Business & Markets

Kiwifruit monthly exports soar to new high

Kiwifruit exports rose $197 million (82 per cent) in April 2018 compared with April 2017, to reach $438 million, says Stats NZ. This is a new high for any month. The... Read More

Former Zespri CEO joins DMS Board as Director

Tauranga-based DMS, the leading kiwifruit and avocado orchard management and post-harvest operator, has announced the appointment of former Zespri International... Read More

Profit significantly up for Trustpower

Strong performance in both the retail and generation segments has contributed to a significant rise in profit for Trustpower for the year ended March 31, 2018. Trustpower... Read More

Zespri increases value to growers

Zespri has delivered an increase in value to growers, despite a season in which the volume of New Zealand kiwifruit sold fell by 11 per cent. The total fruit and... Read More

Kiwifruit industry remains at a loss

The kiwifruit industry remains at a loss as to how to solve its self-described worker crisis. The seasonal labour shortage of 1200 pickers and packers that was announced... Read More

A 1/3 of BOP business leaders optimistic

It seems the most optimistic business leaders in New Zealand are young, female and or Maori. It's just one of the standout findings of Westpac's third survey of... Read More

A resounding ‘no’ to Maori wards

Western Bay of Plenty electors have issued a firm ‘no' to their council after the overwhelming majority voted against the notion of establishing Maori wards... Read More

Comvita takeover off the table

A potential takeover of Bay of Plenty honey company Comvita by a third party is off the table, after negotiations fell over on price. Comvita's board of directors... Read More

Businesses encouraged to enter awards

Applications are now open for the 2018 Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards. Organiser Kate Rigg urges business owners keen to know more to attend one of the Q&A... Read More

Co-working in the spirit of cooperation

Heads are down, fingers are tapping on the keyboard, small groups are conversing and the invigorating aroma of coffee wafts in from the front door. Welcome to... Read More

Finalists in BOP Export awards

A diverse range of companies have been named as finalists in the 2018 Zespri Bay of Plenty ExportNZ Awards demonstrate the vibrancy of the export sector. Twelve... Read More

New substation for Tauriko

It isn't rocket science, more residential growth and an increasing population equals a need for more power. Tauranga's rapidly expanding Tauriko industrial estate... Read More