Geothermal matchmaker's plans to create more jobs
New Geothermal Business Development lead is hitting the ground running.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Business
NZ's jobless rate falls to nine-year low
The unemployment rate dropped to 4.5 per cent in the three months ended December 31.
Foodstuffs proposes closure of Rotorua centre, 51 jobs on the line
Foodstuffs' new HQ comes at cost of Rotorua centre.
Govt warned employment law changes could shrink jobs
Govt advice on employment law changes warns of higher costs to businesses.
Workplace sexual misconduct to be recorded
Ministry to keep centralised records of workplace sexual harassment.
Ngati Tahu, Contact helping Kenya's Maasai
A Bay of Plenty iwi has enlisted Contact Energy's support to help Kenya's Maasai people.
Jeremy Tauri: Focus on repaying your debt
At this time of year, it seems that everyone is thinking about debt.
Graduate nurses snapped up
More than 80 per cent of new nurses have found employment, six weeks after graduating.
Bread shortage risk amid fear of strike
Bakers' strike could cause bread shortage, says union.
Rotorua's geothermal wonders wow Filipinos
More than 1.5 million Filipinos tuned in to watch a recent episode showcasing Rotorua.
Jeremy Tauri: Tips for buying a business
Over the next few years, we are going to see a major shift in the make-up of the business.
Cruise ship season brings big economic benefits
Cruise ship visitors expected to bring millions of dollars into local economy this season.
Polynesian Spa announces homegrown ambassador
Rachel Grunwell was born and raised in Rotorua and once worked at the complex.
Rotorua's accommodation among best in NZ
Local accommodation have been ranked in the 2017 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards.
Govt axes 'work for the dole' proposal
Employment Minister Willie Jackson says it will help 2000 youth into jobs.
Ninety-day trial periods 'draconian'
The 90-day trial period would be removed for businesses with more than 20 employees.
Employment law re-write: The changes coming to your office
The Govt will announce the first tranche of employment law reforms at Parliament today.
Rotorua's Agroventures changes name to Velocity Valley
After nearly 20 years Agroventures Adventure Park is changing its name to Velocity Valley.
Jeremy Tauri: Fix your cash flow problems
Sometimes business can make a decent profit, on paper, but the accounts still look bleak.
100 Kmart jobs draw 2400 applicants
More than 2400 people applied for the 100 Rotorua Kmart jobs.
MPI investigate aphid in infant formula
Formula and insect on way to lab in Auckland for analysis.
Govt puts $8mil toward getting 64k electric vehicles on road
The government is targeting getting 64,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2021.
Long-serving manager to retire from Skyline
One of Skyline's longest-serving senior managers, Neville Nicholson, is retiring.
36 jobs lost after the sale of rest home
Local rest home staff have lost their jobs following the facility's sale.
Rotorua man struggling to sell property lowers price by $200k
Property been on the market for 3 months, but 81-year-old hopeful price slash will help.
Local Focus: People 'swarm' home to work in Opotiki
Industry is thriving as locals return to the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rich lister cleared over farm sale; claims 'lacked merit'
Colin Armer and his co-defendants are now due a costs payout into the millions
Operators revel in $814m tourism boom
Tourism firms gear up for the summer holidays on the back of increased visitor numbers.
New lighting allows for night time luging
Skyline Rotorua has extended its opening hours for summer.
More than 1700 in battle for 100 Kmart jobs
Those wanting to work at Kmart have until Friday to get applications in.
Tiny home attracts big interest
Are tiny homes the solution to our housing crisis? Kerris Browne thinks so.
MPI to be re-organised into four by early 2018
Damien O'Connor has detailed how MPI will be reorganised.