Business & Markets

POT announces new corporate services manager

Port of Tauranga Limited has announced Melanie Dyer as its new Corporate Services Manager. Melanie replaces the recently retired Sara Lunam and she will join... Read More

Snacks, social enterprise and a baby

I first met Nathan Little after he helped an Auckland mother and her children who became lost in a storm. He was pumping petrol at a local service station. Since... Read More

Optimism in Tauranga tourism

The predicted post-lockdown forecast for the tourism industry appeared grim, but local tourism businesses have remained optimistic, and in some cases, have seen... Read More

NZ coronavirus news update

Kiwis could be enjoying their last weekend of Covid-19 alert level 2, ahead of a possible move to level 1 next week. Cabinet will evaluate the coronavirus... Read More

Saving Tauranga’s Totara St music scene

Totara Street's first official gig on October, 30 2015, was one to remember for Totara Street director Ross Shilling. 'Sola Rosa and Tiki Taane headlined," says... Read More

Tax changes to support economic recovery

New legislation introduced to Parliament on Thursday will support growth and assist businesses on the road to economic recovery, says Revenue Minister Stuart Nash. 'The... Read More

BOP could benefit from trans-Tasman bubble proposal

Flights from Canberra to Wellington could help boost the Bay of Plenty with direct flights from the capital bringing visitors to the region. A joint proposal... Read More

National Party promises $100m tourism sector boost if elected

The National Party says it will create a multi-million dollar fund for projects to boost the struggling tourism sector if elected this year. It has just announced... Read More

Government spends $24.2 on tourism support

An iconic New Zealand tourism attraction and Regional Tourism Organisations are the first recipients of support from the $400 million Tourism Sector Recovery Plan. The... Read More

Air NZ customers should get refund - Consumer NZ

The consumer watchdog, Consumer New Zealand, says it is not reasonable for Air New Zealand to deny customers refunds and offer them credits instead. Consumer... Read More

New Zealand’s brewers judged best

New Zealand owned and locally made brands are the big winners in this year's New World Beer & Cider Awards. With teams ranging from a husband and wife duo brewing... Read More

Fine dining returns to Tauranga’s waterfront

Harbourside, one of Tauranga's most beloved restaurants, has finally re-opened its doors and is ready to help locals celebrate in style once again. Owners Peter... Read More