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Minister For Regional Development, Shane Jones, Officially Opens LeaderBrand’s Covered Production Facility
Friday, 19 April 2024, 5:00 pm | LeaderBrand
The aim of the project is to accelerate crop growth year-round in a more sustainable manner, helping to mitigate weather impacts, reducing fertiliser and water usage as well as protecting the soil. It also ensures job security and supports Tairāwhiti’s ... More >>
Disabled People Falling Victim To The Work-readiness Trap
Friday, 19 April 2024, 3:46 pm | IHC New Zealand
Research has shown that intellectually disabled people are great employees, and hiring them can result in improvements in profitability, greater cost-effectiveness, lower employee turnover, high rates of employee retention, reliability, punctuality, loyalty ... More >>
Better Earthquake Risk Management
Friday, 19 April 2024, 3:40 pm | Business NZ
BusinessNZ has welcomed the announcement of an early review and extension to deadlines on owners of buildings deemed earthquake-prone. More >>
Businesses Still Hiring, Even In Tough Economic Climate
Friday, 19 April 2024, 1:59 pm | Trade Me Limited
Total job applications were up compared with the previous quarter, with a 15.4 per cent increase. The biggest increase was in Marlborough with a 25.2 per cent jump, followed by the Otago region at 24.2 per cent. More >>
Paramount Pools Merges With Major Australian Franchise Swimart
Friday, 19 April 2024, 1:05 pm | Paramount Pools
Paramount Pools has merged with Swimart, a leading Australian pool and spa franchise network, a move which combines two strong brands and many years of expertise. A total of three Paramount Pools' five stores will be co-branded under the Swimart and Paramount ... More >>
Disrupter Fast-track Bill Long Overdue
Friday, 19 April 2024, 12:07 pm | Straterra
t’s time for a disrupter to get infrastructure and development projects moving, with significant benefits for New Zealand, says Straterra chief executive, Josie Vidal. "We see the Fast-track Approvals Bill as the ticket to this and our submission ... More >>
TPT Group Holdings Announces Appointment Of New Independent Director
Friday, 19 April 2024, 11:15 am | TPT Group Holdings NZ Limited
TPT Group Holdings (NZ) Limited, a family-owned local investment company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Loveard as an Independent Director. More >>
Woolworths Marks Milestone With 50th Woolworths Store In New Zealand
Friday, 19 April 2024, 10:25 am | Woolworths New Zealand
Woolworths New Zealand is proud to announce the transformation of its 50th store with Countdown Hāwera becoming Woolworths Hāwera - a significant milestone in the transformation journey that started in August 2023. With the transformation ... More >>
Netflix Pipeline Leads To Consecutive Quarters Of Global Demand Share Growth
Friday, 19 April 2024, 9:57 am | Parrot Analytics
Two years after small subscriber losses disappeared an eventual $200B in shareholder value, Netflix has almost fully recovered its peak share price, and kicks off the latest round of media and entertainment earnings with the wind at its back. More >>
Air New Zealand Shares Summer Schedule Updates
Friday, 19 April 2024, 9:08 am | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has today revealed updates to its capacity and network this summer, with the confirmed return of two routes, an extended pause on another, and additional capacity into key markets. More >>
Exploring The World Of Alternative Cryptocurrencies
Friday, 19 April 2024, 8:53 am | Hugh Grant
Today we're diving deep into the wild, wonderful world of alternative cryptocurrencies, better known as "altcoins"! You’ve probably heard a ton about that popular crypto called Bitcoin by now. But believe it or not, the cryptocurrency universe ... More >>
Fonterra Appoints Permanent COO
Friday, 19 April 2024, 8:50 am | Fonterra
Fonterra has today announced Anna Palairet has been permanently appointed into the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Anna has been acting in the position since June 2023. CEO Miles Hurrell says Anna has valuable expertise and a strong relationship ... More >>
BDO Business Wellbeing Index (April 2024 Report)
Friday, 19 April 2024, 8:04 am | BDO New Zealand
The positive sentiment witnessed immediately after the 2023 General Election has subsided for New Zealand’s business leaders, who are now feeling more negative than ever regarding their business performance and finances. More >>
New Research Finds AI Skills Could Boost New Zealand Salaries By More Than 30% And Accelerate Career Growth
Friday, 19 April 2024, 4:57 am | Amazon Web Services
The research highlights the need for greater collaboration between governments, industries, and educators to help employers in New Zealand implement AI training programs and guide workers in matching their AI skillsets to the right roles to harness their ... More >>
Reserve Bank Approves Accuro Transfer To UniMed
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 2:32 pm | UniMed
Union Medical Benefits Society Ltd (UniMed) and Accuro Health Insurance Society Ltd (Accuro) have received approval from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to transfer Accuro’s insurance portfolio to UniMed. This is the final step in the regulatory ... More >>
Over 20 Electric Double-Deckers Coming To West Auckland As Bus Usage Increases
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 2:29 pm | Auckland Transport
