Business & Markets

Advancing NZ trade agenda focus of Europe meetings

World Trade Organisation reform, agricultural trade and a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom will be the focus of Minister David Parker's visit to Europe... Read More

Survey: BOP people positive about the economy

Bay of Plenty households are the most optimistic in New Zealand when it comes to the economy according to a new survey. A net 28 per cent of BOP households... Read More

Van catches on fire at port

A van at the Port of Tauranga caught on fire this afternoon and was quickly extinguished by fire fighters. The van reportedly caught fire around 12.45pm. A log... Read More

Brandon Stone and the Bay Explorer

It was skipper Brandon Stone's tip to a passenger enjoying a trip out with him on his boat ‘Bay Explorer' that resulted in the overjoyed shout 'There's a... Read More

American university group aids conservation effort

A values-driven tourism group from the University of Delaware got stuck into Bay of Plenty conservation efforts this week. The American university group spent... Read More

What‘s on - trucks, planes, trains and sprint cars

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. He whakaaturanga rangi i te rangi i tenei ra. Expect a mainly fine day apart from morning cloud and the chance of an afternoon... Read More

Doing great things in the name of accessibility

Nominations are now open for the Inaugural Access Alliance People's Choice Accessibility Awards for Business. The Access Alliance is calling for nominations of... Read More

Supermarket giants eye Tauranga CBD

There's a fresh round of speculation over a proposed metro-style CBD supermarket for Tauranga. But this time, it seems it is more than conjecture. It's a case... Read More

Kiwifruit prices hit record high

Kiwifruit prices reached an all-time high in December 2019, with prices for seasonal fruit and vegetables also up, Stats NZ say. 'Kiwifruit prices rose 32 per... Read More

Employer held to task again, this time in the BOP

A Hawke's Bay based horticulture employer, who breached labour laws in 2015, has again been penalised by the Employment Relations Authority, this time for breaches... Read More

Tips to kick-start your New Year investment

Most New Zealanders want to be better with money, but many of us are unsure where to start. 'The new year is a great time to take stock of your financial situation... Read More

Avocado growers prepared in case of summer drought

Avocado growers are confident they will be able to cope in the event of a summer drought. Forecasters from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research... Read More