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More Real Estate Consumers Obtain Quality Information To Navigate Challenging Property Market
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 1:01 pm | Real Estate Authority
In a challenging market, real estate consumers [1] have become more likely to empower themselves with quality information on properties and the buying and selling process, according to new research commissioned by independent conduct regulator, the Real ... More >>
Destination Management Plans Set A Path For Region’s Visitor Economy
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 12:59 pm | ChristchurchNZ
November 30, 2023 : New strategic long-term plans set the region’s visitor economy on a path toward more regenerative tourism. Destination Management Plans, which capture opportunities, challenges, and community wishes for the future, are complete and ... More >>
New LawFuel Survey Reveals Progressive Trends In Gender Equality Among New Zealand Law Firms
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 12:36 pm | LawFuel
The latest annual survey by LawFuel , New Zealand's leading legal news network, reveals significant progress in gender representation within the New Zealand legal sector, as detailed in their comprehensive report "Women In New Zealand Law ... More >>
Home Detention For COVID Tax Fraud
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 12:16 pm | Inland Revenue Department
A Te Awamutu man has been sentenced to home detention after falsely claiming COVID-19 money meant to help businesses recover after the pandemic. Nathanael Thomas Ballard was charged with dishonestly and without claim of right applying for Small ... More >>
The Power Of Partnerships: How More SME’s Are Leveraging Partnerships For Business Growth
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 11:38 am | Corporate Traveller
An increasing number of Small to Medium Enterprise’s (SME’s) are choosing to partner with experts to help them achieve ‘more with less’ by using the expertise of an organisation, like corporate travel provider, Corporate Traveller. According ... More >>
BNZ Foundation Backs Marine Restoration, Social Vehicle Leasing & Community Support Network In 1st Round Of Partnerships
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 11:01 am | BNZ
Restoring marine biodiversity, empowering low-income families with affordable low-emissions transport, and developing new ways to support New Zealanders facing financial difficulty are the focus of three projects selected for support through the BNZ Foundation's ... More >>
Contact Marks 50 Years Of Women’s Refuge By Bolstering Support For Those Experiencing Family Violence
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 10:41 am | Contact Energy
Contact Energy (Contact) has bolstered its support of Women’s Refuge, building on its long-term partnership with the social service organisation that on average assists 50,000 women and children escaping family violence in New Zealand each year. ... More >>
The Snacksperts Have Spoken – Air New Zealand Reveals Its Newest Onboard Snacks
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 10:39 am | Air New Zealand
Chocolate dipped pretzels and almonds, tangy lemon meringue coated popcorn and crunchy dried cheese will be coming to a plane near you, as Air New Zealand reveals its newest snack selection! The airline has been on the hunt for the most mouth-watering treats ... More >>
Cost Of Building A Home Increases By 4.9% Annually
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 10:39 am | Quotable Value New Zealand
The average cost of building a home in Aotearoa New Zealand’s main centres has increased by less than half as much as last year. QV CostBuilder is New Zealand’s most comprehensive construction cost database. More than 42,000 rates were updated ... More >>
Getting Back The Balance
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 10:27 am | NZ Property Investors Federation
“It is encouraging to see that the new Coalition Government is acting quickly to ease the current situation evident in the rental market of decreasing supply and increasing rents,” says Sue Harrison, President of the NZ Property Investors Federation ... More >>
Sparks Of Change For Grocery Delivery: Woolworths New Zealand Announces New Ambition For 100% EV Home Delivery Fleet
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 10:21 am | Countdown
Woolworths New Zealand has committed to delivering greener groceries to online customers with an ambition to transition 100 percent of its home delivery trucks to be electric powered by 2030. Today’s announcement comes as the retailer releases its 2023 Sustainability ... More >>
