Business & Markets

Partnership to rise student numbers

A new international agreement between three tertiary institutions could see a rise in students studying in Tauranga. University of Waikato. Photo: file. The agreement... Read More

Young Innovator awards open

Young professionals living in the Bay of Plenty are encouraged to enter their innovative business ideas into the Young Innovator Awards. Young Innovator Award organiser... Read More

Countdown for The Lakes

A new supermarket is set to bring around 100 jobs to Tauranga with new Countdown planned for The Lakes in Tauriko. Progressive Enterprises has confirmed plans for... Read More

Tauranga as 'tech hub'

A vision to develop Tauranga into a leading technology centre is gaining rapid momentum with strong interest from technology start-ups wanting to join the incubator... Read More

Service 'about to disappear'

A service working behind the scenes helping hundreds of new residents find their way in a country where they may not speak the language is about to disappear, and... Read More

Rudd appeals employment ruling

Tauranga restaurant owner and AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd is appealing an Employment Relations Authority ruling for him to pay more than $72,000 to three former staff... Read More

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