Business & Markets

Capital Gains Tax would hit 500,000 businesses

National can reveal that more than 500,000 small businesses would be hit by the Government's proposed Capital Gains Tax and no region of New Zealand would escape... Read More

Carpentry apprentice of the year entries open

It is time for carpentry apprentices from across New Zealand to show off their skills and build their career by competing for the coveted title of Registered Master... Read More

Dementia ward gets a colourful upgrade

In an attempt to try and bring back some memories for some elderly who have dementia, the Bupa Cedar Manor Care Home in Tauranga, will be getting two new sets... Read More

Seasonal labour shortage declared in BOP

The Ministry of Social Development has declared a labour shortage in the Bay of Plenty. The shortage is for a six-week period between April 15 and May 27.... Read More

Stage 2 of Tauranga Crossing officially open

Tauranga's Mayor Greg Brownless and children from three local primary schools officially opened Stage Two of the enclosed mall at Tauranga Crossing. The enclosed... Read More

White Island Tours welcomes new vessel

White Island Tours in the Bay of Plenty has welcome a new vessel. Te Puia Whakaari, a new boat for Ngāti Awa tourism business, is a purpose-built vessel... Read More

Electricians claim tradies‘ bills will balloon

An electrician could cost as much as trip to the dentist if the Government's proposed changes to apprentice training go ahead, industry leaders say. This... Read More

Late night shopping supported by residents

Shopping is a popular hobby for many, but those with busy lifestyles find it difficult to fit in their retail therapy. Tauranga residents and visitors... Read More

Toi Ohomai sponsors future environmental leaders

Wanting to encourage the next generation of environmental warriors, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is sponsoring the Top School award at the 2019 EnviroChallenge... Read More

Living Wage to increase in September

The Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand has announced the Living Wage will increase from $20.55 to $21.15. The new rate will come into effect September... Read More

Tauranga realtor’s charitable demeanor

Real estate agents come in at number seven on a British list of least trusted professionals. Only bankers, journalists and politicians are more scorned. But when... Read More

Bird on a Wire spreads its wings to Tauriko

Free-range chicken eatery, Bird on a Wire, will open its first restaurant outside of Auckland at the much-anticipated new shopping centre, Tauranga Crossing on... Read More