Business & Markets

More funding to attract more visitors to NZ

A new $13.5 million investment in international tourism marketing is expected to deliver an extra 72,000 international visitors to our shores, Tourism and Hospitality... Read More

Businessman faces trial on rape, bribery charges

A Taupō businessman accused of raping a woman and trying to bribe her to withdraw her police complaint is to head to trial to defend the charges. The man,... Read More

Migrant bus drivers scared to report assaults

Migrant bus drivers say they are 'fearful” they could lose their working visas for defending themselves against assaults and are scared to report violence... Read More

Prevent loved ones getting listeriosis

New Zealand Food Safety wants people to take some practical steps to avoid a rare and life-threatening but preventable foodborne illness. "While rare, every... Read More

Bringing families together with Parent Boost

The Government is delivering on its commitment to support parents living offshore to visit and stay with their families in New Zealand for longer, Prime Minister... Read More

Council to sell Zespri and Seeka shares

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has agreed to sell its shareholdings in Zespri Group Ltd and Seeka Ltd. Councillors made the decision last week as... Read More

Foreign student income down on pre-Covid earnings

Foreign students paid $1 billion in fees last year and more than half that money went to universities. The figures were supplied to the Education Ministry... Read More

Pāpāmoa apprentice wins national building title

Pāpāmoa's Scott Davies, 20, beat out regional champions from across New Zealand to take the title of New Zealand's top apprentice at the New Zealand Certified... Read More

Comvita founder on honey's healing journey

Comvita has been an ever-present in Paengaroa for five decades. The company recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open day at its headquarters,... Read More

Irish Business Network expands to Bay of Plenty

The Irish Business Network has launched a branch in the Bay of Plenty to create a sense of community for the Irish businesses around the region. The Irish... Read More

Library build turns waste into community resource

Waihī Beach Library and Service Centre is preparing to turn the page on an exciting new chapter, as the team gets ready to move into a much larger, modern,... Read More

Youth job scheme adapts to new funding

A programme that has helped more than 170 Te Puke and Maketū rangatahi (young people) into work and education opportunities is winding down locally after changes... Read More