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Australian Retailer Sees Growing Demand For Chandeliers In Modern Dining Spaces
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:13 pm | Designer Chandelier
With a focus on high-quality crystal fixtures, Designer Chandelier’s product range includes both formal dining room chandeliers and more contemporary flush mount ceiling lights. More >>
Industry Association Concerned About Headstone Scam
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 6:22 pm | NZMMMA
NZMMMA President, Kim Stops said it emphasised the importance of dealing with a qualified monumental mason. “It’s so sad to see that these families have been stripped of commemorating their loved ones in the appropriate way. More >>
Can You Stock Up On Cheap Easter Eggs For Next Year?
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 5:58 pm | RNZ
Here's what you need to know about that June best-before date. More >>
Energy Resources Aotearoa Welcomes New Industry-Led Work-based Learning Model
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 5:07 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa
John Carnegie, Chief Executive of Energy Resources Aotearoa, says the announcement reflects strong industry feedback and is a positive step forward for vocational education in New Zealand. More >>
Pāpāmoa Couple Claim $500k Prize Four Months On
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 4:01 pm | Lotto New Zealand
The couple, who wish to remain anonymous, usually check their tickets manually, then save a few up and verify them in-store, but on this occasion the ticket had been missed for more than three months. More >>
Nominations Close Soon For NZMTA NZ Seafarer Of The Year Award
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 2:38 pm | Marine Transport Association
To nominate someone, please provide their name, employer details, and a brief explanation of why they deserve this recognition. More >>
Datadog Targets Data Observability With Metaplane Acquisition
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 2:20 pm | Datadog
Data observability tools monitor a company's data stack for changes and failures by continuously observing the properties of the underlying data. Existing tools, however, have a limited view—they only see data after it lands in a data lake or ... More >>
Harcourts Hoverd & Co Supports Flat Bush Growth As Demand For Homes And Property Services Rises
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 1:49 pm | Harcourts Hoverd and Co.
Ormiston Town Centre, opened in 2021, has emerged as a key commercial anchor for the suburb. The $250 million development features over 90 shops, restaurants, and service providers, positioned beside the expansive Barry Curtis Park. More >>
Minister Listens To Industry On Training
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 1:20 pm | MinEx
MinEx, the national Health and Safety Council for the extractives sector, was among a number of industry bodies which feared the Government would dominate its new industry skills boards (ISBs) in organising industry training and let polytechs do most of ... More >>
Civil Contractors Welcome Renewed Focus On Work-based Learning
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12:38 pm | Civil Contractors New Zealand
Training for civil construction workers is nearly all work-based due to the skills and knowledge required to be safe and do a quality job. So, a strong and stable work-based learning system is very important to meet the real-world needs of learners and employers. More >>
More Detail Needed On Vocational Education Reforms
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:20 am | BusinessNZ
The new system is due to stand up on 1 January 2026, and we need clarity on the number of organisations, functions of the new organisations and funding to support businesses delivering industry training. More >>
Magnite Unveils Next Generation Of SpringServe, Combining Its Streaming Ad Server And SSP
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:01 am | Magnite
Developed for the needs of the world’s most advanced streaming clients, the unified platform streamlines buyers’ connection to 99% of US streaming supply, a dollar-weighted figure verified by Jounce Media in their March 2025 Supply Path Benchmarking Report. More >>
Florist Reveals Best Method To Save Your Wedding Bouquet
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:57 am | Arena Flowers
According to Asta Foufas, the key is using the right preservation method for your particular flowers’ petals; it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. Asta also shares how to avoid the common preservation mistakes that could ruin your petals. More >>
Why A Custom Home Is The Best Investment For Your Future
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:41 am | Hugh Grant
These are just some reasons a custom home could be a lucrative investment for you and your loved ones. While the upfront costs will be more, chances are you'll be much more satisfied with a home that was built with you and your family in mind. More >>
TruckSafe New Zealand Launches: A Game-Changer For Heavy Vehicle Safety And Compliance
