Business & Markets

Surf’s up and club house is on the way

Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club has two missions this summer - keep people safe and start work on their $5.2 million rebuild. The club signed a letter of appointment... Read More

Tuku Iho wows Shanghai with Maori culture

Maori culture is taking centre stage in Shanghai with the Tuku Iho | Living Legacy exhibition playing a major role in the China-New Zealand Year of Tourism. The... Read More

Is it illegal?

The impacts of bottom trawling is one of the hot topics of discussion at this weekend's Tauranga Fishing and Boat Show. 'Given the capabilities of modern science... Read More

Are you rich enough?

Are you rich enough? Wanting to 'do something' about climate change? What do you think about racism? And what about NZ's fastest falcon? What better... Read More

Cause of Friday night Mount power outage unknown

A power cut to Mount Maunganui on Friday night meant that many bar and restaurant patrons were faced with a late night dinner in the dark. The power outage which... Read More

First cadet announced for Kawerau Pathway to Work

The first cadet employed under Industrial Symbiosis Kawerau or ISK's Kawerau Pathways to Work Cadetship programme has been announced. Tanaya Rudolph-Wilson... Read More

Whitianga Hotel closing after losing liquor battle

On a sunny Thursday morning, more than 20 workers from a Whitianga bar were told they had lost their jobs. Amid the shock there were tears, hugs, and looks of... Read More

What‘s on - pool party, boat show, painted decks

Kia ora and welcome to a sunny Saturday. Expect a fine day with light winds and afternoon sea breezes. It's a two-layer-clothing day, with an expected high of... Read More

Positive response for Bay Rugby‘s worthwhile cause

Bay of Plenty trusts and businesses have gotten behind Bay Rugby's call to use the profit from last week's Steamers game to put towards Junior Rugby. Bay Rugby... Read More

Tauranga beer tour business wins inaugural award

Tauranga beer tour business BrewBus has won the New Zealand Beer Awards' 2019 Beer Tourism Award. The award is the first New Zealand award to recognise beer tourism. The... Read More

Cargo volumes flat at Port of Tauranga

Port of Tauranga is reporting a slight decrease in cargo volumes for the first quarter of the 2020 financial year. From July 1 to September 30, Port of Tauranga... Read More

Skydive Tauranga commits to carbon neutrality

Skydive Tauranga has committed to become carbon neutral by 2025 through a partnership with conservation charity Trees that Count. The aviation business is dependent... Read More