Bay of Plenty business news
Opinion: What Trump's tariff shock means for investors globally
The S&P 500 fell 10.5% over two days after Trump's tariff announcement.
Mānuka honey producer buzzing after bee-autiful season
A local honey producer says they have seen a strong 2024/2025 season.
On The Up: The business estate still in hot demand after 20 years
In the past year, $70m worth of building consents have been issued for the development.
The grid-scale solar farm installing 1600 panels per day
Plus the big investors behind the private project.
Opinion: Markets face uncertain year after volatile first quarter
OPINION: The S&P 500 fell 4.6% in March, its biggest drop since 2022.
Housing glut: Auckland’s biggest agency has record unsold stock
Some Auckland vendors had begun to expect higher prices, REINZ said of February data.
Why a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in Waihī
Is its investment dependent on fast-track approval?
Opinion: Why NZ’s economic signals are so confusing
GDP per capita rose for the first time since 2022, ending eight quarters of decline.
Long-running social services trust in liquidation owes IRD $200k
Te Tuinga Whānau once had assets and revenue worth millions of dollars.
$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.
Torpedo7’s new owners reveal major shake-up for retailer
Some stores to be closed while others will be rebranded under new name.
‘Strong sense of confidence’: Kiwifruit industry eyes record harvest
The kiwifruit industry picked up last year and things are looking good for 2025.
Opinion: Why investors should remain hopeful despite market dip
The S&P 500 has dropped 10% from its February highs, entering a correction.
‘A new frontier’: How supercritical geothermal could change NZ energy
About $12m to $15m has already been spent on investigative work.
Opinion: ‘Bull market’ in Europe as US hits speed bumps
Tariffs loom large as a threat to the wider European economy.
'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventure
Couple flipped their lives from corporate city dwellers to hands-on avocado orchardists.
‘Spotlight on exporters’: Bay of Plenty awards highlight achievements
The event returns after a hiatus, celebrating Bay of Plenty exporters.
Property Insider: $7 billion Asia-Pacific fund hunts in NZ
Data centres, warehouses, offices, properties under mortgagee sale: asset classes named.
What the PM knew about the new Commerce Minister’s link to the grocery sector
Luxon assures the conflict has been managed well.
Opinion: The truth behind the ‘best 10 days’ myth in investing
Avoiding the worst 10 days would grow $10,000 to nearly $550,000.
Beachside bunker ‘dune house’ designed for Rod Drury entity at Te Arai Links
The unusual home is designed to blend seamlessly into the landscape.
The new Commerce Minister, the family member and why he can’t tackle the supermarket duopoly
Scott Simpson says he will have nothing to do with grocery sector regulation.
Richard Prebble: Why I resigned from the Waitangi Tribunal
OPINION: I will not participate in turning the Treaty into a socialist manifesto.
Business news around NZ
Kathmandu scam: Company using 'digital brand protection platform' against fraud
Platforms profiting from scams should be liable, consumer group says.
America’s most valuable company is about to be crippled by Trump
The President’s poorly planned and executed policies are hurting US businesses.
Vietnam ‘a real star’ for three NZ fruits - which ones are next?
New Zealand earned $172m from horticultural exports to Vietnam in 2024.
Many public servants using AI off their own bat, but few trained - experts raise red flags
A DIY free-for-all. Government says more training and an advisory panel are on the way.
'Cool heads, steady hand on the tiller': RBNZ responds to trade war
Paul Conway says the Reserve Bank won't overreact.
Unions concerns over new immigration policies for RSE workers
There are close to 9000 workers in NZ under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
Port of Tauranga hopes for breakthrough on logjam, posts 27% net profit lift
The port has run out of capacity - but legal action has blocked growth again.
Comvita optimistic about 2026 despite cutting 67 jobs
The honey producer spoke of a “radically simplified organisation”.
Yamaha buys Tauranga’s Robotics Plus, unveils big plans
Another tech firm sold offshore, but new owners says it'll add to its 130 staff.
Northport scheme: Marsden agrees to new deal with consortium for acquisition of shares
A new 'energy precinct' is proposed and a port shake-up is under way.