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Entrepreneurial Spirit At Young Enterprise Kickstart Tīmatanga
Saturday, 9 March 2024, 3:21 pm | Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce
The Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted an inspiring event for young entrepreneurs, Kickstart Tīmatanga, as part of the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES). The event took place at Lindisfarne College on Thursday 7th March and was a significant gathering ... More >>
Ribbon Cutting Marks The Opening Of A New JS Ewers Biomass Energy Centre
Saturday, 9 March 2024, 3:09 pm | Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce
A state-of-the-art biomass plant, which will help reduce on-farm emissions by 98%, has been officially opened at Nelson growing operation, JS Ewers. The event was attended by a number of key stakeholders including local Nelson MP, Rachel Boyack, representatives ... More >>
Bay Of Plenty BFEA Regional Supreme Winners Announced
Saturday, 9 March 2024, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Farm Environment Trust
Te Puke beef farmers Blair Linton, Linda Ellison and Robert Linton of Te Ranga Farms take out the Regional Supreme Award at the Bay of Plenty Ballance Farm Environment Awards. The family behind Te Ranga Farms is focused on optimising the farming system, ... More >>
Empowering Consumers: TradieGuide's Latest Heat Pump Resources For Three NZ Regions
Friday, 8 March 2024, 3:35 pm | TradieGuide
TradieGuide is excited to announce the launch of its new series of comprehensive informational guides aimed at homeowners and businesses seeking reliable heat pump solutions across New Zealand. The guides, titled Heat Pumps Napier , Heat Pumps Whakatane ... More >>
Austinsure Team Of Eight To Join Rothbury Group
Friday, 8 March 2024, 3:28 pm | Rothbury Group
Rothbury Group (Rothbury) has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares in Austinsure from Steadfast Group NZ Holdings Limited and it will formally join Rothbury on 15 March 2024. After a long and successful career Austinsure Managing Director Neil ... More >>
Zespri RubyRedTM To Hit One Million Trays This Season
Friday, 8 March 2024, 1:33 pm | Zespri
Around one million trays, or 3,600 tonnes of Zespri’s popular berry-like Zespri RubyRedTM Kiwifruit are expected to be devoured this season. Zespri RubyRedTM Kiwifruit is now available in most supermarkets and fruit and vegetables stores in New Zealand ... More >>
Greig Shearer Retires From C-Dax After 15 Years At The Helm
Friday, 8 March 2024, 1:06 pm | C-Dax
After a decade and a half contribution to C-Dax and the wider agricultural sector, Greig Shearer is retiring from his position as C-Dax Managing Director. Fifteen years ago, Greig had finalised the sale of Kāpiti Fine Foods to Fonterra and was planning ... More >>
BUILDhers The Home Built By Women – #InspiresInclusion Across The Industry
Friday, 8 March 2024, 1:06 pm | Fletcher Building
Women are hugely under-represented in the building and construction sector. In New Zealand less than 16% of tradespeople are women, with only 3.8% on the tools1. Given that, Fletcher Living’s innovative BUILDhers project had a dual purpose. They wanted ... More >>
Blue Economy Innovation Summit
Friday, 8 March 2024, 12:20 pm | Nelson Regional Development Agency
NRDA and Moananui are co-hosting New Zealand’s first Blue Economy Innovation Summit on Thursday 11 April 2024 in Nelson. This will bring together leading blue economy businesses and innovators, universities and research institutions, funders and navigators. ... More >>
BFEA Canterbury Regional Awards
Friday, 8 March 2024, 11:06 am | Ballance Farm Environment Awards
A diverse, multi-generational farming operation sees the Guild and Dunbar families of High Peak Station take out the Regional Supreme Award at the Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards. High Peak Station has traditional farm roots, however it ... More >>
Recent Study Highlights Obstacles Confronting Women And Workplace Aggression Within New Zealand's Tech Industry
Friday, 8 March 2024, 10:55 am | Meena Satishkumar
A recent study sheds light on the unique challenges faced by women in New Zealand's technology industry and offers insights to foster a more inclusive and supportive workplace environment. Conducted by Meena Satishkumar, the study explores the perspectives ... More >>
The Power Of Embedded Green Finance
Friday, 8 March 2024, 10:53 am | Enterprise Solutions
Banks recognise the need to align their offerings with growing consumer demand for sustainability. But despite efforts, many struggle to effectively embed green products and services into their offerings, hindered by outdated systems and a lack of customer ... More >>
Better Public Media Trust Suggests Two Ways Out Of Job Cuts At TVNZ And Losing Discovery/Three
Friday, 8 March 2024, 10:49 am | Better Public Media
