Business & Markets

Trustpower agrees $441m retail sale

Tauranga-based electricity company Trustpower has agreed terms with Mercury for the conditional sale of its retail business. In media releases, both companies... Read More

Property Council question Tauranga fees increase

Property Council New Zealand's Bay of Plenty members are questioning Tauranga City Council's reasons for increasing Citywide development contributions, also known... Read More

Air NZ expects full-year loss under $450m

Air New Zealand expects to report a full-year loss of under $450 million. In an update to the market, the national carrier says it has not drawn down any further... Read More

Submissions open for 2021 grants program

Now in its 16th year, Canon Oceania has supported almost 80 schools, not for profits, and community groups with more than $450,000. Canon New Zealand Chief Executive... Read More

Tauranga workmates share $500,000 Lotto win

A syndicate of sixteen workmates from Tauranga have been left buzzing after winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in Saturday's Lotto draw. The syndicate... Read More

$40m packhouse announced for Te Puke

Te Puke's economy is about to receive a $40m cash injection as DMS Progrowers Ltd unveils plans to double the size of its existing local operation - the biggest... Read More

PMG to purchase Tauranga’s Bethlehem Town Centre

Kiwi investors have the opportunity to invest in one of the Bay of Plenty's most high-profile commercial properties. PMG has contracted, on behalf of PMG Generation... Read More

Tauranga retail complex sells for $44 million

A large-format retail complex with three tenants located in the Tauranga Crossing Lifestyle Centre has been sold for $44 million. Marketed by Bayleys' executive... Read More

Another boost for BOP film and television industry

An international screen media production office has opened in downtown Tauranga, marked by a launch party on this week, attended by local creatives and industry... Read More

EBOP mill workers encouraged into other jobs

The Eastern Bay of Plenty community is still reeling after the news that one of its biggest employers will be closing down, meaning 160 people will lose their... Read More

Avocado industry continues strong growth

New Zealand's avocado industry value eclipsed $227m in the 2020-21 season, with $167m delivered by avocado exports and $60m in sales in the New Zealand market. "This... Read More

Kawerau mill to close, 160 lose jobs

Norske Skog has announced the closure of the Tasman mill in Kawerau and a sales process for the mill's assets with 160 staff set for redundancy. Production... Read More