Final Te Ahi Tupua chapter closes
Partners, funders and contributors marked the successful completion of the striking Te Ahi Tupua at the end of January with a karakia at the...
Some big moves kick-off 2021
With the uncertainty resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns, many of us wondered if businesses would ever ‘get up and going’...
Tauranga’s oldest firm celebrates 125 years
In 1896 Henry Sharp opened his law practice. 15 years later he invited fellow lawyer, Archie Tudhope, to join him and 125 years later...
The hub of entertainment in the Bay of Plenty
Living up to their reputation as the Hub of Entertainment in the Bay of Plenty, Trustpower Baypark launches into 2021 with a packed calendar...
New labs for Zespri harvest test
Two Te Puke-based laboratories are among the six labs chosen to re-commence Zespri’s valuable taste profile testing on this season’s crop.
Pinpoint Laboratory Services and...
Luxridge Apartments – Tauranga apartment living aspires to new heights
A ground-breaking new development project unveiled in central Tauranga will set an unprecedented standard for luxury apartment living in the region.
The Luxridge Apartments project...
From the editor February 2021
As I have remarked often in recent months, these are very strange times, especially in politics.
Summer holiday makers may be leaving the beaches across...
New Zealand’s best built homes and renovations revealed at Master Builders...
For three decades, Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition has recognised the very best homes, builders, and craftsmen across New Zealand. This...
Industrial sector shows grit
As the repercussions of the global pandemic continue to shake down in the New Zealand economy, it is becoming clearer that the industrial sector...
Foresters concerned over cap on trees
Forest owners have responded with dismay to government plans to double down on intentions to limit the areas that can be planted in exotic...
Papamoa Junction is underway
Carrus – one of the country’s biggest land developers – is now underway with development of its mixed residential/light commercial subdivision: Papamoa Junction.
Carrus is...
Making the mix work
Aurecon provides specialist consultancy services for infrastructure and urban development projects. For Papamoa Junction, the firm has provided the stormwater and civil design, cadastral...
Looking ahead to 2021
What an interesting 2020 we have had world-wide. I’m sure we all appreciate looking forward to 2021 and Trustpower Baypark is no exception.
Bay Dreams
Bay...
New tourist options driven by domestic visitors
Rotorua Adventure Park Velocity Valley has decided to go ahead and launch its latest adrenaline-pumping ride in December, said sales and marketing manager Debbie...
Equity markets surged as year-end approached
Investment market update (for the quarter ended 30 Nov, 2020)
After three months or so of global equity markets generally bouncing sideways, they surged in...
Payroll indicators from business
A key issue for all local business in 2021 will be payroll costs. Remuneration specialists Strategic Pay recently released their November Remuneration and Business...
New chair for Priority One
The December AGM saw chairman Brett Hewlett, who has served for five years, resign and his role taken by former deputy chair Simon Clarke.
Nigel...
Recovery stronger than expected – but uncertainties remain
Given the unprecedented year the Bay business community has been through and the problems that are still affecting us globally as a result of...
Small business employment improves post lockdown
The number of jobs in small businesses across New Zealand grew 1.4 percent during October and were now above pre-crisis levels, according to global...
From the editor January 2021
I have been obsessed by the surreal saga of Donald Trump’s ongoing meltdown as he attempts to shut out the reality that he will...