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Liquidators Agree Conditional Sale Of Part Of Libelle Group Business
Friday, 14 March 2025, 8:58 pm | Deloitte
Employees have been notified of the conditional sale this afternoon and the Liquidators will be discussing ongoing arrangements with these employees today. More >>
Lee Robson Appointed General Manager Auto At Avanti Finance
Friday, 14 March 2025, 4:32 pm | Avanti
In his new role, Lee will lead the Auto NZ division, bringing his strategic vision, industry experience, and strong leadership skills to continue advancing Avanti Finance’s commitment to excellence. More >>
Investment Summit: Bipartisan Infrastructure Approach Welcomed
Friday, 14 March 2025, 3:27 pm | Civil Contractors New Zealand
Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Alan Pollard says a particularly positive aspect of the Summit is the focus on a bipartisan approach to a long term investment programme that supports infrastructure delivery and maintenance. More >>
Reserve Bank’s Capital Rules Bleeding Farmers Dry
Friday, 14 March 2025, 3:19 pm | Federated Farmers
Banking rules introduced in 2019 require banks to hold enough capital to withstand a one-in-200-year financial event, adding between 50 to 120 basis points to agricultural loans. Prior to the rule change, banks were only required to hold enough capital ... More >>
2025 Waikato Dairy Industry Award Winners Announced
Friday, 14 March 2025, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards
Fiona and Thomas Langford were announced winners of the region’s Share Farmer of the Year category at the Waikato Dairy Industry Awards annual awards dinner held at Claudelands Event Centre on Thursday evening. More >>
Danny’s Desks & Chairs Supplies Premium Office Furniture In Perth And Canberra
Friday, 14 March 2025, 12:12 pm | Danny's Desks and Chairs
In Perth, businesses can explore office furniture Perth, such as the Wonder Straight Desk, available in multiple sizes and finishes to suit various office layouts. In Canberra, professionals seeking practical and stylish workspace solutions can find ... More >>
Vienna Woods Brings European Oak And Reclaimed Timber Flooring To New Zealand
Friday, 14 March 2025, 12:12 pm | Vienna Woods
Vienna Woods’ collection includes character-rich reclaimed oak flooring, such as Raftwood Reclaimed Dutch Railway Sleeper oak and Barrel Oak (Reclaimed French Oak Flooring), which retain the original textures and natural patina of aged timber. More >>
PPPs Pose Risks To New Zealand Workers
Friday, 14 March 2025, 12:04 pm | PSA
"PPPs are a failed model. It makes a false assumption that private enterprise will be more efficient. The reality is the need to make a profit means money is taken away from providing the service." More >>
Prep Work For Harbour Crossing Must Build On What’s Already Done
Friday, 14 March 2025, 12:00 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
The preparation work the Government has announced today is vital to achieving a second harbour crossing and will help provide us with the relevant geotechnical and engineering information to make an informed decision on the best solution to progress with. More >>
SUSE Partners With Infosys To Deliver Complete Enterprise AI Infrastructure
Friday, 14 March 2025, 11:49 am | SUSE
The new all-in-one solution will bring together SUSE AI, the extensible, secure open infrastructure platform for AI workloads, with best-in-class systems integration Gen AI-based solutions from Infosys based on Infosys Topaz AI offerings. More >>
Food Prices Increase 2.4 Percent Annually
Friday, 14 March 2025, 11:21 am | Stats NZ
Higher prices for the grocery food group and the restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food group contributed most to the annual increase in food prices, up 4.3 percent and 2.5 percent, respectively. More >>
Too Many Subscriptions? BNZ First With Open Banking Tech That Can Simplify Recurring Payments
Friday, 14 March 2025, 11:19 am | BNZ
Through integration with online banking, Blink AutoPay allows businesses to process regular payments from customer accounts with improved flexibility and control for both parties. More >>
Electricity Authority Acts Quickly To Strengthen Security Of Electricity Supply Ahead Of Winter
