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Traders Warned As Christmas Shopping Begins
Monday, 16 December 2024, 12:03 am | Consumer Council of Fiji
Among the most pressing concerns are traders failing to display price tags on items, creating confusion for consumers, while others are engaging in deceptive marketing tactics by advertising false discounts where “SPECIALS” notices are placed on ... More >>
Soaring Into The Festive Season: Air New Zealand's Holiday Preparations In Full Swing
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 10:43 pm | Air New Zealand
Friday 27 December will be the airline's busiest day of the year, with more than 50,000 customers planning to take off to destinations across Aotearoa and overseas. More >>
Customers Increasingly Use Rewards Points To Help Manage Cost Of Living
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 10:40 pm | Westpac
With the often financially-stressful summer holiday period looming, Westpac NZ data shows customers have redeemed more than $11m of hotpoints Pay rewards in the last 12 months – a 140% increase on the same period last year. More >>
Electric Vehicle Owners Hit With Big Increase In ACC Levies
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 9:05 pm | RNZ
As part of a wide range of levy increases that the government has decided to adopt, EV owners will have their ACC levy increase to $109.05 in the next year. More >>
Start Your South Island Road Trip With Car Rentals From Christchurch Airport
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 3:40 pm | NZ Rent A Car
“Christchurch Airport is a hub for South Island exploration, and we’re proud to provide rental cars that meet the diverse needs of our customers,” said a spokesperson from the company. More >>
Affordable Car Rentals For Your Auckland Adventure
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 3:39 pm | NZ Rent A Car
Whether you’re heading to the Waitākere Ranges, enjoying the beaches of the North Shore, or exploring the city’s bustling cultural scene, NZ Rent A Car’s fleet has something for everyone. More >>
Explore The South Island With Convenient Car Hire From Dunedin Airport
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 3:38 pm | NZ Rent A Car
With a variety of vehicles available, NZ Rent A Car offers options for all travellers, from couples exploring the region’s rich history to families venturing into the great outdoors. More >>
Group Travel Made Easy With Van Hire In Blenheim
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 2:12 pm | NZ Rent A Car
With flexible rental options, travellers can enjoy all of the fantastic tourism destinations near Blenheim. Some of the great options available include cafes, restaurants, wineries, bars and artisan food stores. More >>
Explore The Garden City With Affordable Rental Cars
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 2:10 pm | NZ Rent A Car
“Christchurch offers something for everyone, and having a rental car ensures you won’t miss a thing,” said a spokesperson from the company. More >>
Discover Picton With Easy Car Hire Options
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 2:05 pm | NZ Rent A Car
With easy pick-up and drop-off services, NZ Rent A Car ensures a seamless experience for every traveller. More >>
Explore Nelson And Beyond With Reliable Car Rentals
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 1:58 pm | NZ Rent A Car
With competitive rates, flexible rental options, and friendly customer service, NZ Rent A Car makes it easy to plan your Nelson adventure. More >>
Travel Across Otago With Dunedin Rental Cars
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 1:57 pm | NZ Rent A Car
With a rental car from NZ Rent A Car, visitors can explore not just the city but also the wider Otago region, including picturesque small towns and breathtaking natural landscapes. More >>
Convenient Car Hire Options At Auckland Airport
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 1:55 pm | NZ Rent A Car
If you are travelling to New Zealand and entering via Auckland Airport and need a vehicle, then NZRAC can assist. More >>
Start Your Queenstown Adventure With An Easy To Use Car Rental Company
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 1:48 pm | NZ Rent A Car
“Our Queenstown Airport location is ideally positioned to get travellers on the road quickly,” said a spokesperson from the company. More >>
State’s 12 Claims Of Christmas Revealed
Saturday, 14 December 2024, 10:54 pm | IAG New Zealand
“Our data clearly shows what we’ve long suspected - that Christmas is far from a risk-free event, and that’s especially true for the care we take with our tech while trying to manage and multi-task,” State’s Executive General Manager Claims, ... More >>
15 Lotto Players Win Second Division
Saturday, 14 December 2024, 9:19 pm | Lotto New Zealand
Lotto NZ’s Christmas promotion is now on, and this year is our biggest Christmas ever, with $6 million in extra prizes to be won. More >>
New Plymouth Powerball Player Wins $23.3 Million
Saturday, 14 December 2024, 9:18 pm | Lotto New Zealand
