Business & Markets

McClay calls for moratorium as businesses close

National's Economic Development spokesperson Todd McClay is calling on the Government to commit to a two-year moratorium on additional government costs on businesses... Read More

What‘s on - wheelchair rugby, art walk, markets

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. The MetService is forecasting a day that is mostly... Read More

Fifth is brew-tiful

If Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie can conquer America as ‘New Zealand's 4th Most Popular Parody Duo', then there's a formidable future ahead for New... Read More

Bringing the world‘s biggest boats to Tauranga

The world's largest sailing catamaran is currently docked at Vessel Works in Tauranga Moana where it is undergoing a three-week refit. The award winning... Read More

What’s on – Superheroes, Lions market, sport

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. The MetService is forecasting a day that is cloudy... Read More

Recruitment office opens at Mount Maunganui

Local recruitment and labour hire specialist Canstaff is opening a new office in Mount Maunganui focusing on getting local people into work in the construction,... Read More

Kiwibank confirms Waihi branch closure

Kiwibank's decision to close its branch in Waihi confirms that the 'people's bank” is no more, says Coromandel MP Scott Simpson. Kiwibank has confirmed... Read More

Kiwifruit companies amalgamate in $59m deal

Seeka Limited and Opotiki Packing and Cool Storage Limited (OPAC) are to amalgamate in a deal worth $59m. This transaction will see Paengaroa-based Seeka expand... Read More

Kiwis lose $17m from cyber security incidents

New Zealanders have reported almost $17 million in loss due to cyber security incidents CERT NZ's latest report shows a 65 per cent increase in reports of cyber... Read More

Tauranga commission’s CBD decisions welcomed

Economic development agency Priority One is applauding a number of key decisions from Tauranga City Council Commission for the city. These decisions include a... Read More

Calls to stop bagging Tauranga city centre

Tauranga restauranteur Billy Emeny is proof of the growing confidence in Tauranga's city centre with his latest new joint venture. Billy and business partner... Read More

CAA to investigate Tauranga skydive fatality

The sudden death of a skydiver has sent New Zealand's skydiving community into shock. Police reported the man died on his way to hospital, after skydiving near... Read More