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Rotorua Tourism, Hospo Businesses Concered About Exchange Rate Fluctuations
Sunday, 1 June 2025, 3:29 pm | RNZ
Geopolitical volatility was the highest-ranked concern for Rotorua business leaders in a recent survey. More >>
Money In Transaction Accounts Costing New Zealanders Billions
Sunday, 1 June 2025, 3:20 pm | RNZ
New Zealanders could be leaving their share of more than $1b a year on the table by keeping their cash in transaction accounts. More >>
Celebrating World Milk Day
Sunday, 1 June 2025, 1:25 pm | DCANZ - Dairy Companies Association New Zealand
DCANZ Executive Director Kimberly Crewther says milk’s contribution to health is well worth celebrating. More >>
MoneyHub Unveils The Fleeced Kiwi Awards: Exposing New Zealand’s Worst Financial Rip-Offs
Sunday, 1 June 2025, 1:16 pm | MoneyHub
“New Zealanders deserve a financial system that rewards trust, not exploits it,” says Christopher Walsh, MoneyHub’s Head of Research. More >>
Two Lotto Players Win $500,000
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 8:40 pm | Lotto New Zealand
Meanwhile, a lucky Strike player will also be celebrating after winning $400,000 with Strike Four. The winning Strike ticket was sold at New World Dannevirke in Dannevirke. More >>
Consortium Buyout Of MMH Strongly Supported By Shareholders
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 8:13 pm | Joint Media Statement
The next step towards implementation is an application to the High Court to be heard on 13 June for final orders from the court to approve the scheme. Assuming final orders are made the scheme is scheduled to be implemented around 26 June 2025. More >>
Pacific Edge Reports Resilient Performance In FY25
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 7:37 pm | Pacific Edge
Pacific Edge also announces a NZ$20 million equity raising to capitalize on recent clinical and commercial milestones, grow in non-Medicare channels and regain Medicare coverage. The details of the capital raising are covered in a separate announcement ... More >>
NZ Building System Needs Urgent Improvement
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 6:46 pm | Engineering New Zealand
Although the Government is committed to making changes across key areas, the current building system reform programme lacks strategic direction, and efficiency and cost savings are frequently prioritised over quality outcomes. More >>
Lotto NZ Unveils Bold New ‘Imagine’ Powerball TV Advertisement
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 6:40 pm | Lotto New Zealand
Lotto NZ Chief Executive Jason Delamore says Lotto NZ wanted to focus on the way a Powerball win can allow players to live out their wildest dreams. More >>
MediaWorks Enters FY25 With Growth Momentum Following Strong FY24 Results
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 5:31 pm | MediaWorks
The company delivered revenue of $213 million, up 4% on FY23, and EBITDA of $38.9 million, an increase of $4.4 million (13%) year-on-year. More >>
Prime Minister Returns To Waimakariri Business Almost Lost To Fire
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 5:00 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis made a flying business tour to North Canterbury business Sutton Tools, which has recovered from a fire in January 2022. More >>
Storm Disrupts Power Supply Across Southern Networks
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 4:31 pm | PowerNet
If you are without power and have not yet reported that to PowerNet, please call our team on 0800 808 587. More >>
When Will We See King Charles On Our Currency?
