Business & Markets

When the Irish came to town …

You don't have to scratch too deep to find the Northern Ireland connection in Katikati. Stand at any intersection and look up. The street names are innocuous... Read More

Fundraising push to revive plastic project

A Bay of Plenty group that runs activities to promote environmental sustainability buy-in from the community is fundraising for a new heat press to continue... Read More

EVES Real Estate celebrates top BOP performers

EVES Real Estate has held its annual awards to recognise its top performers for 2024/25 across the Bay of Plenty region. More than 300 salespeople, property... Read More

Fifty years of mindful movement

From controversial beginnings in the early 1970s, Tauranga Yoga Centre is now a community of yogis celebrating 50 years of mindful movement. 'The aim of the... Read More

Putting the call out for preloved items

Waipuna Hospice is calling on the community to donate quality used items to help stock its charity shops. Right now, it is especially in need of good condition... Read More

Disabilities resource centre nationally recognised

A Tauranga centre that is 'totally committed to positively impacting the lives of the elderly and people with disabilities” has been recognised nationally... Read More

New retail development at Papamoa Plaza

Construction of the long-awaited next stage of Papamoa Plaza's expansion will start this year, adding space for up to eight more retailers. The large-format... Read More

Jobs New Zealanders are no longer doing

When was the last time you encountered someone working on the forecourt of a service station? Although we're all used to sorting our own fuel now, there... Read More

Whakatāne council faces tourism backlash

Tourism operators across the eastern Bay of Plenty are boycotting Whakatāne District Council for cutting funding to Tourism Bay of Plenty. The council has... Read More

Celebrating the Bay's volunteers

National Volunteer Week is about to begin and the Western Bay of Plenty is gearing up to celebrate. Volunteering Services Bay of Plenty is hosting four events... Read More

Whakatāne mayor urges support for Air Chathams

Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca has made an appeal to the Government for support to keep Air Chathams flying out of Whakatāne. A response from Associate... Read More

Have your say on Ōmokoroa’s marine facilities

Western Bay of Plenty residents have until June 22 to have their say on the next stage of the Ōmokoroa Domain Concept Plan. The plan is all about improving... Read More