Business & Markets

$6m Tauriko substation work progressing

The $6m power upgrade to Tauranga's rapidly expanding industrial and residential areas at Tauriko has reached a major milestone. Last week two transformers were... Read More

New Tauranga home wins national award

A Tauranga home has been recognised in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards. The new build, by Belco Homes, won the CARTERS New Home $1 million... Read More

Supermarket origin labelling applauded

Regional food and community network, Kai Western Bay, is applauding the place of origin labelling initiative demonstrated by PAK'nSAVE Tauranga. Kai Western Bay... Read More

More competition for avocados

Avocado growers who have surrounded their orchards with deer fencing and installed night vision security cameras will be smiling when the China avocado market opens... Read More

Accolade for Zespri

The 2degrees Best Growth Strategy award presented to Zespri at the 2017 Deloitte Top 200 Awards on Thursday night is welcomed recognition, says the kiwifruit marketer... Read More

Baycourt receives tourism award

Baycourt has received high praise for their experienced, enthusiastic team, their commitment to community engagement, and their attention to health & safety, by... Read More

Business confidence down since election

A survey by New Zealand Chambers of Commerce in the upper region of the North Island reveals business confidence has fallen dramatically. When questioned on their... Read More

'Yes’ for Easter trading in Tauranga

Tauranga City Council has adopted a citywide policy to enable Easter Sunday trading in 2018, after hearing submissions both for and against the proposal and discussing... Read More

The $64 million transport plan

Councillors are recommending Tauranga City Council embark on a $64 million transport plan over the next three years in three main bundles. These are: Providing better... Read More

Opotiki set for population increase

A study presented at the Opotiki District Council recently has revealed an expected population increase for the region. A quiet paper titled ‘Opotiki District... Read More

Action needed to reduce food wastage

New research has found that while New Zealanders have a positive attitude towards reducing food wastage, an eighth of the food we buy each week is wasted. The research,... Read More

Controversial Cherry Ripe gets the flick

As stacks of Roses chocolates boxes are raised in supermarkets across the country ahead of Christmas, shoppers may notice a major difference. Cadbury has axed the... Read More