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Lion New Zealand Celebrates 100 Years: 10 Breweries, 100 Years, 1 Legacy
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 6:08 pm | Lion New Zealand
Lion New Zealand, Aotearoa’s leading beer, wine and spirits company, is celebrating its bold and ambitious origins as New Zealand Breweries. The formation of New Zealand Breweries in 1923 stands as a significant milestone in New Zealand’s corporate ... More >>
MIA Welcomes Lower RUC Rate For PHEVs
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 2:30 pm | Motor Industry Association
The Motor Industry Association (MIA) welcomes the announcement by the Minister of Transport Hon Simeon Brown of a reduced road user charge (RUC) rate for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) of $38 per 1,000km, or half the full RUC rate. Pending ... More >>
NZ Post’s Free Courier Service Making A Difference In The Lives Of Grandparents And Grandchildren In Aotearoa
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 2:26 pm | NZ Post
With the application closing date fast approaching for NZ Post’s Delivering for Good programme, last year’s People’s Choice winner is seeing a “meaningful difference” the initiative is making within its organisation. NZ Post’s Delivering ... More >>
Early Ratification Of EU Free Trade Agreement Would Be Worth Approximately $3m To NZ Onion Industry
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 1:43 pm | Vegetables New Zealand
Early ratification of the European Union free trade agreement (EU-FTA) would be worth approximately $3 million to the New Zealand export onion industry, Onions NZ confirmed today. ‘This would be great news for New Zealand onion growers, coming ... More >>
TradieGuide Unveils New Websites To Connect Residents With Local Electricians
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 1:33 pm | TradieGuide
TradieGuide is announcing the launch of three new websites designed to connect residents with top-rated electricians in their local areas: Electricians Kapiti , Electricians Lower Hutt , and Electricians Oamaru . These platforms aim to streamline the process ... More >>
New Zealand Trade And Agriculture Minister McClay Opens Ultra-Modern Pet Food Factory
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 1:08 pm | Riverland Foods
Cats in China and Australia will soon be gobbling products from a state-of-the-art New Zealand factory built to supply rising global demand for premium pet food. Officially opened by New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Agriculture Todd McClay, the Christchurch ... More >>
Port Nelson Welcomes Over 3000 People Behind The Gates For The First Time In 7 Years
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 12:44 pm | Port Nelson Ltd
Over 3000 people made their way to Port Nelson on Sunday to get a behind-the-scenes look at the port's operations. Originally scheduled for 2020 and cancelled due to COVID-19, the event marked the first time in seven years the port was able to offer ... More >>
Avaya And International Avaya User Group Unveil CX Force Awards 2024
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 11:41 am | Avaya
Recognising trailblazers transforming customer engagement across industries, now open for nominations More >>
Chorus Taps Vertiv To Boost Wholesaler’s EdgeCentre Colocation Data Centre Capacity
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 10:52 am | Chorus
New Zealand’s largest telco wholesaler expands Mount Eden colocation capacity with Vertiv thermal management and power solutions More >>
Beat Inflation: Take Advantage Of In-season Prices And Add One More Vegetable
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 10:46 am | Vegetables New Zealand
Economists’ reaction to the latest Statistics NZ inflation data shows that vegetables are a solution to the high cost of living, rather than a problem. ‘It seems that for the past two years, we’ve heard that vegetable prices are a problem when the ... More >>
Ethical Lender Money Sweetspot Takes Aim At "Afterpay Day" Campaign
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 10:12 am | Money Sweetspot
Afterpay Day - in reality a four-day sales promotion from the buy now pay later (BNPL) platform - encourages Kiwi shoppers to "seize the deals." Sasha Lockley, co-founder and CEO of ethical debt consolidation provider Money Sweetspot ... More >>
How Low-Code Application Development Is Revolutionising Customer Experience
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 10:03 am | OutSystems
