Fletcher to lay off 1500 staff, predicts 30 per cent drop in building consents
No details yet about which divisions the 1000 staff work in.
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'Our books are completely full': Bay hairdressers get cutting
There is about a month's wait at some Bay salons
'Greatest shock in living memory': Bay could lose 14,550 jobs
The report provides an overview of the anticipated economic impacts of Covid-19 on the Bay
'Rocks in your head' if you think rents will drop
The rental market in Tauranga is likely to hold its own, property experts say.
Revealed: Where we're spending our money after lockdown
Supermarkets have been making significantly more money than last year.
AIMS Games in doubt as crisis hits events and entertainment scene hard
But there is confidence Tauranga can cement itself as NZ's main entertainment hub.
Go Local! 'Use the time to upskill and refine': Business leaders' top tips to rebuild your business
City business leaders share their top tips on how to rebuild your business in level 2.
NZ log prices rebounded strongly during level 4 lockdown
Demand from China will determine whether rebound lasts for NZ exports.
Million-dollar shipping container for sale - with 7 acres of beachfront
Coastal land south of Auckland perfect for 'horsey' person or surfing Baby Boomer.
Mortgage wars: Home owners could save up to $70 a week
Savings to be had as banks slash rates.
Six-storey Tauranga CBD development could create 'hundreds' of jobs
Devonport Rd office and retail building project signals renewed confidence.
Michael Hill to close three stores in NZ
Further store closures are likely across all markets.
'It is life-saving': Businesses welcome wage subsidy extension
Tauranga businesses react to the good and bad in Budget 2020.
The $50 billion Budget to help save 140,000 jobs - and wage subsidy extended
The Government will spend big on its Covid-19 recovery plan.
Budget 2020: Unemployment seen peaking at 9.8% in September
The economy faces a relatively short and very sharp recession over coming year.
'It is going to look pretty different': Businesses open doors at level 2
Retail stores, malls, cafes, restaurants, cinemas and public spaces can open in level 2.
Biggest recession since Great Depression: Why Western Bay will weather the storm
New Zealand is facing the biggest recession since the Great Depression economists say.
Hospitality industry: 'Why can't we be trusted to open?'
Why some bars will open this week and some won't.
'We have something to celebrate here': Businesses unite to launch Buy Local campaign
'Buy Local. Buy Tauranga' showcases individual business owners across the city.
Revealed: How supermarkets will run in alert level 2
Countdown has revealed the changes coming to its stores.
Businesses eager to get trading in level 2
But are members of the public ready to be out and about in the community.
NZME says it's still in exclusive period to buy Nine's Stuff for $1; seeks urgent approval
NZME has filed a Commerce Commission application and wants to buy Stuff within three weeks
Businesses are fighting for survival and are desperate for relief
Massive business support is being sought from government.
Bay job listings drop but some sectors boom in level 3
Job listings fell as business shifted into "survival mode".
Barber Karl ready to operate unlike he's had to before
After a long six weeks, Tauranga's businesses are eager to open under alert level 2.
Finance Minister says Government focused on making it easier for people to re-train
The Finance Minister spoke at a Tauranga Chamber of Commerce pre-Budget 2020 webinar
'Being virtual has no physical barriers': Businesses explore new ways of networking
"There will definitely be a place for virtual networking" - Anne Pankhurst.
Vodafone warns contractors as central North Island service restored
Widespread outage not our fault, says telco.
$146m Baypark to Bayfair transport project delayed
The future shape of the project remains unclear.
Zero covid cases great, now to fix the economy
We speak to community leaders abut the significance of the milestone and what's next.
Manuka honey is booming, so why are companies tapping into wage subsidies?
Manuka honey companies have applied and received the Government's wage subsidy.
'Wood-first' policy could create 3000 jobs nationwide
Business chambers and forestry leaders want new publicly-funded projects to use wood.
Work from home, flexi hours make up new face of businesses
Workplaces could look starkly different after lockdown as flexibility proves beneficial.
$3b tax package great, but more needed, say business leaders
Package gives business $3 billion in tax relief.