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 4:06 pm | RNZ
The King's coins will circulate alongside Queen Elizabeth's coins. More >>
NZ King Salmon Reduce Harvest Due To Small, 'Stressed' Fish
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 4:02 pm | RNZ
It also cut its full year underlying profit guidance by about half . More >>
New Zealand Is Not Yet Capturing Alternative Remittance In Anti-Money Laundering Laws
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 1:10 pm | Asia Pacific AML
Though New Zealand’s AML/CFT regime captures conventional money or value transfers that occur through a Wire Transfer, it does not capture unconventional methods of trading. More >>
Transport And Infrastructure Committee Opens Inquiry Into Ports And The Maritime Sector
Friday, 30 May 2025, 5:26 pm | Transport and Infrastructure Committee
The committee has established this Inquiry to examine the current state of play, challenges, and future opportunities within the ports and maritime sectors. More >>
Green Light For Wellington Airport’s Development Of Lyall Bay Parade
Friday, 30 May 2025, 3:44 pm | Wellington Airport
Key enhancements include a surfers hub, toilet, shower, and changing room facilities, better pedestrian access for all beach users via boardwalks and ramps, play areas and viewing platforms, plantings, and much more. More >>
Miraka Opens 2025/26 Season With $9.85 Milk Price Forecast
Friday, 30 May 2025, 3:40 pm | Miraka
The low-carbon dairy processor says its forecast reflects confidence in strong global dairy demand and reinforces Miraka’s focus on delivering transparent, reliable value to its suppliers. More >>
Mānuka Charitable Trust Warns Global Buyers Of Misleading Australian Honey Claims
Friday, 30 May 2025, 3:34 pm | Manuka Charitable Trust
Capilano makes claims that, in the Trust’s view, deliberately undermine the authenticity, cultural significance, and scientific uniqueness of honey derived from Mānuka located in Aotearoa New Zealand – a native species of deep significance to Māori and found ... More >>
Port Of Auckland Fee Increases Cause Concern For Industry
Friday, 30 May 2025, 3:08 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Trucks have been charged $130 per visit in access fees to the container terminal during peak hours since Jan 2025. This will increase to $180 in January 2026, $230 by July 2026 and $350 by January 2027. These fees are levied each time a truck accesses More >>
SBS Group Delivers Solid Full-year Result, Supporting More Kiwis Into Homes
Friday, 30 May 2025, 3:03 pm | SBS Bank
The SBS Group, which includes SBS Bank, SBS Insurance, SBS Wealth and Finance Now, reported a pre-tax Operating Surplus of $43.1 million, up 2.1% on the prior year. Both lending and deposit growth indicated strong underlying performance. More >>
Resilience Fund Wraps Up After Supporting Over 360 Hawke’s Bay Businesses
Friday, 30 May 2025, 2:11 pm | Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce
The fund expanded on the existing RBP services to help businesses hit by Cyclone Gabrielle, connecting them with training providers for targeted support focused on well-being, financial planning and long-term business resilience. More >>
Apprentice Challenge 2025 National Final – Event Details
Friday, 30 May 2025, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Certified Builders
All nineteen finalists earned their place at the national final by winning their regional heats in April. Now in its fifteenth year, the NZCB Apprentice Challenge tests the practical skills and qualities expected of professional builders as they ... More >>
Built To Endure: MTF’s Long-Term Strategy Delivers Growth In Tough Times
Friday, 30 May 2025, 12:22 pm | MTF
While many businesses are trimming budgets, MTF is increasing its investment in its people, brand, and technology to deliver long-term value to its shareholders and customers. More >>
Local Market Guidance Available Through Total Realty’s Blenheim And Alexandra Agents
Friday, 30 May 2025, 12:12 pm | Total Realty
Total Realty’s team of real estate agents in Blenheim provides market appraisals, listing support, and buyer engagement services. In Central Otago, Alexandra real estate agents from the Total Realty network deliver comparable services with a focus ... More >>
ERANZ Welcomes Government Move To Update NPS On Renewable Energy
Friday, 30 May 2025, 11:31 am | ERANZ
A more directive National Policy Statement on renewable energy should, together with greater certainty on industry regulations, boost the impetus to build the generation we need. More >>
Hospitality Industry Welcomes $2.6 Million Investment In Regional Events
Friday, 30 May 2025, 11:22 am | Restaurant Association of NZ
With a year-long outlook and a focus on supporting regional events, the Regional Events Promotion Fund is a positive step towards encouraging domestic tourism and bolstering regions and industry across Aotearoa. More >>
Two Environmental Powerhouses Unite: Beautification Trust To Welcome Tread Lightly Charitable Trust From July 2025
Friday, 30 May 2025, 11:17 am | The Beautification Trust
The move will strengthen environmental learning and behaviour change initiatives across Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and ensure the programme’s financial sustainability and long-term delivery. More >>
Potatoes New Zealand Supports Government Move To Back Growers And Food Security
Friday, 30 May 2025, 11:01 am | Potatoes New Zealand