Friday, 14 March 2025, 10:55 am | Electricity Authority
The changes will help ensure consumers can continue to rely on their electricity supply through winter, despite challenges caused by changing weather patterns. More >>
Vegan Chocolate Awards 2025: Calling All Chocolate Artisans
Friday, 14 March 2025, 10:44 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
Six very experienced judges will be lending their palates to this incredible taste test: welcoming all the way from Samoa, Floris Niu, who is a fourth generation Samoan Cacao farmer, processor and Chocolate-maker. More >>
Horizons BFEA Regional Supreme Winner Announced
Friday, 14 March 2025, 10:35 am | New Zealand Farm Environment Trust
A legacy of leadership and dedication to farming earns the Cousins family of Hiamoe Farm the Regional Supreme Award at the Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Awards. More >>
Zespri’s First Kiwifruit Charter Of 2025 Departs For China
Friday, 14 March 2025, 9:01 am | Zespri
The vessel, Kowhai – which was named by Zespri in 2020 – is carrying 1.2 million trays or around 5,400 tonnes of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit, as well as 16 containers of Zespri RubyRed Kiwifruit for customers in China. More >>
Otago Retains Top Spot In ASB’s Latest Regional Economic Scoreboard
Friday, 14 March 2025, 8:51 am | ASB
The Scoreboard ranks regions based on year-on-year growth across a range of measures, including employment, building consents and retail sales. More >>
Consumer NZ Sets Out Vision For New Zealand Consumers For 2025
Friday, 14 March 2025, 8:47 am | Consumer NZ
The watchdog recently met with new minister for commerce and consumer affairs, Scott Simpson, to discuss the importance of addressing critical consumer issues that are increasingly impacting all New Zealanders. More >>
Time For Investment In Competition: The $10-billion-dollar Plan To Reshape New Zealand
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 6:01 pm | MonopolyWatch
Invest $1.5 billion brownfield investment in a third supermarket operator who initiates real price, nutrition and sustainability competition. More >>
FMA Issues Warning To Evco Pacific Limited And Its Directors For Breaching Disclosure Requirements
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 4:31 pm | Financial Markets Authority
In the FMA’s view, EVCO and its directors breached the FMCA by failing to provide the required disclosure to investors about an offer of shares in EVCO by its parent company EVCO International Limited during the period 27 November 2017 through to ... More >>
Former Australian Home Affairs Secretary Calls For Integrated ANZAC Military Force
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Initiative
The former security chief argues that New Zealand's current defence spending of 1.2% of GDP is insufficient and suggests revitalising the 1944 Australia-New Zealand military alliance while integrating armed forces for territorial defence. More >>
E Tū Members Send Open Letter To James Grenon And NZME Board
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 3:40 pm | E Tu
Isaac Davison, an E tū delegate for journalists at NZME says that while members are taking careful note of a number of positive comments from Mr Grenon about supporting quality journalism and career paths for journalists, they would like a clear, public ... More >>
Former Tax Agent Sentenced On Tax Fraud
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 3:16 pm | Inland Revenue
Georges was a registered tax agent and sole trader from October 2006 until the business stopped in January 2018. Before that he worked for Inland Revenue. What was uncovered was sustained fraud, including filing false personal tax returns and false income ... More >>
High Renewable Generation Masks Mounting Deindustrialisation Crisis
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 2:59 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Energy Resources Chief Executive John Carnegie says focusing on reduced quarterly emissions masks the impact of lower demand and higher prices, resulting in deindustrialisation. As a result, energy use decreased across most categories in Q4 2024 compared to Q4 ... More >>
Auckland, Wellington, Or Canterbury - Where’s The Cheapest Place To Rent?
