Business & Markets

Talking business with the Chamber CEO

Local democracy, civic leadership and the new Covid-19 traffic light system are all topics of discussion in this month's Matt Chat. Each month, Tauranga... Read More

Polo coming to the BOP next year

The inaugural Polo in the Bay is expected to bring the ultimate summer vibes to the region with all the food, drinks and polo action on January 22, 2022. The... Read More

Nominations sought for Hauraki Gulf fisheries

Fisheries New Zealand is seeking nominations for members of a new advisory group to support implementation of Aotearoa's first area specific fisheries plan - the... Read More

Regenerative agriculture receives Government boost

The Government is investing in farm sustainability, this time backing two new research projects to investigate the impacts of regenerative farming practices. 'We're... Read More

BOP business under the new traffic light system

In the Bay of Plenty most of the region has moved to the orange light, but some businesses have chosen to do things differently. Owner of The Nourished Eatery... Read More

How healthy or unhealthy is your combo meal?

People don't expect fast-food 'combo” meals to be healthy eating, but new research shows just how bad they can be. Nutrition experts at the University of... Read More

A new view on art

A newly opened eye-catching gallery in the fast growing arts precinct that is the Tauranga Historic Village has local artists and passers-by buzzing. 'The Artist... Read More

Festival of flavours on the menu

The Bay of Plenty coastline will host its first Flavours of Plenty Festival in April next year, showcasing the cuisine and creativity associated with the region's... Read More

Rotorua‘s adventure tourism course re-established

Rotorua's adventure tourism industry is poised to take off thanks to the re-establishment of a world-class training course. The Adventure Tourism course,... Read More

Wool price making a comeback

Higher demand for sportswear, rugs and other wool products has resulted in a resurgence in wool prices. Prices across all wool types lifted in the year to October,... Read More

Fonterra lifts forecast Farmgate Milk Price

Fonterra Co-operative Group today lifted its 2021/22 forecast Farmgate Milk Price range, reported a solid start to the 2022 financial year and revised its earnings... Read More

Tauranga agencies discuss employment issues

Young people and those with disabilities face many difficulties in gaining employment, a meeting of social agencies, Priority One and other agencies have been... Read More