Business & Markets

Service launched to help homelessness

A dedicated service for people sleeping rough in Tauranga will be established in the CBD following the announcement from the Minister of Housing and Urban Development... Read More

Sheep milking venture unveiled at Taupo

An ambitious and innovative venture which proposes an alternative future for New Zealand's dairy and sheep industries, has been officially opened near the shores... Read More

Tourist spending up five per cent

The latest Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment show that tourism spend for Bay of Plenty is estimated... Read More

Uncertainty driving TECT proposal

Uncertainty in the electricity sector is one of the driving factors behind a decision by Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust trustees to propose an end to issuing of... Read More

Restauranteur fights to clear name

Michael Santo Colosimo has been described as a conman and a crook. Another interpretation is that he's exactly what you'd expect of an Italian-blooded foodie from... Read More

Maori networking conference returns

Maori business owners from around the region will have the chance to network with other like-minded communities, at an upcoming conference held in Tauranga. Te... Read More

Pop up information site relaunches

Opotiki is giving the community the chance to engage directly with council staff with the return of their widely popular annual pop-up shop. The pop-up shop features... Read More

New bill proposed to protect workers

The government has introduced a new bill to amend the Employment Relations Act 2000, with the goal strengthening the role of collective bargaining in the workplace. Workplace... Read More

TECT proposal could have negatives

The 58,000 households in the Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty that receive the annual TECT cheque, are facing a historic decision about future payments that will... Read More

Proposal mooted to scrap TECT cheques

The Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust could become a solely charitable trust, in a proposal that will undergo community consultation. In 2018, TECT is proposing to... Read More

Rethinking trade waste

A review on the bylaw for trade waste in the Thames-Coromandel District is set to be made by its local council. A draft bylaw will be going out for public consultation... Read More

Tug O War to showcase industry strength

Friendly rivalries will be tested at the Avocado Expo run in conjunction with the Katikati A&P Show on February 4. A Tug O War competition will be held as part... Read More