Business & Markets

Bringing business to the Bay

Set-up has begun for an inaugural business expo helping to connect customers and suppliers throughout the Bay of Plenty. Jigsaw Solutions Group director and event... Read More

Tauranga top for economic growth

Following five years of strong growth, new statistics have revealed Tauranga to be the top performing city in New Zealand across all key measures of economic activity. In... Read More

Sports events to benefit businesses

Local businesses are set to benefit from two national sporting events, which will bring over 4,000 visitors to the Whakatane District this month. Oxfam Trailwalker... Read More

Local barbecue team smoke up a storm

It was an amazing job by first time Meatstock competitors Smokey Mount Beachside BBQ. Shane Southby, a banker, scientist Dion Young and Andrew Targett, a chef,... Read More

Group pushes for ‘yes’ in TECT vote

A local group advocating for people to support the TECT proposal says it would be like the city ‘winning Lotto' every month. TECTyes has taken out several... Read More

Innovative auction for cricket matches

Blackcaps fans' summer of cricket in the stands is set to heat up even further with a series of Air New Zealand holiday packages to be snapped up via live in-stadium... Read More

Tauranga is a food truck city

There are more food trucks in Tauranga per head of population than any other New Zealand city, which keeps Sheldon Nesdale happy. He loves food trucks and has set... Read More

Fourth bulk carrier ordered to leave NZ

The Ministry for Primary Industries has directed a fourth bulk carrier from Japan to leave New Zealand waters following the discovery of brown marmorated stink... Read More

Third generation grocer reaches the top

A third generation grocer is taking the next step in his career after being appointed as the new board chairman for Foodstuffs North Island. PAK'nSAVE Tauranga... Read More

TECT and Trustpower trade barbs

TECT and Trustpower have each accused the other of causing ‘confusion and concern' among consumers, as the deadline for submissions on the TECT proposal looms. Submissions... Read More

Bay of Plenty to seek share of $1b fund

The wider Bay of Plenty region, its economy and its people stand to significantly benefit from the launch of the government's Provincial Growth Fund, says the Bay... Read More

Cool beer getting hotter

Partners in the Tauranga-based Funk Estate craft beer brewery are elated at their climb in the 'hottest beers” popularity stakes. Funk recently re-located... Read More