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May 2025 Edition

Tourism targets off-peak growth

Bay of Plenty tourist operators are increasingly opting into an industry focus on growing the low season arrivals market – and that’s an important development for the...

De facto relationships catch Kiwis off guard

When it comes to relationship property law in New Zealand, one of the most misunderstood aspects is when and how a relationship becomes de facto. The legal...

The art of pricing

Pricing is key when balancing profitability in Tauranga’s construction and facilities management sector. Characterised by its steady growth and strong emphasis on construction and facilities management, Tauranga’s...

Octopus proves ‘ate’ is enough

An octopus dish by a Toi Ohomai cookery graduate has claimed the Judge’s Choice award during Flavours of Plenty’s Battle of the Snack contest. Rikayla Bridge-Zwezerynen’s chargrilled octopus,...

The latest on FBT – Part 2

In last month’s Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) article, we shared top tips for reducing your fourth quarter FBT liability. Since then, there have been developments in relation...

Winter Hākari Nights and Matariki

As the days get colder, thoughts of warmth, delicious kai and Matariki reflection make for a special winter ahead. Over June, July and August, Te Puia is...

Ignorance is not always bliss. ‘Tis folly.

  The phrase ‘ignorance is bliss’ originates from the end of the last stanza in Thomas Gray’s poem ‘Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College’. Written in 1742...

NZMACI – a new frontier

It’s an exciting time with new frontiers for Te Puia | New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute as these four new staff members have joined the...

£30m drone deal – Kiwis can fly!

Mount Maunganui’s SYOS Aerospace has landed a £30 million contract to supply the UK with a fleet of drones. “I’m delighted and proud that SYOS Aerospace has been...

Bewitched, bothered and bewildered¹

President Donald Trump’s chaotic approach to imposing tariffs on most US trading partners might best be described as embodying the concept of ‘scofflaw’. Originally coined to describe...

kiwifruit – six billion served…

On average, approximately 6.8 billion pieces of kiwifruit fruit are handled by TKL Logistics Limited each season, enough to feed everyone in India and China more than...

Seeka acquires Olivado

Acquisition of Olivado will benefit Seeka’s bottom line, the Te Puke-based produce company’s CEO, Michael Franks, expects. “This purchase complements our existing business supporting avocado growers in the...

Building leadership in the Bay

Access to world class leadership education can be a game changer, not just for individuals but for organisations and regions as well. The University of Waikato’s globally...

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