Gala spectacular set to hit Tauranga for six
“A star-studded, entertainment spectacular” is how this year’s Tauranga Gala Dinner is being described. Back for its ninth year, the 2021 edition will be...
Digital security more critical since Covid-19
New Zealand cybercrime continues to grow with the government cyber incident tracking agency, CERT, reporting a 14 percent increase in scams and fraud in...
Acorn Foundation launches new Workplace Giving programme in the WBOP
Long thought of as the organisation that can help you leave a gift to the community in your Will, Acorn has extended its offerings...
Taking the pulse on staffing and pay
Fresh insight into how businesses are coping with the Covid-19 situation and what actions they are taking in relation to staffing levels and redundancies...
James & Wells growing with the Bay
After substantial growth in the last year, intellectual property (IP) firm James & Wells has moved to a new CBD office in Grey Street.
Growing...
TECT elections for three trustees coming up
The elections for TECT – one of the country’s leading charities with almost $1 billion in assets – have come around again. And there...
Founders re-acquire downhill ball rolling company Zorb
The journey begun by the founders of Rotorua downhill ball rolling venture Zorb has come full circle, with the founders recently buying back the...
While you roam in Australia, 2degrees fights for fair in New...
Business travel is back, with the volume of travellers roaming in New Zealand finally back to pre-lockdown levels, according to 2degrees.
“In August we recorded...
Trustpower reports reduced net profit
Trustpower has reported a net profit after tax of $93 million for full year 2019, down 19 percent on the previous 12 months. EBITDAF*...
The New Year is well under way at Trustpower Baypark
At Trustpower Baypark we are bringing events back to life with 2022 well underway. Don’t miss out on some of these exciting events ahead.
Tauranga Port still playing a crucial role for the Bay
Port of Tauranga has – along with the rest of the Bay’s businesses – been hit hard by Covid-19.
In late March the port was...
New kiwifruit investment fund kicks off
A new investment fund targeting SunGold kiwifruit orchards is rapidly approaching its initial subscription target as assorted investors, growers and institutions are drawn to...
Dunne moves on
After five years as chief executive of Tourism Bay of Plenty, Kristin Dunne is moving on.
Under Dunne’s leadership, Tourism Bay of Plenty has delivered...
Hitting the location bullseye to boost sales targets
Analysis from Bayleys Research paints a national picture of strong demand and a solid outlook for retail property across New Zealand and this has...
Envico is flying high – NZ drone company attracting interest worldwide
Sam Vye and Cameron Baker set up Bay of Plenty company Envico Technologies two and a half years ago to develop tech for conservation....
Business Park vision takes major step forward
297 Te Puna Station Road is set to be developed as part of the planned Te Puna Business Park to support the region’s fast...
Corporate giving made easy with the Acorn Foundation
More than 14 local businesses – large and small – are choosing to give back to the community via the WBOP’s Community Foundation: the...
Living the dream: you and me both
“We live in one of the greatest places in the world. And I have one of the best jobs in the world – though...
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...
Eastern Bay bullish on region’s future
The Eastern Bay of Plenty is intent on bucking the rather despondent mood that has prevailed across New Zealand in recent months as a...