ExportNZ Bay of Plenty Awards finalists announced
The finalists in the 29th ExportNZ Bay of Plenty Awards have been announced, from an excellent crop of entries received across a broad range...
Jenkins Freshpac picks up industry awards
Jenkins Freshpac Systems have just won a prestigious Pride in Print industry award and been named finalists in a second category.
The 136-year-old company, which...
Comvita chief executive to step down
Scott Coulter, Comvita’s chief executive for the past four years, and has been with the company for 16 years, will step down this September.
Former...
Italian expert praises NZ stink bug approach
A visiting Italian biosecurity expert has praised New Zealand’s efforts to deal with a stink bug incursion before it happens, putting this country “on...
Zespri operating revenue exceeds $3 billion
Strong growth in volume and value across all kiwifruit categories in the completed season has resulted in Zespri reporting operating revenue from global sales...
Improving productivity
“We are finding these machines offer us a compact footprint. And while it is early days, productivity is promising.”
He and Apata Group chief executive...
Low interest rates can build growth, says Kiwibank’s economist
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr made a strong case during a recent presentation in Tauranga for the government to take advantage of historically low...
Small Business Tauranga forges ahead
Small Business Tauranga will be holding a forum in late June hosted by Bakertilly Staples Rodway, which is expected to get an update on...
Time is an illusion, Timing is an art (Albert Einstein)
Kevin Kerr and Paul Brljevich of Tabak Business sales know that there is an art in timing – they are experienced in identifying the...
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...
Impact investing could improve community outcomes
Early stage Bay of Plenty/Waikato investing group Enterprise Angels is expected to launch a pioneering new fund in June aimed at bringing the growing...
Articulating value for sponsors
A number of the community-based organisations she is involved with are also always seeking sponsorship.
Zespri staff move to new building
Zespri staff have now moved into the company’s new head office in Mount Maunganui following the completion of the first phase of the new...
Tauranga Chamber appoints new CEO
The Tauranga Chamber of Commerce has appointed Matt Cowley as the organisation’s new chief executive officer.
Cowley replaces former CEO Stan Gregec, who recently stepped...
Lunch and Learn series kicks off Groundswell buildup
Leadership trainer Pip Loader will be delivering the inaugural Lunch and Learn session at Our Place on Willow Street, Tauranga on Wednesday, 5 June,...
Accommodation tight in Bay for seasonal workers
Accommodation facilities in the Bay of Plenty are spilling over as the kiwifruit picking season hits full swing, with few rooms to spare in...
Hive slide not alarming
A 10 percent slide in beehive numbers over the past 12 months was the source of some alarm when the story recently broke.
However, the...
Boost business wellbeing without the big budgets
The conversation around mental health and wellbeing has become a nationwide topic of discussion – and there appears to be an increased willingness to...
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*...
Agritech is unleashed at this year’s National Fieldays
Agritech NZ is continuing its momentum with a major presence at this year’s National Fieldays in Hamilton.
The agriculture and technical grouping will be launching...