Agreement Signed By New Zealand Regulator And Global Standards Body To Uphold And Promote Financial Market Integrity
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 10:11 am | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – has signed a Consultation Agreement with the Financial Markets Standards Board (FMSB). The Agreement formalises cooperation between the FMA and FMSB. The FMA supports the primary objectives ... More >>
Optimus Group Gains Digital Platform With Investment In Auto Trader
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 10:07 am | Optimus Group
Optimus Group Co. Ltd., a publicly listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (9268), has entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Auto Trader Media Group, owners of autotrader.co.nz , one of New Zealand’s leading automotive ... More >>
Customer Insights And Innovation Platform, Ideally, Appoints Simon Gawn To Lead Australian Operations
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 9:47 am | Ideally
Customer insights platform, Ideally, has expanded its regional footprint as part of its ambitious growth strategy, announcing the appointment of Simon Gawn to lead Australian operations. Ideally appoints Gawn on the back of exponential growth since ... More >>
Consumer NZ And Others Seek High Court Declaration That Z Energy Has Misled New Zealanders
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 7:12 am | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ, the Environmental Law Initiative (ELI) and Lawyers for Climate Action New Zealand Inc (LCANZI) are seeking declarations from the High Court that Z Energy has breached the Fair Trading Act by misleading New Zealanders with its public messaging. ... More >>
Masteron Introduces Astra @ Aurora Residence In Puchong, A Luxurious Lakeside Living Experience
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 7:08 am | ACN Newswire
Masteron , celebrated for its rich heritage since 1981 and renowned for projects like Verando Residence @ PJ South Sentral and the ‘Koi’ series in Puchong, proudly unveils its latest innovative venture — Astra @ Aurora Residence, Puchong . This ... More >>
One Strike Player Wins $500,000
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 7:04 am | lotto nz
The winning ticket was sold at Victoria Station in Cambridge. Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $5 million. Lotto First Division will be $1 million on Saturday night. Anyone ... More >>
Toyota Re-introduces The Land Cruiser "70" In Japan
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 7:03 am | JCN Newswire
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it has re-introduced the Land Cruiser "70" in Japan today, November 29. Highlights: - Since its launch in 1951, the Land Cruiser has been developed with the idea of supporting the lives ... More >>
Urgency And Innovation Drive Hire Staff To Success With 834% Growth Despite Challenging Job Market
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 3:22 pm | Hirestaff
Award-winning recruitment agency Hire Staff continues to move up the Deloitte Fast 50 index and is now sitting in 2nd place, also winning the National Fastest Growing Service Business for the second year in a row. At the Deloitte Fast 50 awards last ... More >>
Monetary Policy To Remain Restrictive
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 1:51 pm | Reserve Bank
The Monetary Policy Committee today agreed to maintain the Official Cash Rate at 5.50 percent. Interest rates are restricting spending in the economy and consumer price inflation is declining, as is necessary to meet the Committee’s Remit . However, ... More >>
Airways To Deliver TotalControl Simulator Solution For Croatia Control
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 12:51 pm | Airways International
Airways International, a global leader in air traffic control simulation has been selected by Croatia Control to deliver a TotalControl tower simulation solution, for use by Croatian air traffic controllers. Airways International and Croatia Control ... More >>
Bay Of Plenty Couple “gobsmacked” After Mega $8.3 Million Win
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 12:12 pm | Lotto New Zealand
It’s “head in the clouds” for one lucky Bay of Plenty couple after winning $8.3 million in Powerball last Saturday. The couple, who wish to remain anonymous, had no idea they were Aotearoa’s latest multi-millionaires until hearing the winning ... More >>
Ready To Roll: Foodstuffs Partners With Paneton To Supply Ready-made Pastry After Edmonds Exit
