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Exploring Cultural Impacts On Young Pacific People’s Financial Wellbeing
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 5:06 pm | Massey University
My hope is that this research can support the development of the appropriate tools and resources that help young Pacific people make confident, informed choices, while still honouring their cultural identities,” Vika Manoa says. More >>
Electricity Authority Seeking Ideas On Giving ‘Power Back To The People’
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 4:53 pm | Electricity Authority
It is likely that communities and individuals will increasingly embrace the concept of energy independence, with decentralised systems empowering them to take control of their energy production and consumption, says Electricity Authority Chair Anna ... More >>
National Road Carriers Responds To KiwiRail Announcement To Retire Aratere
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 4:32 pm | National Road Carriers
We welcome KiwiRail’s commitment to continue operating a two-ship service with Kaitaki and Kaiārahi, and to prioritise freight throughout the transition period. More >>
Decommissioning Of The Aratere Ferry
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 4:23 pm | Ferry Holdings Limited
The removal of this berth will mean that the Aratere ferry will no longer be able to deliver services across the Cook Strait. The construction of temporary port infrastructure for the Aratere is not part of the Ferry Holdings work programme. More >>
Watercare Completes New $115m Watermain 20% Under Budget
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 4:16 pm | Watercare
Renewing and upgrading ageing infrastructure forms a major part of Watercare’s 10-year Business Plan, which the company released last month. More >>
Road Freight Association Backs Time Of Use Charging Bill, But Flags Cost Concerns
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 4:11 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Clemens said that congestion charging was a contentious issue in the road freight industry, with a diverse range of views being captured in their 2025 Road Freight Survey, due to be released tomorrow (1 May 2025). More >>
Aratere To Retire As New Zealand’s New Ferries Project Gets Underway
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 4:08 pm | KiwiRail
We have been advised that work on demolishing Aratere’s decaying wharf in Picton could begin later this year or early next year. Aratere requires specific loading and unloading infrastructure so it cannot use the other Interislander wharf in Picton. More >>
Energy Generators, Retailers, Lines Companies Join Forces To Back Transition Plan
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 3:45 pm | RNZ
The new Energy Transition Framework includes generators, retailers, lines and distribution companies, independent consumer and advisory representatives and regulators acting as observers. More >>
NZ Brand Evom Nation Fitwear Highlights Role Of Compression Gear In Recovery And Performance
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 3:04 pm | Evom Fitwear
Evom Nation Fitwear, a New Zealand-based women’s activewear brand, has seen strong engagement from customers seeking performance-focused garments that are both functional and flattering. More >>
Te Āhuru Mōwai To Build 10 Affordable Rental Homes In Paekākāriki
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 1:31 pm | Te Ahuru Mowai
Te Āhuru Mōwai is funding the project with Affordable Housing Grant support from Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The balance of the development cost is borrowings, provided by Te Āhuru Mōwai funding partner, ... More >>
Inaccurate 1News Reporting On Football Violence Breached Broadcasting Standards
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 1:14 pm | Broadcasting Standards Authority
The Authority found an item on “antisemitic violence” surrounding the match, and another on heightened security in Paris the following week, breached the accuracy standard. More >>
From Lab To Lecture Hall: ADInstruments Software Supports Data-Driven Science
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 1:07 pm | ADInstruments
Beyond real-time data collection, the platform functions as comprehensive life science software, supporting broader teaching and experimental workflows. More >>
ICNZ Annual Review 2024 Released
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 12:18 pm | Insurance Council of NZ
"While 2024 has been relatively calm for major events In New Zealand, the opportunities and challenges for the insurance industry mirror those for New Zealand - how we collectively manage the risks from a changing climate and protect Kiwis against unexpected events." More >>
Against The Tide: Petdirect Expands From Digital To Physical Retail Amid Economic Headwinds
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 11:56 am | Petdirect
As a 100% New Zealand-owned company, Petdirect's expansion strategy reflects a deep understanding of the local market and Kiwi pet owners' specific needs. More >>
Norton Highlights Family Cybersecurity In The Context Of Netflix’s Adolescence Series
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 11:49 am | Norton
