Business & Markets

‘A rough day’ for Waihi: Mayor

Hauraki mayor John Tregidga says his council will ‘pull out all stops' to support those who've lost their jobs as a result of today's announcement from Newmont... Read More

TCDC bidding for faster boadband

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is putting in a bid for a portion of the $360 million the Government is spending on improving broadband coverage around the... Read More

Newmont 'must terminate' contract

Newmont Waihi Gold is continuing to evaluate safe mining options for the Martha pit following a slip on the North Wall in early April. The mining corporation suspended... Read More

Comvita announce record earnings

Outstanding sales have seen Paengaroa-based natural health products company Comvita Ltd announce record earnings for the year ended March 31. Net profit after tax... Read More

Tauranga building firm folds

A Tauranga building company with some 26 Christchurch clients on their books has gone into receivership - joining a raft of similar firms going bust in Christchurch... Read More

Zespri post “extraordinary” results

Growers of Zespri Green Kiwifruit have achieved the industry's highest-ever return of $53,884 per hectare. The marketer says its final result for 2014/15 shows an... Read More

Amy wins Goliath tenancy battle

A diminutive solo mum with big attitude has won a landmark court case over her landlord and avoided eviction from her rented Merivale home. 'Wonderful news, unbelievable,”... Read More

New home for Thames' AA service

The Automobile Association will be brought into The Thames-Coromandel District Council's customer service centre in a move to keep the service in the region. Operating... Read More

TCDC sticking with 'staus quo'

A proposed $200 annual fee for anyone advertising to rent their home as short-term holiday accommodation will not be introduced this year. The decision was made... Read More

Thames ticking all the boxes

The Coromandel is in the frame for a many number of people in New Zealand who are thinking about moving. Research presented at a Business After 5 forum in Thames... Read More

PM hails kiwifruit recovery

Prime Minister John Key has paid tribute to Zespri and the Bay of Plenty's kiwifruit industry for its 'remarkable” ability to regroup and recover in the wake... Read More

Liner to make maiden Tauranga voyage

Port of Tauranga will host the giant cruise ship Ovation of the Seas on its maiden voyage to New Zealand during the summer of 2016/2017. The Royal Caribbean vessel... Read More