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Immigration reset backlash: Kiwis not willing to do some jobs, say bosses 19 May, 2021 04:00 AM 6 minutes to read Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash said the new border exceptions would allow more than 200 wealthy international investors to come to New Zealand over the next 12 months. Video / Mark Mitchell Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash said the new border exceptions would allow more than 200 wealthy international investors to come to New Zealand over the next 12 months. Video...

Thousands flock in for Rotorua Marathon, local claims second win in a row 9 May, 2021 05:00 AM 5 minutes to read Rotorua Marathon winner Michael Voss with his coach Kim Stevenson. Photo / Andrew Warner Rain drops and sweat dripped down his face as the crowd roared for the young local builder running towards his second consecutive victory in the Rotorua Marathon. Rotoruas Michael Voss, 24, crossed the line of the 57th Rotorua Marathon five minutes ahead of his nearest rival. Vo...

Anchor Aims Games to give Tauranga $6 million boost in September 5 May, 2021 07:00 PM 4 minutes to read AIMS Games tournament director Vicki Semple. Photo / George Novak September will bring thousands of young athletes from around the country and pump $6 million into the local economy as the annual Anchor AIMS Games returns to Tauranga. This time last year the "heartbreaking" decision was made to cancel the intermediate-aged sports tournament because of Covid-19, with nationa...

Minimum wage ripple effect: Extra business costs could fall to customers 7 Apr, 2021 09:00 PM 6 minutes to read Watchdog Security Group chief executive officer Brett Wilson. Photo / File The ripple effect of increasing the minimum wage has meant some employees already receiving $20 per hour are now also expecting a pay rise, business leaders say. Meanwhile, business owners already struggling post-lockdown may have to reduce hours, cut jobs, and pass extra costs on to clients....

National Jazz Festival helps bring Tauranga to life in busy Easter weekend 5 Apr, 2021 07:00 PM 4 minutes to read Downtown Tauranga buzzing during the Jazz Festival. Photo / Supplied Taurangas annual Jazz Festival has shaken off last years Covid cancellation and returned to bring music, dancing and good vibes to the citys sunny streets. The festival led a line-up of Easter sports, arts and community events in the city that, coupled with good weather, saw accomodation providers...

National Jazz Festival has Bay business preparing for a bumper weekend 13 Mar, 2021 01:00 AM 6 minutes to read Jazz Festival manager Marc Anderson, left, and Tauranga Jazz Society president Jeff Baker. Photo / George Novak Jazz Festival manager Marc Anderson, left, and Tauranga Jazz Society president Jeff Baker. Photo / George Novak Bay retailers, and accommodation and hospitality businesses are gearing up for one of the busiest weekends of the year, thanks to a weekend of jazz. The 58th Nation...

Covid 19 coronavirus: Anxious wait for businesses, school week jumbled. How the latest cases are impacting us 14 Feb, 2021 10:18 PM 6 minutes to read There are three community Covid-19 cases in South Auckland - a mother, father and daughter from Papatoetoe. New Zealand is still at alert level 1. There are three community Covid-19 cases in South Auckland - a mother, father and daughter from Papatoetoe. New Zealand is still at alert level 1. Tauranga businesses are keeping a watchful eye on any d...

Covid-19 coronavirus: Anxious wait for Rotorua businesses and schools as level change felt 14 Feb, 2021 10:41 PM 8 minutes to read The Covid 19 testing station at Kahukura Rugby Club this morning. Rotorua business leaders are feeling a sense of déjà vu and anxiety with the city pushed back into level 2. With tables separated, gates locked and the push for QR code sign usage at an all-time high, many are waiting with bated breath as further restrictions could be damaging fo...

Christmas functions: Catering companies busier than ever as last-minute bookings roll in 12 Dec, 2020 08:00 PM 7 minutes to read Stolen Bike Catering has had its busiest year ever catering for Christmas functions. Pictured: Owner Ryan Gregorash. Photo / Andrew Warner Stolen Bike Catering has had its busiest year ever catering for Christmas functions. Pictured: Owner Ryan Gregorash. Photo / Andrew Warner Some Bay of Plenty catering companies are busier than ever, and employees are clocking up ...

Christmas functions: Catering companies busier than ever as last-minute bookings roll in 12 Dec, 2020 08:00 PM 7 minutes to read Stolen Bike Catering has had its busiest year ever catering for Christmas functions. Pictured: Owner Ryan Gregorash. Photo / Andrew Warner Stolen Bike Catering has had its busiest year ever catering for Christmas functions. Pictured: Owner Ryan Gregorash. Photo / Andrew Warner Some Bay of Plenty catering companies are busier than ever, and employees are clocking up ...