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New rate will overtax 89% of trusts 

New data from Inland Revenue has revealed that incoming legislation to tax all trusts at the top 39% tax rate will result in 89%...

Fresh Identity for Tauranga Chamber

Everything in Jamie Lunam’s career came together recently when he was appointed chair of the Tauranga Business Chamber, soon after setting up his own...

New Milestone reached for Tauranga’s Property and Business Organisation UTF

Tauranga’s Urban Task Force (UTF) is celebrating its third anniversary, having more than doubled its membership during a transformational time for the city. The organisation...

Long-term plan our key focus

The Tauranga City Council Commission’s focus for the first four months of 2024 is very much on finalising and adopting the 2024-34 Long-term Plan...

Showcasing Kiwi Cleantech innovation to Silicon Valley

Twelve Kiwi ventures are a step closer to securing partnerships and a slice of around NZ$80 billion invested every year in cleantech startups after...

Freddie Bennett speaks to ZB’s Roman Travers about the 250km Ice...

BBN's High-Performance Columnist, Freddie Bennett, is about to embark on a 250km Ice Ultra race. He is undertaking the world's most challenging, coldest ultramarathon: Running...

Give Back and Get Back Before March 31 2024

Did you know that charitable donations made before 31 March 2024 qualify for a 33.3% tax credit this year, up to the amount of...

Western Bay Summer Students: Surveying, sampling and social media

Creating maps, taking water samples and filming TikToks with the Mayor are just some of the tasks Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Summer...

2024: The year of progress

It was a tough year for many in 2023, with rising costs of living and severe weather events. However, there is a quiet optimism...

Setting a path for growth

The Tauranga City Council Commission’s priorities for the first half of 2024 are straightforward – finalise a 2024-34 long-term plan (LTP) which will set-out...

2023 property market review: Was 2023 the year of the property...

Total value of residential property listed down by $28.6 billion compared to 2022 as prices dropped and vendors paused. While Kiwi’s love affair with property...

Kiwi businesses ditch hybrid or remote working for return to office

Global research indicates a shift in SME priorities for 2024 New research released in January has revealed that 84.2% of SMEs list rising costs as...

When to Sell Your Business: Is There a Right Time?

There is no set-in-stone right or wrong moment to sell your business. Ultimately, after spending years of your time and energy on its success,...

Tohunga Whakairo Rākau Clive Fugill recognised

After nearly six decades at the New Zealand Māori Arts & Crafts Institute, Tohunga Whakairo Rākau (Master Carver), Clive Fugill was recently made a...

POLAR PURSUIT: Conquering the Arctic in the quest for Peak Potential

This month, Bay Business News columnist Freddie Bennett is undertaking the world’s toughest, coldest ultramarathon.

Unique spaces made for great events

In the heart of Tauranga, The Historic Village weaves a tapestry of history and community spirit, transcending the ordinary to become a hub of...

Celebrating the tastier side of life in tough times

What should you do when you have a region which is rich in horticultural abundance, where innovation and the desire to stand out are...

Farmer Autovillage expands

Farmer Autovillage has hit 2024 firing on all cylinders, by announcing it has opened a brand-new service centre in Pāpāmoa. The perfect addition to its...

Lodestone Energy begins construction

Lodestone Energy, New Zealand’s leading utility-scale solar energy company, held a ground-breaking ceremony in December in Waiotahe to mark the start of construction of...

Art trail happening across the region

The BOP Open Studios art trail weekend promises a captivating experience for art enthusiasts and creativity seekers alike. Set to unfold from February 23 to...

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