Business & Markets

Fair Go applies the screws

Fair Go is turning up the heat on a Tauranga businessman and his company tonight. Gordon Harcourt, reporter for the TVNZ consumer watchdog show, stood outside the... Read More

Buzzing over bee awareness

Tauranga Farmer's Market will be abuzz tomorrow, with stallholders flying home the message to visitors of how important bees are to the creation of produce at their... Read More

Worker sacked for Facebook ‘like'

A Tauranga childcare centre manager was justifiably sacked for ‘liking' a derogatory Facebook post about her employer, according to the Employment Relations... Read More

Kiwifruit workers' case investigated

Immigration New Zealand is investigating a potential case of exploitation involving Fijian workers in the Bay of Plenty. A group of Fijians lured to the Bay to work... Read More

Mr Whippy takes a licking

Tauranga's Mr Whippy believes he will be at a loss of about $4500 when the AIMS Games winds up, after losing his contract with the annual event. Mr Whippy, aka Ross... Read More

Conference to boost Maori business

Maori business leaders and representatives from across the country will head to Tauranga for a national hui focussing on learning and sharing next week. The bi-annual... Read More

Zespri offered Te Puke site

News kiwifruit marketer Zespri is seeking to lease a section of vacant land in Miro Street has prompted the Te Puke Economic Development Group for Zespri to offer... Read More

$3.5m sports centre for Bethlehem

A unique $3.5 million high performance sports centre is taking shape in Bethlehem with All Blacks' conditioning coach Dr Nick Gill set to take charge. Construction... Read More

Torpedoed by Jelly Tips

Ross Killoh isn't moved to tears easily. But mention Tip Top and the Tauranga Mr Whippy starts talking of 'disloyalty” and 'betrayal”, and just about... Read More

Zespri plans raise concern

Plans by Zespri to lease a section of Mount Maunganui parkland are attracting the ire of neighbours concerned about the impact on the neighbourhood and environment. Zespri... Read More

Forum proving older workers' worth

Removing the stigma surrounding employing older people and making businesses realise the ageing population's enormous opportunity is the aim of a city forum this... Read More

Building sector hits two year high

Construction is recovering well in Tauranga City with consent numbers and values in August both showing two year highs. Priority One figures released today show... Read More