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InvestNow Reaches $2 Billion In Funds Under Management
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 12:04 pm | InvestNow
InvestNow has grown 30% over the past year, topping 30,000 customers across managed funds, term deposit and KiwiSaver portfolios, and cementing itself as one of New Zealand’s leading investment platforms. More >>
Understanding The Roles Of Software Channel Partners And Development Partners
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 11:39 am | Hugh Grant
Engaging a software channel partner is ideal when a company wants to expand its market presence without building its own extensive sales or distribution infrastructure. This is especially valuable for smaller software developers or those entering new ... More >>
Datadog Unveils Modern Approach To Cloud SIEM To Deliver Risk-Based Insights, Cost Efficiency And Real-Time Detection
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 11:27 am | Datadog
Datadog’s Cloud SIEM leverages modern architectures and machine learning to ensure organizations can meet their security goals without the limitations of outdated systems More >>
Changes To Property Valuation Platform Good For Competition And Good For Consumers, Says Commerce Commission
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 11:15 am | Commerce Commission
Valocity provides data and digital services to the residential property industry in New Zealand, including major banks, property valuers and borrowers seeking mortgage finance from banks and other providers. More >>
Westpac NZ Supports Water Safety Awareness This Summer With Special Term Deposit Offer
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 10:56 am | Westpac
Westpac NZ General Manager of Product, Sustainability and Marketing, Sarah Hearn says the bank is stepping up to help keep Kiwi kids and their whānau safe around water this summer. More >>
Rubrik Accelerates Gen AI Development On Amazon Bedrock With Annapurna API Service
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 10:38 am | Rubrik
Rubrik Annapurna is designed to enable fast access to secure data embeddings from Rubrik Security Cloud, which spans enterprise-wide data and metadata across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS. More >>
DHL Express Makes NZD 42 Million Investment Into New Gateway Facility In Christchurch
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 10:13 am | DHL Express NZ
Scheduled to open in 2026, the Christchurch Gateway will measure 8,500 square meters, replacing the previous service point and gateway facility at Christchurch Airport. Combining these two functions under one roof will significantly improve operational ... More >>
The Biggest Leverage Trading Wins And Losses Of All Time: A Visual Timeline
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 10:04 am | Hugh Grant
Leverage trading is not for the faint-hearted. It’s a high-stakes arena where timing, strategy, and discipline are everything. While traders like Soros and Jones have shown that it’s possible to turn market chaos into profit, there are countless ... More >>
Zanda McDonald Award Reveals Australian Finalists For 2025
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 9:52 am | Zanda McDonald Award
The Zanda McDonald Award offers an exclusive prize package, focused on tailored mentoring and educational opportunities. The Australian finalists have been selected for their leadership, passion, and impactful contributions to the agricultural industry. More >>
Gretchen La Roche To Head Creative New Zealand
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 9:43 am | Creative New Zealand
‘Gretchen gave us confidence that she is the best person to lead Creative New Zealand as our next Chief Executive. She has a strong record as an enterprising leader who is highly responsive to context, is very good with people, and engages deeply and ... More >>
Digital Marketing In New Zealand: Harnessing Innovation To Thrive In A Competitive Landscape
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 8:30 am | Hugh Grant
New Zealand’s digital landscape is evolving rapidly, and businesses must adapt quickly to changing trends and technologies. More >>
Forsyth Barr C&ESG Ratings Report Finds Listed Company Emissions Starting To Trend Down
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 8:16 am | Forsyth Barr
The report includes a detailed scorecard of all 61 companies and their C&ESG rating. Based on a unique scoring system, they are classified as Leaders (12, up from 11 in 2023), Fast Followers (30, down from 33), Explorers (18, up from 13) and one Beginner. More >>
Road Freight Should Be Represented On New Auckland Regional Transport Committee
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 8:40 pm | National Road Carriers
NRC has expressed this view following an announcement today by Transport and Auckland Minister Simeon Brown and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown that AT will be substantially reformed with a statutory ARTC. More >>
Is It Worth Getting A Solar Power System?
