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Record entries as NZ Hi-Tech Awards finalists revealed
Over 300 entries mark another milestone year for the 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, with the Gala Dinner set for May in...
Canterbury closes out 2025 on top as Auckland rebounds and Wellington struggles
Canterbury has claimed the title of New Zealand's strongest-performing region for the second quarter running according to ASB...
More than half of Kiwi businesses using AI, but meaningful implementation still elusive
New data from small business platform Thryv reveals that while AI adoption among New Zealand SMEs is now mainstream, the majority are still...
EMA backs Employment Leave Bill as step towards fixing Holidays Act
EMS says the introduction of the Employment Leave Bill to Parliament marks a long-awaited step toward resolving ongoing issues with New...
MTF Finance Chair Mark Darrow to retire in 2026
MTF Finance Board Chair Mark Darrow will retire at the end of his current term in mid-2026, bringing to a close a six-year tenure at the...
Strongest small business sales growth in three years recorded in December
Small business sales in New Zealand climbed to a three-year high at the end of 2025 according to the latest data from...
Fraud losses surge as Kiwi businesses struggle to keep pace with AI-driven attacks
New research commissioned by Experian reveals that 58 percent of New Zealand organisations have experienced a year-on-year increase in...
Feeling the EOFY pressure? You’re not alone according to new report
New report speaks to the “emotional tax” end of financial years has on entrepreneurs across the...
Health and safety law changes ‘confusing’ and a ‘missed opportunity’, says work safety group
Health and safety experts have criticised the Government’s proposed changes to workplace safety law, warning they will not improve safety...
Angel investment rebounds as deal activity surges and portfolios diversify
New Zealand’s angel investment market is showing signs of renewed momentum, according to a new...
Government eInvoicing and prompt payment rules take effect
New government procurement rules designed to improve business cash flow came into force this...
Confidence lifts, but caution lingers as New Zealand businesses head into 2026
New Zealand businesses are entering 2026 with a renewed sense of optimism, but not without...
Government launches AI advisory pilot for small businesses
A new Government-backed pilot aims to help small businesses overcome barriers to adopting...
Optimism returns as NZ businesses plan bigger tech investments for 2026
NZ business leaders are heading into 2026 with renewed confidence, and that optimism is translating into increased investment in technology...
Who you gonna call for car insurance when you need special help?
Denise Bellingham launched Go Cover in 1998 after recognising a major gap in the market. Here's her...
Prestige car rental offering adds to Nelson’s reputation as top destination for car lovers
NZ Rent A Car (Nelson) has now added several prestige vehicles to its rental fleet, just in time for summer adventures in the region and...
SMEs gear up early as optimism rises for holiday trading
New Zealand’s SMEs are heading into the holiday season with renewed confidence according to new data from...
A small shift in spending could deliver an $11B boost for small retailers this Black Friday
Shifting just 10 percent of household spending from big retailers to small businesses could inject an additional $11 billion into New...
Small business sales show early signs of recovery, but jobs remain tight
New Zealand’s small business sector is showing its first glimmers of recovery in sales after a prolonged period of stagnation according...
Westpac NZ announces $100m commitment to support small business owners
Westpac NZ is making a $100 million commitment to lend to start-up businesses, the bank says providing a helping hand to small business...
Investor confidence tumbles amid global uncertainty
Investor confidence has fallen to its weakest level since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic according to ASB's Investor Confidence...
Wallace Cotton celebrates 20 years of comfort and style
What began as a business founded around a kitchen table, Wallace Cotton this year marks its 20th...
Voyager founder Seeby Woodhouse returns as CEO
Voyager Internet has announced that its founder, Seeby Woodhouse, will return as Chief Executive Officer effective 1 October...
AWS launches New Zealand cloud region with $7.5b investment
Amazon Web Services has launched its NZ$7.5b AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region, a move set to create 1,000 jobs, boost GDP by nearly...
AI ambition outpaces infrastructure
Two reports released today paint a mixed picture for AI adoption within businesses which are capitalising on the benefits but finding...
Business for sale website NZBizBuySell acquired by Bizstats
After a quarter-century helping New Zealanders buy and sell businesses, Christchurch-based NZBizBuySell has been sold to...
Kiwis rank among world’s most entrepreneurial minds, study
A new global study from digital financial services provider Remitly has ranked the world’s most entrepreneurially-minded nations, and New...
The next wave of Kiwi innovators rises on the back of global momentum
A new report reveals New Zealand’s climate-tech sector is brimming with promise but battling a lack of funding, policy support, and...
Surcharge ban to shake up payment practices for SMEs and retailers
Small retailers are preparing for a major shift in how they manage electronic payment costs, following the Government’s announcement of a...