Business & Markets

A quarter of Kiwis set to join in Boxing Day sales

More than one million Kiwis are expected to nab a bargain in the Boxing Day sales, according to global comparison site Finder, which has recently launched in New... Read More

New records set on Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is often one of the busiest shopping days of the year and 2019 was no different. While final sales figures are yet to be collated, New Zealand... Read More

Wood processor Claymark set for sale

New Zealand's largest manufacturer and exporter of premium pine products, Claymark Ltd, which went into receivership on December 4, will be put on the market... Read More

What‘s on - sunshine, art and a life jacket swap

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Kia noho taraiwa haumaru. Kia tiaki tetahi me tetahi. Today we have fine weather with light winds. It's a one-clothing-layer... Read More

A timeless cookbook from Aquinas College

On opening a copy of Aquinas College PTA's newly published cook book, ‘From Our Kitchen', I'm struck first by the images. Photos of people stand alongside... Read More

Pets not the ideal surprise Christmas gift

For some, Christmas is the time of year to give back and reflect on the year that has been. It is also a time to give loved one's presents. But if you are... Read More

What‘s on - Santa’s grotto, carols and art

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. It's a beautiful day in the Bay! E wha atu ano o nga po tae noa ki te whakanui tatou i te whanautanga o te Karaiti. Kia hari... Read More

Christmas shopping at the charity shops

I've discovered that the charity shops around town have much more than just pre-loved items. Often it's possible to find unused treasures, once bought and now... Read More

Is it kiwifruit or strawberries for Christmas?

Topping off the Christmas pavlova with kiwifruit may be more costly than last year, but strawberry prices are down as the holidays approach, says Stats NZ. Prices... Read More

Minimum wage increase a “good investment”

The government has confirmed the minimum wage will be going up by $1.20 next year. It's the next step towards the government's plan for the minimum... Read More

Powell promises to look into resident’s rates

The subject of rates is always going to be something many homeowners can debate about and that is exactly what happened at a long-awaited public meeting between... Read More

Port welcomes future economic discussions

Port of Tauranga is looking forward to participating in discussions on the future of the Upper North Island Supply supply chain. Chief Executive, Mark Cairns,... Read More