Business & Markets

Farmer confidence takes a tumble

Farmer confidence in New Zealand has dropped in the final quarter of 2017, having tumbled 41 per cent in the past six months on the back of political uncertainty. Bay... Read More

A female force to be reckoned with

Tauranga law firm Lyon O'Neale Arnold is championing a new women-led seed capital fund that aims to raise half-a-million dollars to support female entrepreneurs. SheEO... Read More

Boost in October tourism

Tourism spending in the Bay of Plenty for the month of October increased 11 per cent over tourism income in October 2016, according to the lastest figures released... Read More

Rent-a-plate system a hit

In an era when taking your own keep cup to a coffee shop is becoming the norm, is taking your own plate and cutlery when you head out for a meal a step too far?... Read More

Countdown kids appeal raises $1.26m

The Countdown Kids' Hospital Appeal has raised an impressive $1.26 million for 13 children's wards nationwide. The twelve-week appeal finished on October 29 with... Read More

Local company has environmental focus

A local engineering, planning, and surveying firm has recruited an environmental scientist to meet the legislation of environmental awareness. Stratum Consultants,... Read More

Overnight spike in petrol price

An overnight spike in petrol prices has been spied by commuters, after what is reported to be a gradual rise all week. Gull stations in Bethlehem and Hewletts roads... Read More

Helping to fill Christmas wish lists

Countdown Bureta Park is one of many stores that have teamed with the Salvation Army for their annual Food Rescue Christmas Appeal. The appeal aims to help the... Read More

Mussel boat to take on school leavers

A new mussel boat is being built to take on six school leaver trainees in the Bay of Plenty. Auckland boat builder McMullen and Wing is partnering with Whakatohea... Read More

Golfing and giving in time for Christmas

A recent charity golf tournament run by New World Brookfield has created a generous boost for Good Neighbour, just in time for Christmas. A total of $5000 has been... Read More

Satellite i-SITE in the Mount

Tourism Bay of Plenty is launching a satellite i-SITE in Mount Maunganui to aid in directing the flow of visitors over the summer period. The Mount Maunganui satellite... Read More

Trustpower Christmas Parade biggest yet

With amazing new floats, a host of well-known cartoon and movie characters, entertainment, music and, of course, the big guy himself, Downtown Tauranga's promising... Read More