As part of AT’s Mission Electric, West Auckland’s flagship bus service, the WX1, will be run by fully electric double-decker buses from next April. A new $166 million contract has been signed between Auckland Transport (AT) and bus operator Tranzit ... More >>
Fonterra Partners With Sharesies To Offer Farmers Enhanced Share Trading
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 1:17 pm | Fonterra
“Sharesies is in the final stages of completing a tailored and exclusive space for our shareholders that’s more intuitive and accessible for managing their investment in the Co-operative. More >>
Announcement To Extend Port Permits For Pre-RMA Activities For Another 20 Years Is Asking The Wrong Question
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 11:38 am | Stop Stealing Our Harbour
Stop Stealing Our Harbour spokesman Michael Goldwater is encouraged that the government is aiming to boost productivity to rebuild the economy. "However, the Government's announcement to extend port permits for pre-RMA activities for another 20 years is ... More >>
Noel Leeming Gives Old Tech New Life
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 11:01 am | Noel Leeming
Noel Leeming is calling on Kiwis to dust off their old smartphones, laptops, tablets and smart watches and give them a second life through its new trade-in programme, in exchange for a Noel Leeming gift card to spend in store or online. Noel Leeming ... More >>
Commission Files Proceedings Against Industrial Cleaning Company And Director, Alleging Cartel Conduct
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 10:50 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has filed proceedings under the Commerce Act against industrial cleaning company Canterbury Industrial Scrubbing Limited (CI Scrubbing) and its director, Daniel Jamieson, alleging that it engaged in cartel conduct with a competitor to ... More >>
TradieGuide Launches New Informational Guides To Streamline Finding Specialist Electrician Services In Auckland
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 10:43 am | TradieGuide
Auckland, New Zealand – TradieGuide is excited to announce the launch of three new online informational guides designed to help consumers and businesses in Auckland find reliable and professional electrician services. The new offerings include Electricians ... More >>
Retailers Cautioned: Poor Customer Experiences Bigger Threat Than Tech
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 10:29 am | Convergence Limited
New Zealand e-commerce retailers bewildered and anxious about the speed of technological change should not be frightened of what the future may hold for them because it is the correct application of technology that is critical to the customer experience--not ... More >>
Commission Focused On Ensuring Chorus Expenditure Benefits Consumers
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 10:27 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on its draft decision to set Chorus’ total expenditure allowance at $1.59 billion over the next four years – 16% or $302.6 million below the company’s proposed expenditure for the next regulatory ... More >>
MBC GROUP Strengthens Arabic Content Valuation In MENA Through Partnership With Parrot Analytics
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 9:55 am | Parrot Analytics
MBC GROUP, the largest and leading media company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with Parrot Analytics, the leading content valuation and global entertainment analytics firm. More >>
Transforming Eyewear Shopping With Cutting-Edge Technology
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 9:47 am | Hugh Grant
The landscape of eyewear shopping is experiencing a transformative shift, with SmartBuyGlasses ' virtual try-on tool exemplifying this change by enabling customers to preview how various frames look on their faces from the comfort of their homes. This innovative ... More >>
TradieGuide Launches New Informational Guides To Assist Consumers In Finding Local Plumbing Services
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 9:32 am | TradieGuide
TradieGuide is pleased to announce the launch of three new informational guides. These guides are designed to help residents of the Hawke’s Bay region find reliable and skilled plumbers in their local areas. The new guides, titled Plumbers Napier ... More >>
AgriZeroNZ Investment In BioLumic To Shine Light On Low Emissions Pasture Solution
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 8:55 am | AgriZeroNZ
Pasture is the foundation of the business for Kiwi farmers, so a pasture solution to curb methane and boost productivity will be an important option in their toolkit to reduce emissions. More >>
Innovative Home Ownership Pathways Helping More New Zealanders Into Their First Home Sooner
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 8:48 am | Westpac
A growing number of first home buyers are using alternative pathways to purchase their first home, but many still aren’t aware of the range of options available to them, according to Westpac NZ data. More >>
HamiltonJet Joins New Zealand Prime Minister On Mission To Asia
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 8:23 am | HamiltonJet
HamiltonJet’s Managing Director, Ben Reed is part of the business delegation which is visiting Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines, three of the organisation’s key Asian markets. More >>
Tauranga Strike Player Wins $800,000
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 4:53 am | Lotto New Zealand
