Business & Markets

Toys and joy ahead at Papamoa Christmas parade

It's all go in Pāpāmoa this morning with a bright sunny day ahead for the Pak'N Save Pāpāmoa Christmas in Toyland Santa Parade 2020. 'We have an amazing... Read More

What’s on – Papamoa Christmas parade, carols, art

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. The weather forecast is for fine spells, with cloud increasing in the evening... Read More

What‘s on - markets, tennis, art, petanque

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. The weather forecast is for fine spells with southwesterlies. It's a two-clothing-layer... Read More

Uncertainty soon to end for Otakiri Springs

Uncertainty has dogged a Whakatane water bottling plant this year. First Otakiri Springs was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and now staff are anxiously awaiting... Read More

Teen‘s campaign for ‘I can’t wait’ toilet stickers

A campaign encouraging businesses to let people with bowel disease use their toilets in an emergency has kicked off. The 'I can't wait!' campaign,... Read More

Summerfruit industry thanks New Zealand

Plenty of New Zealander's have headed the call to help with this season's summer fruit harvest. With the pandemic closing borders to international backpackers... Read More

Security guards promised better pay protection

Thousands of security guards will receive better protection of their pay and conditions, with the government moving to make changes to existing employment laws.... Read More

What‘s on - art, comedy, history and science

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. The weather forecast is for a fine day ahead with increasing high cloud and westerlies.... Read More

New top tax rate for income earned over $180,000

The Government is putting in place a new top tax rate of 39 per cent on income earned over $180,000. 'This will only affect the top two per cent of earners. It... Read More

Raft of new privacy laws come into force

A raft of new privacy laws come into force today to better protect New Zealanders and their information. Under the Privacy Act 2020 businesses and organisations... Read More

Research reveals BOP business concerns

New research shows that employment, specifically retaining and recruiting skilled staff, is the number-one concern of business owners in the Bay of Plenty. ... Read More

Racing Tauranga standing grand

Racing Tauranga is thrilled with the news they are runner-up in the 2019-20 NZTR Racing Club of the Year. 'We competed against every racecourse in New Zealand... Read More