Paul Arthur, Regional VP for ANZ, OutSystems In the age of digital transformation, customer experience (CX) is the linchpin of success for organisations across various industries. Companies that excel in delivering exceptional CX are not only able to ... More >>
Nextro Awarded Genetec Partner Of The Year For New Zealand At Elevate 24
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 6:59 am | Nextro
Genetec Unified Elite Partner, Nextro, takes top NZ award in Chiang Mai, Thailand at the Genetec Elevate 24 partner event for the Asia Pacific & Oceania regions. Auckland, New Zealand, 18 March 2024 – Nextro, the New Zealand security integrator ... More >>
Top Global Buyers Across 19 Countries Sign-up For Buddy’s Global Marketplace For Recycled Metal
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 6:42 am | Launch PR
Buddy has announced the debut of a marketplace for B2B metal recyclables that connects buyers directly with sellers. Designed by founders who have spent over three decades in the industry, Buddy is the first platform ‘for scrappies, by scrappies’ and ... More >>
CTU To Support Uber Drivers Rallying For Basic Workers’ Rights
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 6:18 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
This case is relevant not only to gig or platform workers, but to all working people. All workers who have been misclassified as contractors have the right to test their employment status in court. More >>
Westpac NZ Introduces Gambling Account Block To Support Customers
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 6:06 am | Westpac
The introduction of the gambling block is the latest initiative in Westpac’s Extra Care programme of work. The gambling block empowers the customers to stay in control of their finances. More >>
Growth Marks One-Year Anniversary Of Tūwhana Business Events Programme
Monday, 18 March 2024, 7:54 pm | ChristchurchNZ
Powerhouse city champions have joined the Tūwhana business events advocate programme, elevating the initiative to new heights at its first anniversary. Designed to attract prestigious international conferences to Christchurch, Tūwhana brings together thought ... More >>
Wētā Workshop Wins Third International Award For Aura: The Forest At The Edge Of The Sky Experience
Monday, 18 March 2024, 7:44 pm | Weta Workshop
Wētā Workshop has just been awarded the Themed Entertainment Association Thea Award for Immersive Mall Experience for Aura: The Forest at the Edge of the Sky at the Haikou International Duty-Free Shopping Complex, Hainan, China, which is the ... More >>
Eureka! E-bike Inventor’s Quest To Design A Bike That Does It All Pays Off
Monday, 18 March 2024, 7:23 pm | Electrify NZ
A mastermind of the modern e-bike, Whakatane-based Anthony Clyde, is one step closer to the perfect adventure e-bike, combining hardiness, good looks and comfort in a way the international e-bike design community previously thought impossible. And ... More >>
Commission To Issue Statement Of Issues On Proposed Foodstuffs Merger
Monday, 18 March 2024, 4:10 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has decided to issue a Statement of Issues for the application from Foodstuffs North Island Limited and Foodstuffs South Island Limited seeking clearance to merge. The Statement of Issues will be published on the Commission’s ... More >>
Werk Agency Named Brand Partner For CubaDupa 2024
Monday, 18 March 2024, 3:15 pm | Werk Agency
Werk Agency, Wellington’s full-service creative and marketing agency, has been named an official brand partner of CubaDupa 2024, bringing a fresh look to New Zealand’s most creative and diverse free arts festival. This collaboration marks a significant ... More >>
Mini Woolies Helps Bring Learning To Life For Students With Disabilities
Monday, 18 March 2024, 3:09 pm | Woolworths New Zealand
Woolworths’ Mini Woolies programme has officially arrived in Aotearoa at Sommerville School in Tāmaki Makaurau, ushering in a new era of practical learning experiences for students with disabilities. Established in Australia in 2018, the ... More >>
Pacific Radiology Partners With The Crusaders To Provide World Class Medical Imaging Services
Monday, 18 March 2024, 2:26 pm | Pacific Radiology
Pacific Radiology Group (PRG), a division of RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group is thrilled to announce that they are an official partner of The Crusaders Super Rugby Club. Through this new partnership, Pacific will supply their world class medical imaging ... More >>
New Strategy Charts Bright Future For Hospitality In New Zealand
Monday, 18 March 2024, 2:09 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
