Business & Markets

TECT $154 million share deal

TECT Trustees are facing the enviable task of how to invest $154.8 million dollars after the energy consumer trust sold a chunk of their Trustpower shares. Tauranga... Read More

More broadband upgrades on way

As part of the Government's nationwide Rural Broadband Initiative Chorus and Vodafone have been contracted to deliver improved broadband speeds to the Coromandel. The... Read More

Marine precinct on time and on budget

Tauranga's $10 million marine precinct project is on time, on budget and about to decide on its major piece of infrastructure - a 200-plus tonne boat hoist. Four... Read More

Strikes could hit BOP

A workers' strike at fast food outlets across some of New Zealand's biggest CBDs could spread to regional centres such as Tauranga, as the row over zero-hour contracts... Read More

Offer made for Slipper Island

An offer, thought to be about $7.5 million, has been made to purchase a private island just off the Coromandel Coast near Paunui. But media reports suggest the... Read More

Biz After 5 in Whangamata tonight

Whangamata's monthly ‘Biz After 5' gathering is taking place at The Lincoln on Port Rd tonight, from 5pm. The monthly gathering is for all business owners... Read More

Hahei Holiday Resort for sale

The Thames-Coromandel District Council says it will consider facilitating the purchase of the Hahei Holiday Resort if there's a 'groundswell of support” from... Read More

UoW & WRC sign revised memorandum

The University of Waikato and Waikato Regional Council have signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding overnight. It comes after both organisations experienced... Read More

Fast broadband now in Kopu

Kopu locals are now enjoying much faster broadband speeds thanks to the Thames-Coromandel District Council's partnership with Chorus. The communications infrastructure... Read More

Vote brings renewed confidence

Kiwifruit post-harvest operators EastPack have suggested that increased investment in the sector will flow following a strong industry endorsement by growers via... Read More

Misleading warranties concern

A Consumer NZ mystery shop of big-box retailers has found sales staff promoting extended warranties with misleading claims. Consumer chief executive Sue Chetwin... Read More

Easter retailer warning

The Commerce Commission is warning businesses Saturday and Easter Sunday are not public holidays and businesses must not mislead customers when applying a surcharge.... Read More