The news of TVNZ cutting 68 jobs has come hard on the heels of Discovery announcing it will make severe cuts later this year. Both problems could be solved by the government. Better funding for TVNZ "As TVNZ commercial funds diminish, it is natural that ... More >>
Court Challenge To Auditor-General Over Ignoring Billions Of Dollars That Should Be Repaid By Businesses
Friday, 8 March 2024, 10:45 am | Gama Foundation
The Auditor-General is being challenged over his decision to not take any action over the need for businesses to be asked to either provide evidence that they are entitled to keep wage subsidy money they received or to make a repayment. Grant and ... More >>
Emm McCartney Earns Prestigious Place In The 2024 NZ Adviser Elite
Friday, 8 March 2024, 10:42 am | NZHL
NZHL is delighted to announce Emm McCartney’s inclusion in the prestigious 2024 NZ Adviser Elite Women, a comprehensive roundup that highlights the best in the industry. As an impartial authority in the Mortgage sector, NZ Adviser conducted exhaustive ... More >>
Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Industry Award Winners Announced
Friday, 8 March 2024, 10:13 am | NZ Dairy Industry Awards
This year, Auckland/Hauraki Share Farmer, Dairy Manager and Dairy Trainee entrant scores were benchmarked against the national average, with data collated from the 10 other regions. This means merit awards are awarded if the entrant achieved at ... More >>
18 Auckland Insurance Leaders Recognised In Insurance Business’ Elite Women 2024
Friday, 8 March 2024, 10:02 am | Insurance Business New Zealand
In honour of International Women’s Day 2024, Insurance Business New Zealand proudly unveiled the 19 distinguished awardees of this year’s Elite Women , including 18 exceptional female leaders within Auckland’s insurance sector who champion diversity ... More >>
Government Releases Fast Track Approvals Bill –Te Kōkiringa Taumata | New Zealand Planning Institute
Friday, 8 March 2024, 9:58 am | NZ Planning Institute
Government has released a Fast Track Approvals Bill, intended to provide fast, one-stop-shop approvals for infrastructure and major projects across seven different pieces of legislation, including the Resource Management Act 1991. The bill is part of the ... More >>
Private Landlords Will Answer The Government's Call For Emergency Housing Relief Under The Right Policy Settings
Friday, 8 March 2024, 9:44 am | Auckland Property Investors Association
The government’s latest announcement on the pressing issue of emergency housing signals a notable shift towards fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors. In brief, the government is setting out to end large-scale use of emergency ... More >>
Emotional Intelligence - The Secret Weapons Women Are Using To Drive Change In Construction
Friday, 8 March 2024, 9:16 am | LT McGuinness
When Melissa Campbell visited a major construction project in central Auckland it was a team of female electricians who were the life and soul of the work site. “They were spectacular,” says the Health and Safety Manager from leading construction ... More >>
Liquidator's Report Reveals Findings On Silvermoon
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 5:34 pm | BWA Insolvency
The Liquidator's First Report on jewellery retailer Silvermoon reveals financial and management challenges were the key factors in the failure of the business. Bryan Williams of BWA Insolvency Ltd, the appointed liquidator for Keeper's Quarter & More >>
Property Council Applauds The Government’s Move To Unlock Build To Rent Investment
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 5:32 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Key points Property Council New Zealand has come out in strong support of the Government's proposal to remove the barriers to greater overseas investment in Build to Rent housing. The changes, announced today, will streamline the consenting pathway for overseas ... More >>
ChargeNet Installs South Islands Fastest EV Chargers At Raeward Fresh Harewood
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 4:48 pm | ChargeNet
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Christchurch will benefit from the fastest public chargers available in the South Island, with ChargeNet announcing the successful installation of a hyper-rapid charging station at Raeward Fresh Harewood . The site ... More >>
Woman-Led Business Keetrax Reign Supreme At Nelson Awards
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 3:04 pm | Keetrax
Keetrax, your full stop agency based in Māpua, has been honoured with the 2024 Supreme Business Award and Medium Business Award at the 34th Nelson Pine Industries Chamber of Commerce Business Awards - proving that women, or at the very least a ... More >>
TradieGuide's Essential Guides To Heat Pump Installation Now Available For Kapiti Coast, Lower Hutt, And Masterton
