Shelving the ‘outdated’ library overdue fine
Opōtiki District Library has joined the growing number of libraries in New Zealand and around the world that are shelving the ‘odd and outdated’...
No end in sight for shipping delays
The head of Port of Tauranga is cautioning that shipping delays and problems are likely to linger for many more months as the global...
Muller contemplates life after parliament
One of the most interesting political trajectories Bay of Plenty citizens have seen in local politics has been Western Bay of Plenty MP Todd...
A facility for the whole community
The Trustpower Arena is not only home to local indoor sporting codes, it also hosts numerous regional and national tournaments.
Almost every day the six-court...
From concept to reality to meet community needs
Trustpower Arena at Baypark is celebrating ten years of activity since opening in late August 2011
By 2005 the need for a new recreation, event...
That’s entertainment!
The level and variety of entertainment has grown substantially since opening in 2011. Initially, with the Arena being a new regional venue, concert promoters...
Baypark also means business
The multi-use portfolio of Trustpower Arena is evident in the growth of business events.
The Arena is promoted strongly through various commercial industries and hosts...
Trustpower Arena – officially double digits!
Last month Trustpower Arena hit double digits. Unfortunately the latest Covid-19 developments got in the way of our celebrations, but we will be doing...
Mandatory record keeping: What you need to know
In the wake of the recent lockdown, the Government has announced that mandatory record keeping is being introduced for busy places and large gatherings....
LawVu receives fund injection
An industry-leading Tauranga start up has crowned off a major earnings surge with a capital injection of $17 million from a New York venture...
Bike tech brake sensor and app to seek investment
Potential investors have plenty of options to choose from at the Rotorua Pitch Night on 28 July.
Six businesses are lined up to pitch, from...
Council purchases land as part of marine precinct strategic review
Tauranga City Council is set to buy back a key area of land at Sulphur Point as growth plans for the Tauranga Marine Precinct...
Greener leases
There is significant dialogue happening in the office sector currently around ESG – environmental, social and governance – and how these three pillars or...
The Labour Report – Now and in the future
Most jobs in the last 5 years were created in:
Construction
Administration
Health Care
Hospitality
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
When we look at subjects...
Digital hub brings benefits to Katikati
Katikati’s new digital hub in The Centre – Pa_tuki Manawa has fast become a hot spot for people seeking to connect and easily access...
World-leading app to train teachers in Te Reo Māori
Bay of Plenty teachers now have access to a world-leading Te Reo Ma_ori app, through a Ministry of Education initiative aimed at strengthening New...
Seeka announces an equity investment in Fruitometry
New Zealand’s largest kiwifruit grower Seeka announces an equity investment in Fruitometry an innovative horticultural agritech.
In its first year Fruitometry successfully delivering a...
Three options for income starved investors
With the economy having recovered strongly from the events of 2020, the Reserve Bank is paring back its monetary stimulus programme.
Interest rates are set...
PMG closes investment offer in Bethlehem Town Centre
Hundreds of Bay locals now own a slice of their own backyard.
Over 2000 new investors, including many Bay of Plenty residents, have jumped at...
Comedy Cellar Championships coming to Tauranga and Rotorua
Get your team ready and get ready to compete! Comedy Cellar, New Zealand’s largest wine tasting competition (and a huge night of entertainment), is...