Viral $6 Macca’s Soft-Serve Hack Taking Over TikTok

Australian fast-food consumers are increasingly utilizing “menu hacking”—specifically DIY soft-serve bowls—to bypass rising costs and perceived small portions in standard desserts. By purchasing individual 50-cent soft-serve cones and combining them with toppings like Oreos and caramel sauce, customers are creating larger, customizable desserts for approximately $6, according to social media trends circulating on platforms like … Read more

Bay of Plenty Rent Growth Cools Amid Market Shifts

Rental markets in Tauranga and Rotorua are showing signs of stabilization as tenants become increasingly price-sensitive amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures. While coastal suburbs like Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa remain the most expensive, with weekly rents averaging between $735 and $740, property managers report that rental growth has slowed significantly across the Bay of Plenty over … Read more

Bay of Plenty Unemployment Hits New Zealand High as National Rate Drops

Bay of Plenty’s unemployment landscape is shifting as businesses grapple with rising operational costs and economic uncertainty, according to Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen. While employment numbers grew by 9,200 year-on-year to reach 185,000, the region’s labor market is struggling to absorb an increasing number of job seekers. Economists and local business leaders attribute this … Read more