Business & Markets

What’s on – sky dives, markets and Armageddon

Good morning! Morena koutou katoa. Kia pai te ra ki nga hoa me nga whanau. A new day ahead with opportunities, so breathe it in and enjoy! Expect some... Read More

Boosts for Bay of Plenty accommodation

Tauranga accommodation providers are reporting an increase in visitor numbers of up to 19 per cent compared to last year. Papamoa Beach Resort director Bruce... Read More

Wage subsidy: More than $13 billion paid out

The amount of money paid out under the government's wage subsidy scheme has topped $13 billion. The latest figures from the Ministry of Social Development... Read More

Tauranga Crossing Local Legends $5000 grant

Tauranga Crossing's first $5,000 Local Legends grant has been awarded to the Bay of Plenty Coast Rowing Club. The submission, made by club secretary Wendy... Read More

What‘s on - Art, markets, road safety, Armageddon

Good morning! Morena koutou katoa. He ra paki. Kia pai to wa me te whanau me o hoa. A fine day is expected today with some southwest breezes. It's a three-layer-clothing... Read More

Three stages of business restructuring post-Covid

Witnessed through the lens of a technology company, Kiwi SMEs appear to be going through three distinct stages post the Covid-19 lockdown - the 'work from... Read More

IAG confirms it is closing 53 AMI offices

Insurance giant IAG is shutting its 53 AMI offices and one remaining State office as it moves services online. The company, which announced in June it was proposing... Read More

Election candidates to attend debate forum

Bay of Plenty voters will have a chance to hear first-hand from local candidates standing in the General Election 2020 at the Parliamentary Election Candidates... Read More

Ebbett Group add Isuzu in Tauranga

Hot on the heels of the Ebbett Group adding Hyundai to their Tauranga dealership, a deal has been struck with Tauranga Motor Company that will see the Ebbett branch... Read More

Katikati’s best shot

Nestled at the start of Katikati is a well-kept secret that has international recognition. The Shot Dart factory turns 50 this year and like many Kiwi businesses... Read More

Air NZ staff face discrimination over COVID-19

Air New Zealand staff face fear and discrimination because people worry they could have been exposed to COVID-19, the airline's chief executive says. Chief executive... Read More

Whakaari: Victim’s brother hopes tours can resume

The brother of a man killed in the Whakaari/White Island eruption says he hopes a new warning system will mean tours on the island can resume soon. Mark... Read More