Local Business Love: Christmas Done Right
As the festive season approaches, Tauranga businesses are once again showing their commitment to the community through various forms of giving. From food donations to volunteer hours, local businesses are…
Spring Fling Networking Lunch Recap: A Celebration of Growth and Connection
Our Spring Fling Networking Lunch celebrated renewal, growth, and vibrant energy—just like spring itself, when everything feels fresh and full of possibilities. The event encouraged attendees to channel the spirit…
Media Release: Renowned media personality to Emcee Tauranga’s prestigious awards
Farmer Autovillage Tauranga Business Awards are thrilled to announce renowned Newstalk ZB broadcaster and author Kerre Woodham as the MC for this year’s awards ceremony. With a celebrated career in…
UAE Free Trade Agreement timely boost for Bay of Plenty exporters
NZ-UAE Free Trade Agreement and Its Impact on the Bay of Plenty The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) marks a…
Prequalification: A Growing Concern for Small to Medium Businesses
Prequalification systems are meant to uphold safety standards. But for many small and medium-sized businesses in New Zealand, they’ve become an increasingly heavy challenge. Chamber business member McLeod believes this…
Seize The Opportunity: Shifting the Mindset For Tauranga Young Professionals
A few weeks ago, I attended a farewell dinner for two close friends, celebrating their last night in New Zealand before embarking on a one-way journey to the UK. Yes,…
From Challenges to Triumphs: Women Shaping the Business Scene in the Bay of Plenty
In the Bay of Plenty, the entrepreneurial spirit of women is thriving. In 2023, women-owned businesses accounted for about 31% of all small businesses in our region—a testament to the…
Redefining Storage: The Innovative Spirit and Success of Kliptank
When it comes to industries like water storage, effluent containment, and industrial tank systems, innovation isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind. However, Tauranga-based company Kliptank has made…
Easter Trading: A Unified Voice for Western Bay Businesses
Tauranga Business Chamber, in collaboration with other key business representative organisations, is proud to present a unified stance on the Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s consultation on its Easter…
Small Business Success Requires Innovation and Resilience
New Zealand is a bustling hub of small and micro-businesses. Embracing innovation and staying resilient are key for these businesses to thrive amid economic challenges. Did you know that businesses…
Steering Through New Zealand’s Energy Crisis: Strategies for Business Resilience
Geerten Lengkeek | Founder and Managing Director, Productivity People As input costs for electricity, labour, and materials continue to rise, businesses across New Zealand are feeling the squeeze. Whether you’re…
Interest Rates and Business Confidence
On 14 August 2024 the Reserve Bank of NZ reduced the Official Cash Rate (OCR) for the first time in four Tristan Hewett | Owner and Financial Advisor at Rapson…