Hospitality New Zealand releases five-year strategy to support the hospitality industry – New Zealand’s seventh largest employer – to thrive. More >>
Revolve Asbestos Advocates For Regular Inspections To Ensure Safety From Asbestos Hazards In Auckland
Monday, 18 March 2024, 1:05 pm | Revolve Asbestos
Auckland, New Zealand – Amid concerns over the presence of asbestos in older constructions across Auckland, Revolve Asbestos , a leader in asbestos removal and testing in NZ, is highlighting the necessity of routine asbestos inspections. Such inspections are ... More >>
Opiki Dairy Farmer Earns A Spot At FMG Young Farmer Of The Year Grand Final
Monday, 18 March 2024, 12:45 pm | FMG Young Farmer
The Chair of Fitzherbert Young Farmers is one step closer to winningNew Zealand’s most prestigious farming award after being crowned the Season 56 Taranaki Manawatu FMG Young Farmer of the Year. Zayn Jones, 31, was announced as the Taranaki Manawatu ... More >>
TradieGuide Announces Launch Of New Regional Locksmith Websites
Monday, 18 March 2024, 12:40 pm | TradieGuide
TradieGuide is excited to announce the launch of three new websites dedicated to providing comprehensive locksmith services across Gisborne, Hamilton, and Lower Hutt. The new platforms, Locksmiths Gisborne , Locksmiths Hamilton , and Locksmiths Lower ... More >>
Free NZ App Removes Need For Paper Trucking Logs, Improves Road Safety
Monday, 18 March 2024, 10:36 am | Log Ninja
A new, free phone app for truckers to easily log their driving hours will remove the need for old paper logbooks, still used by an estimated 90% of truck drivers in New Zealand. In 2022 there were 51 fatal crashes, 166 serious injury crashes, ... More >>
Buying Loose Potatoes, Apples And Bananas Could Save NZ $36 Million A Year
Monday, 18 March 2024, 10:28 am | Love Food Hate Waste
Food waste is a global problem with approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of food ending up rotting in landfills every year. In New Zealand, Love Food Hate Waste NZ says, we throw away over 14,000 tonnes of bananas, potatoes and apples alone. A majority ... More >>
RBNZ Publishes Assessment Of Capital Review Implementation
Monday, 18 March 2024, 10:13 am | Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s 2019 Capital Review focused on improving the quality and quantity of bank capital to make the banking system safer for New Zealanders and to ensure that bank owners have a meaningful stake in their businesses. We are ... More >>
Learning And Improvement A Successful Recipe For Central Plateau Winners
Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:48 am | NZ Dairy Industry Awards
A passion for the New Zealand dairy industry, combined with a complementary skill set and desire to continue to learn and improve, is a winning recipe for a Rerewhakaaitu couple. Paul and Sarah Koopal were announced the winners of the region’s Share ... More >>
NZ Post's proposal to lay-off 700 posties - Postal Workers Union counter-proposal
Sunday, 17 March 2024, 2:25 pm | Postal Workers Union of Aotearoa
Postal Workers Union counter-proposal response to NZ Post proposing to lay off 700 posties and expanding its ‘third class’ workforce The Postal Workers Union has a counter-proposal in response to NZ Post’s proposal to lay off all 700 posties ... More >>
Two Lotto Players Share $1 Million
Sunday, 17 March 2024, 8:36 am | lotto nz
Two lucky players from Auckland and Christchurch will be feeling fantastic after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were sold at New World Albany in Auckland and Pak N Save Moorhouse ... More >>
4 Steps To Start Trading Cryptocurrency
Saturday, 16 March 2024, 9:26 pm | Hugh Grant
Crypto trading involves buying and selling digital coins on a crypto exchange to make a profit. Trading can also be done through CFDs, where you speculate on digital asset price movements without owning them. Although crypto trading might seem daunting ... More >>
Unlocking Business Excellence: The Lazygrid POS Revolution
Saturday, 16 March 2024, 9:25 pm | Hugh Grant
In the bustling realm of modern commerce, efficiency is king. From quaint cafes to sprawling retail empires, businesses of all sizes seek the perfect blend of convenience and functionality to streamline their operations. Enter Lazygrid POS , a dynamic ... More >>
Bay Of Plenty Dairy Industry Award Winners Enjoying The Journey
Saturday, 16 March 2024, 7:59 pm | NZ Dairy Industry Awards
The major winners in the 2024 Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards, Sophia Clark and Aaron Mills, say they love their cows and are enjoying their journey in the dairy industry. The couple were announced winners of the region’s Share Farmer of the ... More >>