Tonight’s winner is the twentieth Powerball multi-millionaire of 2024, and the win comes after two winners from Pōkeno and Tauranga scored themselves a sweet $5.25 million each in November. Both winners are looking forward to buying their first More >>
Will Paying For Uni Disrupt Rest Home Subsidy? - Ask Susan
Saturday, 14 December 2024, 9:16 pm | RNZ
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. More >>
Busting The '$1 Million-to-retire' Myth
Saturday, 14 December 2024, 9:14 pm | RNZ
There's a big factor some retirement planning isn't considering, actuaries say - and are some retirees spending a lot on alcohol? More >>
Hairdressers Say They Didn't Know Some Salon Rules David Seymour Seeks To Cut Existed At All
Saturday, 14 December 2024, 8:56 pm | RNZ
David Seymour is spearheading a review of the hairdressing industry to address what he views as "unnecessary" regulations. More >>
New Zealand Wharfies Join International Day Of Action Against Qube Ports
Saturday, 14 December 2024, 5:05 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
New Zealand wharfies will be supporting the Maritime Union of Australia in their struggle, with delegates heading across the Tasman in both directions, an international video link, and protest events to be held in two New Zealand ports. More >>
Pick A Path: ‘Alive In 25’ Or ‘Thrive In 25’. Here’s Our Outlook For 2025 And Beyond
Saturday, 14 December 2024, 2:57 pm | Kiwi Economics
It’s a confidence game. It’s all about confidence. And we expect the lift in confidence to persist, and eventually feed into activity, profitability, hiring and investment. We’re more confident in the recovery. More >>
Moving Off VMware: Unlocking Scalable, Secure Alternatives
Saturday, 14 December 2024, 2:22 pm | Micron21
Micron21 has focused its efforts on innovation, introducing a collection of robust solutions that allow organisations to effectively manage their virtual environments. More >>
A Guide For Women On What To Wear To The Gym
Saturday, 14 December 2024, 2:18 pm | Hugh Grant
Choosing the right gym attire is essential for a successful workout experience. Remember, the best workout gear is the one that makes you feel confident, comfortable, and ready to tackle any fitness challenge. More >>
Strengthening The Community Network For Generations To Come
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:17 pm | Waipa Networks
After six decades of powering Te Awamutu, the 11kV underground power cables along Racecourse Road have had a well-deserved upgrade, with work that started in May 2024 completed this month. Since 1966, these cables have faithfully served the town's ... More >>
TruckSafe New Zealand Set To Transform Transport Sector
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:00 pm | NZ Trucking Association
TruckSafe New Zealand delivers a comprehensive framework designed to meet and exceed the demands of New Zealand’s regulatory landscape, including meeting obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. More >>
Data centres ride AI boom in world with finite renewable energy supplies
Friday, 13 December 2024, 6:18 pm | RNZ
Microsoft has unveiled a 'hyperscale' data centre in New Zealand and Amazon is opening one soon. Their work is an energy-hungry undertaking. More >>
Wellington Loses 11.6 Percent Of Jobs In A Year
Friday, 13 December 2024, 6:08 pm | RNZ
That equated to nearly 20,000 jobs, economist Shamubeel Eaqub's data shows. More >>
Exploring The Benefits Of Timber Flooring In New Zealand
Friday, 13 December 2024, 5:47 pm | Vienna Woods
For those interested in exploring the possibilities of timber flooring, Vienna Woods offers a comprehensive range of products and expert advice to guide customers through their flooring journey, ensuring that every space can be transformed with the warmth ... More >>
Transpower Secures Cables, Ship And Installation For Cook Strait Project
Friday, 13 December 2024, 5:45 pm | Transpower
Replacement cables are a once-in-a-generation investment and will safeguard inter-island power transfer for another 40 years, following expected installation in 2031 and commissioning in 2032. More >>
Tolling Reform Essential In Resolving The Transport Deficit
Friday, 13 December 2024, 5:39 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Chief Executive Dom Kalasih says while the reforms will be controversial, greater use of road tolling and other revenue tools are essential to delivering a roading system that delivers for all Kiwis. More >>
Reappointment Of Tony Gibson To Maritime Industry Board Role A Travesty
Friday, 13 December 2024, 5:08 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union would be following the issue up with Northland Regional Council and would be seeking the removal of Mr Gibson from the MMH Board, says Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Carl Findlay. More >>
National Road Carriers Supports The Government's Decision To Use Tolling To Accelerate Investment In Roads
Friday, 13 December 2024, 4:19 pm | National Road Carriers Association
NRC expects that this decision will result in a demonstrable lift in the speed of delivery and the quality of the network. More >>
Tolling Will Contribute To Upkeep Of New Roads
Friday, 13 December 2024, 4:07 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
