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High Hopes For Laser Weeding System After Successful Trials
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:04:02 +1200 | AgResearch
Technology that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to hunt weeds and zap them with a laser has won praise from industry leaders after successful trialling. More >>
Rebuilding The Economy Through Better Regulation
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:00:09 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Two Bills designed to improve regulation and make it easier to do business have passed their first reading in Parliament, says Economic Development Minister Melissa Lee. More >>
Retail Sector Pessimism Deepens
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:15:49 +1200 | Retail NZ
Retail NZ’s quarterly ‘temperature check’ shows that tough economic conditions have continued to impact retail sales and confidence through the second quarter of 2024 (April-June).More >>
IAG New Zealand Looks To The Future With Google Cloud
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:23:33 +1200 | IAG New Zealand
Multi-year agreement to further enhance the insurer’s capability and help drive its commitment to a simplified, digital future for customers. More >>
Wasted Years: Kiwi Business Owners Retire With Nothing To Show
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:34:06 +1200 | Link Group
Up to half of Kiwi businesses—between 40 and 50 per cent—that go up for sale fail to find a buyer because of poor preparation, and the number may even be higher because a significant percentage of business owners shut the door and walk away, ...More >>
REINZ June Data: Property Market A Little Chilly Amid Economic Challenges
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:18:31 +1200 | REINZ
Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) released its June 2024 data today, showing a decrease in sales and median prices nationwide while listings continue to rise. More >>
Renowned Hamilton-Based Soil Scientist Dr Gordon Rajendram Calls For More Competition In The NZ Fertiliser Market
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:37:46 +1200 | Dr Gordon Rajendram Soil Scientist
One of New Zealand’s most renowned experts in soil fertility, Dr Gordon Rajendram (pictured), has issued an urgent call for greater competition and innovation within New Zealand's fertiliser industry to bring product prices down.More >>
Inland Revenue Funding Used To Support Compliance
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:20:23 +1200 | Inland Revenue
Inland Revenue (IR) has outlined how it will be using the $29 million allocated for compliance in this year’s Budget, targeting those people who - due to challenging circumstances or a deliberate decision - have not met their tax obligations.More >>
Dawn Aerospace’s Rocket-Powered Aircraft, Certified For Supersonic Flight
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:51:40 +1200 | Dawn Aerospace
Dawn Aerospace, proudly announces that the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has awarded it a certificate to fly the Mk-II Aurora at unlimited speeds, including supersonic, up to 80,000 feet altitude. More >>
Air New Zealand Toasts Regional Aotearoa With A Lineup Of New Spirits And Craft Beer
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:36:23 +1200 | Air New Zealand
The new selection is designed to showcase the unique craftmanship from around New Zealand and will feature onboard and in select Air New Zealand lounges. More >>
Douyin Influencer Liu Yuan Yuan Smashes Sales Records As She Brings Me Today To The Chinese Market
Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:55:37 +1200 | Me Today
Douyin influencer Liu Yuan Yuan has smashed sales records for Kiwi Natural Health and Skincare company Me Today with her latest live streams out of New Zealand seeing sales of over 23.4m CYN ($5.3m NZD) of the kiwi founded product into the Chinese ...More >>
State Of Taranaki Business Confidence, International Tourism Growth, And Leveraging Our Global Reputation
Fri, 5 Jul 2024 17:39:15 +1200 | Venture Taranaki
Taranaki regional development agency, Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, unveiled the latest economic insights and explored future opportunities for the region at sold-out event, Positioning for the Future, on Thursday 4 July.More >>
Tolls The Way To Go For New RoNS
Fri, 5 Jul 2024 12:00:32 +1200 | Infrastructure NZ
“Safe and efficient four-lane and grade-separated highways are not cheap, yet they are a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to improving New Zealand’s land transport network,” says Infrastructure New Zealand Chief Executive Nick Leggett.More >>
RoNS Announcement A Boon For Infrastructure Sector
Fri, 5 Jul 2024 11:39:28 +1200 | EMA
Today’s announcement from the Government accelerating seven of its Roads of National Significance (RoNS) is a welcome boost for the infrastructure sector and the economy, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA).More >>
Depressed Business Confidence Justifies Shot In The Arm
Wed, 3 Jul 2024 19:42:54 +1200 | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Yesterday’s NZIER release of its Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows a continuing decline in business confidence. This mirrors last month’s release of the BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index that shows the manufacturing ...More >>
Business Confidence Has Deteriorated, Again. RBNZ Rate Cuts Are Required, To Avoid Economic Scarring
Tue, 2 Jul 2024 14:39:59 +1200 | Kiwi Economics
The NZIER’s quarterly survey of business opinion (QSBO), the best on the street, shows a clear deterioration in expectations.More >>
OfficeMax Straps In For A Sustainable Future With Latest Paper Innovation
Mon, 1 Jul 2024 08:32:24 +1200 | OfficeMax
Designing out waste from copy paper to accelerate low carbon transition More >>
ASB To Propel Rising Māori Business Stars
Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:23:29 +1200 | ASB
To coincide with Matariki, ASB has launched Te Mātahi, a new business lending programme aimed at supporting entrepreneurship and growing the Māori economy. By providing access to capital, the programme will help established Māori businesses to upscale ...More >>
New Zealand Businesses Shift Focus From Survival To Growth
Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:04:00 +1200 | 2Degrees
New Zealand’s business sector appears to be turning away from survival mode and towards growth, according to 2degrees’ latest Shaping Business Study. More >>
Teletrac Navman Appoints New Chief Operations And Financial Officer
Wed, 26 Jun 2024 08:53:49 +1200 | Teletrac Navman
Teletrac Navman, the connected mobility platform for industries that manage vehicle and equipment assets has appointed Ricardo Buranello as its Chief Operations and Financial Officer. (Photo/Supplied) Buranello is a seasoned technology executive ...More >>
