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Fidelity Life Boosts IT End-user Experience And Productivity With Spark ServiceFlex
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 10:26 am | Spark
The project is part of a business-wide transformation underpinned by significant technology investment to elevate the digital experience for Fidelity Life’s customers, advisers, and people. More >>
Rental Update: Auckland Rents Start Year On The Rise; Plus - The Latest ‘Pet-friendly Rental’ Data
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 10:13 am | Barfoot and Thompson
This surpasses a 5.27% year-on-year increase recorded in December 2023 which, at the time, was the highest since 2015. More >>
Record-breaking Rents Hit All-time High In March
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 10:04 am | Trade Me Property
"Renters are now having to fork out $50 a week more on average than they were in March 2023. That's an extra $2,600 a year which will no doubt be putting pressure on Kiwi who are already doing it tough," said Lloyd. More >>
Pzazz Building Is Proud To Launch Today Our 2024 Bathroom Renovation Guide
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 9:50 am | Pzazz Building
We have created this guide to help people thinking of renovating their bathroom understand the steps involved, options to be considered and most of all the benefits to be had. More >>
Finalists Announced For The ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards 2024
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 9:37 am | ExportNZ
"This is the only dedicated Export Awards in the Central North Island, stretching from Whanganui to the Wellington Region" says Aaron McLeigh, ExportNZ Senior Relationship Manager for Wellington. More >>
Banks On Track To Start Confirmation Of Payee Roll Out
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 9:18 am | NZ Banking Association
New Zealand’s retail banks are on track to start rolling out a confirmation of payee service by the end of the year, says the New Zealand Banking Association. More >>
Vegan Chocolate Award Winners
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 9:09 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
The Vegan Society Aotearoa announce their third annual Chocolate Awards which were held on 29thApril at Khu Khu restaurant in Ponsonby. Six judges attended the awards, each one offering a unique perspective on the award categories and from their own ... More >>
Fast-track Consent For Unitec Residential Development
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 9:07 am | Environmental Protection Authority
An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, for the Unitec Residential Development - Maungārongo RC3 project on Carrington Road in Point Chevalier, Auckland. The Marutūāhu-Ockham Group (on behalf of Marutūāhu Rōpū) ... More >>
ComCom Shows The Way To Go For Fuel Savings – Unstaffed Stations
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:42 am | Commerce Commission
The latest analysis of fuel monitoring data by the Commerce Commission shows genuine benefits for Kiwi motorists from unstaffed petrol stations in offering savings and bringing down prices. More >>
Paramount Global: Can A New Owner Solve The Streaming Puzzle?
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:28 am | Parrot Analytics
Paramount+ has a loyal audience for certain scripted fare, such as the Star Trek and Taylor Sheridan universes. It also has exclusive access to premier live sports, mostly importantly the NFL, but also March Madness and UEFA Champions League, among ... More >>
Staff Call Time On ‘Work From Home’ Trend
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:10 am | CCNNZ
The New Zealand contact centre industry is calling for staff to return to the office as it becomes more apparent that the ‘work from home’ model is unhealthy for staff and for business. More >>
Statement From Te Māngai Pāho And Pango Productions
Monday, 29 April 2024, 4:36 pm | Te Mangai Paho
Te Māngai Pāho and Pango Productions are pleased their differences of opinion over the 2023/24 General Audience funding round one have been resolved without the need for determination by the court. Te Māngai Pāho acknowledges the process with ... More >>
Astrazeneca Welcomes New Zealand Government’s Commitment To Pharmac
Monday, 29 April 2024, 4:29 pm | AstraZeneca
Ben McDonald, Country President of AstraZeneca Australia and New Zealand said he was pleased to see action. “This additional funding will help ensure New Zealanders have better access to innovative medicines, which could significantly improve their ... More >>
Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award National Nominees Announced
Monday, 29 April 2024, 3:57 pm | NZ Dairy Industry Awards
Three National Nominees have been selected for the NZ Dairy Industry Awards Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award category, which celebrates farmers and farm owners who are passionate about the four pillars of Responsible Dairying – people and community, ... More >>
Sunair Launches Napier –Tauranga – Hamilton Service
Monday, 29 April 2024, 3:35 pm | Hawke's Bay Airport
Hawke’s Bay Airport is pleased to welcome new weekday air connections between Napier, Tauranga and Hamilton. North Island airline Sunair Aviation launched the new weekday services from today, Monday, 29 April. Hawkes Bay Airport, Hamilton Airport, ... More >>
