Business & Markets

New $10 million concrete plant in Mount Maunganui

Fletcher Building's Firth Industries has opened a brand new Certified ready-mix concrete manufacturing plant in Mount Maunganui. The plant can produce up to 900m3... Read More

Elizabeth St closed for building development

Elizabeth Street in Tauranga will be closed from Thursday, February 27 to March 13. The road will be closed between Devonport Road and Grey Street, to allow... Read More

Bakers named community of the year

A virtual community of bakers that has spread kindness to more than 650,000 Kiwis going through trauma or difficulty has been named 2020 Mitre 10 Community of... Read More

What’s on – stilt walking, archery and blueberries

Kia ora and welcome to the last Sunday in February. Today we should experience a fine morning to start with, but there may be a few showers turning up this afternoon... Read More

‘Amazeballs’ stalls at Oropi Sunday Market

People are discovering the hidden gem that is the Oropi Sunday Market, only a 13 minute drive from Greerton Village. The first market of the year is underway... Read More

Racing Tauranga’s new manager dispels rumours

Racing Tauranga's newly appointed general manager Louise Dean says that despite rumours, Tauranga Racecourse will not be moving from its current location. 'We... Read More

What‘s on - BMX, doggy day and A&P show

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday February 22, 2020. Today is nine years since the 6.3 M Christchurch earthquake. Kei te maumahara matou ki nga tangata o Waitaha.... Read More

Tauranga CBD businesses rally to fund shuttles

After a summer of 'suffering”, businesses in the Tauranga CBD are banding together and getting behind an initiative that could bring more life to the streets. A... Read More

Activating Tauranga’s vacant spaces

The Tauranga CBD has been slowly changing as new buildings replace old ones - yet some shops have sat empty for months or years. A new initiative from Downtown... Read More

Mitigating the economic impact after eruption

Mitigating the ongoing economic impact for retailers and supporting Whakatāne's local tourism sector is at the forefront of Whakatāne District tourism activities. District... Read More

Zespri Young & Healthy Virtual Adventure launched

Zespri, ASICS and the Young and Healthy Charitable Trust have launched the 2020 Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure aimed at encouraging primary children... Read More

Dairy prices fall as coronavirus affects trade

Dairy prices have fallen again in the latest global dairy auction, as the coronavirus outbreak takes its toll on trade. The average price at the overnight auction... Read More