Experts Emphasize the Importance of Parental Controls and Cybersecurity Tools to Help Protect Teens in the Digital Age. More >>
Evom Nation Fitwear Champions Confidence And Comfort In Women’s Activewear
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 11:44 am | Evom Fitwear
All products are available through the Evom Nation Fitwear online store, with nationwide shipping and Afterpay available to make shopping flexible. Customers can also register for notifications about new product drops, including upcoming additions to the tights ... More >>
Employment Law Overhaul Leaves Kiwi Firms Racing To Catch Up
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 10:51 am | Employment Hero
Over the past quarter employers have told us they simply can’t stay ahead of the rule changes. The law is becoming clearer, but the admin load for businesses will spike before it settles. More >>
Samsung Solve For Tomorrow Returns For 2025 In Search Of Student Innovators Across Aotearoa
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 10:08 am | Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
Solve for Tomorrow 2025 offers a prize pool of $24,000 in cash and Samsung technology for winning students, their teachers, and schools. More >>
Banking Ombudsman Scheme Gets Three New Directors
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 9:56 am | Banking Ombudsman Scheme
Hon Heather Roy will become the board’s second independent director - along with chair Miriam Dean - following the recommendation of a recent review to add a sixth member to help ensure continued confidence in the impartiality of the scheme. More >>
Westpac NZ Pilots Mobile Banking Services In Southland
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 7:50 am | Westpac New Zealand
“In choosing where to run the pilot, we looked at where there was the most opportunity for a mobile service to have an impact. While Westpac has a strong branch presence in Southland, the widespread geography of the towns there made it a great region ... More >>
Consumer NZ Is Seeking Nominations For Businesses That Are The Worst Of The Worst
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 7:50 am | Consumer NZ
Acting head of research and advocacy, Jessica Walker, says the Yeah, Nah Awards are about recognising the worst products and services in Aotearoa and putting pressure on poor-performing brands and companies to lift their game. More >>
Air New Zealand Is Turning 85 And Reuniting 85-Year-Olds With Their Whānau
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 7:42 am | Air New Zealand
Kiwi can enter if they're turning 85 themselves, or if they have a beloved 85-year-old in their whānau. Air New Zealand will take care of the travel so families can focus on what really matters - celebrating together! More >>
Generate Expands Investment Options With Six New Funds
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 7:21 am | Generate
Generate is creating new KiwiSaver versions of their Australasian and Thematic Funds, previously available only as managed funds. More >>
Why Small Businesses Benefit From Box Truck Delivery Rentals
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 7:16 am | Auckland Vehicle Rentals
Features like enclosed cargo areas protect goods from the elements, while hydraulic tail lifts make loading and unloading much faster and safer. Flexible rental terms and competitive rates mean businesses can rent a truck for a day, a week, or even ... More >>
Essential Moving House Checklist For New Zealanders
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 7:13 am | Auckland Vehicle Rentals
The checklist covers everything from early-stage planning and sorting belongings to organising utilities, updating addresses, and ensuring moving-day logistics run smoothly. It also offers practical advice on packing efficiently and choosing the ... More >>
What’s The Biggest Vehicle You Can Drive On A Normal Licence?
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 7:10 am | Auckland Vehicle Rentals
For anyone needing more cargo space than a standard van but not wanting the complexity of a heavy vehicle licence, exploring the biggest vehicle available on a normal licence through Auckland Vehicle Rentals is a smart move. More >>
Affordable And Reliable Car Hire Solutions In Auckland
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 7:07 am | Auckland Vehicle Rentals
From compact runabouts ideal for navigating Auckland’s busy streets to comfortable SUVs perfect for family trips, Auckland Vehicle Rentals ensures there's a vehicle to meet every need. All cars are clean, modern, and well-maintained, offering peace ... More >>
Trailer Hire Solutions In Auckland Made Easy
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 7:04 am | Auckland Vehicle Rentals
All trailers are well-maintained, easy to tow, & available for both short & long-term hire. Plus, they can be driven with a standard car licence, making them accessible to a wide range of drivers. With clear, upfront pricing & no hidden fees, customers ... More >>
Fonterra Plans To Close Canpac Site
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 4:45 pm | Fonterra
Fonterra’s Chief Operating Officer, Anna Palairet, says low product volumes and increasing complexities in production has created challenging economic conditions for the facility. More >>