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 7:44 pm | RNZ
It takes just five to eight years for a typical solar power system to pay for itself on a New Zealand home, experts say. More >>
SiteConnect Unveils New Website In New Zealand & Australia
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 5:35 pm | SiteConnect
SiteConnect offers accessible WHS management software tailored to small and medium-sized businesses across New Zealand and Australia. More >>
Southern Discoveries Launches New Milford Sound Combo Experience
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 5:17 pm | Southern Discoveries
The Milford Sound Cruise & Milford Track excursion combines a scenic cruise of Milford Sound with a self-guided walk on the world-famous Milford Track. More >>
A Decade Of Kiwi Journalism Preserved From Newshub.co.nz
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 4:34 pm | Stuff
Years of original New Zealand journalism from the Newshub website including news video, articles and photography, have been migrated to the country’s largest news website stuff.co.nz, through an arrangement agreed with Warner Bros. Discovery. More >>
Upcoming Adjustments To Air New Zealand Domestic Network
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 3:42 pm | Air New Zealand
The changes to the schedule will be made on Monday 9 December 2024 and will result in 2% fewer seats on the domestic network over a short four-month period. More >>
Takapuna Revelling In Retail Spending Surge
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 3:23 pm | Takapuna Beach Business Association
Marketview credit card data shows Oct retail spending for the seaside suburb on Auckland’s North Shore increasing by more than $2.1 mn, up 12.8% on Oct 2023. The growth is particularly strong when compared to the Auckland-wide trend which saw a 2.3% decline ... More >>
Westpac NZ Commits To Increasing Sustainable Lending To $9 Billion By 2027
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 2:29 pm | Westpac New Zealand
The $9 billion sustainable lending commitment demonstrates our ambition to support our business and farming customers to invest in initiatives to reduce their emissions, improve climate resilience or lead to positive social outcomes, Westpac NZ CEO Catherine ... More >>
A Shorter Shower? Maybe. Going Wi-Fi And Screen Free? No Thanks.
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 2:20 pm | Pulse Energy
Kiwis power saving habits revealed in new survey. The research, for community owned electricity provider, Pulse Energy, found just 16% of Kiwis would be prepared to have a wi-fi or screen free day each week at home to save money. More >>
Sa-Ni A Triple Winner In World Luxury Spa Awards 2024
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 1:54 pm | Templeton Group
Criteria used to evaluate Sa-Ni include, interior design and ambience, treatment offerings and quality, staff expertise and professionalism, customer service and experience, sustainability and ethical practices. More >>
SYSPRO Extends Global Footprint With Strategic Acquisition Of UK-Based NexSys
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 12:00 pm | SYSPRO
The carve-out acquisition of NexSys is a key milestone in SYSPRO’s strategy to expand its global footprint, strengthening its presence in the UK and extending its reach across Europe. More >>
Imports Of Transportation Services Pick Up
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 11:53 am | Stats NZ
New Zealand spending on transportation services in the September 2024 quarter was slightly up ($11 million or 0.7 percent) compared with the September 2023 quarter. The two main components of transportation services, sea and air transportation, had ... More >>
TVNZ Executive Changes Announced
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 11:29 am | TVNZ
TVNZ’s Chief Operating Officer, Brent McAnulty will assume the role of Acting Chief News and Content Officer from February. More >>
Datadog Database Monitoring Adds Deep Cluster And Query-Level Visibility For MongoDB
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 11:16 am | Datadog
Datadog Database Monitoring provides deep and dedicated observability for the five most popular database types: MongoDB, Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server and Oracle. More >>
CIOs Brace For The Digital Era
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 11:07 am | Schneider Electric
Despite the uncertainty that lies ahead, CIOs must continue to lead organisations through digital transformation – placing a focus on security, resilience, and sustainability. Prioritising these goals is no small task. More >>
UP Fintech (Tiger Brokers): Revenue Hits Record US$101M; Profit At 3-year Peak; Client Assets Doubled YoY To US$40.8b
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 10:59 am | Tiger Brokers
In Q3, enhanced product experience drove significant business growth for the company, with revenue surpassing US$100 million — a record high — and profit reaching a three-year peak. Total client assets doubled YoY to US$40.8 billion. More >>
Why Your Money Buys Less Every Year — And How To Fight Back
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 10:51 am | Easy Crypto
