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Hon. David Seymour On Newly Created Ministry Of Regulation, With The Newmarket And Parnell Business Associations
Friday, 15 March 2024, 2:58 pm | Newmarket Business Association
Newmarket & Parnell, 15 March 2024 – This morning the Newmarket Business Association (NBA) and Parnell Business Association (PBA) hosted an exclusive breakfast with Hon. David Seymour, where he discussed his newly created Ministry of Regulation, ... More >>
Find Trusted Locksmiths Easily: TradieGuide's New Websites For Christchurch, Auckland, And Dunedin
Friday, 15 March 2024, 1:29 pm | TradieGuide
TradieGuide is thrilled to unveil three specialised websites designed to connect individuals across New Zealand with highly skilled and trustworthy locksmith services: Christchurch Locksmiths , Locksmiths Auckland , and Locksmiths Dunedin . These platforms ... More >>
New Zealand Ranks In The World’s Top 3 Second Home Hotspots For 2024
Friday, 15 March 2024, 12:01 pm | GetAgent
A new study conducted by estate agent comparison site GetAgent has revealed the most in-demand locations to buy a second property in, and Ireland tops the list as the world’s ‘second home hotspot’. Global searches for second home purchases ... More >>
Douglas McKay To Retire From The BNZ Board
Friday, 15 March 2024, 11:35 am | BNZ
BNZ today announced that Douglas McKay, ONZM, is retiring as a director of BNZ, effective 31 May 2024. Mr McKay has been a member of the BNZ Board since 5 March 2013 and has been the Chair since 1 August 2015. The BNZ Board has appointed Warwick ... More >>
Business Confidence Positive, But With Headwinds Looming
Friday, 15 March 2024, 10:58 am | Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury (formerly the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce) released the results of its March Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey to members today, highlighting generally positive business confidence, but also some potential headwinds coming ... More >>
Consumer Protection And The CGA
Friday, 15 March 2024, 10:30 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Today marks World Consumer Rights Day, and the Consumer Protection team at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment wants to remind New Zealanders of the protections and guarantees they can expect when purchasing goods and services in New Zealand. ... More >>
Cost Of Living Crisis: Latest Air NZ Price Hikes Make Monitoring Of Domestic Airfares Essential For Kiwi Consumers
Friday, 15 March 2024, 10:29 am | New Zealand Airports Association
The NZ Airports Association is calling for the introduction of domestic airfare and airline performance monitoring to provide greater transparency for consumers, amid record high domestic airfares. Chief Executive Billie Moore says: “This week’s ... More >>
Help Consumer NZ Clean Up Greenwashing
Friday, 15 March 2024, 10:28 am | Consumer NZ
Greenwashing is rife in New Zealand. Consumer wants your help gathering greenwashing examples to determine the scope of the problem. Almost half of New Zealanders (47%) find it difficult to tell the truthfulness of a product’s green claims, and three-quarters ... More >>
5 Practical Ways To Lower Your Electricity Bills
Friday, 15 March 2024, 10:26 am | Hugh Grant
Electricity is a constant variable every home needs to remain functional, but unfortunately, the bills can sometimes skyrocket each month. However, this is reversible and doesn’t require costly upgrades or drastic lifestyle changes. With little changes in your ... More >>
Three Lotto Players Share $1 Million
Friday, 15 March 2024, 10:25 am | lotto nz
The dream has become a reality for three lucky Lotto players from Auckland and Hamilton after each winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were sold at Glenview Centre Lotto and Post in Hamilton, and ... More >>
Beam Introduces Lighter, Smaller ‘Apollo Lite’ E-bike To Wellington To Support Growing Commuter Demand
Friday, 15 March 2024, 9:49 am | Beam Global
100 new Apollo Lite e-bikes will fully replace Beam’s existing e-bike fleet in Wellington <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/ea5accedc3f8834b5c21.jpeg" width="720" height="548"> With 50% of trips on a Beam ... More >>
A New Business Website For Bulabins
Friday, 15 March 2024, 9:44 am | The Digital Ambassador