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 12:11 pm | Foodstuffs NZ
Foodstuffs North Island supermarkets have added a French touch to Kiwi baking, with much-loved bakery Paneton now supplying a new pastry range in 100 of its stores. The partnership comes as a relief to many of the nation’s home bakers after the ... More >>
Tempo's First Guided Investment App, Is Now Available To Download On The Apple App Store And Android Google Play
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 11:55 am | Tempo
New guided investment app, Tempo is now available to download in the Apple App Store and Google Play store. Setting Tempo apart from the crowd, the app provides New Zealanders with guidance on how they should invest their money throughout their investment journey. ... More >>
Rail Industry Unveils Five-year Strategy For New Zealand
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 11:49 am | Australasian Railway Association
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has released its five-year strategic plan to foster a productive, efficient and thriving New Zealand rail industry. The Aotearoa Strategy 2023-2028 centres on five strategic objectives and complements ... More >>
Spark Sends First Satellite Text Message And Announces Plans For A Network Of Satellite-connected Cell Towers
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 11:34 am | Spark
After successfully sending its first text message via satellite, Spark has unveiled plans to establish a network of satellite-connected cell towers throughout the country, aiming to ensure that every region in New Zealand has access to a basic level of ... More >>
Gallagher Security Emphasises Need For Federated Access At Wellington Showcase
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 10:52 am | Gallagher Security Management Systems
WELLINGTON, NZ – Award-winning, global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, made the case for introducing federated identity in New Zealand at the Gallagher Security Showcase in Wellington on 23 November, which saw hundreds of people across ... More >>
Twenty Aerial Urban Cable Car Transport Links Identified In New Doppelmayr New Zealand Report
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 10:51 am | Doppelmayr NZ
Doppelmayr New Zealand has taken the next step in its ambition to enter New Zealand’s public transport market through the release of its Urban Transport Solutions Report , which makes the case for urban cable car solutions in Aotearoa. ... More >>
New Names For Hollyford Track Lodges Reflect Traditional Ngāi Tahu Whakaaro
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 10:47 am | Ngai Tahu Tourism
The renaming of two luxury lodges on the Hollyford Track in Fiordland National Park is part of a larger kaupapa (project) of anchoring Ngāi Tahu Tourism businesses within the cultural heritage of the iwi. Paul Madgwick, Chairman for Te Rūnanga ... More >>
Successful Recipients Of The 2023 CLNZ Contestable Fund Grants Announced
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 10:26 am | Copyright Licensing NZ
Copyright Licensing New Zealand is excited to announce the successful recipients in this year's round of Contestable Fund Grants, with a total of $75,000 granted. Applications were invited for projects that had clearly defined and measurable outcomes ... More >>
Subdivide Simplified Utilise Their Building Experience For Residential Developers
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 10:26 am | Subdivide Simplified
Subdivide Simplified, an Auckland residential property development company , is proud to announce a strategic pivot towards its building services, underscoring its commitment to delivering exceptional value to Auckland's property owners. Having ... More >>
Solar And Ecological Restoration Combine In Mackenzie Basin
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 10:24 am | FNSF
A solar farm proposed for the Mackenzie Basin that would produce enough renewable electricity to power around 100,000 homes would also see the creation of the largest ecological restoration project ever undertaken in the area, developers say. A resource ... More >>
WiredScore Expands APAC Footprint With Launch In New Zealand
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 10:23 am | WiredScore
WiredScore , the global company behind the internationally recognised digital connectivity rating platform for real estate, today announced its launch in New Zealand. The market entry reaffirms WiredScore’s commitment to Asia Pacific ... More >>
Pest Control Queenstown Launches New Eco-Friendly Solutions