“Freight and commercial operators will be concerned that tolls do represent another cost. However, the benefits of safer, faster and more reliable routes far outweigh any additional cost to both operators and their customers,” says Leggett. More >>
From The Couch To The Koru Lounge: IRD Paying For Remote Workers’ Flights To Office
Friday, 13 December 2024, 2:54 pm | Taxpayers' Union
The revelations, which predate recent changes to public service working-from-home policies, highlight how lax oversight has allowed such wasteful spending to flourish. More >>
World’s Most Advanced E-scooter Coming To Christchurch
Friday, 13 December 2024, 2:03 pm | Ario
Christchurch City Council has selected Ario to operate in the city for the next five years, meaning all those living in Ōtautahi will have access to the safest, smartest rideshare e-scooters on the market. More >>
Revitalise Your Home With Professional Kitchen Renovations In Gisborne
Friday, 13 December 2024, 12:13 pm | Kolotoka Renovations Gisborne
With a reputation for meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail, Kolotoka Home Maintenance & Renovations ensures that each project reflects the homeowner's individual style and functional needs. More >>
REINZ Welcomes Legislative Changes To Residential Tenancy Laws
Friday, 13 December 2024, 12:03 pm | REINZ
At the same time, REINZ advocates for stronger oversight of landlords’ property investments to ensure accountability and professionalism across the rental market, benefiting all stakeholders. More >>
Holidays Act Rewrite An Early Christmas Gift For Business
Friday, 13 December 2024, 11:54 am | Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury Chief Executive, Leeann Watson says, "The Holidays Act has long been one of the biggest compliance pain points for businesses, often requiring an advanced calculus degree to navigate when working out what leave is owed to staff, ... More >>
EMA Supports Simplified Calculation For Annual Leave In Holidays Act Reform
Friday, 13 December 2024, 11:18 am | EMA
The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Brooke van Velden, announced the decision today to more than 300 EMA Members at the EMA Business Hub in Auckland. The presentation was also livestreamed to more than 500 EMA Members throughout the ... More >>
Securities Industry Welcomes Moves To Boost NZ's Capital Markets, Support Company Growth On NZX
Friday, 13 December 2024, 10:07 am | Securities Industry Association
The Minister has been engaging with industry to understand its opportunities and challenges and is putting in place fit-for-purpose regulation and policy settings that will empower the capital markets ecosystem to keep momentum going toward that ... More >>
May New Zealand’s 2025 Be Merry And Bright
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:49 am | ASB Bank
“It’s amazing what a difference a year makes. The general feeling was pessimistic at the start of this year and while we’re not out of the woods and challenges still lay ahead, there is a sense of guarded optimism about what’s around the corner,” ... More >>
Focus On Red Tape Welcome
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:45 am | BusinessNZ
A paper just released by Hospitality NZ and the Restaurant Association underlines the industry’s contribution to compliance reductions proposed in BusinessNZ’s Reducing Compliance Report. More >>
Holidays Act Change Reflects Modern Work
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:32 am | BusinessNZ
Chief Executive Katherine Rich says a system based on accrued hours for leave better reflects modern ways of working. More >>
ComCom Caps Chorus’ Revenue At $4.1 Bn For Next Regulatory Period
Friday, 13 December 2024, 8:59 am | Commerce Commission
Telecommunications Commissioner Mr Gilbertson said the Commission has been encouraged by the smooth transition to the new fibre regime, and the constructive contribution from industry on its consultation for Chorus’ 2025 – 2028 price-quality path. More >>
In The First Week Of Christmas, We Started Stocking Up
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 11:27 pm | Worldline
Consumer spending processed through all Core Retail merchants (excluding Hospitality) in Worldline NZ’s payments network during the first full week of December reached $818m, which is up 3.8% on the same week of December 2023. More >>
Auckland Property Investors Association Welcomes Balanced Tenancy Law Reform
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 8:40 pm | Auckland Property Investors Association
The Association also acknowledges the Act's expanded protections against retaliatory notice, including the extended timeframe for tenants to seek exemplary damages from 28 days to 12 months. More >>
Zanda McDonald Award Reveals New Zealand Finalists For 2025
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:03 pm | Zanda McDonald Award
The Zanda McDonald Award offers an unparalleled prize package that includes tailored mentoring educational opportunities, and a platform for future growth. The New Zealand finalists were selected for their leadership, passion, and impactful contributions ... More >>
Keep Calm And Carry Kiwi. We Hit 58c, On Track For 57c... Will We Hit 55c?
