Business & Markets

Bayfair beats scientists

Bayfair Shopping Centre has proven its sustainability after winning the overall award and the large business trailblazer award at the Sustainable Business Network... Read More

Transactions slump in August

The value of transactions in the Bay of Plenty during August might be down on the same time last year but the figures are expected to rise. There was $235.5million... Read More

RWC: Baypark s best

Tauranga is the best city in the country to host a team during the Rugby World Cup 2011 says Tourism Bay of Plenty general manager Tim Burgess. The city's marketing... Read More

Bay avocado demand rises

Western Bay of Plenty avocado growers are reaping the benefits from an increase in avocado demand in Japan. Japan's largest importer of avocados, Union Company... Read More

Bay exporters visit China

Western Bay of Plenty exporters are getting the opportunity to promote their products and services at the World Expo in Shanghai next year. Export NZ Bay of Plenty... Read More

Reaching city limits

Tauranga and the Western Bay can expect a large number of visitors to the region next Waitangi Day for when the inaugural Tauranga Airshow is held. ... Read More

Roll camera on sustainability Video episode 4

The Sustainable Business Network's awards night is fast approaching and this year the event's sponsors are making movies to show the public how small lifestyle changes... Read More

Free parking on Saturday

Weekend shoppers and ‘brunchers' will save some dollars for the rest of September when they head into Tauranga's central business district, after Tauranga... Read More

Trustpower may approve wind farm

The construction of a $400 million wind farm could be announced early next year by the board of Tauranga based company TrustPower. But TrustPower spokesperson Graeme... Read More

Bay company moves into Asian market

Innovative Tauranga IT company Pingar is setting up an Asian base in Hong Kong. Pingar CEO Peter... Read More

Chemical companies urged to invest in Western Bay

Western Bay of Plenty economic development agency, Priority One is working to attract chemical companies into the region after undertaking an analysis of the local... Read More

Bay makes economic rebound

Figures from various sectors show the Bay of Plenty is making major economic progress during the recession. The Bay of Plenty recorded the biggest regional economic... Read More