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:39 am | NZ Trucking Association
Backed by decades of proven success across the Tasman, TruckSafe is now available to all operators, including single vehicle owner-drivers (SVODs) - making it more inclusive and accessible than any previous safety programme of its kind. More >>
The New Zealand Initiative Supports Industry-Led Training Reforms, Calls For School Pathway Changes
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:29 am | The New Zealand Initiative
The Government's industry-led reforms set a strong foundation. Complementing them with improved school-level pathways would create a comprehensive solution to New Zealand's skills challenges. More >>
Industry Will Hold Minister To Account On Te Pūkenga Promises - MTA
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:23 am | Motor Trade Association
The group unanimously rejected Government leadership of work-based training and argued that only the sector could develop a framework that supported learners and ensured they were equipped and ready for the industry. More >>
Auckland Airport Flies Into List Of Global Airports Ranking
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 9:50 am | Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport has landed amongst the highest-ranking airports around the world in this year’s SKYTRAX 2025 Airport Awards for 10-20 million annual passengers, coming in at #4 out of the top 10 list. More >>
Despite Low Confidence In Government Efforts, People Want Urgent Action To Lower Grocery Bills
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:06 am | Consumer NZ
Consumer’s NZ Grocery Survey, carried out in mid-April, reveals a strong public appetite for government action to improve access to affordable food. Many respondents called for clear and effective intervention by the government, while also expressing ... More >>
Banking Ombudsman Scheme Backs Banks’ Stronger Consumer Protections From Scams
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 9:18 pm | Banking Ombudsman Scheme
These initiatives will all help in the fight against the scourge of scams. However, for scam prevention measures to be truly successful, more cross-sector collaboration is needed. More >>
Auckland Powerball Player Wins $23.3 Million
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 9:14 pm | Lotto New Zealand
The prize is made up of $23 million from Powerball First Division and $333,333 from Lotto First Division. More >>
Banks Step Up Customer Scam Protections And Compensation
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 7:07 pm | NZ Banking Association
The New Zealand Banking Association today announced a suite of consumer protections that will be progressively rolled out over the next seven months. More >>
Review To Probe 'Complex Issues' Stemming From Emergency Hydro Storage
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 6:37 pm | RNZ
"Making it easier to use contingent hydro storage to reduce gas and coal burn may feel like a no-brainer, but it isn't," Transpower says. More >>
Urban Areas Still Feeling An Economic Chill - Westpac Report
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 6:05 pm | RNZ
The agricultural sector will likely carry the economy for a good part of this year, until lower interest rates filter through to boost spending and activity. More >>
Northwest Busway Will Transform Auckland’s Western Suburbs
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 5:51 pm | EMA
Today’s decision follows other significant infrastructure announcements by the government this week, including the preferred corridor for a four-lane connection over the Brynderwyn Hills to Whangārei, as well as the Tauriko four-laning and Takitimu ... More >>
Transporting New Zealand Welcomes Return To Original Speed Limits
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 5:44 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Chief executive Dom Kalasih says the partial rollback is a positive outcome that respects local views and demonstrates that the Coalition Government’s 2024 speed limit rule change strikes a careful balance between efficiency and safety considerations. More >>
Former LG New Zealand Staff Plead Guilty To Criminal Charges After Messages Were Deleted
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 12:20 pm | Commerce Commission
Speaking about the matter, Commission Chair Dr John Small said the conduct showed a blatant disregard for the Commission’s processes and the law. More >>
Research And Development Survey: 2024
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 11:24 am | Stats NZ
This release focuses on data from 2024, with comparisons back to 2018. The survey design has remained comparable over this time. More >>
Rubrik Reveals 90 Per Cent Of Global IT And Security Executives Report Cyberattacks In The Past Year
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 11:20 am | Rubrik
Data sprawl drives spike in cyber incidents across AI, cloud, SaaS, and on-premise environments, according to Rubrik Zero Labs Report More >>
How To Get Access To Israel’s Best Wine
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 10:32 am | Hugh Grant