Inflation is all over the news - it’s up and then it’s finally ‘within target’; but do we really understand it? I didn’t and although I think most people understand that high inflation is ‘bad’, I really don’t think they know why, or what’s ... More >>
New Partnership Will Excite Kids About Vegetables
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 10:34 am | Vegetables New Zealand
New Zealand vegetable growers have formed a partnership with social enterprise, EATucation to provide young New Zealanders with the skills they need to value and eat vegetables throughout their lives. More >>
Long-Awaited Lift For Auckland Housing Market Arrives
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 10:16 am | Barfoot and Thompson
Sales for the month at 1002 were up 6 percent on our average monthly sales for the previous three months, and it was the first time in eight months that our sales have exceeded 1000. More >>
Oyster & Moon In Real Life - Māori & Pacific Luxury Returns To Auckland's Britomart
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 9:56 am | Oyster and Moon
Following a hugely successful pop-up earlier this year, this expanded concept store showcases over 50 Māori and Pacific creators, makers, artisans, and innovators, including some of our most distinguished artists and artisans. More >>
Discover Your Secluded Haven At The Glades, Matapaua Bay
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 9:52 am | Bayleys
These premium lifestyle sections boast expansive sea views, framed by lush coastal forest. Perfect for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle, The Glades combines modern conveniences with the timeless charm of nature. More >>
Callaghan Innovation Supports Development Of First ISO Standard For AI
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 9:36 am | Callaghan Innovation
“Understanding and applying ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is not just a compliance exercise. It’s crucial to maintaining a competitive edge in this rapidly evolving and transformative technology area,” says Callaghan Innovation Digital and AI Whare Head Sarah Sun. More >>
Small Businesses Eye A Turnaround In 2025
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 9:20 am | Buy NZ Made
Buy NZ Made executive director Dane Ambler says many businesses are hoping for a change in fortunes this Christmas. 2024 has been the most difficult year for business since the pandemic. However, the recovery has begun. More >>
Electricity Authority Publishes New Consumer Protections
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 9:12 am | Electricity Authority
The two key protections - prohibiting retailers from disconnecting customers they know to be medically dependent and requiring any fees or charges to be reasonable - will apply from 1 January 2025. More >>
ComCom Targets Bundling Loophole
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 8:37 am | Commerce Commission
The Commission is concerned that Contact and Nova persist with GST-exclusive pricing by default, when a fully-loaded retail price is what most Kiwis are accustomed to seeing. More >>
Radio Hauraki And Dad’s Pies Team Up To Create Unique Kiwi Pie As Voted By Listeners
Monday, 2 December 2024, 8:45 pm | NZME.
The culinary collaboration serves as a coming together of two iconic Kiwi brands that share a common history. More >>
Success Sown 30 Years Ago For Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand
Monday, 2 December 2024, 8:43 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
The SWNZ programme has never sat still but has continuously evolved to meet an ever-changing world. It focuses on six key areas: Climate Change, Water, Waste, Plant Protection, Soil and People. More >>
Cathay Pacific Is Back Connecting Christchurch To The World With A Huge Seat Surge
Monday, 2 December 2024, 8:40 pm | Christchurch Airport
The expanded service makes it easier for visitors from North Asia, Hong Kong, and beyond to reach our stunning region without the extra hassle and cost of internal domestic travel from Auckland. The Christchurch direct route will also boost tourism ... More >>
Givealittle For SolarZero Staff And Contractors Shafted By BlackRock
Monday, 2 December 2024, 8:35 pm | SolarZero Affected Staff
The give a little page will be used to help staff and contractors in this difficult time. More >>
Early Signs Of Increase In Manufacturers' Activity
Monday, 2 December 2024, 8:23 pm | RNZ
The latest Unleashed Manufacturing report indicated quarter on quarter growth in sales revenue and purchase orders. More >>
City Rail Link: Businesses Want Inquiry Into Auckland Council's Management Of Project
Monday, 2 December 2024, 8:17 pm | RNZ
Businesses in central Auckland are calling for an inquiry into the council's "incompetent" management of the City Rail Link project. More >>
‘Alive: In 25’ Or ‘Thrive In 25’? Here’s Our Interest Rate Forecasts
Monday, 2 December 2024, 7:13 pm | Kiwi Economics
We need to see rates pulled lower over 2025, if the current lift in confidence is going to translate into activity, and then investment and hiring intentions. More >>
Done But Not Dusted. Rate Cuts Will Continue In 2025.