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:02 pm | Kiwi Economics
The RBNZ will cut another 50bp cut in February, and another 25bp in either April or May. That’s fine. That’s priced. But it’s the inevitable move to 3% that’s not priced. And if we’re right, we’ll see the Kiwi currency crumble towards 55 ... More >>
Cost Of Building A Home Up 1.5% Annually
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:56 pm | Quotable Value New Zealand
The latest QV CostBuilder construction cost update shows the average cost of building a standard one or two storey 150/230m² home in Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin has risen by just 1.5% in the 12 months to the ... More >>
Operation Haircut: Taking The Clippers To Compliance Costs
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:43 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the sector has been calling for an update to out-of-fashion rules for decades. More >>
Ferry Announcement Welcomed By Retailers
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:41 pm | Retail NZ
Having a safe, reliable and cost-effective Interislander service with sufficient capacity to meet the needs of all users into the future is a non-negotiable requirement for retailers and their customers. More >>
The Future Of Jobs Is Much Closer Than You Think
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 3:58 pm | Empathix
Olivia Dyet, Founder and CEO of talent innovator Empathix, delves into what’s driving this surge; what it means for the recruitment teams and the candidates applying and how tech can help solve some of their challenges along the way. More >>
Government’s Ferry Announcement Short On Detail
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 3:30 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
The establishment of a new Crown-owned company to manage the procurement should allow KiwiRail to focus on the maintenance and safe operation of the existing fleet, which needs to be an ongoing priority. More >>
ACC Review Timely
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 3:25 pm | BusinessNZ
The announcement comes at the same time as disclosure of increased costs in ACC services and resulting increased levies. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says all businesses and households will bear the burden of the significant levy increases. More >>
Honeywell’s Phoenix Controls Introduces New Platform For Safer, More Efficient Operations In Critical Environments
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 3:08 pm | Honeywell
Phoenix Controls’ Critical Spaces Control Platform and mobile app will automate airflow, temperature and humidity. More >>
Gigamon Named Value Leader In 2024 EMA Radar Report For Network Visibility
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 2:26 pm | Gigamon
Gigamon recognized as Best Overall Value, earning highest ranking based on Product Strength and Cost Efficiency. More >>
Economic Shifts Test Wellington’s Sole Traders As Government Support Drops
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 2:15 pm | Hnry
The latest Sole Trader Pulse survey, conducted by Hnry - one of New Zealand’s largest accountancy firms supporting sole traders, contractors, and the self-employed- highlights Wellington still has challenges as 2024 comes to a close. More >>
MAS Appoints Medium Rare NZ As New Content Agency
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 2:06 pm | Medium Rare
Medium Rare will lead the development of a multi-channel content strategy for MAS and take responsibility for its Member magazine onMAS, along with digital, video and social content production. More >>
Professional Carpet Cleaning Services Enhance Home And Office Hygiene In Wellington
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 2:00 pm | The Carpet Cleaner
Carpets accumulate dust, bacteria, and allergens over time, which can contribute to health issues and reduce the aesthetic appeal of a space. Regular deep cleaning by professionals can eliminate these concerns effectively, leaving carpets refreshed ... More >>