Manawatū Businesses To Benefit From Partnership Between CEDA And ManawaTech
Monday, 29 April 2024, 2:41 pm | CEDA
Registrations are ramping up for the businesses and students, though there are already approximately 200 students who have expressed interest in moving to Manawatū to undertake an internship. More >>
NZI RURAL WOMEN NZ BUSINESS AWARDS 2024 ENTRIES OPEN
Monday, 29 April 2024, 2:33 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
“These Awards provide a fantastic opportunity for women who own and operate rural enterprises to showcase their creativity and innovation. We are looking forward to recognising and celebrating this year’s entrants,” says Mrs Naylor. More >>
New Online Resources For Asbestos Removal Services Unveiled By TradieGuide
Monday, 29 April 2024, 12:42 pm | TradieGuide
These guides, titled Asbestos Removal Hamilton, Asbestos Removal Palmerston North, and Kapiti Asbestos Removal, aim to provide comprehensive and reliable information for safe and effective asbestos removal solutions. More >>
Watersmart Provides Easy Solution For Flood Protection
Monday, 29 April 2024, 12:32 pm | Watersmart
A recent addition to Watersmart’s extensive range of water management solutions, Floody is a portable device designed to be set up at a moment’s notice. More >>
Fast-track The Roads Of National Significance
Monday, 29 April 2024, 11:57 am | la Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is urging the Government to put the Roads of National Significance (RONs) at the centre of the Fast-track Approvals Bill. More >>
Autodesk And The Nemetschek Group Agree To Advance Open, Interoperable Workflows For Design And Make Industries
Monday, 29 April 2024, 11:22 am | Autodesk
Optimising workflows across Autodesk and Nemetschek will allow data to flow more easily from one cloud platform or desktop application to another so details get to the right people at the right time. More >>
Innovative Use Of Data Science Tools Will Take Centre Stage At R Exchange In May
Monday, 29 April 2024, 10:58 am | Epi-interactive
Epi-interactive Director Dr Petra Muellner says the event, the fourth since 2021, will bring together more than 100 members of New Zealand’s niche data science community, from research level through to the corporate and public sectors, to hear from a diverse ... More >>
Stats NZ: Employment Indicators: March 2024
Monday, 29 April 2024, 10:52 am | Stats NZ
Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. More >>
Dwelling Insurance Pricing Becoming More Risk-based
Monday, 29 April 2024, 10:10 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Insurance makes an important contribution to New Zealanders’ financial and economic wellbeing, by spreading the cost of adverse events across time and policyholders, Reserve Bank Director of Financial Stability Assessment & Strategy Kerry Watt says. More >>
TradieGuide Announces New Informational Guides For Finding Top Local Electricians In Hawke’s Bay, Napier, And Hastings
Monday, 29 April 2024, 10:05 am | TradieGuide
The new guides, titled Electricians Hawke's Bay, Electricians Napier, and Electricians Hastings, will offer curated lists of service providers, customer reviews, and tips on selecting the right electrician for various needs. More >>
Prosecution Of Former Ports Chief Executive Now Underway
Monday, 29 April 2024, 9:51 am | MinterEllisonRuddWatts
This is the first prosecution of an officer of a major company, with prior prosecutions against officers initiated by the Regulator tending to involve small closely held companies or similar organisations, where the officers in question were much closer ... More >>
Waikato Business Awards Open, Gala Dinner Moves Into Globox Arena
Monday, 29 April 2024, 8:59 am | Waikato Chamber of Commerce
Entries for the prestigious awards, which celebrate the success of Waikato businesses, opened today. Aspiring businesses and individuals have until midday Monday 1 July to submit their online entries highlighting the strengths and achievements of their ... More >>
Summer Skin Is Made In Winter
Monday, 29 April 2024, 8:56 am | Shape Studio
As technology advances, there are more nonsurgical and natural alternatives to achieving glowing, stunning skin than ever before. Despite the fact that many treatments available today are non-invasive, it is still not recommended to perform some of them during ... More >>
Bringing A Taste Of NZ Venison Direct To Asian Chefs
Monday, 29 April 2024, 8:26 am | Deer Industry NZ
A delegation from the New Zealand deer industry has wrapped up a highly successful visit to China and Korea to help gain more space for New Zealand venison on Asian menus. More >>
Scope Media Rebrands As Scope Communications
Monday, 29 April 2024, 5:58 am | Scope Communications
Scope Communications managing director Celia Crosbie says the move to replace the word ‘Media’ with ‘Communications’ in the brand name has been two years in the making. More >>
TradieGuide Launches New Regional Plumbing Guides to Enhance Consumer Choices
Sunday, 28 April 2024, 2:27 pm | TradieGuide Plumbers
Each guide offers detailed insights into the services provided by local plumbers, including emergency repair capabilities, routine maintenance, and installation services. More >>