Common Sense Solution To Benefit New Zealand’s Medical Workforce, International Events Sector And The Economy
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 2:38 pm | Medicines New Zealand
Medicines New Zealand and other like-minded groups especially Business Events Industry Aotearoa, have long advocated for changes to be made to this rule, this has also been amplified by Business New Zealand. More >>
Luxury Market Peaks At Final Pacifica Penthouse
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 2:29 pm | Bayleys Realty Group
Commanding the highest residential elevation in New Zealand, the penthouse crowns the nation’s tallest residential tower and spans more than 355sqm (3,821sqft) of elegantly crafted, single-level grandeur. More >>
Scitex Recruitment Unveils 2025 Workforce Report With Insights To Shape Employment Strategies
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 2:06 pm | Scitex
Released on April 29th 2025, the Scitex Workforce Report represents data garnered from 2,436 survey responses from employees and business leaders (over the last 12 months), the report surfaces timely, actionable insights for employers seeking to ... More >>
The Future Of Public Vs. Private Transport In New Zealand
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 1:45 pm | Your Ride
The future isn’t about taxis versus buses or ridesharing versus trains. It’s about creating a connected, resilient ecosystem that gives people more choice, not less, while delivering on safety, sustainability, and fairness. More >>
Refreshed Business Awards Now Open
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 1:15 pm | Waikato Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber will host online drop-in sessions for those who would like help with the entry process. Those will be held on May 14, June 5 and June 19. People can register for those under the Business Awards section of the Chamber website. More >>
Evom Nation Fitwear Supports Women’s Fitness With High-Performance Compression Gear
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 1:11 pm | Evom Fitwear
Evom Nation Fitwear specialises in garments that balance function and design. Their line of compression leggings is crafted for a variety of training environments, from weightlifting and HIIT to running and recovery. More >>
From Facebook Ads To Fake News: Inside The World Of Investment Scam Actors In A/NZ
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 12:34 pm | Infoblox
Ruthless Rabbit is a threat actor that operates its own cloaking service to perform validation checks on users. They target victims globally, including A/NZ, impersonating real local news websites or even big brands like WhatsApp or Meta. More >>
J&D McLennan Engineering Celebrates 80 Years With Opening Of New Upper Hutt Facility
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 11:41 am | JDM
Widely regarded as one of the most comprehensively equipped engineering workshops in the Wellington region, JDM specialises in custom-designed engineering solutions across sectors such as aviation, construction, logistics, and infrastructure. More >>
Bots Now Dominate Online Shopping Traffic, New Report Reveals
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 11:29 am | Radware
While not all bots are bad, the report warns that many are designed to carry out malicious activities. These include scraping prices, hoarding inventory, committing fraud, and launching attacks against online retailers. More >>
CPL Group Helps Industrial Sites Tackle Environmental And Weather Challenges
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 11:19 am | CPL Group
For businesses, sites and workspaces looking to shield from wind, rain, and dust while maintaining flexibility, CPL’s heavy duty industrial curtains offer a proven option. CPL Group is now offering an oil containment boom to help clients address ... More >>
Nielsen Television Audience Management Appoints Fiona Lang As Managing Director
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 11:10 am | Nielsen TAM
Fiona Lang is a highly respected global business leader with extensive expertise in guiding complex, multi-market organisations. Her career highlights include driving revenue and profit growth, launching innovative products on a global scale, and leading ... More >>
CEO Survey Reveals Culture Is Top Driver Of Organisational Value
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 10:57 am | Massey University
The study also shows that culture plays a defining role in mergers and acquisitions, with44 per cent of for-profit leaders unwilling to buy a culturally misaligned company, and59 per cent of not-for-profit CEOssaying they would walk away from ... More >>
Wonderland Winners At Vegan Chocolate Awards
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 10:55 am | Vegan Society
Interest in plant-based foods continues to increase, and the Vegan Chocolate Awards reflect this trend. Plant milk chocolates are gaining popularity, with an expanding range and improved quality. More >>
Regulatory Roadblock To Be Removed
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 10:51 am | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says it’s a good example of the Government taking action to remove regulatory barriers to economic growth. More >>
$1b Cut In Budget Operating Allowance ‘Unnecessary And Damaging’
