Brett Hewlett announced at the company's annual shareholders meeting today that he will be step down in March 2016.

Population growth in Papamoa is expected to outstrip all of Tauranga City by 50 per cent by the year 2028 and business leaders say it's poised for a commercial development boom.

One of the largest commercial sites in the heart of Tauranga is up for sale - with discussions of a major revamp in the pipeline.

Rotorua Airport's new chief executive has spent her career in the tourism and aviation sectors dating back to her first job.

Bay business leaders hope continued growth and a strong economy will beat out other contenders as the city vies for Jetstar flights.

Tauranga landlords and property investors say the Government's decision to tighten rental-property requirements meant great news for tenants, but an added expense for landlords.