Business & Markets

Kiwifruit leaders farewelled

The significant contributions of three kiwifruit leaders, soon to leave the industry, were acknowledged last night by New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc. NZKGI chairman... Read More

Impaled victim to get $10k

A Bay of Plenty meat processing plant has been ordered to pay $10,000 to an employee who was impaled on a spreader hook and dragged along the mutton chain. AFFCO... Read More

$115 million development green-lighted

Bayfair Shopping Centre's $115 million development has been given the green light with today marking the official start of construction. The development, which... Read More

Fuel shortage strikes Papamoa

Z Energy Papamoa ran out of fuel this morning, petrol and diesel, but more supplies are expected today, says a Z Energy spokesperson. The reason behind the shortage... Read More

The Kollective is filling rapidly

Nearly 60 per cent desk capacity is already booked at the Kollective following the initial membership application drive for the TECT and SocialLink Tauranga Moana... Read More

Uber seeking drivers in Tauranga

Popular ride-sharing app Uber is launching in Tauranga, and the company is looking for drivers. A town hall-style meeting with the Uber New Zealand general manager... Read More

Trading corporate gifts for charity

The eagerly-awaited Good Neighbours commercial kitchen has just received a boost in the right direction, after a generous donation by the Port of Tauranga. A total... Read More

Early summer prompts call for farm plan

A very wet spring followed by a hot, dry start to summer has put pressure on summer feed supply for dairy farmers in Waikato and Bay of Plenty. With the unusual... Read More

Coromandel water supplies in question

Thames Coromandel District Council mayor Sandra Goudie is talking down water supply checks that find fault with some of the council's water supplies. The key findings... Read More

Tuwharetoa Trust debt free

Tuwharetoa Settlement Trust says it is pleased to have delivered another strong financial return for Ngati Tuwharetoa, with a total comprehensive income after tax... Read More

Shane Jones talks regional development

New Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones visited Tauranga today as part of Bay of Connections celebrating their 10 year anniversary. The yearly report... Read More

Urban intensification rules boosted

A strategy changing the direction of how Council plans for growth by focussing more on developing existing urban areasis recommended this week for approval by the... Read More