House sales soar by 26pc on year ago
The number of house sales across Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Papamoa has increased by 26 per cent compared to the same time last year.
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Unique slice of real estate on the market
One of the last pieces of commercial land in a prime Mount Maunganui location is up for grabs from today.
Few pubs keen on world cup
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Top job landed after part-time role
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Tour opens eyes to trades
A skills shortage in the construction industry has prompted one of the leading trade training organisations in the country to encourage Bay students to consider a career in the trades.
Bay's pumps cheapest in NZ
Petrol prices in Tauranga vary by up to 18c per litre with some stations offering the lowest prices in the country, according to an unofficial Bay of Plenty Times survey.
Getting a handle on leadership changes
The University of Waikato's postgraduate programmes are meeting a need to build higher levels of leadership in organisations across the Bay of Plenty, says Colleen Rigby.
Cruise ships keep local cash registers ringing
Cruise ship season has seen $35 million injected into the local economy this year with the Bay of Plenty the second most visited region in the country.