The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto. More >>
Conferences Generate Off-Peak Benefits For Christchurch
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 4:04 pm | Christchurch NZ
With a series of high-profile conferences back-to-back, May is set to be high-paced for many local businesses in what is traditionally a quiet tourism month. Large conferences are being attracted to Christchurch for its world-acclaimed new infrastructure, attractive ... More >>
P!nk’s Performance Powers Dunedin’s Economy With A $16.6 Million Boost
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 3:59 pm | Dunedin Venues Management Ltd
The Dunedin-based concert attracted a significant influx of visitors from across New Zealand – comprising of 72 per cent out-of-town visitors and 28 per cent local. And the spending of out-of-town Pink patrons averaged $655 per attendee. More >>
Capital To Co-host Tourism Summit For First Time In Australasia
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 3:00 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington will co-host the World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) Summit next week, with around 300 delegates from over 40 countries attending the event at Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre. WTCF is the world’s first international tourism organisation ... More >>
What US Employers Need To Know About Remote Workers
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 2:59 pm | Hugh Grant
There are now more remote employees in the United States than ever before, a trend that won’t stop anytime soon. While the benefits of having remote employees are vast, the downside is the complications that can arise. More >>
FMA Cancels Crowdfunding Services Licence For Equitise
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 2:14 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The cancellation took effect on 3 April 2024. More >>
Liv Sisson is the Spinoff's New Commercial Editor
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 2:14 pm | The Spinoff
With Sisson's appointment as commercial editor, The Spinoff looks forward to further enriching its content offerings and engaging with audiences in new and exciting ways. More >>
Talented Young Farmers Shine At FMG Young Farmer Of The Year Regional Finals
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
The events brought together passionate and skilled young farmers from across the country, with each contestant demonstrating their understanding of the food and fibre sector and their commitment to the future of the industry. More >>
Sichuan Airlines Returns, Bolstering Auckland Airport Connections To China
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 1:21 pm | Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport welcomes back a full complement of Chinese airlines with the return of Sichuan Airlines, which along with new routes signals China’s growing confidence in long-haul travel. More >>
SYSPRO Unveils Findings From Its Third Annual Global CFO Survey
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 12:03 pm | SYSPRO
SYSPRO Unveils Findings from its Third Annual Global CFO Survey: Manufacturing CFOs Shift Focus to Operational Resilience MELBOURNE, 17th April, 2024 - SYSPRO , a global provider of ERP software, has today released its third annual Global CFO Survey , ... More >>
Zespri Poised For Strong Season In China As KiwiBrothersTM Make Their Debut
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 11:07 am | Zespri
Zespri’s 2024 sales season in China is underway, with the award-winning KiwiBrothersTM featuring in local marketing activities for the first time and supporting a much larger crop. The KiwiBrother mascots kicked off the season at Nangang Port, welcoming ... More >>
NZ Made Dating App Replaces Endless Swiping With Deep Matching Technology
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 10:13 am | Amor
“So many people have dating app fatigue,” says Emily Heazlewood, Christchurch entrepreneur and founder of Amor. “They’re searching for love and connection but dating apps don’t get to the heart of what makes two people right for each ... More >>
New Zealanders Feel They Are Not Getting Fair Services And Prices
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 10:00 am | Horizon Research Limited
New Zealanders think most major product and services markets serving them are uncompetitive. None of 12 markets measured by Horizon Research had a rating of more than 5.7 out of 10, where 0 was very uncompetitive and 10 very competitive). New Zealanders rate ... More >>
Consultation Opens On A Digital Currency For New Zealand
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 9:47 am | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua is continuing its exploration of a central bank digital currency. “We are calling this ’digital cash’. It would be a new type of money in addition to the banknotes and coins we have today, ... More >>
Cogo And Personetics Announce Partnership To Accelerate Planet-friendly Finance
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 9:36 am | Cogo
Banks using Personetics’ digital banking solutions will now be able to offer customers the ability to measure their carbon emissions and thereby understand their carbon footprint based on spending habits. More >>
Technology, Safety And Inclusion: NEC New Zealand’s Mel Barber Spotlights Future Of Public Transport
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 8:49 am | NEC New Zealand
