Business & Markets

Task force predict city’s bright future

A property leadership group have suggested central Tauranga could soon be considered the 'commercial and cultural heart” of the region. The Urban... Read More

Burst bubble boosts the BOP

Holiday homes in Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty have seen a surge in forward bookings as a result of the trans-Tasman bubble pause. According to new... Read More

More knowledge needed when loan shopping – survey

If you take out a loan and find a better deal within five working days, you can cancel your original loan, yet a recent consumer survey shows only one in five... Read More

Tegel to raise chicken prices by 10 per cent

New Zealand's largest poultry supplier Tegel has announced it is putting its prices up. Its products will increase this month by roughly 10 per cent - the... Read More

Reflecting on the kiwifruit season

The Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry registered a record-breaking season in 2021, despite some of the biggest challenges ever faced by the sector. In the... Read More

TSB grants $250,000 to innovative ideas to help NZ

For the second year running, TSB is proudly supporting New Zealand through the TSB Good Stuff annual grants programme of $250,000. The hunt to unearth innovative... Read More

What‘s on - rugby, music, model yacht sailing

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService are forecasting showers developing in the... Read More

New Shoots celebrates roots in Papamoa

A Bay of Plenty children's centre that's credited with leading the way in early childhood education is marking a major milestone. New Shoots Children's Centre's... Read More

What‘s on - blues, art, dragon racing

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService are forecasting a mostly sunny day with... Read More

A feast of award winning pies

Buttery flaky pastry, and beef surrounded in rich gravy topped with cheese. The steak and cheese pie is fundamentally Kiwi, and Tauranga is home to some serious... Read More

Matt Chat: Local government reforms

In this month's Matt Chat, Tauranga Chamber of Commerce CEO Matt Cowley addresses our local council reform and talks the big A (amalgamation): What could that... Read More

BayTrust announces record surplus

On the back of a record surplus, BayTrust's net equity has reached an all-time high, allowing it to increase the amount of money it distributes to Bay of Plenty... Read More