Business & Markets

Tauranga house prices increase

The average house price in Tauranga increased by $41,000 in March, according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand. In March 2013,... Read More

Successful year for university

The University of Waikato recorded a $9.4 million surplus in 2013 and has retained its status as a low-risk institution, the Tauranga business community was told... Read More

Force recognises city employers

Employers from Avonmore Tertiary Institute and GPS Control Systems in Tauranga have been recognised in the Territorial Force Employer Support Council - Employer... Read More

Kiwifruit bound for Europe

The first Europe-bound shipment of Hayward green kiwifruit for the 2014 season is on its way, having departed the Port of Tauranga early this morning aboard the... Read More

New Scion innovation centre

A new innovation centre will be built at Scion's Te Papa Tipu Innovation Park after BOP Regional Council signed an agreement with the Crown research institute. The... Read More

Bay’s international tourism push

As Tauranga's cruise season winds down, after setting a new record for tourist numbers, the focus is already on continuing to attract more visitors to the region... Read More

Beef-fat biodiesel at Mount

A Mount Maunganui fuel terminal is to be upgraded in coming months to gain ability to blend biodiesel with mineral fuel, which Z plans to offer to commercial customers... Read More

'Landmark' boost for avocados

A new 'landmark development” in the New Zealand avocado industry expected to increase returns by $280 million is being announced in Katikati this evening. The... Read More

Mashup comp’s call for students

Bay of Plenty students have one more day to register for the opportunity to learn key business and innovation skills this weekend. The fourth annual Trustpower Mashup... Read More

Mount car dealer fined $65k

Mount Maunganui car dealer Alan Spiers and his finance company MAC Warranties have today been fined a total of $65,000 in the Auckland District Court. Spiers was... Read More

Powershop advert misleading

Meridian Energy offshoot Powershop's foray into the Bay of Plenty is being curbed by an Advertising Standards Authority ruling finding the power company used false... Read More

Railing in commuting costs

The re-instatement of a passenger train between Tauranga and Auckland continues to gain strong interest from a group of city firms currently shelling out more than... Read More