Industry Game-changer Tackles Antibiotic Resistance Head-on
Friday, 15 March 2024, 7:06 pm | DairySmart
Fast, practical, cost-effective and accurate mastitis testing – at scale – is now available for farmers looking to 'know their bugs and use less drugs' through DairySmart's leading edge diagnostic system. DairySmart, winner of the 2023 Technology ... More >>
Hon. David Seymour On Newly Created Ministry Of Regulation, With The Newmarket And Parnell Business Associations
Friday, 15 March 2024, 2:58 pm | Newmarket Business Association
Newmarket & Parnell, 15 March 2024 – This morning the Newmarket Business Association (NBA) and Parnell Business Association (PBA) hosted an exclusive breakfast with Hon. David Seymour, where he discussed his newly created Ministry of Regulation, ... More >>
Find Trusted Locksmiths Easily: TradieGuide's New Websites For Christchurch, Auckland, And Dunedin
Friday, 15 March 2024, 1:29 pm | TradieGuide
TradieGuide is thrilled to unveil three specialised websites designed to connect individuals across New Zealand with highly skilled and trustworthy locksmith services: Christchurch Locksmiths , Locksmiths Auckland , and Locksmiths Dunedin . These platforms ... More >>
New Zealand Ranks In The World’s Top 3 Second Home Hotspots For 2024
Friday, 15 March 2024, 12:01 pm | GetAgent
A new study conducted by estate agent comparison site GetAgent has revealed the most in-demand locations to buy a second property in, and Ireland tops the list as the world’s ‘second home hotspot’. Global searches for second home purchases ... More >>
Douglas McKay To Retire From The BNZ Board
Friday, 15 March 2024, 11:35 am | BNZ
BNZ today announced that Douglas McKay, ONZM, is retiring as a director of BNZ, effective 31 May 2024. Mr McKay has been a member of the BNZ Board since 5 March 2013 and has been the Chair since 1 August 2015. The BNZ Board has appointed Warwick ... More >>
Business Confidence Positive, But With Headwinds Looming
Friday, 15 March 2024, 10:58 am | Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury (formerly the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce) released the results of its March Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey to members today, highlighting generally positive business confidence, but also some potential headwinds coming ... More >>
Consumer Protection And The CGA
Friday, 15 March 2024, 10:30 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Today marks World Consumer Rights Day, and the Consumer Protection team at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment wants to remind New Zealanders of the protections and guarantees they can expect when purchasing goods and services in New Zealand. ... More >>
Cost Of Living Crisis: Latest Air NZ Price Hikes Make Monitoring Of Domestic Airfares Essential For Kiwi Consumers
Friday, 15 March 2024, 10:29 am | New Zealand Airports Association
The NZ Airports Association is calling for the introduction of domestic airfare and airline performance monitoring to provide greater transparency for consumers, amid record high domestic airfares. Chief Executive Billie Moore says: “This week’s ... More >>
Help Consumer NZ Clean Up Greenwashing
Friday, 15 March 2024, 10:28 am | Consumer NZ
Greenwashing is rife in New Zealand. Consumer wants your help gathering greenwashing examples to determine the scope of the problem. Almost half of New Zealanders (47%) find it difficult to tell the truthfulness of a product’s green claims, and three-quarters ... More >>
5 Practical Ways To Lower Your Electricity Bills
Friday, 15 March 2024, 10:26 am | Hugh Grant
Electricity is a constant variable every home needs to remain functional, but unfortunately, the bills can sometimes skyrocket each month. However, this is reversible and doesn’t require costly upgrades or drastic lifestyle changes. With little changes in your ... More >>
Three Lotto Players Share $1 Million
Friday, 15 March 2024, 10:25 am | lotto nz
The dream has become a reality for three lucky Lotto players from Auckland and Hamilton after each winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were sold at Glenview Centre Lotto and Post in Hamilton, and ... More >>
Beam Introduces Lighter, Smaller ‘Apollo Lite’ E-bike To Wellington To Support Growing Commuter Demand
Friday, 15 March 2024, 9:49 am | Beam Global
100 new Apollo Lite e-bikes will fully replace Beam’s existing e-bike fleet in Wellington <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/ea5accedc3f8834b5c21.jpeg" width="720" height="548"> With 50% of trips on a Beam ... More >>