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 2:28 pm | realestate.co.nz
New rental data from realestate.co.nz shows some relief for tenants. Average rents are down in Auckland and Wellington, with potential savings of up to $3,000 a year. But is it enough to make renting more affordable when household budgets are already More >>
Tuatahi First Fibre Welcomes Government Announcement To Remove Regulatory Barriers
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 1:31 pm | Tuatahi First Fibre
Announced today, the changes will align the LFC constitutions with the fibre regulatory framework, support competition and encourage investment in opportunities to improve connectivity. More >>
Vienna Woods Showcases Range Of Timber Flooring Options For Auckland Interiors
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 1:20 pm | Vienna Woods
The comprehensive range of Vienna Woods' flooring solutions not only meets the functional requirements of today's market but also enhances the aesthetic value of the spaces they inhabit. More >>
International Travel: January 2025
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 1:06 pm | Stats NZ
Overseas visitor arrivals were 370,200 in January 2025, an increase of 43,800 from January 2024. More >>
International Migration: January 2025
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 1:04 pm | Stats NZ
International migration statistics give the latest outcomes-based measure of migration, which includes estimates of migrants entering or leaving New Zealand. More >>
Danny’s Desks Offers High-Quality Office Furniture Solutions In Brisbane
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 12:22 pm | Danny's Desks and Chairs
For businesses focusing on making a strong first impression, Danny’s Desks & Chairs supplies reception desks in Brisbane, including the Modello Reception Counter, which features a modern white finish and ample counter space. More >>
New Research Shows Business Leaders Fear Being On The Hook For Others’ Privacy Breaches
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 11:54 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says, "The law is very clear that when an agency outsources services to a third-party provider, the agency remains responsible for ensuring the data remains secure and used in a way that is compliant with the Privacy ... More >>
High Share Of Quarterly Renewable Electricity Generation As Industrial Demand For Electricity Fell
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 11:17 am | MBIE
Gas generation fell 29.9 per cent year-on-year, while coal fired generation fell 64.1 per cent year-on-year this quarter. As a result, emissions from electricity generation fell accordingly. Emissions were 400 kt CO2-e in the December 2024 quarter, the lowest level on record. More >>
Corporate Bonds Should Offer Stability And Attractive Returns For Investors Through Unstable Times Ahead
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 11:14 am | Nikko Asset Management
Nikko AM NZ Head of Bonds and Currencies, Fergus McDonald, says that where last year investors and fund managers needed to pick when and how far interest rates would fall, this year they’re focused on working out how long they’ll remain low for. More >>
Good Work On The Desert Road
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 11:10 am | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Under the current tough economic condition some freight operators will have been unable to pass on those extra costs, so freight operators will be very pleased to see the route reopened on time. The reduced travel time also eases the demand on ... More >>
Young Viticulturist Of The Year Celebrates 20 Years As Paul Robinson Steps Up As New Chair
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 10:24 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
The New Zealand Young Viticulturist programme was launched in 2006 by a group of passionate viticulturists keen to support future viticultural leaders. Over 250 young viticulturists have competed over the years with most entering multiple times, such ... More >>
Increase In Battery-Related Fires Highlights Need For Consumer Education
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 9:53 am | AMI Insurance
AMI Executive General Manager Claims Wayne Tippet says that more than 50% of all battery-related fire claims pertain to when devices are not in-use or being actively monitored, for example, when being charged, stored or disposed of. More >>
Property Listing Numbers On Trade Me Hit 10-Year Highs
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 9:38 am | Trade Me Property
“It’s been a strong start to the new year, sellers are returning to the market and pricing is relatively stable making for an interesting landscape, whether you are on the sell side or buy side,” says Trade Me Property Customer Director Gavin ... More >>
Kiwi Firms Risking It All With Weak Legal Docs
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 9:14 am | On Your Terms
Despite securing patents in multiple countries, Dreamware, an award-winning juicer company, couldn’t afford to do so in Australia. The result? Cheap knockoffs at rock-bottom prices, with seemingly no legal recourse. More >>
Canterbury Businesses Show Resilience Amid Rising Global Concerns
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 9:07 am | Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson says, "It's particularly significant, although probably not surprising, that international trade and geopolitical risks have shot up to the 6th spot among local business concerns. These issues have not ... More >>
No Sizzle This Summer For Residential Property Market
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 8:22 am | QV HPI
QV operations manager James Wilson said it had been the housing market’s flattest summer in six years – since home values increased by just 0.4% throughout the pre-Covid summer months of December, January, and February in 2019. More >>
Two Lotto Players Win $500,000
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 9:16 pm | Lotto New Zealand
Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $10 million. Strike Four has also rolled over tonight and will be $700,000 million on Saturday night. More >>