Israel has 120 indigenous grape varieties in addition to the species imported. Marawi, Bittuni, and Argaman have grown in popularity as wine exports. More >>
CoFR Seeking Feedback On Access To Basic Transaction Accounts
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 10:29 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
“Having a transaction account means people can safely receive, store, spend and save money. Transaction accounts are a vital foundation for people to take part in the modern economy,” says Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Christian ... More >>
New Zealand PM Joins Heathrow Airport And Safe365 To Celebrate Kiwi Tech Export Success
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 9:54 am | Safe365
The event marked Heathrow Airport’s renewed three-year commitment to using Safe365’s Safety Culture technology to measure, monitor, and improve work health and safety outcomes at one of the world’s busiest airports. More >>
Lodestone Energy Completes Equity Raise To Maintain Momentum
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 9:06 am | Lodestone Energy
In keeping with their goal of seeing a ‘solar farm in every community’, Lodestone is about to announce the start of construction of their first project in the South Island. More >>
Access To Contingent Storage Clarified For Winter 2025 Ahead Of Full Rules Review
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 8:59 am | Transpower
Transpower has today clarified its process for triggering access to hydro lake water below normal operating levels for electricity generation ahead of winter 2025. This follows feedback on an Issues Paper released last month about the information it ... More >>
The Benefits Of Metal Roofing
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 8:55 am | Hugh Grant
Since they're made of strong metals like steel, aluminum, zinc, and copper, metal roofs are much more durable than traditional asphalt shingles. With a Class 4 rating for impact resistance, they can resist winds as high as 140 mph. More >>
$63m Drops Out Of The NZ Property Market In Q1 2025
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 8:42 am | realestate.co.nz
The data compares the original asking price of a property when it was first listed on realestate.co.nz with the price when it was sold or withdrawn. While it doesn’t reflect the final sale price, it indicates how much vendors were willing to adjust ... More >>
Nurturing Development Through Love, Learning, And Thoughtful Baby Room Decor
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 7:41 am | Hugh Grant
Every feeding session is an opportunity to build trust and connection. Secure attachments form in spaces that radiate warmth and safety. In this carefully curated world, the nursery evolves from a room into a lifelong foundation of love and learning. More >>
Rental Listings Soar To Highest In Over A Decade
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 7:25 am | Trademe
Year-on-year comparisons show rental listings to be up by 41 per cent in March 2025, with inventory at the highest it’s been since early 2014. More >>
Cheaper to fly to LA than buy Air New Zealand domestic fares - angry dad
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 6:09 pm | RNZ
A man says it's "tone deaf" for Air New Zealand to be showing off its new uniforms at a time of high airfares. More >>
A Former Hospital Or A Dog Hotel? Quirky Listings Hit The Property Market
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 6:06 pm | RNZ
The properties up for sale in Wellington and North Wairarapa each have unique features and intriguing backstories. More >>
How Many More Trees Need To Fall On Power Lines Before The Rules Change?
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 4:18 pm | Electricity Networks Association
For over a decade, lines companies have been asking for change. The current law regulating trees is over 20 years old. Lines companies are tired of waiting for Govt to make changes that will help them manage network reliability more effectively — and keep ... More >>
Little Known Law Offers Savvy Kiwis The Opportunity To Supercharge Their Retirement Savings
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 12:44 pm | XtraPension
Not many people are aware that on November 9, 2020, New Zealand law changed such that any part of a UK State Pension gained from making voluntary contributions is no longer deducted from NZ Superannuation. More >>
Overseas Merchandise Trade: March 2025
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 11:15 am | Stats NZ
In this release we have corrected the June 2016 to February 2025 overseas merchandise trade ‘Value of Exports & re-exports – milk powder, butter, and cheese’ monthly, quarterly, and annual Infoshare series EXP+.S2PT04F, to correct an error in data ... More >>
Stop The Pings: Half Of Kiwis Overwhelmed By Notifications
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 11:05 am | 2Degrees
NO-tifications is the latest initiative from 2degrees’ Fairer Phones Project, as part of its ongoing commitment to support healthier relationships with phones. The telco is calling on Kiwis to take action. More >>
