Business & Markets

Demand crux to economic growth

The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research's June quarterly survey of business opinion released this morning provides cautiously positive reading. NZIER chief... Read More

Pickets planned at port

Rail workers will picket Port of Tauranga gates when new China-built railway wagons are expected to be unloaded there this month. The wagons are to be discharged... Read More

New walkway ready for summer

Construction of an expanded walkway in Te Puke, which is part of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council town centre development plan, is due to start. The... Read More

Central Tauranga rebranded

Central city marketing organisation Mainstreet Tauranga is adopting a new strategy with logo and slogan to attract shoppers to the central business district. The... Read More

Commodity markets volatile

Commodity prices have slumped this market with oil the biggest mover of the major international commodities. See weekly market update video below with IRG BOP's... Read More

Commission confirms leave gap

Sick leave figures show the difference between men and women working in the public sector is just 1.6 days, including those in the Western Bay of Plenty. The figures... Read More

Export awards night rolls in

The 2011 Bay of Plenty Export Awards are being presented tonight at an Orient Express themed event at the Baypark Convention Centre. Export New Zealand Bay of... Read More

Contract check for employers

From July 1, all employers must keep a signed copy of employee agreements or current terms and conditions of employment - or they will face penalties. Department... Read More

Career boost event underway

Workers around the Western Bay of Plenty can boost their career chances by getting involved in the month-long employment promotion that is underway. Western Bay... Read More

Business coach speaks on empathy

Leading Australian business coach Winston Marsh is in Tauranga today to share his success tips on how to thrive in tough times. Winston, who gives a seminar tonight... Read More

Analysing the OCR no change

Most economists are looking for a rate change in the official cash rate to occur at the end of the year. See weekly market video update with IRG BOP's Jonathan York. This... Read More

New online vendor trading well

In its first month of operation, more than 30,000 Western Bay of Plenty residents have visited TrustPower's deals website, OfferZone.co.nz The website is a portal... Read More