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 2:27 pm | TradieGuide
TradieGuide is pleased to announce the launch of its new informational guides, aimed at assisting New Zealand homeowners in finding reliable heat pump installation services. The guides, titled Heat Pumps Kapiti Coast , Heat Pumps Lower Hutt , and Heat Pumps ... More >>
TVNZ Workers Concerned With Company’s Process And Will Fight Proposed Cuts
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 2:22 pm | E Tu
E tū, the union for media workers in Aotearoa New Zealand, are alarmed by TVNZ’s proposal to cut up to 68 jobs, and are worried there won’t an adequate process for working through this proposal. TVNZ has told their employees that people will ... More >>
ASI Bolsters Ransomware Mitigation And AI Capabilities With VAST Data
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 2:18 pm | VAST Data
VAST Data , the data platform company for the AI era, today announced it has signed a deal with ASI Solutions to provide VAST’s data platform to customers directly and as a managed service. ASI is one of Australia and New Zealand’s (A/NZ) leading ... More >>
FMA Files Proceedings Against Tower Limited For Alleged Fair Dealing Breaches
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 2:07 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – has filed civil proceedings against Tower Limited (Tower) for failing to apply multi policy discounts to eligible customers’ premiums, resulting in approximately $9.5 million* ... More >>
Newshub & Bad Faith: When Is A Consultation Not A Consultation
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 1:39 pm | BuckettLaw
On the 28th of February 2024 Newshub announced its proposal to close its local news and current affairs. The announcement came as a shock and sent tsunami like waves through the workplace and the industry. However, the most devasting effect ... More >>
FarmIQ's Freshwater Farm Plan Tool To Make Compliance A Breeze For Farmers
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 1:19 pm | FarmIQ
FarmIQ, today, released their Freshwater Farm Plan Tool: a step-by-step guide within the FarmIQ product that supports farmers through the process of creating a Freshwater Farm Plan. Freshwater Farm Plans (FWFP) are a regulated farm planning process for ... More >>
Tātau Tātau Commercial Make Significant Investment Into Iconic Local Landmark
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 12:28 pm | Tatau Tatau o Te Wairoa
One of New Zealand’s most iconic beach-side holiday parks will continue to welcome thousands of holiday makers while remaining in local ownership. Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust’s commercial entity today announced its purchase of the Mahia Beach ... More >>
Aerospace Pioneer Joins Zenno Astronautics Team As CTO
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 12:04 pm | Zenno
New Zealand headquartered space-flight systems company Zenno Astronautics (Zenno) today announced the appointment of Dr Malcolm Snowdon as its Chief Technology Officer. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/1f68362693373cb43605.jpeg" ... More >>
New Zealand’s Top 50 Gastropubs Revealed: From Historic Establishments To Glitzy Newcomers
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 11:35 am | Joint Press Release
The votes are in for the inaugural Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards, with the finalists including everything from well-known historic establishments serving up elevated classic pub fare, to glitzy new eateries with modern menus. Hosted by ... More >>
Transforming The Construction Industry At BuildUP24
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 11:28 am | NZ Institute of Building
New South Wales (NSW) Building Commissioner David Chandler OAM will be kicking off the conversation at the NZ Institute of Building’s inaugural biennial conference, BuildUP24, as the opening international keynote speaker. David will share how he’s ... More >>
Health Care Leads Annual Increase In Filled Jobs For December 2023
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 11:03 am | Statistics New Zealand
The health care and social assistance industry had a 5.3 percent (13,692 jobs) annual increase in filled jobs numbers for the year ended December 2023, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Across all industries filled jobs numbers were up 2.9 ... More >>
Watercare Welcomes Independent Ōrākei Main Sewer Collapse Report And Accepts Recommendations
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 10:52 am | Watercare Services
Watercare, Auckland's water and wastewater service provider, has welcomed the findings of an independent report conducted by engineering consultancy WSP into the cause of the Ōrākei main sewer collapse and is focused on implementing its recommendations. ... More >>
New HELL CEO Swaps Craft Beer For Pizza