The Government’s proposal to streamline resource consent requirements and make vegetable growing a permitted activity is being applauded by the industry as a long-overdue move to protect the country’s ability to feed itself. More >>
Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Industry And Household): Year Ended 2023
Friday, 30 May 2025, 10:56 am | Stats NZ
Industry and household emissions estimates use the latest New Zealand Greenhouse Gas Inventory data from the Ministry for the Environment and show updated production-based gross emissions for the years ended December 2007 through to 2023, on a System of ... More >>
FMA Issues Infringement Notice To Pharmazen Limited
Friday, 30 May 2025, 10:52 am | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA’s infringement notice requires Pharmazen to pay a $7,500 fee for an infringement offence under s 461H of the FMC Act. It has 28 days to pay the infringement fee or respond to the notice. More >>
Home Consents Down In The Month Of April 2025
Friday, 30 May 2025, 10:49 am | Stats NZ
“The drop in number of new homes consented in April 2025 may have been impacted by the timing of Easter weekend and Anzac Day, with people potentially taking time off in between,” economic indicators spokesperson Michelle Feyen said. More >>
SYSPRO Research Reveals That Manufacturers Are Eager To Adopt Smart Technologies, But Face Deployment Challenges
Friday, 30 May 2025, 10:38 am | SYSPRO
A significant number of manufacturers are overcoming barriers of high upfront costs and internal resistance to change, to adopt technologies such as automation and robotics (37%), AI and machine learning (19%) and industrial internet of things (IIOT) (18%) ... More >>
Advanced Group Acquires Synergy Technologies
Friday, 30 May 2025, 10:37 am | TPT Group
Advanced Group’s parent company, TPT Group, is well experienced with mergers and acquisitions, with this the 17th transaction the business has completed. More >>
NZ On Air Congratulates The Winners Of The 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards
Friday, 30 May 2025, 9:56 am | NZ On Air
As a longstanding partner of AMA, NZ On Air is honoured to support this iconic event and to celebrate the depth of artistry that defines our local music scene. More >>
Another Milestone For Industry-Led Open Banking In Aotearoa New Zealand
Friday, 30 May 2025, 9:04 am | Payments NZ
The most significant upgrade in this standard is the introduction of mandatory support for enduring payment consent – a critical function sought by the industry. More >>
Elevate Your Productivity In Hoboken's Innovation Hub
Friday, 30 May 2025, 8:19 am | Hugh Grant
Mission 50 is North Jersey’s premier co-working and shared business growth environment. Take a look at what this location can do for you and your emerging company or expanding clientele. More >>
Another Milestone For Industry-Led Open Banking In Aotearoa New Zealand
Friday, 30 May 2025, 8:15 am | Payments NZ
Version 2.3 of the Payment Initiation API standard for open banking, developed by Payments NZ’s API Centre, is due for implementation today, marking the third milestone under the industry’s minimum open banking implementation plan. More >>
Legal Support For Families In A Transitional Time
Friday, 30 May 2025, 8:07 am | Hugh Grant
We at Bourget & Banda are knowledgeable about Maine's divorce laws and procedures and will simplify this complicated and oftentimes emotional process for you and ensure that you are awarded what you deserve. More >>
Bitdefender Enhances Global Channel Program For Resellers And Managed Service Providers
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 8:51 pm | Bitdefender
The updates are designed to maximise revenue opportunities, streamline partner engagement, and further strengthen support for the channel and managed service provider community. The program introduces a new Platinum tier and expands access to advanced security More >>
'Proposal To Allow Commercial Vegetable Growing Without Consent Means The Industry Has A Future'
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 8:35 pm | Vegetables New Zealand
"This proposal is a major step forward for New Zealand’s food security and the health of kiwis," says Vegetables NZ Chair, John Murphy. More >>
Resource Management Act Announcements On Right Track
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 7:38 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Resource Management Act (RMA) changes announced are a significant step forward in making the building and connection of networks and critical infrastructure much easier, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA). More >>
XM Cyber Expands ANZ Footprint Through Partnership With Netpoleon
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 6:41 pm | Netpolean
The new partnership brings XM Cyber’s advanced capabilities to the hands of ANZ customers through Netpoleon’s extensive channel network and deep cybersecurity expertise. More >>
Hairdressing Changes Should Focus On Staffing Shortage, Hairdresser Says
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 5:20 pm | RNZ
One hairdresser says there are bigger issues facing the industry. More >>
The Headwinds Facing Regional Airlines
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 5:12 pm | RNZ
The small plane routes that keep our country connected are becoming increasingly fragile links. More >>
Forest Owners Support Restoration Of National Consistency To Forest Regulation
