Business & Markets

NZ dairy production up

New Zealand's five million milking cows are producing 18 per cent more milk today than they were 10 years ago, according to latest dairy statistics. On average,... Read More

Fonterra forecast up

Exceptional growth in price for its consumer and food service products is among the reasons Fonterra are increasing their forecast earnings per share range for the... Read More

Two days left for tenders: TCDC

There's only two day's left to submit a tender to buy a large Thames-Coromandel District Council-owned property in the heart of Whangamata's commercial/industrial... Read More

Paris: Bay woman fears for family

Building a community of people with common values is the important thing for Pascale Hyboug-Peron after the shocking terrorist attack in her native country of France. It's... Read More

Start-up Weekend a big success

Getting young people off the couch is just one of the great ideas to come out of today's Start Up Weekend says lead organiser Pascale Hyboug-Peron. About 45 entrepreneurs... Read More

Older workforce a must

A lack of consideration in human resource strategies and practices to attract and retain older workers is a major concern, delegates at a recent Tauranga forum heard. The... Read More

'Pink gold’ production doubled

It takes 10,000 litres of milk and incredibly sophisticated technology for Fonterra to make just one kilogram of lactoferrin affectionately known as ‘pink... Read More

Starting something special

What are you doing this weekend to make a difference to Tauranga? More than 80 people will be working tirelessly towards creating new jobs and wealth for people... Read More

Cameron Rd complex unveiled

Plans for a new $40 million, five storey commercial and retail complex being constructed on the corner of Cameron Road and Third Avenue have been released this week. Featuring... Read More

House prices causing concern

Soaring house prices in Tauranga and Hamilton have put the Reserve Bank on edge, with the two cities being singled out in their latest financial report. According... Read More

Investors seek BOP orchards

Reassurances in the Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry is attracting interest from farm investment company MyFarm, which claims to have clients keen to invest in the... Read More

TCDC builders meeting next week

Are you a builder, developer, a DIYer or just have an interest in what's going on in the building industry overall? The Thames-Coromandel District Council is inviting... Read More