Business & Markets

Major fresh produce traceability project underway

In light of the recent shocking Australian strawberry tampering event, the New Zealand produce industry is taking every action possible to reassure customers their... Read More

New valuations show strong growth in Hauraki homes

New Quotable Value figures show residential and lifestyle property values in the Hauraki District have risen sharply over the last three years. Hauraki District... Read More

Funding boost saves under-threat school programme

A transformative programme ensuring low socio-economic children do not start school lagging behind their peers, including in the Bay of Plenty, has been saved... Read More

Clouds of pink delight festival goers

Greerton Village looked stunning for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, with blossom trees at their season's peak. Local retailers put out sales... Read More

Little pink boots to fill

Who says money doesn't grow on trees? They might be empty just now, but the Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust hopes these pink gumboots will be filled... Read More

Paengaroa kids abuzz over beeswax wraps

Students from Paengaroa School marked Bee Aware Month by making sustainable beeswax wraps using beeswax from locally-owned hives. On September 12, representatives... Read More

Intrepid adventurer to speak at local business

To survive the adventure of being in business, you have to be made of tough stuff. That's why intrepid kiwi adventurer Kevin Biggar is the perfect keynote speaker... Read More

Tobacco sale restrictions could hit dairy owners

Some Auckland dairy owners are optimistic that limiting where tobacco is sold could reduce the number of robberies. Early findings from a Regional Public Health... Read More

More GPs on the way for Western Bay

The Western Bay of Plenty is set to get more general practitioners over the next year as the region continues to grow. Additional general practices are expected... Read More

Geothermal energy key to business sustainability

A Kawerau-based company believes it's found a niche in the sawn lumber export market. Sequal Lumber, says it's found a way to tap into geothermal energy while... Read More

Making history for women’s pay in New Zealand

On the 125th anniversary of the day New Zealand made history with women's suffrage, the Government has introduced legislation that makes history for women's pay. The... Read More

Tauranga Court staff walk off the job

‘Toot 4 support'. This is the message Tauranga Court staff are holding up during their two-hour long strike today. A handful of staff members are on the... Read More