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Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited (In Receivership and in Liquidation)
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:40 pm | Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
Ruapehu Alpine Lift’s receivers announce settlement of the sale of the Tūroa skifield season pass pricing for Whakapapa for the 2024 season and launch of a sale process for Whakapapa The receivers of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL), Brendon Gibson ... More >>
New chair: ‘We’re getting down to business'
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:36 pm | He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki
The highly experienced governance leader Hayden Wano is the new chair of He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki, the region’s Māori business network – and he’s optimistic about the future. More >>
Foodstuffs Co-ops Welcome No Rise In Retail Prices In Their FPI Basket In March Year-on-year
Friday, 12 April 2024, 2:52 pm | Foodstuffs NZ
· Stats NZ records 0.7% increase for its food price index basket in the year to March 2024 · Foodstuffs co-ops record no increase in price of items from the same categories in March YoY · Double-digit decreases at Foodstuffs stores ... More >>
Ongoing Challenges For The Retail Sector
Friday, 12 April 2024, 2:35 pm | Retail NZ
The March retail sales figures show further decline in the sector as Stats NZ reported a 3% decline in the month of March. More >>
Top Hospitality Representatives From Across The Pacific Wrap Up Two-day Conference In Auckland
Friday, 12 April 2024, 1:57 pm | Hospitality NZ
Flight connectivity and immigration delays were identified as some of the key challenges the sector is facing in the Pacific region. More >>
Varcoe Air Conditioning And Heat Pumps Auckland Expands Services To Include Electrical Residential & Commercial Clients
Friday, 12 April 2024, 1:15 pm | Varcoe
As a leading provider of HVAC solutions in New Zealand, Varcoe Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps has been synonymous with quality and reliability. With a strong focus on air conditioning and heat pump installations, Varcoe has earned the trust of residential ... More >>
Unsecured Loan Limits Increase As Cost Of Living Continues To Bite
Friday, 12 April 2024, 12:23 pm | Loansmart
Unsecured loans are fast to approve because there is no need to check things like the value of assets being put up as collateral. More >>
Key Sectors Stymie Emission Reduction Efforts - Study
Friday, 12 April 2024, 12:15 pm | University of Auckland
The impact of Aotearoa’s main tool in the fight against climate change could be heightened if five sectors were better regulated, according to a new study. More >>
Eden Park Named Finalist In Two Categories – Venue Of The Year And Event Of The Year In International Awards
Friday, 12 April 2024, 11:43 am | Eden Park
Eden Park has been named a finalist in two categories in the prestigious TheStadiumBusiness Awards — Venue of the Year and Event of the Year. Regarded as the leading awards for the industry, TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2024 recognises leadership, innovation ... More >>
Unions Wellington Launches Campaign To Stop Airport Sale
Friday, 12 April 2024, 11:40 am | Unions Wellington
The Wellington branch of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has launched a campaign to oppose the sale of the Wellington City Council’s 34% share in the Wellington Airport. A public forum will be held at Thistle Hall at 6pm, Wednesday 17 April. ... More >>
Hope For Hops: Industry Paper Explores Long-Term Opportunities For Taranaki And New Zealand Growers In The Global Market
Friday, 12 April 2024, 10:59 am | Venture Taranaki
Taranaki regional development agency, Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, has released an Industry Paper that provides advice to small and independent hop growers across the country looking to scale up from pilot scale plots to financially viable hop ... More >>
Sharesies Expands B2B Offering With First Acquisition
Friday, 12 April 2024, 10:20 am | Sharesies
Wealth app Sharesies has completed its first acquisition as part of its B2B growth strategy. Sharesies has acquired Orchestra, an Auckland-based equity management platform that offers employee share ownership plans (ESOP) and share registry solutions to ... More >>
Contact Empowers Kiwis To Make Positive Changes To Their Energy Habits
Friday, 12 April 2024, 9:50 am | Contact Energy
Almost 100,000 New Zealand households have opted for one of Contact’s time of use plans, part of the Good Plans range, which offer free or discounted energy to reward off-peak power use and reduce the need to use fossil fuels. More >>
Cisco Study Reveals Very Few Organisations In NZ Prepared To Defend Against Today's Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape
Friday, 12 April 2024, 8:29 am | Cisco Systems
Only two per cent of organisations in New Zealand have the ‘Mature’ level of readiness needed to be resilient against modern cybersecurity risks, according to Cisco’s (NASDAQ: CSCO) 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index. More >>
Urgent Call To Action: Protect NZ Tenants From Instability – Insights From Property Management Specialist David Faulkner
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:56 am | Property Brokers
Reinstating the 90-day No Cause Termination for Residential Tenancies in New Zealand: A Detrimental Step for Tenant Security More >>
Google Cloud Report: A Deep Dive Into The Future Of Cybersecurity
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 4:41 pm | Google Cloud
As organisations worldwide embark on their digital transformation journeys, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal strategy, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. A recent collaboration between the Cloud Security ... More >>
Silver Award For WellSouth Fracture Liaison Service
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 4:11 pm | WellSouth