TradieGuide Set to Launch Informative Regional Guides for Heat Pump Providers
Sunday, 28 April 2024, 2:26 pm | TradieGuide
Each guide will offer detailed insights into selecting the best heat pump providers, focusing on service quality, customer satisfaction, and reliability. More >>
Powerball And Strike Roll Over
Sunday, 28 April 2024, 5:52 am | Lotto New Zealand
Lotto First Division will be $1 million and Strike Four will be $700,000 on Wednesday. More >>
TradieGuide Announces Launch Of Regional Informational Guides To Assist In Finding Top Building Providers
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 2:30 pm | TradieGuide
The new guides will serve as essential tools for homeowners and property developers who are looking to undertake construction projects, providing them with a curated list of reputable and skilled builders. More >>
TradieGuide To Launch Comprehensive Electrician Guides For Timaru, East Auckland, And Taupo
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 2:28 pm | TradieGuide
Each guide has been carefully curated to provide comprehensive details about the services offered by electricians, their areas of expertise, and user reviews to assist homeowners and businesses in making informed decisions. More >>
She Speaks; We Listen: Reaching Out To Women-led Businesses In The Blue Pacific
Friday, 26 April 2024, 3:02 pm | Pacific Trade Invest
This survey will reach women and businesses of all sizes throughout the Blue Pacific from Papua New Guinea to Fiji to Micronesia and French Polynesia. More >>
Urchinomics Appoints Maru Samuels As Its New In-Country Lead For New Zealand
Friday, 26 April 2024, 3:01 pm | Urchinomics
Urchinomics, the pioneering venture in urchin ranching and kelp restoration, is delighted to announce the appointment of Maru Samuels as its new in-country lead for New Zealand. In this newly established role, Maru will spearhead the development ... More >>
The Importance Of Professional Carpet Cleaning In Wellington
Friday, 26 April 2024, 1:14 pm | The Carpet Cleaner
The Carpet Cleaner is committed to using environmentally friendly cleaning solutions that are safe for both people and pets, making their services an ideal choice for Wellington's diverse residential and commercial landscapes. More >>
Coastal Tree Solutions Emphasises The Importance Of Professional Tree Care In Hamilton
Friday, 26 April 2024, 12:29 pm | Coastal Tree Solutions
Coastal Tree Solutions' dedication to high-quality, sustainable tree care helps prevent future issues, such as tree diseases and safety hazards caused by improper tree management. More >>
New Zealand Business Sector R&D Expenditure Reaches $3.7 Billion – Media Release
Friday, 26 April 2024, 11:02 am | Stats NZ
The 17 percent increase in expenditure in 2023 is the largest annual increase since 2018, when data on R&D began to be collected every year. More >>
Government Should Should Pull Plug On Tech Sector Handouts
Friday, 26 April 2024, 10:40 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Governments shouldn’t be using taxpayers money trying to pick winners or propping up fashionable industries like SaaS with handouts. More >>
NZME wins Best Use of Print at INMA Global Media Awards
Friday, 26 April 2024, 9:43 am | NZME
New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) has won the Best Use of Print award at the prestigious 2024 International News Media Association (INMA) Global Media Awards in London for its work on the Hawke’s Bay Today 'Cyclone Gabrielle: Special Free ... More >>
Taste Fix A Decade In The Making: WCF And Fix & Fogg Release Knockout Bar
Friday, 26 April 2024, 9:34 am | WCF and Fix and Fogg
The new Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Bar is a heavyweight contender weighing 90 grams. Generously adorned with Fix & Fogg’s world-famous hi-oleic nuts, its addictive taste and crunch are followed by smooth, dark Wellington Chocolate Factory (WCF) ... More >>
Comcast Earnings: Is Peacock Strategy Working? [Parrot Analytics]
Friday, 26 April 2024, 6:04 am | Parrot Analytics
Peacock has bled money over the last four years, but the Comcast C-suite insists its losses peaked in 2023. The platform built momentum in Q1 2024, led by the first ever streaming exclusive NFL Playoff game. More >>
75 Years Of Ferdon Tops At $24,000
Friday, 26 April 2024, 4:36 am | Mud Media
Family and solidarity shone through at the 75 years of Ferdon sale today in Otorohanga on April 22. More >>
Banle Group Highlights Strategies For Sustainable Growth During Investor Webinar
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 4:56 pm | Banle Group
Reputable marine fuel logistic company in the Asia Pacific region hosts Investor Webinar. During the webinar, Mr. Teck Lim Chia, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Raymond Chiu, Chief Financial Officer, discussed the Group’s business strategies ... More >>
Enhancing Christchurch Landscapes With Expert Services From Styx Landscaping
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 3:49 pm | Styx Landscaping
In a continuous effort to enhance the natural beauty and functionality of outdoor spaces across Christchurch, Styx Landscaping is committed to providing specialised services in fence building, pergola construction, and pathway installation. More >>
Kiwis Unite Against Animal Cruelty: Rallies Across Aotearoa To Mark 1st Anniversary Of The Ban On Live Export By Sea.