Aussie Broadband Builds High-Performance Private Cloud With SUSE
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 10:17 am | SUSE
SUSE helps Aussie Broadband simplify infrastructure, unify workloads, and boost operational efficiency by up to 30 per cent as it scales its ISP services nationwide. More >>
$500,000 Lotto First Division Prize Unclaimed Almost Four Months On
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 10:11 am | Lotto New Zealand
The winning $500,000 ticket was bought at Fresh Choice Pāpāmoa in the Bay of Plenty for the draw on New Years Day, Wednesday 1 January 2025. More >>
MoneyHub Business Summit 2025 – Connect, Learn, Grow In Queenstown
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 7:35 am | MoneyHub
Hosted at the QT Queenstown, this summit promises a dynamic blend of education, networking, and strategic partnership opportunities tailored for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals. More >>
Top 5 Tools And Metrics To Analyze Mutual Funds
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 7:18 am | Hugh Grant
When appraising a mutual fund, always verify its expense ratio against your investment objectives. Knowing the expense ratio of a growth fund such as the Gear ASX fund is crucial to understanding how the cost will change over time. More >>
Kacific Secures Second SIG Cooperation Award, Highlighting Ongoing Industry Impact
Monday, 21 April 2025, 2:14 pm | Kacific
SIG promotes innovation in satellite communications to enhance efficiency, reduce operational impact, and save time and costs. In support of this aim, the SIG Awards celebrate outstanding and innovative technologies and solutions, as well as exceptional contributions within SATCOM. More >>
Should Stores Close On Easter Sunday?
Sunday, 20 April 2025, 3:43 pm | RNZ
Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young said it was time the legislation changed. More >>
Lifestyle Lawns Emphasises Long-Term Hygiene Benefits Of Envirofill In Synthetic Turf Installations
Sunday, 20 April 2025, 12:22 pm | Lifestyle Lawns
Lifestyle Lawns continues to deliver tailored installations supported by product-specific knowledge, aiming to provide clean, low-maintenance turf solutions that meet the needs of modern outdoor spaces. More >>
Three Lotto Players Share $1 Million
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 9:01 pm | Lotto New Zealand
Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $23 million. More >>
NZ’s Over-Reliance On Roads For Freight Means Natural Disasters Hit Even Harder. But There Is A Fix
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 6:54 pm | The Conversation
Despite thousands of kilometres of coastline, 93% of domestic freight is transported on New Zealand’s roads. But shipping – and rail – can help build resiliency. More >>
Are Surcharges A Double-Dip? - Ask Susan
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 6:34 pm | RNZ
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions. More >>
Acoustics Certificates Ltd Delivers Sound Testing And Certification Across Central North Island
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 2:27 pm | Acoustics Certificates
Operating as an independent practice, Acoustics Certificates Ltd offers flexible service options, including on-site visits & remote consultations. Projects range from single-lot residential builds to multi-unit developments, with reporting tailored ... More >>
What To Know About Buying A Newly Constructed Home In North Texas
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 2:25 pm | Hugh Grant
Agreements for purchasing new homes can be quite detailed, so it is critical that you take the time to understand all the terms. Read over everything with a trusted professional, such as a real estate agent or a lawyer. More >>
Tariffs Add To Uncertainty For Borrowers
Friday, 18 April 2025, 6:39 pm | Property and Build
Another cut to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) had been expected, now bringing it to 3.5%, but it is not clear just how much further it and mortgage rates will fall, with current tariff uncertainty keeping a downward bias in place, CoreLogic Chief ... More >>
Why EVs Are Actually Driving Up Emissions Globally
Friday, 18 April 2025, 6:37 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
A study of 26 countries using data over 15 years has found a link between EV uptake and increased CO2 emissions, though New Zealand is an outlier for one important reason. More >>
Lawyer Reflects On Mainzeal’s Demise
Friday, 18 April 2025, 6:36 pm | Property and Build
Construction litigator Janine Stewart, who took on Mainzeal Property and Construction Limited prior to its liquidation, has an important message for the industry’s leaders to avoid meeting the same fate. More >>
Australian Company Applies To Mine Taranaki Seabed Under Fast-Track Law
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:45 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Kiwis Against Seabed Mining chairperson Cindy Baxter said TTR hasn’t done any new modelling of the sediment plume since 2017 and the EPA hearing committee had been considering doing its own modelling to fill the gap. More >>
