Business & Markets

Bill Buckley acquires Baypark Speedway

September 2019 will be remembered as an important time in the history of the 18-year-old Baypark Speedway. Bill Buckley's company, Speedway Racing Limited, has... Read More

New insurance bureau targets $60m fraud reduction

The insurance industry is setting up a special group to combat fraud, which it says is costing the country more than $600 million a year. The Insurance Council... Read More

Cap on payday loan rates

Payday lenders will not be able to charge more than 0.8 per cent interest a day under new rules proposed by the Government. If that's a simple interest rate,... Read More

Tourism on track in the Hauraki District

Tourism is on the rise in the Hauraki District and a new strategy and action plan adopted by Council last week aims to ensure it is managed in a sustainable and... Read More

BOP real estate agencies take out awards

Bay of Plenty real estate agencies took out three awards at the 2019 REINZ Awards for Excellence - the real estate profession's annual national awards evening.... Read More

New World Westend takes out BOP regional win

Foodstuffs North Island has begun its quest to find this year's Checker of the Year with nine regional tournaments to narrow down top contenders. It was the... Read More

Steampunk art at Atrium Gallery

With steampunk as the theme, and inspiration taken from Jules Verne's ‘Around the World in 80 Days', an unusually interesting exhibition is taking place... Read More

Best little foodie secret in town

The roller door has been hoisted, and the mid-morning sun is fingering its way towards a huge cauldron simmering on a gas trivet in the kitchen at the back of... Read More

Speed-interviewing to get yourself a career

Are you looking for new talent for your business? Leaving school and thinking about a career in the trades? Or are you a tradie looking for an apprenticeship? SpeedMeet... Read More

Port of Tauranga reports increased profits

Port of Tauranga is today reporting record cargo volumes and increased profits for the year to 30 June 2019. The port continues to consolidate its position as... Read More

Helping farmers get “ahead of the game”

A unique event bringing farmers and growers together to be informed and prepared for looming environmental regulations will be help in the Bay of Plenty on October... Read More

New rules take effect for rental property market

Tuesday is a big day for the rental market. The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 takes effect and brings with it a raft of changes for tenants and landlords. Liability... Read More