Business & Markets

Mount Hot Pools ready for summer holiday season

The Mount Hot Pools is back open after its two-month closure for planned renewals and maintenance and has a busy summer holiday season planned. This popular... Read More

Ten thousand reasons to back small businesses

Concerning data from IRD reveals more than 10,000 Small Business Cashflow Scheme loans are in default, totalling $177m in debt. Buy NZ Made Executive... Read More

Hauraki Plains 100-year adaption plan launched

The work leading up to the launch of the next 100-year community resilience plan for the low lying areas of the Hauraki Plains is being described as a "labour... Read More

Employers spoilt for choice in tight job market

The number of people applying for jobs rose for a second consecutive month in November as the number of jobs on offer continues to shrink. Employment firm... Read More

What's on: mega garage sale, Christmas markets

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting morning cloud clearing... Read More

Exploited: Owners must pay over $420,000

The former owners of two North Island restaurants who were found to have exploited migrant workers and breached numerous minimum employment standards have been... Read More

$8M upgrade to Papamoa Beach unveiled

Trans Tasman holiday park operator, Tasman Holiday Parks, is wrapping up completion of a substantial $8 million investment program for its Papamoa Park, just... Read More

Regional council considers selling port shares

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is considering selling some of its stake in the profitable Port of Tauranga. The regional council holds a 54.1 per cent shareholding... Read More

Fruit and vegetables help food price fall

Many New Zealanders may be able to include more fruit and vegetables on their festive menus thanks to a significant drop in the cost of produce. The latest... Read More

Parliament repeals Fair Pay Agreements

Parliament has passed the legislation repealing Fair Pay Agreements through its third reading, under urgency. The previous Labour government passed the law... Read More

Zespri board chairman steps down

Zespri Board Chairman Bruce Cameron will step down in February after five years in the role and will retire as a Director of Zespri at company's next Annual... Read More

Tauranga business sells, 47 people face job losses

'Disbelief” and 'frightened for our future” are two descriptions from Melba Gourmet Delight's Tauranga employees. Why? Because they have recently... Read More