Business & Markets

Rules for Easter Sunday trading

With Easter fast approaching, here's a reminder of the new rules for trading during the upcoming weekend in Tauranga. Easter Sunday has traditionally been a restricted... Read More

Imports rise despite fall in car numbers

Imports rose in February 2018 to a new high for a February month, according to Stats NZ. This rise was driven by machinery imports, despite a fall in the value... Read More

Foiling water bike creates new sports

The recent market launch of the Manta5 hydrofoil bike marks the completion of a six-year development path with a strong Mount Maunganui component. The first two... Read More

BOP looks at how to feed the world

How New Zealand can meet the challenge of feeding some of the predicted global population of 10 billion by 2050, will be a major focus at a Techweek event in Tauranga... Read More

Z earns the ‘Rainbow Tick’

Local fuel company Z has been awarded the Rainbow Tick, an accreditation designed to help an organisation ensure it is a safe and welcoming workplace for all employees,... Read More

BOP top of the regions for GDP growth

The Bay of Plenty's increase in nominal GDP topped the regions for the second year in a row, say Stats NZ. All 15 regional economies in New Zealand recorded increases... Read More

SunLive's top news- March 21

Long road to recovery after fatal crash https://sunlive.co.nz/news/175715-long-road-to-recovery-after-fatal-crash.html Domestic incident sparks armed callout https://sunlive.co.nz/news/175721-domestic-incident-sparks-armed-callout.html Body... Read More

TECT proposal withdrawn before vote

The controversial proposal by trustees to transform TECT into an entirely charitable trust by 2023 will not go ahead. Trustees have announced they will not be progressing... Read More

Zespri shareholders vote for change

Zespri shareholders have voted to strengthen grower ownership and control of Zespri. The changes to Zespri's constitution were backed by more than 75 per cent of... Read More

SunLive's top news- March 20

Medical event possible cause of crash https://sunlive.co.nz/news/175619-medical-event-possible-cause-of-crash.html Truck stops, blocking SH29 lane https://sunlive.co.nz/news/175628-truck-stops-blocking-sh29-lane.html Tauranga... Read More

Shakeup begins for Mount carpark

Mount Maunganui's new urban green space development at 123-141 Maunganui Road is set to begin soon, providing a new space for people to enjoy by December 2018. It... Read More

‘Mammoth’ kiwifruit orchard for sale

One of New Zealand's biggest privately-owned kiwifruit orchard portfolios has been placed on the market for sale. The portfolio consists of three separate mid to... Read More