Building Success: Playbook for Business Transformation
In the heart of Pāpāmoa, August 2021, the dynamic duo of Richard and Lisa Nauer kickstarted their entrepreneurial pursuits and established what is now known as Bay Building Solutions. After…
Industry events foster growth and collaboration in Tauranga’s business community
Emerging from the disruption of the past several years, industry events have returned, offering not only professional development opportunities, but also proving to be an economic boost for the region…
Corporates consider Tauranga CBD an asset for staff retention
Despite challenges, the CBD is being touted as an asset in the attraction and retention of staff say future-focused professional businesses* located in Tauranga’s City Centre. A poll of city…
Confidential Document Destruction: Building a business with a sustainable future
In just 12 months, Michael and Te-Aumihi (Tee) Odgen have taken Confidential Document Destruction from a business locked in manual and legacy processes to a future-focused and agile company offering…
New culinary degree feeds top talent to the Bay of Plenty hospitality scene
Toi Ohomai | Te Pūkenga has launched the Bachelor of Culinary Arts degree at its Tauranga and Rotorua campuses, offering exciting opportunities for both students and businesses throughout the region.…
Road pricing: options for the future of Tauranga’s roading infrastructure
There’s a lot of talk about road tolls, congestion charges, and variable road pricing as a way to reduce traffic demand at peak periods, raise funding for transport projects and…
Recruiting workers from overseas: what comes first, the job offer or the visa?
Much like the age-old philosophical question about the chicken and the egg, employers have been frequently asking recently about whether a migrant needs to have a work visa before they…
Networking: How to connect with your local business community
Networking is about creating a healthy culture of sharing and collaboration in a space that you’re comfortable with, whether that’s one-to-one, in a group, in-person or online. Connecting with other…
New Zealand Blood Service: Driving the business community to become donors
If you’re looking for a team experience that blends doing good for the community and building a strong team ethos, then joining together to donate to New Zealand Blood Service…
Fruitometry: Growing success in the kiwifruit industry with AI
Fruitometry is changing the kiwifruit industry by using unique AI for fast and precise orchard scanning. By implementing this technology, orchard owners and managers have visibility of their crops and…
How creativity improves wellbeing in the workplace
Simone Anderson, director of The Incubator, explains the role of creativity in the workplace, and how it influences wellbeing, collaboration, and culture. Introducing creativity into the workplace brings a myriad…
Intellectual property rights and your business
Ben Cain, Senior Associate at James & Wells, talks through what you need to know about intellectual property rights and what to be aware of as a business owner. In…