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Business Digest: Kiwifruit Centre joint venture announced

Business bites from around the Bay of Plenty.

Gravy, pork bun, kūmara and meringue. The possible cancer-fighting sea sponges exciting scientists

They sound like the makings of a nice meal but these sea sponges could help fight cancer.

Whakatōhea Mussels' new $37m mussel processing factory officially opened

So far 42 staff have been hired with plans to recruit a further 66.

Our blue economy: Bay growing 'world-class' aquaculture industry

The eastern Bay, in particular, could become "a powerhouse" for New Zealand aquaculture.

Mark Lister: Get ready for an earnings bonanza

New Zealand's most recent economic growth report was much stronger than expected.

'Proceed with caution': Business head's warning over Govt's plans

A business chief said opening the border was a double-edged sword.

Local Focus: Whāriki and Facebook join forces

Māori businesses in Rotorua get social media savvy. Made with NZ On Air.

Mark Lister: Investing in shares - buy, sell, hold or ignore?

COMMENT: Mark Lister is head of Private Wealth Research at Craigs Investment Partners.

'Don't struggle on your own': Why all businesses should enlist a mentor

There are currently 188 business mentors in the Bay of Plenty.

From shelf-stacker to buying giant Auckland supermarket

'I left school at 16 and didn't know what I was going to do.'

Zizi Sparks: It's the perfect time to re-examine debt

OPINION: Interest rates are at a low and you could save thousands by revisiting debt.

'Milking Māori': Fonterra's attempt to trademark te reo slammed

The dairy giant applied on July 13 to trademark 12 Māori words.

Mark Lister: The biggest risk of all

OPINION: Mark Lister says maybe the biggest risk of all is not taking on enough risk

First home buyers 'freaking out' as interest rates hike, property market strong

Interest rates had also increased for many term deposits, which savers would welcome.

Business digest: Record 20,000 apprentices in building trades training

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Tauranga blood donor centre's new home 'three times bigger'

Service will move 200m along Cameron Rd.

'Life is just amazing': How couple paid off their mortgage in 12 years

'I did a little side-kick and said f*** yeah, in the bag'

$20m plan: Waiariki iwi join forces with national institutes to grow aquaculture industry

Iwi working with five national research institutes to develop agreement with Government.