Business & Markets

Research shows growth in tree stock sales

Seedling sales hit almost 92 million seedlings in 2020, 3 million more than the year before according to the latest research by Te Uru Rākau - New Zealand Forest... Read More

Prime Minister celebrates Opotiki’s success

A major milestone in Opotiki's history has been marked with a visit from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Construction is due to start on the town's multi-million... Read More

NZ forestry waste could create biofuel industry

The New Zealand Forest Service is laying the foundations for a new biofuels industry, that could turn forestry waste into a potential billion-dollar industry. As... Read More

Quest Mount construction to go ahead

The construction of the Quest apartment hotel in Mount Maunganui is going ahead with a new construction company, after a year of setbacks due to Covid-19. The... Read More

Greater role for a public forestry service

A greater role for a public forestry service has been outlined by the Forestry Minister, to drive the focus on regional economic development, skills training,... Read More

What‘s on - hikoi, hospitality and gems

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. The weather today is forecast to be fine with southwesterlies.... Read More

What‘s on - gem and mineral show and pop classics

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. The weather today is forecast to be fine with southerlies.... Read More

Fruit picking incentive attracts just 339 people

An incentive scheme intended to attract unemployed people to plug the worker shortage in the horticulture sector by offering an $1000 incentive payment had attracted... Read More

The Home Show is back

The Tauranga Home Show is proud to return to Trustpower Arena Baypark on May 7-9 for its huge 22nd show. With more than 325 exhibitors spread over two halls,... Read More

Fishery posts $1m revenue increase

A Maori-led fisheries company based in Rotorua has posted an increase in total revenue of $1 million Te Arawa Fisheries shared their 2020 annual report... Read More

Rotorua Airport nominated for prestigious award

Rotorua Airport's innovative terminal redevelopment has been nominated in New Zealand's most prestigious property awards for 2021. Hosted by Property Council... Read More

Top art excites at Tauranga Original Art Expo

The art on display this weekend in the Tauranga Original Art Expo has excited local Tauranga buyers who are after a purchase of quality art from some of Tauranga's... Read More