Bula Bins has recently launched its new small business website. It offers a rubbish removal service with complimentary drop-off and pickup in Auckland, New Zealand. The service includes managing household garbage, event waste management, and tenant ... More >>
The Digital Ambassador Launches Its New Website
Friday, 15 March 2024, 9:42 am | The Digital Ambassador
The Digital Ambassador, a web design Auckland company, has announced the launch of its latest company website, which will increase its visibility and reach to potential clients who need website service for their local business in New Zealand. The website ... More >>
ASB Rural Quarterly Report
Friday, 15 March 2024, 8:58 am | ASB Bank
Dairy rebounds, forestry looking up as meat prices lag, but overall a more positive outlook for the sector More >>
Westpac Economic Bulletin: New Zealand Residential Construction Update, March 2024
Friday, 15 March 2024, 8:51 am | Westpac
We’re going to need lots of houses Westpac’s latest Economic Bulletin looks at what the big swings in New Zealand’s population means for housing supply and home building. The past few years have seen some parts of New Zealand catching up ... More >>
Second Day Of Seabed Mining Hearing Concludes As Experts Reveal 20-thousand Square Metres Of Seabed To Be Mined Daily
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 7:01 pm | Ngati Ruanui
It has been revealed that 20-thousand square metres of the seabed is intended to be mined everyday as the second day of the Trans-Tasman Resources Limited hearing to mine the moana comes to a close. Representatives from TTR presented further evidence, ... More >>
New Canterbury Showhome By Design Builders Opening To The Public
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 6:26 pm | Design Builders
Design Builders Canterbury is proud to announce their first showhome will soon be open to the public in one of the most sought-after suburbs of Christchurch. March is set to be a winning month for Design Builders Canterbury as they prepare to open ... More >>
Youngman Richardson Expands Nationwide Network
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 6:24 pm | Youngman Richardson
Following on from the establishment of a South Auckland branch, Youngman Richardson is extending its reach further with the opening of a site in Hamilton. Situated at 3/31 Chafer Place, Te Rapa, the new branch is easily accessed from the on and off-ramps ... More >>
IoT Security Company Nozomi Secures $100M Series E Funding
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 6:16 pm | Nozomi Networks
Nozomi Networks Secures $100 Million Investment to Accelerate Mission to Defend the World’s Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Threats Latest round includes investments from Mitsubishi Electric and Schneider Electric; spotlights demand for an OT/IoT ... More >>
Police Association And NZ Police Pay Talks Ongoing
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 4:23 pm | NZ Police Association
The New Zealand Police Association, Te Aka Hāpai met with Police today to continue pay negotiations in the wake of the association’s rejection of last week’s offer. Association president Chris Cahill says Police had nothing further to offer because ... More >>
Emerge Aotearoa Celebrates The Generator’s Success With Inspirational Expo
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 2:22 pm | NZ Generator
A highly successful initiative that assists people to start their own businesses and decrease their dependency on government support is celebrating with a sensational expo on 15 and 16 March at Ngā Tohu o Uenuku/Māngere Arts Centre. The Generator ... More >>
TradieGuide Introduces Specialised Websites For Asbestos Safety In Lower Hutt, Tauranga, And Whangarei
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 1:17 pm | TradieGuide
TradieGuide is pleased to announce the launch of three new websites aimed at providing comprehensive asbestos removal and testing services in New Zealand. Asbestos Removal Lower Hutt , Asbestos Removal Tauranga , and Asbestos Removal Whangarei are dedicated ... More >>
Airlines Welcome Examination Of The Impact Of Airport Costs On Demand And Seat Capacity
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 12:39 pm | BARNZ
