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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 >>
Taranaki Manawatu “good Sorts” Compete To Inspire The Next Generation Of Young Farmers
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 2:58 pm | Young Farmers
Two Manawatu shepherds competing to become New Zealand’s top young farmer are hoping their efforts will inspire others to get outside their comfort zone. Baylee Hodges and Angus Brodie are throwing their hats in the ring to compete at the upcoming ... More >>
Kordia Appoints Emily Reeves As New Executive GM Of Legal
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 2:13 pm | Kordia
Kordia is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Reeve as Executive General Manager - Legal and Risk. Reporting to Kordia’s Chief Executive Officer, Reeve will sit on Kordia’s Executive, overseeing legal, risk and company secretary functions ... More >>
Auckland Boosts Water Storage Capacity By 45 Million Litres
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 1:40 pm | Watercare Services
Today the equivalent of 18 Olympic-sized swimming pools is being added to Auckland’s treated water storage capacity as a $60 million new reservoir goes into service. The 45-million-litre reservoir is the third at Watercare’s Redoubt Road Reservoir ... More >>
Introducing Comprehensive Plumbing Service Guides For Invercargill, Kapiti, And Lower Hutt By TradieGuide
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 1:05 pm | TradieGuide
TradieGuide is thrilled to unveil the addition of three new comprehensive guides to its portfolio: Plumbers Invercargill , Plumbers Kapiti , and Plumbers Lower Hutt . Aimed at connecting residents with top-tier plumbing and gas services in their ... More >>
NZME Purchases Gisborne Herald’s Publishing And Digital Platforms
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 11:42 am | NZME
New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) has today announced it has purchased the Gisborne Herald’s publishing and digital assets, confirming its ongoing support of regional journalism across the country. Today’s announcement sees NZME acquiring ... More >>
New Zealand Pilots Offer Support To Latam La800 Air Crew
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 11:33 am | New Zealand Airline Pilots' Association
The New Zealand Air Line Pilots’ Association (NZALPA) has offered support to the air crew of Chilean airline LATAM after the occurrence on flight LA800 from Sydney to Auckland yesterday. NZALPA President Andrew McKeen, also an Air New Zealand 787 ... More >>
A Year In Review: Carel's Acquisition Of Eurotec Marks A Transformative Period In The HVAC Industry
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 11:30 am | Eurotec
Twelve months ago, the HVAC market landscape underwent a significant transformation when Carel Industries, an Italian giant in the air conditioning systems sector, completed its acquisition of Eurotec, a New Zealand-based powerhouse in HVAC, refrigeration, ... More >>
Air New Zealand Pauses Chicago Service From Late March
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 10:45 am | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand will pause its Auckland – Chicago non-stop service from 31 March to 25 October 2024. More >>
BlinkPay Unveils Redesigned Bilingual Payment Gateway Utilising Open Banking APIs
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 10:13 am | Blink Pay
Whangaia ka tupu ka puāwai | That which is nurtured blossoms and grows BlinkPay is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned payment gateway, Blink PayNow, offering a bilingual design in both Māori and English. This release underscores ... More >>
Leading Health Law Firm Joins Dentons
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 9:29 am | Dentons
New presence will position Dentons to assist clients in Christchurch More >>
Flicks Announces Premium Content Partnership With Prime Video
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 9:15 am | Flicks.co.nz
Vista Group’s leading film, cinema, and streaming guide Flicks is thrilled to announce a new Premium Content Partnership with global streaming service Prime Video. Beginning from March 1st, 2024, this year-long partnership utilises Flicks’ position ... More >>
Navigating The Realm Of Royalty-Free Content: Unraveling Misconceptions With PikWizard
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 9:06 am | PikWizard
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 >>
Navigating Electrical Services: TradieGuide's New Local Guides For Consumers
Monday, 11 March 2024, 2:35 pm | TradieGuide
TradieGuide is excited to announce the launch of its new informational guides: Electricians Gisborne , Electricians Ashburton , and Electricians Invercargill . These comprehensive guides aim to connect residents and businesses with top-rated electrical service ... More >>
EMA And ACC Join Forces To Address Workplace Injury In The Manufacturing Sector
Monday, 11 March 2024, 1:57 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) announced today that with ACC’s support, they are working on behalf of the manufacturing sector to develop an industry-led health and safety plan to prevent harm and reduce workplace injuries. EMA Chief Executive ... More >>
TradieGuide Launches Comprehensive Plumbing Guides For Ashburton, Gisborne, And Hamilton
Monday, 11 March 2024, 1:30 pm | TradieGuide
TradieGuide has announced the launch of its latest informational resources aimed at helping New Zealanders find reliable plumbing services in their area. The new guides, titled Plumbers Ashburton , Plumbers Gisborne , and Plumbers Hamilton , are ... More >>
F5 Adds Automated Penetration Testing To Strengthen Multicloud Application Security Capabilities
Monday, 11 March 2024, 11:18 am | F5 Networks
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 11 March 2024 – F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) has announced it has added new automated reconnaissance and penetration testing capabilities into F5 Distributed Cloud Services . These capabilities, enabled via the acquisition of ... More >>
New Zealand One Step Closer To Depositor Compensation Scheme
Monday, 11 March 2024, 10:34 am | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua is one step closer to launching the Depositor Compensation Scheme (DCS) which will operate under the new Deposit Takers Act (DTA). Following consultation and engagement with the deposit taking sector ... More >>
New Zealand Organisations That Aren't Cloud Ready Won't Be Ready For An AI-enabled Future
Monday, 11 March 2024, 9:54 am | Spark
The acceleration of cloud computing adoption across New Zealand businesses has transformed operations to enhance efficiency, scalability and innovation; but this digital transformation has also brought into sharp focus the vast number of businesses lagging behind in ... More >>
Farm Confidence Recovers From Record Lows
Monday, 11 March 2024, 9:36 am | Federated Farmers
Concerns about high interest rates, poor commodity prices and excessive red tape are weighing heavily on farmers, but rural confidence has risen from last year’s record lows. Federated Farmers’ latest Farm Confidence Survey shows there’s been ... More >>
ASB Drops Interest Rates
Monday, 11 March 2024, 9:26 am | ASB Bank
ASB has today dropped its fixed home lending rates for the third time in two weeks. Its six-month term has dropped 10 basis points from 7.39% to 7.29%, while the one-year term has reduced by 5 basis points to 7.24%. ASB’s two-year mortgage rate has also ... More >>
Northland Dairy Industry Award Winners Deeply Connected To Land
Sunday, 10 March 2024, 9:44 am | NZ Dairy Industry Awards
The 2024 Northland Share Farmers of the Year are proud of their high-quality and efficient milk production and remain dedicated to on-going improvements to ensure their long-term competitiveness in the global market. Jeremy and Kate Mounter were ... More >>
Ten Lotto Players Win Second Division
Sunday, 10 March 2024, 9:40 am | lotto nz
Ten lucky Lotto players will be feeling fantastic after each winning $24,441 with Lotto Second Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning Second Division tickets were sold at the following stores: Store Location MyLotto ... More >>
Canterbury Lotto Player Wins $1 Million
Sunday, 10 March 2024, 9:39 am | lotto nz
One lucky Lotto player from Canterbury will be over the moon after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Canterbury. Powerball was not struck this evening ... More >>