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Down to the wire

New Zealanders will go to the polls on 14 October in what is predicted to be one of the closest nationwide elections in the...

Make your vote count

As I began researching this month’s cover story on our upcoming polls (Down to the wire), I reflected on how lucky New Zealanders are...

Budget Review: Few Surprises

The Labour Government’s recently announced budget contained few real surprises. In itself, that was hardly unusual – we are heading towards an ever-tightening national election...

Hey Government – at the very least, be kind to franchising!

I believe it is fair to say business is generally not happy with the government. But there is one business sector, a significant contributor...

When mergers falter

The latest blow was the announcement that the appointed chief executive Steven Town – who had been absent on special leave for some time...

Sam Uffindell: A real-world approach for the Tauranga region

Sam Uffindell is the new Member of Parliament for Tauranga. He comes into the role determined to improve Tauranga and New Zealand. Sam spent the...

Uffindell takes up the post as National’s new Tauranga MP

Newcomer Sam Uffindell won Simon Bridges’ former seat as MP for Tauranga following the latter’s surprise resignation. Uffindell won a convincing victory for the National...

Surprise Tauranga by-election triggers cavalcade of candidates

One of the most startling elements of the Tauranga by-election that will take place later in June is the sheer number of candidates. The inescapable...

From the editor: June 2022

I am amongst those who are amazed that the US seems incapable of taking any concrete action to stem the appalling flow of mass shootings in that country.

Tauranga braces for political change

One of the most remarkable political developments seen in the Bay of Plenty in a while has been the recently announced retirement of long-serving...

From the editor – April 2022

As the editor of a monthly newspaper, I am always cautious when it comes to venturing an editorial opinion on a hot political topic...

From the editor – December 2021

It is with considerable pride that Bay of Plenty Business News brings you our Christmas edition as we move toward six years of successful...

Muller contemplates life after parliament

One of the most interesting political trajectories Bay of Plenty citizens have seen in local politics has been Western Bay of Plenty MP Todd...

From the editor – September 2021

We are delighted to celebrate in this month’s cover story the continuing strength of Trustpower Baypark Arena as the imposing landmark celebrates its 10th...

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