A New Business Website For Bulabins
Friday, 15 March 2024, 9:44 am | The Digital Ambassador
Bula Bins has recently launched its new small business website. It offers a rubbish removal service with complimentary drop-off and pickup in Auckland, New Zealand. The service includes managing household garbage, event waste management, and tenant ... More >>
The Digital Ambassador Launches Its New Website
Friday, 15 March 2024, 9:42 am | The Digital Ambassador
The Digital Ambassador, a web design Auckland company, has announced the launch of its latest company website, which will increase its visibility and reach to potential clients who need website service for their local business in New Zealand. The website ... More >>
ASB Rural Quarterly Report
Friday, 15 March 2024, 8:58 am | ASB Bank
Dairy rebounds, forestry looking up as meat prices lag, but overall a more positive outlook for the sector More >>
Westpac Economic Bulletin: New Zealand Residential Construction Update, March 2024
Friday, 15 March 2024, 8:51 am | Westpac
We’re going to need lots of houses Westpac’s latest Economic Bulletin looks at what the big swings in New Zealand’s population means for housing supply and home building. The past few years have seen some parts of New Zealand catching up ... More >>
Second Day Of Seabed Mining Hearing Concludes As Experts Reveal 20-thousand Square Metres Of Seabed To Be Mined Daily
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 7:01 pm | Ngati Ruanui
It has been revealed that 20-thousand square metres of the seabed is intended to be mined everyday as the second day of the Trans-Tasman Resources Limited hearing to mine the moana comes to a close. Representatives from TTR presented further evidence, ... More >>
New Canterbury Showhome By Design Builders Opening To The Public
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 6:26 pm | Design Builders
Design Builders Canterbury is proud to announce their first showhome will soon be open to the public in one of the most sought-after suburbs of Christchurch. March is set to be a winning month for Design Builders Canterbury as they prepare to open ... More >>
Youngman Richardson Expands Nationwide Network
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 6:24 pm | Youngman Richardson
Following on from the establishment of a South Auckland branch, Youngman Richardson is extending its reach further with the opening of a site in Hamilton. Situated at 3/31 Chafer Place, Te Rapa, the new branch is easily accessed from the on and off-ramps ... More >>
IoT Security Company Nozomi Secures $100M Series E Funding
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 6:16 pm | Nozomi Networks
Nozomi Networks Secures $100 Million Investment to Accelerate Mission to Defend the World’s Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Threats Latest round includes investments from Mitsubishi Electric and Schneider Electric; spotlights demand for an OT/IoT ... More >>
Police Association And NZ Police Pay Talks Ongoing
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 4:23 pm | NZ Police Association
The New Zealand Police Association, Te Aka Hāpai met with Police today to continue pay negotiations in the wake of the association’s rejection of last week’s offer. Association president Chris Cahill says Police had nothing further to offer because ... More >>
Emerge Aotearoa Celebrates The Generator’s Success With Inspirational Expo
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 2:22 pm | NZ Generator
A highly successful initiative that assists people to start their own businesses and decrease their dependency on government support is celebrating with a sensational expo on 15 and 16 March at Ngā Tohu o Uenuku/Māngere Arts Centre. The Generator ... More >>
TradieGuide Introduces Specialised Websites For Asbestos Safety In Lower Hutt, Tauranga, And Whangarei
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 1:17 pm | TradieGuide
TradieGuide is pleased to announce the launch of three new websites aimed at providing comprehensive asbestos removal and testing services in New Zealand. Asbestos Removal Lower Hutt , Asbestos Removal Tauranga , and Asbestos Removal Whangarei are dedicated ... More >>
Airlines Welcome Examination Of The Impact Of Airport Costs On Demand And Seat Capacity
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 12:39 pm | BARNZ
Auckland, 14 March 2024 - Board of Airline Representatives (BARNZ) says airlines welcome the examination of the impact of airport costs on demand and seat capacity. “NZ Airports Association (NZAA) states New Zealand is one of the least competitive ... More >>