Business & Markets

More people taking holidays in the Bay

A recently released Stats NZ survey indicating that guest nights are up in New Zealand - and the Bay is helping drive that growth. New Zealand's total guest nights... Read More

Key issues identified in long term plan

An introduction of boat ramp fees, increased funding for tourism and an integrated wastewater project are just some of the many decisions which will be a focus for... Read More

Simon reflects on a busy year

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is back home for the summer, and has a little more time on his hands now he's in opposition for the first time. The former cabinet minister... Read More

Lighting up the luge

The sweeping bends of Skyline Rotorua's scenic and intermediate luge tracks have been kitted out with $250,000 worth of multi-coloured LED lighting, illuminating... Read More

Data backs call for tourism hub

New information showing how much overseas tourists are spending in the Bay of Plenty underlines the need for a new welcoming gateway and tourism hub, says Tourism... Read More

Woman ripped off by wallet thieves

A Tauranga woman is frustrated after losing more than $500 to thieves who found her wallet - and is warning others to be careful with gift cards. Gabi Wood lost... Read More

Youth with a ‘license to work’

An Eastern Bay youth employment programme is expected to be a standout out success after attracting a full house of facilitators at a recent two-day training session. The... Read More

New carvings for wananga precinct

Three significant pou whakairo (carved panels) weighing more than 2300kg each and standing up to seven metres tall, have been installed at the entrance of the New... Read More

New packhouse for The Lakes

The most efficient and technologically advanced greenfield packhouse to be built in the Bay of Plenty for years is now taking shape on a massive 65,000m²... Read More

City heart developer named

Willis Bond & Co has been named as the preferred partner to build the new council administration building. The city council endorsed in principle the draft Heart... Read More

Durham St upgrade budget approved

The pedestrian friendly street upgrade for Durham Street and Durham Lane is approved this week by Tauranga City council, signalling a transformation into a city... Read More

Fairfax, NZME merger appeal dismissed

Media companies Fairfax and NZME will not be merging their businesses as the High Court has dismissed their appeal to join forces. Reasons for the decision have... Read More