Business & Markets

$355M Defence Force contract awarded

The New Zealand Defence Force have confirmed that Mercer New Zealand has been awarded the investment management contract for its superannuation funds. The current... Read More

Communication changes to save $1M

Proposed changes to the National Environmental Standard for telecommunications is expected to save network operators up to $1 million. Communications Minister Amy... Read More

Trans-Tasman attack on fruit fly

Measures to prevent Queensland fruit fly becoming established in New Zealand are underway on both sides of the Tasman, says Minister for Primary Industries Nathan... Read More

House asking prices above $500k

The average asking price of homes for sale in New Zealand during February was $511,421 according to the latest monthly data - but the Western Bay of Plenty is still... Read More

Seeka on growth trajectory

Seeka Kiwifruit Industries Ltd is back on a growth trajectory, both in size and profitability, says CEO Michael Franks. The company has announced a net, after-tax... Read More

Submissions close on Zespri site

Submissions regarding the eventual fate of the city council-owned Miro Street block at Mount Maunganui close today. Tauranga City Council is seeking public feedback... Read More

Bay business confidence steady

Positive business confidence in the Western Bay of Plenty is poised to continue with a number of high profile projects beginning to take shape, according to the... Read More

KRA offer Tauranga flights

Tauranga Airport has a new player on the domestic flight circuit, with Kiwi Regional Airlines unveiling plans for regular, six-day-a-week flights between Tauranga... Read More

Consent process changes next week

From next week the processes around applying for resource consent will change with more onus placed on applicants to provide full and complete information. These... Read More

Minimum wage set to rise

The adult minimum wage will increase from $14.25 to $14.75 an hour from April 1. The starting-out and training hourly minimum will increase by 40 cents to $11.80... Read More

Fraser Cove store closing

Staff at Shanton in Fraser Cove are among 70 people working for the fashion outlet to lose their jobs after the company opted for voluntary administration. The loss... Read More

Thames Civic Centre to be upgraded

The Thames War Memorial Civic Centre is to get rewired in an upgrade that will see fast broadband installed in the council-owned property. The Thames-Coromandel... Read More