Auckland, 14 March 2024 - Board of Airline Representatives (BARNZ) says airlines welcome the examination of the impact of airport costs on demand and seat capacity. “NZ Airports Association (NZAA) states New Zealand is one of the least competitive ... More >>
96% Of ECE Centres On Pay Parity, But Significant Issues Remain For Teachers And Providers
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 12:22 pm | Early Childhood Council
Ministry of Education data shows that 96% of Education and Care Centres have opted into Pay Parity, with 42% on Full Pay Parity. But in spite of improved teacher pay, it appears to have exacerbated the steady number of centre closures, ... More >>
Engineer Salaries Increase But Short-term Challenges And Skills Crisis Looming
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 11:46 am | Engineering New Zealand
Engineers have seen average salary increases of 7.8% over the past year to $124,000, as shown by the latest remuneration survey from Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau. Chief Executive Dr Richard Templer says the 2023 results show the profession has ... More >>
First Zespri Kiwifruit Charter Of 2024 Sets Sail For China
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 11:41 am | Zespri
Zespri’s first charter shipment of the 2024 New Zealand kiwifruit season has departed the Port of Tauranga bound for Shanghai. The vessel Kowhai – which was named by Zespri in 2020 – is carrying 700,000 trays, or around 2,500 tonnes of Zespri SunGold ... More >>
Industry Veteran Ian Hassell Launches Umbrellar Technology Group
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 11:36 am | Umbrellar
Ian Hassell, an established leader in the local technology industry, today announced he has launched Umbrellar Technology Group, a managed service provider (MSP) dedicated to empowering the success of New Zealand customers. Through its offering of its public ... More >>
Forget The Handshake: Mastering LinkedIn Networking For Kiwi Businesses
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 10:33 am | LinkedIn
Meet-and-greet business networking may soon be a thing of the past for New Zealand's small and medium businesses (SMEs)—worryingly, however, most Kiwi SMEs seemingly lack the mindset and skill set to adapt. While referrals and word-of-mouth (WOM) ... More >>
A Proportionality Framework Allows For Diversity While Promoting Financial Stability
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 10:29 am | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua has published the first legislative document setting out how it will take a proportionate approach when developing prudential standards for licensed deposit takers under the Deposit Takers Act 2023. Following ... More >>
Government Support To Fight Scams Welcomed By Banks
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 10:26 am | NZBA
The New Zealand Banking Association welcomes the New Zealand government’s support to help fight fraud at the inaugural Global Fraud Summit held in London this week. NZBA chair Vittoria Shortt, who attended the summit on behalf of the New Zealand ... More >>
Catch The Bus To Success: Kellogg’s Special K Campaign Drives Brand Impact With Mediaworks
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 10:00 am | Mediaworks
MediaWorks has used its Opinionation panel to prove the effectiveness of bus advertising in driving brand values and consideration for household staples like Special K. Recently Kellogg's launched a new creative direction for Special K, aiming to elevate brand ... More >>
Small Retailers Poised For Growth Despite Retail Squeeze, Says E-commerce Expert
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 9:41 am | Convergence
Contrary to predictions that the days of small retailers are numbered, emerging new technology and shopper values suggests small retailers are well-positioned to thrive in the coming years—unlike the retail middle which will do it tough. Mark ... More >>
Slick New Look For Sprig’s Core Range Of Beers
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 9:38 am | Sprig and Fern Brewery
From today, Sprig + Fern Brewing Co.’s core range of beers will begin sporting a newly redesigned look. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/82cbf2e06a522dfa0fcb.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> The refreshed artwork aims to ... More >>
The 23-year-old Who Made NZ Advisers Elite Women 2024 List – “I’m Just Getting Started.”