New, Streamlined Continuing Registration For New Zealand Architects: Teulo Has Partnered With The NZRAB
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 9:12 pm | Teulo
With this exciting partnership between Teulo and NZRAB, architecture and design professionals will reap the benefits of a new API (Application Programming Interface) that directly pulls details about CPD-accredited activities from Teulo’s learning platform into More >>
Watts’ FIF Rule Changes Set New Zealand Up To Miss Out
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 8:01 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
This is a headline-grab, not a serious attempt to 'Go for Growth'. More >>
Government’s Protectionist Procurement Blows Hole In “Go For Growth”
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 7:30 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Taxpayers’ Union Spokesman James Ross has condemned the move as “irresponsible protectionism at the exact same time the Government claims to be focusing on growth and cutting costs.” More >>
Vienna Woods Enhances Availability Of Premium European Oak Flooring In Auckland
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 4:27 pm | Vienna Woods
As an exclusive distributor of leading European brands, Vienna Woods delivers expert craftsmanship and sustainable materials to the New Zealand market. More >>
Foreign Investment Changes To Keep International Talent
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 4:15 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the existing rules have been a major barrier for foreign investors. More >>
Destination Great Lake Taupō Appoints New Trade & Partnerships Executive
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 3:55 pm | Destination Great Lake Taupo
At DGLT, Géraldine will lead the region’s trade and commercial product development strategy, working closely with tourism operators and stakeholders to enhance Taupō’s position as a world-class visitor destination. More >>
Danny’s Desks And Chairs Brings Premium Office Furniture Solutions On The Gold Coast
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 3:29 pm | Danny's Desks and Chairs
Danny’s Desks & Chairs also offers customisable office fit-outs, ensuring businesses can optimise their workspace with storage solutions, meeting tables, and privacy screens. More >>
SUSE Deepens Commitment To Partner Ecosystem With SUSE Cloud Elevate Program For Managed Service Providers
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 12:00 pm | SUSE
This marks the latest milestone in SUSE’s ongoing collaboration with AWS, which was a launch partner for the SUSE Cloud Elevate program in 2024. More >>
Retailers Looking For A Tourism Boost To Turnaround Trading Woes
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 11:59 am | Retail NZ
Retailers hope the Government’s new focus on growing tourism will provide positive benefits for the struggling sector, Retail NZ says. More >>
Electronic Card Transactions: February 2025
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 11:18 am | Stats NZ
The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants. The series can be used to indicate changes in consumer spending and economic activity. More >>
New Zealand Index Of Socioeconomic Deprivation: 2023 Census
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 11:08 am | Stats NZ
NZDep2023 is a small area measure of socioeconomic deprivation. It is created by the University of Otago from census variables across eight dimensions More >>
New Director For The NZCIO Office In Taiwan
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 11:00 am | Business Central
Mr Langley will take up his position in Taipei, succeeding current Director Mark Pearson. More >>
New Zealand’s Medical Costs Surge Compared To Countries In The Asia-Pacific Region And Worldwide, Aon Report Finds
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 10:53 am | AON
The medical trend rate represents the percentage increase in medical plan costs per employee — both insured and self-insured — over the past year. The report provides medical trend rate forecasts for 112 countries and locations worldwide. More >>
ExportNZ ASB Bay Of Plenty Export Awards Return To Celebrate Regional Success
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 10:36 am | EMA
After a hiatus since the Covid-19 lockdowns, this prestigious event will once again celebrate the exceptional achievements of Bay of Plenty businesses exporting goods and services to global markets. More >>
Work ‘On’ Your Business, Not Just ‘In’ It: BNZ Rolls Out AI-driven Growth Academy Nationwide
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 10:31 am | BNZ
The Growth Academy combines hands-on workshops with sophisticated AI-powered digital tools that help businesses refine their strategy, enhance performance, and create new pathways for growth. More >>
Bupa Begins $17 Million Te Puke Care Home Redevelopment
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 10:24 am | Bupa
Bupa Villages and Aged Care has announced a $17 million redevelopment of its Te Puke Care Home. Bupa Te Puke (Image/Supplied) Close to town and surrounded by a park-like ground and award-winning gardens, Bupa Te Puke will soon see construction crews and ... More >>
Removing Procurement Barriers A Win For Kiwi Business
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 10:18 am | BusinessNZ
Kiwi-based businesses have found it frustrating that the economic impact of choosing the local option isn't given consistent weighting when evaluating tenders. Today’s announcement is a great start in making it easier for Kiwi business to service government ... More >>
New Partnerships Give Hope To Aid Charities - Zeronet And ChildFund
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 9:39 am | ChildFund New Zealand
ChildFund New Zealand and local Kiwi telecommunications company Zeronet, are excited to announce a new partnership. For every Zeronet broadband subscription they will donate $80 to ChildFund, and $50 for each mobile subscription, if completed via the ... More >>
Misha’s Vineyard Launches Wine Collaboration With Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 9:29 am | mishasvineyard
The two wines produced in this special collaboration with the Four Seasons Resort are a Pinot Noir and a Sauvignon Blanc. More >>