Business & Markets

Visa changes to benefit 57,000

At least 18,000 foreign workers will be allowed to stay in New Zealand twice as long after changes to essential skill visas. From Monday, people on those... Read More

Hospitality job shortage “beyond critical”

The hospitality job shortage is now 'beyond critical”, according to the Restaurant Association of New Zealand. Several restaurants and bars in Tauranga... Read More

More women taking up self-employment

The number of self-employed women without employees has increased nearly 14 per cent in the last financial year according to data from Stats NZ. The latest data... Read More

BWN proves popular in Tauranga

Dr Siouxsie Wiles is making her mark on the Business Women's Network after opening day two of the BWN Speaker Series. The Business Women's Network, hosted... Read More

Government consults on freshwater farm plans

The Government is inviting farmers and growers to provide their practical ideas to help develop high-quality and workable freshwater farm plans, in line with its... Read More

ASB raises fixed home loan rates

ASB Bank has broken ranks from other major home lenders and raised its fixed mortgage rates across the board. The country's second biggest home lender... Read More

Building system aims to make NZ homes quake safe

A new, affordable building system to make New Zealand homes much safer in an earthquake, avoiding costly repairs and stressful insurance claims, is being tested... Read More

Hospitality “not considered a good career”

Hospitality workers say the job is no longer a viable career path in New Zealand with low wages, long hours and few incentives. Cafe and restaurant owners across... Read More

Accommodation provider earns Gold-star

Educating guests and staff about recycling and minimising their waste has earned award-winning accommodation provider Pacific Coast Lodge a new accolade. The... Read More

New GM for Tourism BOP

Tourism Bay of Plenty have appointed a new general manager. Oscar Nathan will take over the position fulltime, after temporarily stepping into Kristin Dunne's... Read More

Te Tuinga celebrate Matariki

Celebrating Tauranga as a safe anchorage for all was the theme for a final celebration of Matariki on Friday night. Te Tuinga Whānau gathered their wider community... Read More

Greerton colouring up Tauranga for winter

An explosion of colour has appeared in Greerton Village this week as yarn bombing returns to brighten up the winter days ahead. Under the theme ‘Colour... Read More