Business & Markets

Slow start for women’s expo

The inaugural Mini Women's Epxo in Papamoa is not as popular as organisers thought it would be. Co-organiser Hannah Ward says she expected to see a lot more people... Read More

Europe’s ups and downs rolling

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is determined to keep the Euro from failing and is showing strong optimism. Changes in the leadership of Italy and Greece give... Read More

Comvita delivers strong first half

Profit is on the up for Paengaroa based global natural health and beauty products company Comvita. For the six months to September 2011 Comvita's net profit after... Read More

Bay firm in law awards final

The largest employment law practice in the Bay of Plenty is a finalist in the Hays Employment Law Award category of the seventh annual New Zealand Law Awards. It... Read More

Comvita chair urges not to sell

Comvita board chairman Neil Craig is urging the company's shareholders not to sell their shares. In a letter to shareholders Neil says investors must wait two weeks... Read More

Acorn Foundation wins award

The Acorn Foundation is the community organisation category winner at the 2011 Tauranga Westpac Business Awards. Acorn Foundation trustee Tracey Rae says this... Read More

Holiday park wins business award

A dynamic approach to business and intention to provide top customer service to holidaymakers has seen Waihi Beach Top 10 Holiday Park receive one of the Bay of... Read More

Europe debt crisis far reaching

The European economy is in a brittle position with Greece's late decision to hold a referendum on the proposed bailout deal for the financially embattled country. Greek... Read More

New businesses relieve CBD

The number of ‘for lease' signs is diminishing in downtown Tauranga with 19 new retail stores opening in the central business district since May. Mainstreet... Read More

Battle for best ‘big ideas’

Tauranga businesses will soon be able to compete in the region's own Dragon's Den inspired contest to win help launching a ‘big idea'. The event, which has... Read More

Business good for PTL group

The Port of Tauranga Ltd's underlying Net Profit After Tax for the year ended 30 June was $57.9 million, up from last year's $49.4 million, says chairman of directors... Read More

Comvita takeover bid rejected

Comvita chairman Neil Craig is advising shareholders to reject a takeover offer from Singapore listed Cerebos Pacific. In a letter to shareholders, he advises shareholders... Read More