Business & Markets

Cyclonic luck in harvest timing

For Leveret Estate Winery it was the calm between two cyclones which enabled it to harvest the grapes, which produced its latest gold medal-winning wine. 'We were... Read More

New awards recognise inclusivity

A new awards ceremony will celebrate achievement and innovation in building an inclusive community. The Tauranga Disability Advisory Group has just launched the... Read More

Seeka secures Northland avocado jewel

Seeka Limited has announced the purchase of Northland avocado orchard, Shirttail Orchard in Pukenui, Houhora, New Zealand which it will jointly own along with two... Read More

Avocado grower takes on leadership

Avocado grower and Avocado Growers Association representative Tony Ponder has been elected as the New Zealand Avocado Growers Association and Avocado Industry Council... Read More

Gull discounting fuel until Friday

Motorists can save 12 cents per litre on all fuel types until 12pm Friday October 27 - if they shop at Gull. Gull anticipates most major oil companies will follow... Read More

Sustainable shortlist for Bay businesses

Two businesses and two individuals from the Bay of Plenty have made the finals in a national competition, the 2017 NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards. Bayfair... Read More

Local creative agency wins awards

Mount Maunganui based WOODS Agency won Gold and Bronze at two separate events earlier this month. They were awarded bronze at the New Zealand BeST Design Awards... Read More

Zespri focuses on organic gold

Zespri is encouraging orchardists to grow more organic kiwifruit by releasing 50 hectares a year of new licences for Zespri Organic SunGold, specifically for green-field... Read More

Port cargo volumes still climbing

Cargo volumes through the port of Tauranga continue to grow, with shareholders at Thursday's annual meeting hearing trade volumes have grown 15 per cent in the financial... Read More

Warning over city finances

Tourism Bay of Plenty's bid for a larger slice of the city council pie from the next Long Term Plan may not survive the council trimming process, warns Councillor... Read More

Mining company digs deeper

New Talisman has announced progress on refurbishment of the mine workings on Mount Karangahake has now reached the 540m mark inside the No 8 level Drive, and access... Read More

Bay Baches up for supreme titles

Multiple Bay of Plenty properties will be battling it out for awards in the Bookabach Bach of the Year competition. Baches in Okere Falls, Omanu, Te Kaha and Tauranga... Read More