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 9:30 am | Elite Women
On International Women’s Day NZ Adviser released their Elite Women of 2024 a highly respected list of 40 exceptional female leaders within the mortgage industry. Amongst the elite list was 23 year old Keagan Modlin, Co-Founder of The Lending Team , a ... More >>
Waikato Dairy Industry Award Winners Announced
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 9:18 am | NZ Dairy Industry Awards
The major winners in the 2024 Waikato Dairy Industry Awards are proof that poor decisions of the past can be overcome to carve out a successful career in milking cows. Logan and Sian Dawson were announced winners of the region’s Share Farmer ... More >>
Sorted Unveils Enhanced Budget Planner Tool And Revamped Website
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 8:56 am | Retirement Commissioner
Government-backed personal finance website sorted.org.nz has launched a new budget planner tool along with a refreshed website to help New Zealanders achieve their money goals in 2024. Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission, which runs Sorted, ... More >>
Foodstuffs Co-ops Record Another Slowdown In Food Price Inflation
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 7:11 pm | Foodstuffs NZ
Stats NZ’s latest food price index (FPI) rate is 2.1%pa for Feb 2024 Foodstuffs co-ops record a 2.4%pa average price rise in the same categories as the FPI basket Fruit and vegetables dominate 10 biggest year-on-year price falls of 23%-54% ... More >>
Westpac NZ Announces Changes To Board Of Directors
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 6:37 pm | Westpac
Westpac NZ has announced the appointment of Debbie Birch as an independent non-executive director, effective 18 April 2024. Ms Birch brings more than 30 years of financial markets experience, including managing global investment portfolios. She’s held ... More >>
Dominion Road Business Association Calls For Mandatory Tamper-Proof Number Plate Screws
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 6:35 pm | Dominion Road Business Association
In a bid to combat the rampant issue of stolen number plates fueling criminal activity, the Dominion Road Business Association urges the government to mandate the use of tamper-proof screws on all new and used cars sold in New Zealand. “Stolen number ... More >>
TVNZ: Union Members Say “No” To Proposal
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 3:40 pm | E Tu
E tū has formally written to TVNZ on behalf of union members, raising serious concerns about the proposed changes and the process laid out by the company. The letter was sent to TVNZ’s chief executive, the executive editor of news and current affairs, ... More >>
Stats NZ Announces Review Of The CPI Basket
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 3:39 pm | Statistics New Zealand
The consumers price index (CPI) basket of goods and services used to measure inflation will be updated in April 2025, Stats NZ said today. The CPI represents inflation experienced by New Zealand households. To measure the CPI, Stats NZ collects thousands ... More >>
Government’s Employment Relations Priorities A Welcome Step In The Right Direction Says EMA
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 2:37 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says businesses across the country will welcome the government’s new employment relations priorities announced yesterday by the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister. EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald ... More >>
Spatial Computing...the New Frontier
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 2:03 pm | Company-X
By Chris Gardner The release of Apple’s new Vision Pro mixed-reality headset is creating innovative opportunities in multiple sectors on the new frontier of spatial computing. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/a7272df12519f57d25b5.jpeg" ... More >>
TradieGuide Announces Launch Of Three New Websites To Connect Residents With Top Plumbing Services
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 1:06 pm | TradieGuide
TradieGuide is proud to announce the launch of three new websites designed to connect residents of the North Shore, Oamaru, and Orewa with highly skilled and reliable plumbing services. The new platforms, Plumbers North Shore , Plumbers Oamaru , and ... More >>
Matangi Angus Beef Breaks New Ground With Boutique Butchery In Hawke’s Bay
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 12:44 pm | Matangi
Hawke’s Bay, 13 March 2024 – Twelve months ago, the team at Matangi Angus Beef were in gumboots beginning repairs to their farm after Cyclone Gabrielle laid waste to much of it – a far cry from the position they now find themselves in as they ... More >>
Zanda McDonald Award Crowns Two Winners At Ten-year Milestone
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 11:34 am | Zanda McDonald Award
Two exceptional young women have been crowned as the 2024 winners of the coveted trans-Tasman agricultural award, the Zanda McDonald Award, at a special 10-year celebration evening. New Zealander Nancy Crawshaw and Australian Tessa Chartres have taken out ... More >>
Food Prices See Smallest Annual Increase Since May 2021
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 11:29 am | Statistics New Zealand
Food prices increased 2.1 percent in the 12 months to February 2024, the smallest increase since May 2021, according to figures released by Stats NZ said today. The 2.1 percent increase is noticeably lower when compared with the 12.0 percent increase ... More >>
