Business & Markets

The enduring joy of ice-cream

Polar Dessert Bar is the latest to be featured in the No Place Like Home series, sponsored by Tourism Bay of Plenty. Ian and Pam White, the couple behind Polar... Read More

New website shares BOP love and locals‘ campaign

Tourism Bay of Plenty has rolled out a series of marketing initiatives to support the region's tourism industry. The Destination Management Organisation's new... Read More

New car sales drop 90 percent in $450m revenue hit

Sales of new vehicles have taken a massive hit with registrations down by 90 per cent for April compared to the previous year. That is a loss of revenue... Read More

Hospitality rules under Alert Level 2 clarified

The government has announced that the level 2 alert system will allow the reopening of hospitality establishments for dining in. The Restaurant Association has... Read More

Consumer NZ breaks down 26 toilet papers

Consumer NZ's test of 26 toilet papers finds loo roll that's kind on your skin isn't always the kindest to the environment or your plumbing. 'We were especially... Read More

Work begins on Tauranga Farmers development

Work on the Farmer's development in Tauranga is back on track again. Workers were forced to halt work on construction when New Zealand was placed into Alert Level... Read More

Hospitality industry reports continued losses

The Restaurant Association is calling on the government to provide additional fiscal relief to the hospitality industry as it continues to report losses. 'The... Read More

COVID-19: Insolvency relief in sight for companies

Support is on the way for businesses facing insolvency due to COVID-19. The Government is introducing a package of measures in Parliament today to further... Read More

Interim solution found for WTO trade disputes

New Zealand has joined other countries to find an interim appeals solution for international trade disputes. New Zealand and 18 other World Trade Organisation... Read More

Govt to provide SMEs with interest free loans

The government will now be providing 12-month interest free loans to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The Small Business Cashflow Loan Scheme will... Read More

The new norm in Mount and Papamoa

The Mount and Papamoa are open for business! That's the message from Tauranga City Councillors Dawn Kiddie and Steve Morris who both represent the Mount and... Read More

Lotto NZ to open in dairies and convenience stores

Lotto NZ counters in dairies and convenience stores are able to open under Alert Level 3, with the remaining stores needing to stay closed until Alert Level 2.... Read More