Business & Markets

Disbelief at mining extension

Karangahake residents opposing a mining company's application for an extension of land believe the efforts will destroy the environment for nothing more than short... Read More

More hail likely this week

Bay of Plenty orchardists will be watching the skies anxiously on Wednesday, when forecasters are predicting yet another hail storm. Last Thursday a localised storm... Read More

Help for hail-damaged orchards

Up to 110 hectares of kiwifruit orchards supplying Seeka have been affected by last week's hail storm. Chief executive Michael Franks says Seeka Kiwifruit Industries... Read More

Providing future pathways

Tauranga will become the hub of educational thinking as national delegates working towards youth career education converge for a three day national conference. ASB... Read More

Brain storms brewing in Tauranga

Around 75 people are racking their brains to come up with the perfect pitch this weekend. The Basestation, Tauranga's new communications and technology hub on Durham... Read More

Award has airport flying high

Tauranga Airport has been named the top regional airport in the country - and their decision to build on top of a former municipal dump is one of the major reasons... Read More

One coffee franchise - to go

He stands to lose about $19,500, but that's not stopping Brian Mackenzie's plans of giving away his coffee franchise. The 66-year-old has owned his Xpresso Delight... Read More

TECT cheques bring cheer

More than 55,000 Bay of Plenty residents will be keeping a close eye on their mailboxes as TECT carefully fills each envelope with its annual dose of pre-Christmas... Read More

China - opportunity and threat

China is the New Zealand kiwifruit industry's biggest opportunity, and also its biggest threat. That's among the messages given to 550 growers and industry representatives... Read More

Poly win Microsoft award

Bay of Plenty polytechnic software developers are expecting a shower of Microsoft goodies after winning a national award. The polytechnic's Ozone software won the... Read More

Simplicity for mobile traders

The law is being laid out plain and simple for Western Bay of Plenty mobile traders as their council looks to push through a new simplified bylaw around the roadside... Read More

Gold mine eyes extension

A mining company facing a public backlash over extensive mining in the Karangahake Gorge has its eyes on a vein of untapped gold after filing for an extension of... Read More