Business & Markets

Calling all Papamoa residents

Do you live or own property in Papamoa? Then the Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association wants you. The group - previously the Papamoa Progressive Association... Read More

Candidates slam councillor

It's a simple, procedural, postal by-election to fill a vacancy at Tauranga City Council, but three weeks out from the close of voting, there has been a heated... Read More

Common scams in the UK

The United Kingdom may be renowned for its welcoming and well-mannered locals, but in reality, travelling through the country isn't all tea and biscuits. Like most... Read More

Sunair flying again, looking for pilots

Tauranga-based Sunair Aviation has won the right to fly again after being grounded for six months. Owner Dan Power said the lengthy time out of the air had cost... Read More

Finding Mountie for a dinner

This week, the Phoenix carpark development got under way. First up was the removal of ‘Mountie', the Donald Paterson sculpture of a surfer that stood greeting... Read More

Internet safety innovators win top award

Keeping your kids safe online is now as simple as plugging a small device into your modem, thanks to a Tauranga organisation that has just won a major tech award... Read More

New owner for heritage building

The Commercial Hotel site in Whakatane has a new owner. Bay of Plenty Regional Council has confirmed the sale of the property to a Whakatane businessman, who has... Read More

Glass recycling solution for Brookfield

Brookfield residents will now have one less stress, following the implementation of glass recycling bins outside of Brookfield New World. The bins are the only... Read More

Tauranga businesses join forces

Tauranga businesses are joining forces to support the SOS Edgecumbe Charity Ride. A community project organised by Tony Ngawhika of Tauranga Weekend Riders, the... Read More

Tauranga Airport's $12.7m expansion

Travellers arriving at Tauranga Airport are only around a month away from having their baggage passed through the first stage of the airport's $12.7 million expansion... Read More

Residents fighting bus interchange

Farm Street residents fighting a proposed bus interchange on their street have been told their protest could result in Baypark being considered as a temporary location. Residents... Read More

Easter Sunday trading – your views

Do you think it's fair for businesses to trade on Easter Sunday? Do you value shops being open during this time? How do you spend the Easter, yourself? These are... Read More