Business & Markets

A sweet investment

Tauranga chocolate lovers now have the chance to buy a piece of the Dunedin-based chocolate company OCHO and receive discounted chocolate for life. The deal is... Read More

Chunk of Maleme Street up for sale

A portfolio of tenanted, light-industrial premises clustered together in a suburban hub have been placed on the market for sale - with the option to buy any or... Read More

Lifestyle village eases housing crisis

A new Waikato community is helping to ease the housing crisis in places such as the Bay by adopting a global lifestyle trend towards downsizing homes for over-50s. Cambridge... Read More

Wet weather increases Psa-V concerns

The exceptionally wet conditions of autumn, winter and spring are heightening concerns there may be in increase in activity of the kiwifruit vine disease Psa-V. Kiwifruit... Read More

Unique Waldorf School Fair this weekend

The Tauranga Waldorf School Fair and Open Day in Welcome Bay on Sunday is unlike any of the traditional school fairs held in the Bay of Plenty. Waldorf schools cherish... Read More

Police on the hunt for new cops

Want to see what it's like to be a police officer? Eastern Bay of Plenty Police are holding a Recruitment information night at the EBOP REAP center on Pyne St Whakatane... Read More

Rubbing shoulders with industry big-wigs

A Bay of Plenty building apprentice has given an outstanding performance at this years Registered Master Builders CARTERS 2017 Apprentice of the Year. Ten national... Read More

Tower's claims to be finalised by 2018

Recovery in Edgecumbe is well underway with Tower expecting most, if not all, of the region's customers to be back in their homes and have their claims finalised... Read More

New community centre sought for Merivale

After 24 years, the old converted house on Kesteven Avenue that houses the Merivale Community Centre has had its day. But the work that goes on inside the centre... Read More

Pet poo a peeve for carpets

A recent nationwide survey conducted on behalf of Carpet Court, reveals the downright dirty experiences many New Zealanders have with their carpets - and pets have... Read More

New regulations for hazardous substances

New regulations are being introduced to reduce both the immediate harm to people and longer-term illness caused by hazardous substances in the workplace. The Health... Read More

Café and dining scene winners celebrated

It was a tough crowd for Mills Reef staff on Sunday night as they hosted the Bay Hospitality Awards, putting on a gala dinner for restaurateurs, chefs, and front... Read More