's first solo exhibition at The Art Lounge in Willow St opened on Friday night, with many enjoying the opportunity to be first to view Jenny's collection... Read More

What‘s on - bird show, markets and museums

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. This morning's early rain which was heavy at times,... Read More