Monday, 2 December 2024, 7:10 pm | Kiwi Economics
The Kiwi economy is still in a recessionary environment. Consumer confidence is starting to pick up now with the rate cutting cycle underway. But it will take time to see this translate through to sales as households recuperate their savings. More >>
CBLC Update
Monday, 2 December 2024, 6:55 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA considers that it is in the public interest to continue the IPO proceeding against the estate given Mr Hutchison’s central involvement in the Samoa Transaction. The High Court agreed that this does not amount to an abuse of process and that a ... More >>
Man Sentenced In Whangārei District Court For Issuing Fake Gas Certificates & Carrying Out Unsafe Gasfitting Work
Monday, 2 December 2024, 6:51 pm | Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board
The charges relate to multiple incidents in 2022 where Mr Arthur misled members of the public and carried out unsafe gasfitting work, endangering lives. More >>
Canterbury’s Winning Streak – Three Millionaires In Four Days
Monday, 2 December 2024, 4:27 pm | lotto nz
The biggest win went to an Ashburton man who on Saturday night became the first ever person to win the $1.5 million jackpot in Lotto NZ’s Strike ‘Must Be Won’ draw. More >>
Southland Power Trust Settles NZ$89.6m Strategic Acquisitions
Monday, 2 December 2024, 3:27 pm | SEPSCT
Through its wholly-owned subsidiary The Power Company Limited (TPCL)[1], SEPSCT now owns 100% of OtagoNet, Lakeland Network Limited, and PowerNet Limited having acquired stakes formerly held by Electricity Invercargill Limited (EIL). More >>
Daikin Park Christchurch: Green Star Focus For A Sustainable Future In Hornby
Monday, 2 December 2024, 3:23 pm | Daikin
“Sustainability is top of mind for Daikin globally and we are working closely with Daikin New Zealand to ensure it meets the organisation’s key sustainability targets on a local level,” said Mr Lagan. More >>
Tenancy Bonds Moving Online
Monday, 2 December 2024, 2:52 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The first release of online services enables online bond lodgements and bond top ups. Customers can now use online forms to lodge bonds which increases their visibility of the bond process. More >>
Tech Competition To Heat Up In Rotorua With New JB Hi-Fi Store
Monday, 2 December 2024, 2:50 pm | JB HI FI
The new store, conveniently located in Rotorua Central among other prominent tech retailers, promises consumers a range of products and unbeatable value. More >>
$3.6m Lab Upgrade To Better Support NZ Research
Monday, 2 December 2024, 2:35 pm | Scion
The upgrade includes advanced new NMR instruments, allowing scientists to delve deeper into the nanostructure of trees and chemicals used in cosmetic or health products. More >>
Black Friday A Mixed Bag For Retail Sector
Monday, 2 December 2024, 2:34 pm | Retail NZ
“Overall, it does appear that customers were waiting for the sales to get underway, before they started their Christmas shopping,” Ms Johnson says. More >>
The Sporting News Announces Partners With DAZN To Commercialise Its Sports And Entertainment Content In Australia And NZ
Monday, 2 December 2024, 2:21 pm | DAZN
Leading sports digital website, network and content producers, The Sporting News, today announced a significant strategic partnership and expansion to its network following an agreement with the leading global sports streaming platform, DAZN. In ... More >>
Another Busy Black Friday Weekend For Kiwi Retailers But Patterns Were Mixed Across NZ
Monday, 2 December 2024, 1:47 pm | Worldline
“Black Friday was clearly a big deal for retailers this year. The number of transactions jumped 17% between the previous three-day weekend and the Black Friday weekend,” says Proffit. More >>
BNZ Expands Digital Payments Capability
Monday, 2 December 2024, 1:36 pm | BNZ
New Zealand's first digital wallet and Point of Sale app compatible with all New Zealand banks. Payap is due to be launched in March next year. More >>
New Alliance To Lobby Govt On Retail Crime
Monday, 2 December 2024, 1:30 pm | Motor Trade Association
The MTA and the Dairy and Business Owners Group (DBOG) have formed an alliance called Safer Shops, which will campaign and work with Government for greater protection for service stations, dairies and liquor stores; increased police action; and new ... More >>
Fake Online Shops Surge As Christmas Approaches – Avast Research
Monday, 2 December 2024, 1:22 pm | Avast
Avast researchers have identified nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites in 2024 with a surge in the months leading up to the holidays, with sites in New Zealand targeting well-known brands like Pandora, Swatch, H&M, Princess Polly, and Zara. More >>
BlueRock Helps Entrepreneurial SMEs Access Thousands In R&D Tax Incentives
Monday, 2 December 2024, 11:42 am | BlueRock NZ
BlueRock, a multidisciplinary Australian advisory firm, expanded to New Zealand in 2022. Led by Christchurch-raised director Tom Moore, the business aims to help innovative New Zealand businesses and startups secure government grants and tax incentives. More >>
