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...
Doing your own thing while working together
New Zealand’s third annual National Coworking Day was celebrated around the country recently with coworking spaces opening their doors to showcase what they offer....
Due diligence when buying a business
When you want to buy an existing business, it’s hugely important to know for sure that the business you have your eye on is...
Optimistic outlook for the Bay’s economy in 2020
The Bay of Plenty economy is expected to remain strong for the coming year with solid underlying growth and good prospects for 2020, say...
Port quarterly results flat, but annual prospects good
The Port of Tauranga’s first quarter report, for the period from 1 July 2019 to 30 September 2019, showed that it handled nearly 6.8...
Pioneering Bay impact investing fund raises $20 million
The Bay of Plenty-headquartered Purpose Capital Impact Fund (PCIF) has achieved its first close target of raising $20 million and is now ready to...
Port chair Pilkington wins leading national business award
Port of Tauranga Limited’s David Pilkington was named Chairperson of the Year in the Deloitte Top 200 Business Awards.
Deloitte Top 200 judge Cathy Quinn...
EASTPACK WINS BIG – Kiwifruit company takes out coveted Tauranga business...
Major New Zealand post-harvest operator EastPack had a productive night at the recent Westpac Tauranga Business Awards 2019.
The company picked up four awards in...
Forestry industry welcomes China tariff reductions as a ‘first step’
While only a first step, the recently announced reductions in tariffs on wood and paper products to China has been welcomed by the local...
The changing face of the workspace
Remember the 1980s’ hit New Zealand television show Gliding On? If you were to watch a re-run, you’d be hard-pressed to relate to the office...
Getting CEO pay right in the age of transparency
The transparency around CEO pay packages and related activities has seen the media come out in force in the past year. Major corporates including...
Global Zespri kiwifruit returns remain strong
Kiwifruit export marketer Zespri is forecasting strong returns from a record harvest from its European growers.
Zespri’s European growers – around 750 families – play...
Hot line-up of concerts for Trustpower Baypark this Summer
Summer is just around the corner and so is the sizzling line-up of concerts at Trustpower Baypark.
The speedway season is now in full swing...
Engineering firm expands in the regions
Engineering firm Kirk Roberts Consulting is providing greater job opportunities for the industry, with the recent opening of a new office in Hamilton.
One of...
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga Gears up for Growth with Yorb, Microsoft...
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga is both a political-leadership entity, and a provider of high-quality health, social and education services to more than 12,000 people,...
Bay mayoral outcomes signal some new approaches
Both familiar and new mayoral faces are stepping up in their roles in the wake of the latest round of local body elections in the...
Seeka rebrands for fresh market
Te Puke-based and NZX-listed Seeka has reinforced its position in the fresh fruit wholesaling sector with the re-branding and launch of its SeekaFresh business...
How Franchising can help save the planet
Whether you choose to believe or debunk climate change, there is no question that collectively we need to take action to save the planet....
Trustpower Baypark – The Hub of Entertainment this Summer
As the Hub of Entertainment in the Bay of Plenty, Trustpower Baypark has a huge line-up of events this summer that will enthral locals...
Changes announced to senior Port of Tauranga team
Port of Tauranga has announced the appointment of Leonard Sampson to the newly created position of chief operating officer, reporting to the chief executive.
Sampson...