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 10:19 am | Pest Control Queenstown
A new enterprise, Pest Control Queenstown , has officially launched its services, promising a more comprehensive approach to maintaining pest-free environments in both residential and commercial settings throughout Queenstown. As urban development ... More >>
The Future Of 4D Printing Technology
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 10:06 am | Hugh Grant
From its earliest origins, printing has sparked revolutions. Information sharing transformed overnight when Gutenberg developed the printing press in the 15th century. Ideas could spread globally faster than ever through mass-produced texts. While book ... More >>
Building Climate Resilience Via Investment Migration To Secure A Sustainable Future
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 9:00 am | Henley and Partners
Henley & Partners has seen a significant uptick in interest from both private clients and governments in investment migration programs as an effective mechanism to improve their resilience to the impacts of climate change and mitigate other sustainability ... More >>
UP Fintech's Q1-Q3 Net Income Hits $42M, Surpassing 2-Year Total
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 5:10 pm | Tiger Brokers
SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 -- UP Fintech Holding Limited ("UP Fintech" or the "Company", Nasdaq: TIGR, and all its subsidiaries and consolidated entities), a leading online brokerage firm committed to redefining global investing ... More >>
Taste Of India - Voted Auckland's Best Indian Restaurant 2023
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 4:35 pm | The Auckland Curry Movement
Mt Eden based Indian eatery Taste of India has been announced Auckland’s best Indian restaurant for 2023, as voted by the Auckland Curry Movement. The Auckland Curry Movement judges each restaurant based on a formula considering quality of the ... More >>
Chase Baron And Hibiscus Coast Property Maintenance Ltd: A Driving Force In The Property Maintenance Industry
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 4:34 pm | Hibiscus Property Maintenance Ltd
Hibiscus Coast, New Zealand – 28th November 2023 – Chase Baron, a young and ambitious entrepreneur, has made a significant impact in the property maintenance industry with his company, Hibiscus Coast Property Maintenance Ltd. Founded on a ... More >>
Innovation In Action: Showcasing MEA's Internship Program, Groundbreaking Projects
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 4:30 pm | MEA
Internships Shape the Next Generation of Digital Innovators. In a bold move that underscores its commitment to innovation, MEA has unveiled the latest achievements of its distinguished internship program. Bringing together the brightest minds in ... More >>
New Research Reveals More Than Half Of New Zealanders Want To Skip Their Workplace Cristmas Party
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 2:19 pm | Pizza Hut
New research released today reveals that most Kiwi feel more Grinch than gleeful when it comes to their workplace Christmas celebrations. The research uncovered almost two out of three (61%) Kiwi feel obligated to attend, yearning for an experience ... More >>
New Zealand’s Best Builds And Renovations Announced At The 2023 Registered Master Builders House Of The Year Awards
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 2:15 pm | House Of The Year 2003
Celebrating building excellence for over 30 years, the Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition announces 21 national winners for 2023. Taking design innovation to a whole new level, this year’s Supreme House of the Year over $1 ... More >>
Te Kāinga Wāhine Celebrates Success Of Inaugural Wāhine Māori Business Programme
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 2:01 pm | Te Kainga Wahine
Te Kāinga Wāhine is delighted to announce the successful completion of its inaugural cohort of Wāhine Māori Entrepreneurs, marking the end of a transformative six-month business development programme. Ten inspiring wāhine were selected from a pool of ... More >>
Devoli Simplifies Trans-Tasman Telco Services
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 12:35 pm | Devoli
AUCKLAND, 28 November 2023 -- Devoli has become the first trans-Tasman telco to offer clients the ability to directly provision and manage internet and voice services for their customers in Australia and New Zealand, dramatically expanding the reach ... More >>
How Can Mining Companies Ensure They Can Measure The Data Required For ESG Reporting And Compliance?
