the way we WORK

The Bay of Plenty is home to some incredible examples of entrepreneurs who have backed themselves and taken a concept or product to global scale. We talk to three local businesses at different stages of their life cycle – one that has been established for nearly 19 years, one nine and one three.
All prove without a doubt that the best way to do it is ‘to do it’.

Tauranga Living Without Violence is working to end domestic violence from within.

Spencer McNeil is proof it’s not your past that defines who you are, but rather the lessons you learn and the people you learn them from.

Reduce holiday waste this summer with these six simple tips.

An innovative butter substitute, born in Pukehina, is whipping up global demand.

Balancing career and family shouldn’t be a quest for perfection – it’s about crafting intentional connections.

Pet Farewells brings comfort and closure to pet owners, offering a dignified alternative to traditional backyard burials.

One year on, Law Collective is still shaking up Taurangaʼs legal scene with client-centred, team-driven personalised solutions.

Meet some of the businesses that are part of She Is Unleashed, a local networking group where women support and mentor other women in business.

In a world of profit-driven corporates, Jenny Williams of Jumbo Design is helping create a different picture – one of compassion and community.

The Women’s Fund is a group creating a community dedicated to empowering other women and whānau in the Western Bay of Plenty. Co-founder Hayley Nelson talks to UNO about how it came to be, and how being empowered as a child by the strongest woman she knew led her to where she is today.

Brooke Reynolds of Rapson Loans and Finance explains how structuring your home loan to suit your lifestyle could save you thousands in interest and shave years off your mortgage.

Globally, on average, one man dies by suicide every minute, and in New Zealand, the number of suspected self-inflicted deaths for males is 2.5 times that of women.  Ahead of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month this November, UNO spoke to four Bay of Plenty locals, leading mental health initiatives to challenge the status quo of men’s health and help Kiwi men live longer, healthier lives. 

This year’s Tauranga Business Chamber BWN Speaker Series was a dynamic gathering of inspirational women who really brought their A game.

Tauranga's Eleventh Avenue sells an eclectic mix of fashion, food and fabulous finds for any occasion.

When it comes to money matters, expert guidance is more important than ever in today's tough economy.

UNO talks to Bay experts about shaking it up in the workplace.

For Ryan + Alexander recruitment consultants, compassion and connection are among the keys to attracting the ultimate talent.

A good brand doesn’t just look pretty; it’s an HR asset, a reputation and a must, says brand expert Jamie Bell of Paulownia Design Studio.

A Tauranga businesswoman and leadership coach has undergone a transformative journey from teenage mum to commercial lawyer and now an award-winning speaker.

An outside-the-box creative uses recycled plastic to 3D print aesthetic objects for home

Roz Irwin explains how to unlock the full potential of your business with Tauranga Business Chamber's resources and support.

Together Mackenzie Elvin and Tompkins Wake signify people, places and professionalism.

Wedded bliss starts well before the walk down the aisle. Get ready for your big day with these stress-saving wedding planning tips.

If you could work out what really drives you as a person, what change could you make in the world? We meet Catie Noble from Upward, who does exactly that for her clients

One year on, Law Collective is still shaking up Taurangaʼs legal scene with client-centred, team-driven personalised solutions.

When it comes to money matters, expert guidance is more important than ever in today's tough economy.

Rachael from Rotherham Law knows about divorce, from the legalities to the emotional impact it can have. Here she tells you what you need to do if you’re thinking about saying ‘I don’t’.

Together Mackenzie Elvin and Tompkins Wake signify people, places and professionalism.

Jason Bywater-Lutman and Thomas Refoy-Butler from Mackenzie Elvin Law explain the legal considerations around home renos.

As a company that believes in being accessible to its clientele and grounded in its approach to law, Mackenzie Elvin Law has carved out a niche that certainly sets itself apart.

Ask Kristen Lunman when you should start investing, and she’ll tell you, today. Thanks to Hatch, the digital investing platform she co-founded, the world’s share markets are now more accessible to Kiwis than ever.

A financial personal trainer at EnableMe, our guest columnist says that when it comes to paying off your mortgage, 10 is the new 30.

Holland Beckett Law‘s new partner Christie Goodspeed tells why she became a lawyer, and what family means to the firm.

The unstoppable Bryce Dinneen from Wish4Fish proves there are no limits to sharing his adventurous dreams.

To reach the standard required to represent your country as an Olympic and Commonwealth Games athlete is extraordinary. To reach that standard across multiple disciplines is, in my view, verging on superhuman.

We take a look back at some of our local sporting heroes that have graced UNO, and are currently involved in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

“I ran at her and tackled her onto the bed. She still had the gun in her hand but now it was pointed at me. I kept thinking, ‘Is this real?’”

Liam Messam went straight from Rotorua Boys' High School into the New Zealand Sevens Squad and began his full time rugby professional career. He was just 21 years old when he starred on the cover of UNO.

Jodie Verhulst is the number one female drift car driver in the country, and watching her drive is phenomenal. Her arms and legs move at highspeed, as if she is performing a type of dance, but her demeanour is cool, calm and collected.

His face is already pretty much etched into the national psyche, and that easy smile and cool, calm demeanor have become known around the world, but in person, Peter Burling could not be more humble, more unassuming, or any more relaxed.

Jenny Rudd meets two of the world’s top junior surfers, brother and sister, Elin (15) and Jonas (17) Tawharu. They have grown up surfing on their doorstep, here in The Mount.

To stay in such a hotly contested industry for four decades, and be held in high regard by peers and the public, Peter Williams has weathered a few storms, stayed flexible, worked hard, and had a good laugh at his own expense from time to time.

On June 14, 2017, she assumed command of HMNZS Te Mana, becoming the first woman in our navy to captain a frigate. Accepting the symbol of command, she uttered the immortal phrase: “I have the ship”.

For Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick, local government is just the latest chapter in a life built around making things happen.

Stuart Crosby assumed office as mayor on October 9th 2004 after spending 18 years as an elected council member, becoming the twenty eighth mayor of Tauranga. After serving four terms, he decided not to enter the fray for the fifth. Following 12 years as mayor, and 18 as a Tauranga councillor, Stuart is now a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor.

Will Johnston has a solution for one of the Tauranga CBD’s problems, and he’s practically giving it away.

Columnist Will Johnston is in awe of the mysteries of pregnancy – but glad he’s not the one gestating.

Will Johnston

You can take the boy out of the Bay of Plenty, but you can’t take the Bay out of the boy. Maria Hoyle talks to the local influencer about going back for his future.

We caught up with Instagram influencers TASH and KRISTINA in a whirlwind three weeks before they moved to LA.