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 10:46 am | Better Taxes for a Better Future
New Zealand’s core Crown revenue has averaged around 30% of GDP historically and this is low compared to many European countries, which have much better health systems and public services. More >>
A NZ Winery, A Billboard, And A 97-Year-Old Legacy
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 10:35 am | Soljans Estate Winery
Nearly a century after arriving from Croatia, the Soljan family is marking its roots with a billboard planted right where their New Zealand journey began. More >>
Funding For Good - Christchurch Airport Champions Everyday Heroes
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 10:30 am | Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport supports local communities through its Community Fund, helping nineteen exceptional organisations deliver projects that make a real difference. Group image of all fund recipients at Christchurch Airport (Photo/Supplied) To mark ... More >>
Transport Well New Zealand Charitable Trust: A Vision For The Entire Sector
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 10:26 am | Transport Well NZ
With the establishment of the Transport Well Charitable Trust, the transport and logistics sector now has a powerful mechanism to drive meaningful, long-term change. More >>
Couple Claim ‘Mind-Boggling’ $23.3 Million Powerball Prize
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 10:23 am | Lotto New Zealand
The couple celebrated their win with good ol’ Kiwi fish and chips on the beach and chatted about their family’s future. More >>
BARNZ Supports MBIE’s Review Of Airport Regulation
Monday, 28 April 2025, 8:34 pm | BARNZ
Following BARNZ’s recent submission on promoting competition in New Zealand, BARNZ welcomes the MBIE review on airport regulation. More >>
Sky Tower Lights Yellow – New Zealand’s Highest Hard Hat
Monday, 28 April 2025, 8:21 pm | SKYCITY Auckland
This visual display is part of an awareness-raising campaign by the UN, intended to focus attention on the magnitude of work-related safety issues. More >>
Visa Calls For Ban On Surcharges
Monday, 28 April 2025, 6:30 pm | RNZ
The average merchant card service fee for small businesses is about 1.2 percent to 1.5 percent. More >>
It’s Mayhem, It's Messy And It’s Melodramatic
Monday, 28 April 2025, 5:46 pm | Kiwi Economics
The prospect of a global trade war will likely keep downward pressure on prices. Whether that’s a consequence of a slowdown in global economic growth or a diversion of trade marked at a discount. See our COTW for more. More >>
Master Plumbers Welcomes Cabinet Approval Of Self-Certification For Plumbers And Drainlayers
Monday, 28 April 2025, 3:59 pm | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
"We have been advocating for years that plumbers and drainlayers should be able to self-certify, just as gasfitters - who are also plumbers in most instances - and electricians can," Master Plumbers Chief Executive Greg Wallace says. More >>
Auckland Rail Network Reopens After Successful Upgrades
Monday, 28 April 2025, 1:39 pm | KiwiRail
As passenger trains return to service today, Auckland's rapidly growing Franklin community will benefit from trains running twice as often at peak times. This is possible because of the huge progress made across the rail network during the April ... More >>
Wellington Metro Trains Are Back After Easter/Anzac Upgrade
Monday, 28 April 2025, 1:19 pm | KiwiRail
Chief Planning and Asset Development Officer David Gordon says the work the team got through helps to bring further resilience to the Wellington metro. More >>
Australian Retailer Preserves Classic Lighting Styles With Antique-Inspired Chandeliers
Monday, 28 April 2025, 1:15 pm | Designer Chandelier
Based in North Geelong with an additional showroom in Sydney, the company specialises in high-end Australian chandeliers crafted for both heritage and contemporary homes. More >>
New Rubrik Identity Resilience Designed To Mitigate The Most Targeted Point Of Cyber Attacks
Monday, 28 April 2025, 1:06 pm | Rubrik
Identity Resilience aims to address a blindspot in enterprise security. A critical piece of infrastructure utilised by a vast majority of organisations, identity remains a consistent target for hackers. More >>
Hushtec Supports Environmental Compliance With Acoustic And Marine Noise Barriers
Monday, 28 April 2025, 12:57 pm | Hushtec
On construction sites, Hushtec’s acoustic barriers for construction sites are designed to reduce sound emissions from power tools, machinery, and demolition activity. These temporary barriers are modular, weather-resistant, and capable of reducing noise ... More >>
New World’s Family2Family Food Bank Appeal Returns To Help Kiwis Doing It Tough
Monday, 28 April 2025, 10:55 am | Foodstuffs Co-operative Affairs
Now in its sixth year, Family2Family is all about locals helping locals. Each New World store teams up with a nearby food bank or City Mission, so donations stay in the community. More >>
Delivering For Good Returns To Help Kiwi Communities Go Further
Monday, 28 April 2025, 10:18 am | NZ Post
Since its launch in 2021, Delivering for Good has supported over 96,000 parcel deliveries across the country. NZ Post is calling on organisations across Aotearoa to apply — whether they’re local legends or national names. More >>
