Business & Markets

Fonterra payments criticized

Tough economic times in the dairy industry is no reason for Fonterra to delay paying suppliers, says Rural Contractors NZ president Steve Levet. 'We all understand... Read More

Fonterra’s 90 days to pay bills

The move to pay New Zealand suppliers of goods and services in 90 days, instead of 30, is in line with its global standards, says Fonterra. The Green Party is calling... Read More

Seeka’s new ‘centre of excellence’

Seeka Kiwifruit Industries will move into its new headquarters in Te Puke by the middle of this year and plans to make it a centre of excellence for its produce... Read More

Toasters at dawn

Bring your own toaster was a rule for some of those attending the Trustpower welcome breakfast on the Durham Street footpath outside the new Trustpower Headquarters... Read More

Payout a ‘death by a thousand cuts'

The continuing bad news about their payout is like a 'death by a thousand cuts” for many dairy farmers, says Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers' dairy spokesman... Read More

Top award for Bay accountants

Two Bay of Plenty accountants have been awarded a prestigious fellowship, out of 58 nominees worldwide. The top accounting honour is awarded annually to members... Read More

Trust urges farmer to seek help

The tough financial times dairy farmers are facing due to the low dairy payout has members of the Bay of Plenty Rural Support Trust concerned about farmers and their... Read More

New Food Act 2014 now in effect

The new Food Act 2014 which came into effect on March 1 will focus on the processes involved in producing food rather than the premises where it is made. The Thames-Coromandel... Read More

Bay’s five star economic report

The Bay of Plenty has retained its status as New Zealand's top-performing region in the latest ASB/Main Report Regional Economic Scoreboard. ASB Chief Economist... Read More

New benchmarks in house prices

Well located Mount Maunganui properties are setting new benchmarks as house values in the area continue to rise. The recent sale of a renovated three-bedroom 1950's... Read More

Kiwi Air spreading its wings

The Kiwi Air flight from Nelson to Tauranga today came in 91 per cent occupied, that's with only three vacant seats, and underlines the regional airline's announcement... Read More

Seeka announces $4.27m profit

Seeka Kiwifruit Industries Limited has announced an audited profit after tax of$4.27m, for the year ending December 31, 2015. This is well above its guidance range... Read More