Business & Markets

Warehouse could cut up to 750 jobs

UPDATE 11.53AM: Up to 750 jobs could go in the proposed restructure of The Warehouse, the company's chief executive officer says. Staff were called to an... Read More

BOP investment to create 230 new jobs

An estimated 230 new jobs will be created in the Bay of Plenty and future employees' social and educational needs will be a top priority thanks to New Zealand's... Read More

Westpac Tauranga Business Awards to continue

The Tauranga Chamber of Commerce's annual awards celebration will be returning for 2020 - with a twist. The Westpac Tauranga Business Awards 2020 is an opportunity... Read More

Govt to spend $40m to keep small enterprise afloat

More support is rolling out for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the COVID Response and Recovery Fund, to help them adapt and innovate to deal with the... Read More

Tauranga CBD retail at “rock bottom”

'I think we're about as low as we can go.” These are the words of Julie Hammon owner of Hammon Diamond Jewellers in the Tauranga CBD. 'The future is... Read More

NZ companies trialing hemp meat substitute

Three New Zealand companies have teamed up to commercialise a new hemp meat substitute and hemp snack products. Greenfern Industries, Sustainable Foods, and... Read More

Govt delays over commercial rents causing ‘pain’

Small business owners are feeling abandoned by the government, over what they call failures to implement proper, effective measures to control rent and lease arrangements. In... Read More

Comvita shifts propolis production to North Island

Its Nelson plant is no more, but honey producer Comvita says it's committed to continuing its propolis production in the North Island. Comvita closed its ethanol... Read More

Dress for Success launches in heart of Tauranga

Dress for Success has launched a brand-new shopping experience in the heart of Tauranga CBD, promising to raise the profile of the charity's work in Tauranga and... Read More

What‘s on - badminton, powerchair football, art

Good morning. Morena koutou katoa. Me koa te ra. Me koa tonu ki o hoa me o whanau. There are long fine spells forecast today with light westerlies and... Read More

Taking care of business

A new Tauranga start-up is trying to match lonely suppliers with desperate demand. Paul Hewitt already has a sweet spot in the Bay of Plenty business scene... Read More

Opotiki Council welcomes $19.5m building projects

Opotiki District Council has had a record-breaking period for building consents, with five large-value building works with a combined value of $19.5million,... Read More