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 5:08 pm | NZ Forest Owners Association
New Zealand Forest Owners Association chief executive Dr Elizabeth Heeg says the forestry sector has long called for clearer, nationally consistent regulation that provides certainty for growers. More >>
New Online Dashboard Shines A Light On Regional Power Prices
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 5:04 pm | Electricity Authority
Authority General Manager Retail and Consumer Andrew Millar explains: "We want to support New Zealand households and businesses to make more active, informed decisions about their power use and costs by providing them with better information. More >>
10 Cent Coin With King Charles III Image Now In Production
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 3:37 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
“Updating our currency with the new sovereign takes several years because we always hold sufficient stock to deal with demand spikes or supply issues. We make enough coins and banknotes just in case - not just in time,” says Ian Woolford, Director ... More >>
Federated Farmers Welcomes Freshwater Regulations Review
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 3:22 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers will be reading through the detail of today’s announcement and going back to the Government with our position, on behalf of our members, in the next few weeks. More >>
National Direction In Support Of Growth
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 3:04 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ supports the intention of transitioning these changes into a new RMA framework based on clearer property rights and long-term certainty to encourage investment and growth. More >>
Protective Coating Solutions Support Auckland Commercial Sector
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 2:15 pm | SEAB Painting
SEAB provides epoxy flooring in Auckland for commercial and industrial spaces such as warehouses, factories, and commercial kitchens. More >>
Whitby Local Claims Life-Changing $17.2 Million Powerball Prize
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 2:12 pm | Lotto New Zealand
The woman and her family are busy making lots of plans for their future, their win is going to help them pay off mortgages, buy homes, experience overseas holidays, and most importantly, set the children and grandchildren up well into the future. More >>
Wasp Season Spurs Call For Pest Management Services In Auckland
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 1:30 pm | Go Pest
Local service provider Go Pest has seen particular interest in wasp nest removal as residents encounter active nests in gardens, sheds, and outdoor structures. More >>
Roadblocks Removed For Quarry Sector
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 1:11 pm | Aggregate and Quarry Association NZ
Aggregate and Quarry Association (AQA) CEO Wayne Scott says he’s relieved to see today, the Government’s package of proposed amendments to RMA instruments include several targeted at the extractive sector. More >>
Major Airfield Works To Enable Future Growth In Regional Air Capacity At Auckland Airport
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 1:09 pm | Auckland Airport
The project will support the realignment of Taxiway Bravo and future runway maintenance around 2030, as well as potential future development of a dedicated regional pier and terminal headhouse. More >>
New Code To Strengthen Support For Vulnerable Telecommunications Consumers
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 1:01 pm | NZ Telecommunications Forum - TCF
The Vulnerable Consumer Code takes effect six months after its approval date of 22 May 2025 and full compliance is required within 12 months. More >>
Infrastructure NZ Backs NPS To Strengthen Infrastructure Decision-Making
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 12:51 pm | Infrastructure NZ
Infrastructure NZ particularly welcomes changes that will make consenting for new or expanding existing quarries easier and faster, and believes the new NPS for Natural Hazards is a much-needed addition. More >>
Safety Improves From AKL Incident Learnings
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 12:40 pm | NZALPA
“In NZALPA’s 80 years of representing professional pilots in New Zealand, we have found that taking the time to together gather all facts and analyse all relevant information has assisted aviation in becoming the safest form of transportation in ... More >>
FMA Releases Good Cents: Kiwis On Savings And Debt Research
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 10:51 am | Financial Markets Authority
Good Cents: Kiwis on Savings and Debt looks into New Zealanders' attitudes and behaviours towards savings, debt reduction, and financial guidance. It identifies three main areas for improvement for financial providers such as banks, insurers and investment ... More >>
PRINZ Unveils Supreme Award At The 2025 PRINZ Awards - Pead Brought The Haka Home
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 10:46 am | PRINZ
Pead took home the coveted Supreme Award at the annual PRINZ Awards for their campaign, Restoring Mana: The World’s Largest Haka for Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust. 180 PR Professionals gathered last night to celebrate excellence and achievement in Aotearoa’s ... More >>