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 1:04 pm | End Live Export NZ
Twelve months ago, the ban on the live export of animals by sea came into force in Aotearoa. This ban was enforced for many reasons. The suffering that animals go through during these voyages is clear and well-documented. More >>
"You Could Feel The Excitement In The Air" - Gallagher Security Weighs In On ISC West 2024
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 12:31 pm | Gallagher Security Management Systems
At the Gallagher Security booth, the conversation about industry innovation and expansion was focused on the changing mindset of consumers and the role integrated systems play in facilitating those evolving needs. More >>
Enhancing Urban Landscapes: NZ Arborists Focus On Safe Tree Removal Practices
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 10:36 am | TradieGuide
As urban areas across New Zealand continue to grow, the need for professional tree removal services becomes increasingly crucial to maintain landscape safety and urban tree health. In light of this, top arborist companies from Dunedin, Wellington, and ... More >>
TradieGuide Announces Launch Of Specialised Asbestos Removal Guides For Auckland
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 6:39 am | TradieGuide
These guides are designed to simplify the process of finding qualified and reliable asbestos removal in Auckland's diverse regions, from asbestos removal companies such as Morecroft. More >>
Gisborne's Home Renovation Market Thrives As Local Demand Grows
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 6:37 am | Kolotoka Renovations Gisborne
As the home renovation industry evolves, Kolotoka Renovations continues to adapt, aiming to meet the community's changing needs through innovation and expertise. More >>
Innovative Landscaping Solutions Shape Auckland’s Urban Green Spaces
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 6:36 am | Garden Visions
Garden Visions, known for their meticulous attention to detail and expertise, offers comprehensive services that range from routine garden maintenance to complete landscape overhauls. More >>
Auckland Lotto Player Wins $1 Million
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 6:08 am | Lotto New Zealand
The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Auckland. More >>
Road Pricing Required To Bridge Transport Funding Gap
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 6:45 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
New Zealand needs to properly price the cost of its roads as soon as possible, and better charge the cost of those roads to users. That is the stark message from Infrastructure New Zealand. More >>
Queenstown's Affordable Car Rental Options Boost Local Tourism Amid Economic Recovery
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 6:41 pm | NZ Rent A Car
Local car rental services such as NZ Rent A Car, a service offering cheap car rental in Queenstown, are playing a pivotal role in this revival by providing budget-friendly rentals to tourists. More >>
Former Horse Trainer Sentenced For Bankruptcy Offending
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 4:36 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
A former horse trainer has been sentenced to five months home detention after he was convicted of providing misleading statements and hiding crucial information from the Official Assignee of New Zealand when he applied for self-adjudicated bankruptcy ... More >>
FRV Australia And Genesis Joint Venture Begin The Construction Of The Biggest Solar Farm In New Zealand
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 3:38 pm | FRV Australia
This 63 MW solar farm is located one hour’s drive from Christchurch, at Lauriston on the Canterbury Plains. The plant is on a 93-hectare site and, once operational, will power the equivalent of nearly 13,000 houses. The expected construction costs ... More >>
Gas Remains The Energy Of Choice For Nearly Half Of New Zealand Homes
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 2:48 pm | Gas NZ
Most residential gas consumers would only replace their existing gas appliances such as water heaters, cooktops or space heaters if they break down, according to a report from the Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>
Immigration New Zealand Cracks Down on Employer Non-Compliance
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 2:33 pm | VisaAide
Leading visa and immigration consultancy, VisaAide, is urging New Zealand employers to make sure they’re up to date with their accreditation and compliant with New Zealand employment laws and standards, plus the Immigration Act 2009. This follows More >>
