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Bay of Plenty business news
QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?
We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.
E-motorcycle firm collapse: Anxious customers, Crown agency owed $400k
Can the electric biker maker still go postal? Crown agency owed $400,000.
Mark Lister: Why 2024 proved the need for global investment
OPINION: NZ investors are urged to diversify globally after local returns lagged in 2024.
Tauranga-based e-motorcycle maker Ubco tipped into receivership, ex-boss fires shots
All staff terminated as bad year for tech continues.
Port of Tauranga CEO sees big potential for economic 'golden triangle' in 2025
North Island hubs show big promise, stability is vital from world leaders to aid shipping.
Growing optimism for the 2025 avocado season
The avocado industry is holding on to hope for a good season in 2025.
Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake talks up the growing opportunities for kiwifruit
Outlook for NZ kiwifruit export industry 'incredibly bright'.
National, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing project
The financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.
Port of Tauranga’s container operations expansion clears another hurdle
Long-awaited resource consent for the project is also on the fast track legislation list.
BNZ CEO admits denying sex toy brand an account was wrong call
'We didn’t get it right and we need to fix it.'
Zespri to expand offshore gold kiwifruit growing after affirmative producer vote
Vote goes Zespri's way this time.
Mark Lister: Santa rally in 2024? US stocks soar as optimism builds
OPINION: US shares rise 27% in 2024; Santa rally expected amid strong earnings.
Couple in their late 50s empty their KiwiSaver to buy their first home
“It means we will still be paying off a mortgage in our early 80s."
Why Waihi’s mine wants to keep digging
Canadian company thinks it could mine for another decade, if it's allowed to expand.
Shelling out: How taxpayer spent $52m buying into a loss-making mussel farm
Shane Jones defends Crown investments into struggling Ōpōtiki aquaculture firm.
Ryman result: Australasian business has 1156 empty retirement homes
A new phenomenon: increasing vacancies being declared in our retirement villages.
Tauranga Business Awards finalists revealed, voting now open
The industry change makers and inspiring role models that are up for an award.
'It hurts a lot': Locals react to potential closure of iconic pie business
"It's part of our life here."
Property Insider: $244k bill for Gulf Harbour Country Club’s owner; Here comes Santa Claus
It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially when Precinct goes tree generous.
Kiwifruit exports again sweeten merchandise trade, help reduce deficit
Exports to all the biggest markets up last month, as new data reveals star performers.
Students 'in tears': Proposal to axe 'invaluable' apprenticeship
The Waipā campus in Rotorua is 'the only facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere'.
Opinion: Beware, not all mortgage rate drops will follow OCR cuts
OPINION: Mark Lister warns: 'Not all rates will fall equally' despite recent OCR cuts.
Marine precinct sale stopped after interim injunction granted
The council has also been served with judicial review proceedings.
Business news around NZ
Seeka joins court action against oil company Olivado
One of the country’s biggest agribusinesses wants to see Olivado liquidated.
Market close: Sharemarket dips after 2.2% inflation rise
US-listed Rocket Lab hit a record high, with its shares rising 30%.
Big rate cut still on the cards after inflation data
A decent fall in non-tradeable inflation should hearten the Reserve Bank.
Watch: Fullers' 'world-first' hydrofoiling electric boat ready for passengers
A 100-passenger commuter model is on the way.
Trump proposes 10% tariffs on Chinese imports from February
Trump had previously signalled he might impose tariffs of 50% or more.
Beca’s new flexi-working HQ: 900 desks for 1400 staff
Only 900 desks to be provided but more co-lab, quiet and flexible space offered to staff.
High hopes, no new homes yet: NZ Super Fund, Classic partnership
'No titles have come through yet for build partners to commence the construction.'
Opinion: Trump v Fed - a showdown ahead as interest rate cuts continue
OPINION: US inflation stabilises, but Trump's policies may complicate Fed's strategy.
He bought his first student flat at 18. Now he’s a professional investor
Landlords in the Deep South say if student flats are well run, they don't get trashed.
‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs
Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.
'Market is crap' - house builder Classic Group drops staff numbers by 90
'We used to build 300 houses a year but we’re down to 70, 80, maybe 100.' - Cooney