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April 2025 Edition

Regions cash in on recovery

Cows, kiwifruit and cruise liners are all contributing to a surge in confidence and returns for the twin regions of Waikato and Bay of Plenty as export...

New Appointments April 2025

Geyser appoints new GM Recently appointed as general manager of the Geyser Community Foundation, Rosie Riggir is thrilled and deeply honoured to take on a challenging role. Foundation chair,...

24 dishes? What a catch!

Featuring a veritable cornucopia of culinary treats, Flavours of Plenty has been in full swing as this issue of BOPBN went to print. Just one of many highlights...

Property marketing reimagined

Known for their personal and honest approach, Tall Poppy is also New Zealand’s most tech-forward real estate company and their latest initiative on real estate marketing sets...

Food, glorious food¹

Recent discussions about government provision of school lunches have spurred memories of my own schooldays. At primary school, I experienced a Labour government’s, reportedly, world-first initiative to improve...

Vehicle leasing – a smart choice

For many businesses, vehicles are essential tools of the trade. However, the way companies acquire and manage their fleets can have a significant impact on cash flow,...

KEY TOPICS, COUNCIL FOCUS

This month, Tauranga businesspeople have an opportunity to provide feedback about two key topics – Tauranga City Council’s draft 2025/26 Annual Plan and how we manage our...

Bank bond or guarantee – What should a landlord ask for?

In a challenging economic climate, landlords quickly become aware of the cost and time commitment to recover rent, when tenants have defaulted, from guarantors who have little...

Magic partnership – Farmer goes for goal

The atmosphere during the ANZ Premiership is about to become a little more electric than usual. Partnering with Farmer Autovillage, the Waikato BOP Magic has become the...

Saving tips for FBT bill

The personal tax rate threshold changes, in effect since July 31 last year, have a flow-on effect to this year’s annual Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) calculations. Employers who...

Local harvest good as gold?

They may seem like humble fruit to most, but SunGold kiwifruit can be worth their weight in gold to orchardists. Officially underway from early March, the season has...

Local business, global backing

An industry giant, Yamaha, has acquired locally based company, Robotics Plus. Developing robotic technology to solve some of the world’s biggest agriculture challenges, Robotics Plus will now form...

Noho to go ahead…

A new hotel is expected to deliver ‘unparalleled luxury and authentic Māori culture’ while becoming a landmark on the Rotorua lakefront. All going to plan, the Noho Lakeside...

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