Business & Markets

Mainzeal fallout spreads

The collapse of building contractor Mainzeal is expected to cost sub-contractors tens of millions of dollars and could create a ripple effect throughout the industry. Many... Read More

Jump in January spending

Bay of Plenty residents spent more on their cards in January with Paymark reporting a jump in spending on the same month last year. Spending in the Bay rose 4.1... Read More

‘Tough times’ in Tauranga

Property values in Tauranga remain flat despite a nationwide increase according to the latest figures released by QV. The latest monthly property value index shows... Read More

Beach front Waitangi celebrations

A first of its kind Waitangi Day celebration will take place in Papamoa Beach tomorrow. The Tauranga Maori Business Association is hosting a Community Fair from... Read More

Maori economic development hui

Anyone with an interest in Māori business and economic development in the Bay of Plenty is encouraged to attend one of four upcoming regional hui. The hui will... Read More

Simon takes toys away

Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Bridges is banning the sale of sets of small high powered magnets that have caused serious injuries in New Zealand and at least one... Read More

EastPack forecast $6.2m profit

Kiwifruit post-harvest supplier EastPack is forecasting a $6.2million profit before tax for the year ending December 31, 2012. New Zealand's largest wholly grower... Read More

December spending splurge

Bay of Plenty wallets did all the talking last month with Paymark figures recording a 1.6 per cent increase in money spent within the region throughout December. ... Read More

Money number one Christmas worry

Bay of Plenty residents are spending their holiday dollars wisely this Christmas according to the latest national Christmas poll figures. Mora than half of Tauranga... Read More

Turning grass into money

Higher volumes of exports resulting from last year's great grass growing season have boosted primary sector revenue this past quarter. The Ministry for Primary... Read More

Bay leaders in business

Two Bay of Plenty chief executives are being recognised for their efforts in business as nominees in this year's Business Leader of the Year awards. The Paengaroa-based... Read More

Kiwifruit: volumes down, prices up

High market prices for kiwifruit are expected to offset the effects of a drop in export volumes caused by the disease Psa-V, according to the Ministry for Primary... Read More