Avaya To Deliver AI-Powered Customer Experience Use Cases And Insights At Enterprise Connect 2024
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 11:11 am | Avaya
Avaya , a global leader in customer experience and communications solutions, today announced it will showcase how businesses can use AI to safely and securely meet soaring expectations for customer and employee experiences – without disruption ... More >>
Zero Emission Government Mandates Met With Scepticism And Lack Of Trust, Global Teletrac Navman Survey Reveals
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 11:09 am | Teltrac
Teletrac Navman , a Vontier company and leading connected mobility platform for industries that manage vehicle and equipment assets, has today announced findings of its annual industry survey . Key takeaways include: · Less than half of respondents ... More >>
Constant Contact Appoints New Executives To Enable Rapid Growth In The Asia Pacific Region
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 10:43 am | Constant Contact
BRISBANE, AU, March 13th, 2024 -- Constant Contact , a digital marketing and automation platform used by millions of small businesses and nonprofits globally, today announced Gerard Smith as its new Asia Pacific (APAC) Head of Partnerships. The addition of ... More >>
Ombudsman Urges People To Follow Rules For Driving On Beaches
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 9:51 am | Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman
Consumers should take care to avoid circumstances that could result in an insurance claim, says the Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Karen Stevens. This comes after a driver lost his vehicle after driving into the sea to wash its underside. ... More >>
Govt Workplace Priorities Focused On What Matters To Business
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 9:49 am | Business New Zealand
BusinessNZ congratulates the Government for focusing on several issues around workplace relations, and supports the Minister as she signals changes central to business function in New Zealand. Chief Executive Kirk Hope says the areas outlined by Minister for ... More >>
Briscoe FY Results
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 9:26 am | Briscoes
The directors of Briscoe Group Limited announce a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $84.2 million for the year ending 28 January 2024, representing 95% of the record $88.4 million reported for the previous year. More >>
E Tipu: The Boma Agri Summit Announces First Six Speakers In 2024 Lineup
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 9:17 am | Boma NZ
Set to take place in the heart of Manawatū on 18-19 June 2024, E Tipu: the Boma Agri Summit is shaping up to be an unmissable event for primary industry professionals and enthusiasts. This event offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve deep into ... More >>
Navigating The Realm Of Royalty-Free Content: Unraveling Misconceptions With PikWizard
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 9:10 am | Hugh Grant
In the vast expanse of digital landscapes, understanding the intricacies of royalty-free content emerges as an indispensable asset for businesses and professionals alike. Amidst the labyrinth of misconceptions encircling royalty-free licenses, clarity ... More >>
TradieGuide Expands Cleaning Services With Launch Of New Regional Websites
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 8:43 am | TradieGuide
TradieGuide is excited to announce the launch of three new websites: Commercial Cleaners Taupo , Commercial Cleaners Hawke's Bay , and Commercial Cleaners Queenstown . These platforms are designed to provide comprehensive commercial cleaning services, ... More >>
Fast-Track Bill Increases Impetus for Real-time, Transparent Water Monitoring
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 8:02 pm | AquaWatch
The New Zealand government's decision to fast-track the consenting process for projects of national significance greatly increases the urgency for transparent and collaborative water monitoring across all our waterways. The ability of New Zealand to maintain ... More >>
New Kiwi Company Win Prestigious “Model Of The Year” Award At The Nuremburg Toy Fair
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 6:33 pm | Kotare Models Ltd
New Kiwi company Kotare Models Ltd was awarded a prestigious “Model of the year 2024” medal at the Nuremburg Toy fair held last month. The medal was awarded for their Spitfire Mk.Ia model kitset which was, remarkably, their very first product ... More >>
Start-up, Magnetic, Sets Out To Address New Zealand’s $1.89b Advertising Waste
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 6:26 pm | Waitapu Group
As the advertising content and media landscape continues to proliferate, so does the attention brands can command from consumers. A new data solutions provider, Magnetic, has set out to address the estimated $1.89b of advertising waste in New Zealand, ... More >>
Dunedin Set To Shift A Gear With Omoda Jaecoo Arrival
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 6:23 pm | Anthem
Dunedin will now be home to New Zealand’s newest automotive brand – Omoda Jaecoo. Set to enter the New Zealand market in April, Omoda’s cutting edge fleet will be available at its new Dunedin-based dealer, Southern Motor Group. Omoda and sister ... More >>