Bay of Plenty TimesPassion for building industry fulfilledGrant Florence, chief executive of the national industry group Certified Builders Association of New Zealand, got his first taste of the sector through the mortgage business.31 Jul 01:01 AM
BDBDBusinessHarmoney founder steps back from boardNeil Roberts, founder and majority owner of Harmoney Corp, has stepped down from the peer-to-peer lender's board but will remain as chief executive.31 Jul 12:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPM, Bridges praise link's 'game-changer' benefitsThe new Tauranga Eastern Link has been described as a "game changer" that will bring the Bay closer together and "ensure economic growth".30 Jul 09:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree of country's wealthiest call Tauranga homeAt least three of the country's richest men are living in Tauranga - a major car dealer, the co-founder of an Australasian clothing chain and a large-scale property investor.30 Jul 07:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGrowth confirms city is open for businessBusiness growth is bouncing back with more than 350 companies starting up or adding new offices in Tauranga last year.25 Jul 07:08 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRentvesting - own here, live thereRentvesting is a phenomenon in larger cities and now happening in Tauranga, particularly as Aucklanders look outside their overheated property market for regional investments.24 Jul 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAnger over axing of bottle shop capTauranga City councillor Steve Morris says the council has essentially "rolled over to the liquor barons" by removing a cap on the number of new liquor outlets in the city.24 Jul 09:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCEO seeing the wood from treesBorn in the Northland and raised on a mixed dairy, sheep and beef cattle farm, there was never much doubt Warren Parker would follow an agricultural career.24 Jul 02:33 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLiquor outlet plan sets off community protestA fight is developing over plans for an off-licence liquor store in central Tauranga - with the community saying the number of alcohol outlets in the area has reached saturation point.23 Jul 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew barrister and solicitor sworn inTauranga's newest barrister and solicitor Simon Gyenge has returned to his roots and looks forward to a bright future working for a top local law firm.23 Jul 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesComvita CEO stepping downBrett Hewlett announced at the company's annual shareholders meeting today that he will be step down in March 2016.23 Jul 02:30 AM