Women Who Move Nations, a pioneering podcast celebrating influential global female leaders in the transportation sector, is set to release its next episode featuring an exclusive interview with Mel Barber, Managing Director of NEC New Zealand. More >>
NZ Energy Sector Remains Top 10 Amid Global Disruption
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 8:44 am | BusinessNZ
The latest Energy Trilemma report reveals New Zealand remains in the top ten countries for balancing energy issues, amid significant shifts in global energy markets. More >>
Mission Next Gen Aircraft: Air New Zealand Announces Airport Selection
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 8:43 am | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has today announced that it has selected Wellington and Marlborough Airports as the ports for its first all-electric aircraft. More >>
SkyCity Appoints Jason Walbridge As New CEO
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 8:39 am | SKYCITY
Mr Walbridge is expected to start in early July 2024, following his move back to New Zealand. More >>
BNZ Launches Tech Business Hub To Empower Early-stage Technology Businesses
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 8:34 am | BNZ
It offers BNZ customers access to bankers with specific training and expertise who are equipped to offer financial services to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced in the technology industries. More >>
New Zealand Agricultural Show Postponed For 2024
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 8:26 am | Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association
The New Zealand Agricultural Show will be postponed this year, but livestock judging and competitions will still be held, the public Show organisers, the Canterbury Agricultural & Pastoral Association board, announced today. More >>
On Demand Delivery Service DoorDash Launches In Hamilton And Expands Across Auckland Region
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 7:54 am | DoorDash
After more than a year supporting local merchants in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland, DoorDash is officially landing in Hamilton. More >>
EMA Welcomes New Report Into Economic Benefits Of Expressway To Northland
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 7:35 am | EMA
"A four-lane road connecting Auckland and Northland would help unleash Northland’s potential, drive economic growth, and would help address some of the long-term socioeconomic problems the region faces. More >>
The NZPIF Welcomes The Proposed RTA Changes Around Tenant’s Pets
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 5:39 am | NZPIF
The proposed changes announced on Monday will require landlords to have reasonable grounds to not allow pets in rental properties. The difficulty is the defining of “reasonable grounds” and its application. More >>
Investment In Northland Infrastructure Vital For Growth, Say Industry Leaders
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 5:30 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Dom Kalasiah, and Nick Leggett, Chief Executive of Infrastructure New Zealand, are backing the Northland Corporate Group report for critical infrastructure investment in Northland. More >>
Touch Inflight Solutions Partners With Parrot Analytics To Deliver Data-Driven Inflight Entertainment Experiences
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 4:52 am | Parrot Analytics
Touch Inflight and Parrot Analytics partner to predict passenger entertainment preferences, driving satisfaction and loyalty for its airline partners. More >>
Coal Rule Changes Welcomed
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 7:49 pm | Straterra
The mining industry welcomes the Government’s announcement today that there will be law changes to align coal with other forms of mining, says Straterra chief executive, Josie Vidal. More >>
Aotearoa’s leading Māori & Pacific corporate firm TupuToa announces the resignation of CEO, Anne Fitisemanu
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 7:46 pm | TupuToa
After six years of leading TupuToa, Chief Executive Anne Fitisemanu will be stepping down from her role in August 2024. More >>
Fujitsu Announces Integrated Team Of Data Security And Forensics Experts To Support Organisations In Australia And NZ
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 4:10 pm | Fujitsu
The new digital security consulting and assurance division of the global digital transformation firm, Fujitsu, will support organisations in Oceania to prepare and respond to their increasing, complex, and evolving cyber security needs. More >>
E Tū Hopes Stuff/WBD Deal To Save 6pm Bulletin Will Be Workable
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 4:09 pm | E Tu
E tū, the union for journalists and media workers in Aotearoa, welcomes the news that Stuff will take over producing the 6pm news bulletin for Three, as a result of the closure of Newshub. The proposal will see Stuff’s current team of journalists ... More >>
Furry Favourites And Costly Calamities – Southern Cross Pet Insurance Shares Top 10 Insured Breeds And Highest Claims
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 2:31 pm | Southern Cross Pet Insurance
Renowned for their friendly temperament and loyal disposition, Labradors, Cavoodles, and Golden Retrievers came out on top as the most popular canine companions insured by Southern Cross Pet Insurance in terms of volume. More >>
