Business & Markets

Port purchases $37m property

The Port of Tauranga is extending its MetroPort inland operations with the purchase of a $37.2million piece of South Auckland land. Port CEO Mark Cairns today announced... Read More

Tourism promotions hub

Promotions and events in Tauranga are set to get a boost with the creation of a promotions hub around Tourism Bay of Plenty's new Wharf St offices. Tourism Bay of... Read More

#nombar in hot demand

It may have started off as an unfamiliar brand - but now the #nombar is in hot demand with Mount Maunganui shops wanting a taste of the unique product. The #nombar,... Read More

Young innovators impress

Looking for the next big business idea? How about a temporary tattoo that tells you when it's time to apply more sunscreen, or an adjustable focus screen? These... Read More

Bay leaders steering the way

Bay of Plenty's leadership qualities are in the spotlight after two of the region's business leaders were shortlisted for the 2013 New Zealand International Business... Read More

Fonterra contamination fall out

Jonathan York from Bay Financial Partners reviews the investment markets and talks about the story of the week - the Fonterra whey powder contamination. He says... Read More

Port appoints new manager

Former KiwiRail manager Leonard Sampson is the new commercial manager at the Port of Tauranga. The Port announced yesterday Leonard will replace Graeme Marshall... Read More

Comvita looks ahead

Comvita owns 30 per cent of the honey it uses and plans to grow that share in the coming year, shareholders at this week's annul meeting learned. On top of a manuka... Read More

Out-sciencing manuka knockers

Overseas laboratories claiming New Zealand manuka honey is being adulterated with cane sugar have been out-scienced. Claims New Zealand manuka honey is being adulterated... Read More

Milk prices set to rise

One of the smaller manufacturers in the Kiwi dairy industry is set to increase its milk prices by 15 cents, following Fonterra's significant milk solids pay out... Read More

#nombar a sell out snack bar

The Papamoa Lions Market had a unique addition to the list of stallholders today as the #nombar went on sale for the first time. Otumoetai College group 'Royala... Read More

Christchurch builders cashing in

A Tauranga house builder says he can ship a house from Tauranga to Christchurch - and compete in the post-earthquake market. Tauranga house builder Chris Brauchli... Read More