Business & Markets

NZ is rubbish at recycling 11 products‘ packaging

The results are in and it seems New Zealand's clean green image isn't so squeaky clean when it comes to recycling packaging from some chocolate, chips and... Read More

What‘s on - Anzac Day services, petanque, markets

Good morning and welcome to Anzac Day. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. The MetService is forecasting some morning cloud,... Read More

A dress to remember

Despite being a regular op shopper Lollie Rhodes never expected to find her perfect wedding dress at one. When walking past the window of the St Vincent De Paul... Read More

Anzac Day Mondayisation - what does it mean?

The Mondayisation of Anzac Day has left a few businesses scratching their heads. Anzac Day is one of just three-and-a-half days a year when almost all shops must... Read More

What‘s on - art, tourism, music and a sunny day

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. There is a chance of a morning shower, otherwise... Read More

TECT to proceed with changes to the trust

Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust will proceed with changes to the structure of the Trust, following a month-long consultation period with its beneficiaries. The... Read More

Kiwi ‘GirlBoss’ named in Forbes top 30 list

A New Zealand tech businesswoman has been named in the Forbes magazine 30 under 30 Asia list. GirlBoss New Zealand chief executive Alexia Hilbertidou, 30, is... Read More

Two buyers said to be interested in Whakatane mill

Not one but two potential buyers are believed to be doing due diligence on the Whakatane mill. The mill is poised for closure in July, making 210 workers redundant,... Read More

Auckland ship congestion impacting Tauranga

More than ten ships are waiting to enter Tauranga Harbour to unload and pick up cargo. The Port of Tauranga, NZ's largest port and international freight gateway,... Read More

What‘s on - plant fest, village market, art

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

Greerton car boot sale moving to racecourse

The monthly Tauranga South Community Patrol Car Boot Sale has found a new home at the Tauranga Racecourse. 'After 12 wonderful years being based at the Greerton... Read More

BOP annual salary hits all-time high

Average annual salary in the Bay of Plenty has hit an all-time high in the first quarter of this year, according to a report from TradeMe Jobs. It is part of... Read More