Business & Markets

Government spends $24.2 on tourism support

An iconic New Zealand tourism attraction and Regional Tourism Organisations are the first recipients of support from the $400 million Tourism Sector Recovery Plan. The... Read More

Air NZ customers should get refund - Consumer NZ

The consumer watchdog, Consumer New Zealand, says it is not reasonable for Air New Zealand to deny customers refunds and offer them credits instead. Consumer... Read More

New Zealand’s brewers judged best

New Zealand owned and locally made brands are the big winners in this year's New World Beer & Cider Awards. With teams ranging from a husband and wife duo brewing... Read More

Fine dining returns to Tauranga’s waterfront

Harbourside, one of Tauranga's most beloved restaurants, has finally re-opened its doors and is ready to help locals celebrate in style once again. Owners Peter... Read More

Frustration at closure of Tauranga organic store

A Tauranga women who lives an organic lifestyle is disappointed by the closure of Wild Earth Organics in Tauranga. The organic grocery store closed on Friday... Read More

Farmers Tauranga development back on track

Farmers Tauranga Development is back on track post-lockdown and set to deliver its planned multi-use development in the heart of the city by 2021. The major $200... Read More

Businesses cautiously optimistic about level 1

Talk of returning the country to a "new normal" has been welcomed with cautious optimism, but those who are eagerly awaiting a change warn the devil is in the... Read More

Fishing groups rally over lost rights

The reaction to three ‘no take' fishing zones near Motiti Island has been significant to say the least. In the five weeks following the Environment... Read More

Urbanites upskill for career in dairy

With large numbers of people losing their jobs because of COVID-19, Dairy NZ has launched a publicity campaign to encourage people to consider changing careers... Read More

Better protection for NZ assets after COVID-19

Key New Zealand assets will be better protected from being sold to overseas owners if it is contrary to the national interest, with the passage of the Overseas... Read More

National announces cash incentive for new hires

The National Party has announced a cash payment scheme for business that hire new staff. The scheme will provide a $10,000 cash payment to businesses that hire... Read More

Todd Muller returns to his roots at Apata

Packing and stacking kiwifruit is a potential backup plan for the National Party leader's semi-retirement. Todd Muller has been offered a position at the Apata... Read More