Business & Markets

Te Ata Film Forum big success

Bay of Plenty Film hosted the Te Ata Bay of Plenty Film Forum recently at the Otamarakau Marae, near Pikowai. The forum included workshops, panels, and keynote... Read More

Museum vote challenged

A pro-museum interpretation of the 60/40 museum referendum result is being challenged by the council's City Transformation Committee chairman and museum advocate,... Read More

Smiths City in minimum wage row

The government has issued a stern warning to businesses which aren't properly paying staff for their time: Fix it, because "we will be coming knocking". It comes... Read More

Double-decker bus solution to traffic

Is a free, electric double-decker bus running kids from Welcome Bay to schools across the Turret Road bridge the solution to that area's traffic woes? Local architect... Read More

Sir Howard Morrison's daughter charged

The prominent Māori performing arts educator Donna Grant has appeared in court, charged with using a forged document and obtaining by deception. The Serious Fraud... Read More

Business shouts staff a trip to Fiji

A Christchurch business might be shouting its staff a trip to Las Vegas, but similar generosity is alive and well in the Bay of Plenty too. Signature Homes Bay... Read More

Bay labour shortage prompts govt rethink

In light of a labour shortage in the kiwifruit industry, the Social Development Minister says the amount that beneficiaries can work without their dole being cut... Read More

Lunchbreak battle is back

A new format, more zany games and even more prizes are on offer in the Cooney Lees Morgan Lunchbreak Battle. Hosted by Sport Bay of Plenty, the Cooney Lees Morgan... Read More

Labour shortage declared in BOP

The Ministry of Social Development has declared a seasonal labour shortage across the Bay of Plenty. An additional 1200 people are needed in the region to pick... Read More

Countdown phasing out plastic bags

Countdown plans to phase out single-use plastic bags at 10 of it supermarkets from May 21. The stores will no longer offer plastic bags at the checkout and customers... Read More

More kiwifruit pickers needed – Muller

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller says New Zealand's horticultural industry is screaming out of more workers, and the government needs to listen to them. 'When our... Read More

What's On: Tauranga Home Show

Morning Sunner's and welcome to Saturday, also known as Revenge of Fifth for all you Star Wars fans out there. Today is expected to be perfect for the annual Tauranga... Read More