Business

NZ-made e-bike wins gold at global bike show

Two Tauranga entrepreneurs are making their mark on the e-bike industry. Dan Wallace and Anthony Clyde have won gold at an international bicycle fair in China. The... Read More

Fitness for a good cause: Fundraiser for UOKBRO

A little community gym in Matua is aiming to make a big impact by fundraising for Tauranga's UOKBRO founder Scotty Harvey. Head coach Brent Mayhew said the... Read More

Fresh direction at Mount Mainstreet

Mount Mainstreet's leadership team is evolving, with Harris Williams stepping in as business improvement manager and Rae Baker as head of strategy and growth. Williams,... Read More

Mount businesses battle with 'unfair' dining fees

New alfresco dining fees in Mount Maunganui have been slated as 'unfair” for businesses 'struggling just to keep the doors open”. Tauranga City... Read More

Brewing a better future at Waihī Beach

Turning single-use coffee cups into compost is the newest enterprise at Waihī. 'Don't be a SUCker | Cup Cycle' is a not-for-profit initiative by Sustainable... Read More

Nailing skills, building confidence

Seven Tauranga building apprentices will be among 100 nationwide spending eight hours this Saturday, April 12, putting their carpentry skills to the test and... Read More

A festival full of Asian culture

A festival bursting with culture is coming to Tauranga, showcasing the rich traditions of Asia. Bay of Plenty Indonesia Inc has organised a collaboration... Read More

Why road cones have become a hot topic in Tauranga

Tauranga, residents have mixed feelings about road cones. Some aren't bothered about the number lined up around streetscapes, while others find what they... Read More

An expo with everything for seniors

More than 50 exhibits covering everything from travel to shoes will be at 2025's Seniors & Travel Expo on March 22-23. 'See what New Zealand has to offer... Read More

College’s four-year build project near complete

A four-year project that will double the size of Pāpāmoa College is set to be completed this year. In April 2025 the opening of a wharenui built at the... Read More

Meet the people behind Tauranga’s $128m museum

Tauranga's first museum will open in 2028, but work on it has already begun. Local Democracy Reporting toured the city's heritage collection and met... Read More

Pharmacy cares for 70 years

Bongard's Pharmacy first opened in Greerton by Mr Bill (William) Bongard in June 1953. This June, the local pharmacy will see its 70th anniversary - all while... Read More