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 10:50 am | HELL Pizza
Wellington, 7 March – HELL’s new CEO, Josh Drake, is swapping craft beer for pizza as the former Panhead GM takes on the challenge of leading one of New Zealand’s most successful and well-known brands. Josh joined HELL in February after more than ... More >>
ASB Housing Confidence Survey: Price Expectations Highest In Two And A Half Years
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 10:41 am | ASB Bank
ASB’s latest Housing Confidence survey shows house price expectations continue to increase, with net 51% of New Zealanders expecting them to rise – the highest net reading recorded since October 2021, before the start of the most recent housing ... More >>
Transpower Exploring Future Role Of New Zealand’s Inter-island HVDC Electricity Link
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 10:38 am | Transpower
The demand for electricity in New Zealand will grow as it takes the place of fossil fuels. Transpower is asking today what role the cable linking the North and South Islands should fulfil in the future electricity grid. Transpower Executive General ... More >>
TVNZ Confirms Structural Changes Will Be Proposed Tomorrow
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 9:27 am | TVNZ
TVNZ has announced it will begin consultation with employees tomorrow on proposed structural changes, which could result in a net reduction of up to 68 roles across all business areas (9% of FTE). TVNZ Chief Executive Jodi O’Donnell says tough ... More >>
KiwiSaver Non-contribution Could Cost New Zealanders Billions, Reports National Capital
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 9:24 am | National Capital
A recent study by financial advisory firm National Capital reveals that approximately 703,000 New Zealanders not actively contributing to KiwiSaver could collectively miss out on nearly $114 billion by the time they retire. The firm's latest KiwiSaver ... More >>
Auckland Commercial Painting Welcomes New Owner Paul Gibson
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 9:38 pm | Auckland Commercial Painting
Auckland Commercial Painting, a premier painting services provider serving Auckland and surrounding areas, is delighted to introduce its new owner, Paul Gibson. With Paul's leadership, Auckland Commercial Painting is poised to continue its tradition ... More >>
Pacifica Shipping To Offer Twice-weekly Vessel Sailings Between Auckland And Lyttelton
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 9:36 pm | Pacifica Shipping
New Zealand – Pacifica Shipping (Pacifica), a leading dedicated coastal shipping operator and sustainable domestic cargo carrier in New Zealand, has expanded its coastal service between Auckland and Christchurch with the launch of a new twice-weekly ... More >>
2024 Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa Dairy Industry Awards
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 9:32 pm | NZ Dairy Industry Awards
The winners of the 2024 Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa Dairy industry Awards have come a long way since arriving in New Zealand as backpackers - literally with the clothes on their backs - and credit their success to hard work, learning, listening and the ... More >>
Energy Sector Tackles Investment Challenges At Downstream 2024
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 9:23 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Experts from the NZ energy sector have raised the alarm on massive looming investment requirements in New Zealand’s energy system. Energy Resources Aotearoa joins these experts in urging Government and industry to remove regulatory and commercial barriers ... More >>
NZGIF Welcomes New Chief Executive
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 9:04 pm | Green Investment Finance
Sarah Minhinnick has been appointed the new Chief Executive of New Zealand Green Investment Finance, the Crown-owned green investment bank established to accelerate investment in Aotearoa New Zealand’s decarbonisation. Sarah will take up the position ... More >>
TradieGuide Unveils New Double Glazing Guides For Wellington, Auckland, And Hamilton Homeowners
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 3:19 pm | TradieGuide
TradieGuide is thrilled to announce the launch of its new informational guides focused on retrofit double glazing for homeowners across New Zealand. The guides, titled Double Glazing Wellington , Double Glazing Auckland , and Double Glazing Hamilton ... More >>
Young Offender Military Academies
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 2:12 pm | Retail NZ
The outcomes of the new Young Offender Military Academies being initiated by the Government will be watched closely by retailers across Aotearoa New Zealand, Retail NZ says. “Retail NZ members are facing increasing rates of crime, putting both ... More >>