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 11:55 am | Mathews Varughis
By Mathews Varughis, Head of Sales for Australia & New Zealand at Paessler As the world gets ready for net zero, demand for raw materials is set to soar. The energy transition to renewables presents unique challenges for mining companies, ... More >>
Confidence Returns To Property Market As Prices Increase Across Aotearoa
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 11:26 am | Trademe
The property market is showing continual signs of revival, with month-on-month price increases recorded across every region, according to Trade Me’s Property Price Index for October. The national average asking price for a property reached $860,750 ... More >>
Business Survey: NZ Corporates Committed To Sustainability
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 11:17 am | Sustainable Business Network
Businesses are optimistic about the future and remain committed to sustainability. That’s the main finding in a survey of New Zealand corporates, conducted by the Sustainable Business Network (SBN). SBN’s report, Sustainability in Aotearoa New ... More >>
New Zealand Election Increases Filled Jobs For October
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 10:44 am | Statistics New Zealand
Filled jobs rose by 13,046 when seasonally adjusted in October 2023 compared to September 2023, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The increase in filled jobs was driven by the public administration and safety industry, which includes ... More >>
BNZ Expands Investment Offering By Launching High Growth Funds For The BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme And YouWealth
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 10:39 am | BNZ
From today, members of the BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme and investors in YouWealth have the option of investing into High Growth Fund options. The two High Growth Funds invest 100% in growth assets, providing the potential for higher returns for those ... More >>
Contact’s New Initiative Good Weekends Launches This Sunday
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 10:29 am | Contact Energy
Weekends are about to get even better with free power from Contact. The gentailer has today announced the launch of its Good Weekends energy plan, available from Sunday 3 December 2023, offering Kiwis free energy between 9am and 5pm on Saturdays and ... More >>
FMA Cancels Foundation Advice Limited’s Financial Advice Provider Licence
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 10:28 am | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko - has cancelled Foundation Advice Limited’s (FAL) Financial Advice Provider (FAP) licence. FAL was an Auckland-based FAP offering advice on life and health insurance as well as ... More >>
RedShield Security Deepens Ties With AWS To Upskill Resellers On Cybersecurity Threats
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 10:26 am | RedShield
RedShield Security has strengthened its relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver value to and upskill resellers on managing modern cybersecurity threats using DDoS protection capabilities and Active Web Application Security services. ... More >>
Pōkeno Whisky Appoints Tickety-Boo As On-trade Distributor For New Zealand
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 10:04 am | Pokeno Whisky
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2311/e0644f2bb244d5a3942b.jpeg" width="720" height="480"> Award-winning New Zealand single malt whisky distillery, Pōkeno Whisky, has appointed specialist liquor distributor ... More >>
Toyota Launches IMV 0 In Thailand Providing Mobility To Make People's Lives Better Through Customizability
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 9:11 am | Toyota New Zealand
Toyota City, Japan, Nov 27, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. (TMT), Toyota's vehicle sales and production company in Thailand, held a launch event in Bangkok on November 27 for the new IMV ... More >>
Credit Card Christmas: More Kiwis Putting This Year On Plastic, Survey Reveals
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 8:36 am | Banked
Many more people will turn to their credit card to pay for Christmas this year, a new survey of 1,020 Kiwi adults reveals. More >>
Local New Plymouth Firm Introduces Advanced Pest Control Techniques
Monday, 27 November 2023, 3:36 pm | Pest Control New Plymouth
New Plymouth residents and businesses have a new ally in their ongoing fight against unwelcome pests. Pest Control New Plymouth , a recently-established company in the region, has introduced innovative pest control solutions that aim to address the ... More >>
Gold For Avis New Zealand
Monday, 27 November 2023, 3:31 pm | Avis
Avis New Zealand has claimed the top spot for the most outstanding customer service in the car rental industry for the fifth time at the Reader’s Digest 2024 awards. Following an independent survey of 1570 Kiwis, Avis New Zealand received ... More >>
Cardlink Launches First Card Covering Both Traditional Fuel And Electric
Monday, 27 November 2023, 3:10 pm | Cardlink Systems Limited
New Zealand’s first multi-brand fleet card covering both traditional fuel and EV vehicles has just been launched by innovative payments company, CardLink. Called CardSmart +Electric, it allows businesses to pay for everything vehicle-related on ... More >>
Sustainable Business Award Winners Achieve Business Goals And A Sustainable Future
Monday, 27 November 2023, 2:45 pm | Sustainable Business Network
The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) has announced the winners of the 21st Sustainable Business Awards at an annual ceremony in Auckland this evening. The awards recognise a raft of values-led, determined Kiwis working towards a sustainable future innovating ... More >>
Kiwi Watch Brand With A Growing Global Following Launches First Showroom In Auckland
Monday, 27 November 2023, 2:08 pm | Beaufort
Beaufort, a pioneering New Zealand watch brand founded by young entrepreneur Robert Kwok, is thrilled to announce the opening of its first bricks-and-mortar showroom in Auckland. The launch marks a significant milestone for the brand as it seeks to ... More >>
