Business & Markets

Bay couple keep classic crayon brand alive

A kaleidoscope of colour awaits inside the warehouse of New Zealand's only manufacturer of industrial and educational crayons, which are made right here in the... Read More

Mount restaurant closes up, in liquidation

Mount Maunganui Asian-fusion street food dining restaurant Fox's Hawker House has closed and gone into liquidation. The restaurant was originally opened... Read More

Public vote opens for Tauranga Business Awards

Public voting is now open for the People's Choice category of the 2026 Tauranga Business Awards. The Tauranga Business Awards have announced 10 finalists... Read More

Businesses face uncertainty after deadly landslide

Mount Maunganui businesses are facing uncertainty and declining foot traffic in the aftermath of last week's fatal landslide. But business leaders say... Read More

Sombre time at Mount as cruise ship arrives

The Riveria sailed into Tauranga Harbour this morning at 7am and is due to sail out at 3.15pm. Passengers were due to disembark from 8am, with many being... Read More

Flooding closes two Waihī Beach businesses

The owners of two Waihī Beach businesses expect to be closed for several months after floodwaters from a major storm caused 'devastating” damage. The... Read More

New Tauranga event connects bosses and jobseekers

Employers and jobseekers will swap CVs for conversations at a new Tauranga Business Chamber event aimed at tackling recruitment challenges in key industries. The... Read More

Save $1326 a year: Programme launches in BoP

Bay of Plenty households are being encouraged to take part in a new programme aimed at helping people cut food waste, save money and make the most of their kai. Envirohub... Read More

Explore BOP events: Theatre, music, and family fun

From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region. January Saturday, January 3 to Monday, January 12: Enjoy a one‑hour... Read More

Opinion: Keep your business ahead in 2026 economy

Opinion by Matt Cowley If your strategy for this year is just a 'slightly better” version of last year, you're probably slipping behind. The... Read More

Ōhope golf course restores trees among dunes

A major native tree replanting project on the Ōhope Spit between Ōhope Beach Golf Links and the ocean is turning a mistake by club volunteers into an opportunity... Read More

Nestlé recalls baby formula over toxin risks

Nestlé has recalled five batches of its Alfamino infant formula in New Zealand after the potential presence of a toxin that can cause gastrointestinal... Read More