Business & Markets

Free fashion trials aim to cut waste and costs

A Pāpāmoa Beach swimwear designer admits she's baffled by companies that ask 'what's the catch” when she offers to teach them about zero waste garment... Read More

New indoor courts open with community fun day

Tauranga City's new indoor courts are about to open on Cameron Rd and the community can get ready to reap the benefits. This Saturday, May 10, from 10am-2pm,... Read More

Tauranga students' helmet designs win in contest

Five Tauranga school students received a huge surprise when they were presented with their winning helmets as part of Travel Safe's 'Design Your Own Helmet”... Read More

Capacity restraints: Tourism operators optimistic

New Zealand's travel bonanza event is being held in Rotorua this week, but the thousands of business meetings being held can't hide the fact that our airline... Read More

Ballance's proposal to cut 62 jobs

Ballance Agri-Nutrients management is set to meet workers' union officials and staff next week as consultation continues on the company's proposal to convert... Read More

Solar panels slash farmer’s power costs

A sunny summer has paid dividends for a Waikato farmer. Malcolm Jones' milking shed at Te Poi, near Matamata, is entirely powered by solar panels. Running... Read More

At-risk youth turn baristas in Tauranga

When Hiraka Hiku, 19, and Ataleah Taratoa, 18, started Ringside Cafe, they did not like coffee. Now, they are passionate about it. 'We have been converted,”... Read More

NZ-made e-bike wins gold at global bike show

Two Tauranga entrepreneurs are making their mark on the e-bike industry. Dan Wallace and Anthony Clyde have won gold at an international bicycle fair in China. The... Read More

Tourism alliance aims to boost global visitors

Fifteen of the North Island‘s largest tourism organisations are forming an alliance in an effort to generate interest from key tourism markets including... Read More

Two new eateries to open in Historic Village

It is a new era for the Historic Village as two 'destination” eateries plan to open in June, attracting more visitors to the growing area. More... Read More

Mainfreight expects to beat market exceptions

Mainfreight expects its full year underlying profit and revenue will beat market exceptions, though warns forward sea freight shippings are down. The global... Read More

EV truck fire at Bethlehem under investigation

A fire investigator has returned today to the scene of Saturday night's electric truck fire at Bethlehem Town Centre. The fire, which was reported at 4.50pm,... Read More