Sounds Air Introduces New Fare Structure To Help Protect Regional Air Services
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 12:27 pm | Sounds Air
Sounds Air has today confirmed it is increasing fares on its Westport and Taupō routes, in response to the extremely challenging economic conditions facing the aviation industry. Sounds Air CEO Andrew Crawford says, “we use a dynamic pricing model ... More >>
Wellington To Brisbane Qantas Service Upgraded
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 11:59 am | Wellington Airport Limited
Qantas has announced their Wellington – Brisbane service will be upgraded from an E-190 to a larger B738 aircraft from October this year, adding an extra 35,000 seats per year between the two cities. Wellington Airport has welcomed the news as ... More >>
Abandonment Of Employment
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 11:52 am | Employers Assistance Ltd
We often field calls from frustrated employers wishing to terminate staff for abandoning their employment, whereupon on following a short discussion it prevails that abandonment of employment is not the case at all. Abandonment of employment is a very specific ... More >>
KiwiRail Partners With Stadler For New Low-emissions Locomotives
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 11:37 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has signed two new contracts for low-emissions locomotives with Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler. The first contract involves the delivery of nine mainline locomotives equipped with ETCS (European Train Control System) for seamless operation on the ... More >>
Central Vacuum Systems And Home Valuation
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 10:55 am | Beam
In today's real estate market, homeowners and potential buyers are increasingly looking for features that not only enhance the livability of a property but also contribute to its long-term value. Among such sought-after amenities, central vacuum ... More >>
TradieGuide Announces Launch Of New Informational Guides On Heat Pumps Across New Zealand
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 10:48 am | TradieGuide
TradieGuide is announcing the launch of three new comprehensive guides designed to assist New Zealanders in making informed decisions about heat pump technology. The newly launched guides, namely Christchurch Heat Pumps , Heat Pumps Ashburton ... More >>
Professional Excellence Recognised In The Financial Adviser Profession
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 10:48 am | Financial Advice New Zealand
David Whyte has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Financial Advice New Zealand at the annual conference. The Award was presented last night at a gala dinner at Te Papa, Museum of New Zealand, attended by hundreds of financial advisers ... More >>
ESAS Access Review - March 2024 Update
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 10:41 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Banks, other major institutions, and the Reserve Bank - Te Pūtea Matua use the Exchange Settlement Account System (ESAS) to settle transactions between us. We are part-way through a review of access eligibility criteria to use ESAS. This is an ... More >>
Deel Is Acquiring Payroll Company PaySpace
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 10:39 am | Deel
6 March 2024 - Global payroll and HR company Deel announced today that it is acquiring African-based payroll and HR company PaySpace for an undisclosed amount. It also announced that it has achieved US$500M in annual recurring revenue (ARR) within five ... More >>
Annual Home Construction Costs In NZ Rise By 4.9%
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 10:37 am | Grace Foundation Solutions
The landscape of home construction in New Zealand has experienced a notable financial shift over the past year, with the average cost to build a standard three-bedroom house in the nation's primary cities climbing by 4.9%. This increase, detailed in ... More >>
NZ Post Supports Aotearoa’s Game Development Industry With New Stamp Collection
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 10:36 am | NZ Post
NZ Post is helping to showcase Aotearoa New Zealand’s game development industry with the release of its newest stamp collection Making Games: A developing industry . NZ Post Collectables Programme and Content Manager Lynette Townsend says the collection ... More >>
CTU Has Informed EU Of Free Trade Agreement Labour Law Breach
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 10:29 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The CTU has sent a letter to the European Commissioner of Trade to bring his attention to New Zealand’s disregard of its obligations under the Trade and Sustainable Development chapter of the NZ–EU FTA by the Government’s repeal of Fair Pay Agreements (FPAs). ... More >>