The WellSouth Primary Health Network’s Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) has won a silver for best practice in the International Osteoporosis Foundations ‘Capture the Fracture’ programme, fitting as it’s April Falls month, an international ... More >>
Port Of Auckland Grant A Welcome Boost For Spirit Of Adventure Programme
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 3:21 pm | Port of Auckland
Rangatahi aboard the iconic Spirit of New Zealand not only learn about self-discovery but are now taking a deeper dive into understanding the marine environment. The Spirit of Adventure Trust has enhanced its onboard environmental programme for its young ... More >>
Welcome To The Third Vegan Chocolate Awards
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 3:20 pm | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
The Vegan Society Aotearoa are pleased to announce their third annual Chocolate Awards which will be judged on 29th April at Khu Khu restaurant in Ponsonby. There will be six judges attending the awards, each one offering a unique perspective on ... More >>
Foresta Secures 10-year Wood Supply Agreement For Planned Low Emissions Fuel Plant At Kawerau
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 2:38 pm | Foresta
"This is another significant step forward for our manufacturing plant with the supply representing around 61% of the total quantity of raw feedstock required for Stage 1AA and 1A of the plant," said Foresta Managing Director Ray Mountfort. More >>
Top 10 NZ Print Apprentices Revealed
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 2:36 pm | PrintNZ
PrintNZ has announced the ten apprentices who will contest the prestigious 2023 BJ Ball Print Apprentice of the Year*. More >>
Progress Towards Liberalising Easter Trading Restrictions
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 2:20 pm | Retail NZ
The Member’s Bill to review Easter trading, lodged by ACT MP Cameron Luxton, has been drawn from the ballot today. More >>
Kiwi Employers Increase Salaries To Stay Pace With The Market As Talent Crunch Continues
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 1:35 pm | Robert Half
· 70% of New Zealand employers have increased salaries in the past 12 months · 24% say there has been no change in salaries · 64% of workers prioritise non-salary factors when considering a new role More >>
Foodstuffs North Island And Māngere Budgeting Services Open South Auckland's First Social Supermarket
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 1:19 pm | Foodstuffs North island
The new store is named Tatou, which in te reo Māori, Samoan and Tokelauan broadly translates as meaning ‘everyone’. Groceries are provided at low or no cost, using a points system where shoppers can choose items that suit their dietary, cultural, ... More >>
Auckland Property Investors Association Welcomes Pending Tenancy Law Changes With Caution
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:43 pm | Auckland Property Investors Association
The Auckland Property Investors Association (APIA) responded to the government's announcement this morning regarding imminent changes to tenancy laws, expressing cautious optimism while also urging prudence among landlords. The proposed return ... More >>
Busy Weekend Ahead At Auckland Airport As School Holidays Begin
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 11:04 am | Auckland Airport
This weekend will be among the busiest of the school holidays at Auckland Airport with close to 160,000 travellers expected to arrive and depart across the airport from Friday through to Sunday. More >>
Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decrease 0.5 Percent In The December 2023 Quarter
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 10:58 am | Statistics New Zealand
Seasonally adjusted greenhouse gas emissions for industry and household in New Zealand decreased 0.5 percent in the December 2023 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The decrease of 105 kilotonnes was mainly due to a reduction in ... More >>
Auckland’s Fantail & Turtle Named New Zealand’s Best Gastropub
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 10:08 am | Hospitality NZ
The gastropub, which is located at Smales Farm on Auckland’s North Shore, features an elevated pub menu showcasing local and boutique producers, and the team prides themselves on creating an atmosphere that is warm, welcoming, connected and fun. More >>
Six Lotto Players Share $1 Million
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 5:28 am | Lotto New Zealand
The winning tickets were sold at West Harbour Superette in Auckland, Pak N Save Hawera in Hawera, Fresh Choice Picton in Picton, and on MyLotto to players from Auckland, Carterton and Wellington. More >>
Announcing The Winner Of The Reinz Nz Auctioneering Championships 2024
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 3:00 pm | REINZ
Leading property auctioneers from across New Zealand battle it out at the REINZ New Zealand Auctioneering Championships (NZAC), in Christchurch. More >>
TVNZ Confirms Outcome For Sunday
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 2:54 pm | TVNZ
Following yesterday’s confirmation of the proposal to stop production for Midday , Tonight and Fair Go , TVNZ confirms today it will also proceed with its proposal to stop production for Sunday . TVNZ Chief Executive Jodi O’Donnell says, “This ... More >>
Evergreen Seeks Commission Approval To Acquire ACMNZ
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 2:42 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Evergreen NZ Holdings (Evergreen) seeking clearance or authorisation to acquire 100% of the shares in ACM New Zealand Limited (ACMNZ) from ACM Holdings (NZ) Limited (ACM). Both Evergreen (through its ... More >>
Banks, A2 Milk Join AgriZeroNZ, Boosting Emissions Tool Fund By $18million
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 2:15 pm | AgriZeroNZ
The a2 Milk Company, ANZ Bank New Zealand and ASB Bank are the latest big names to get behind AgriZeroNZ and its efforts to equip Kiwi farmers with tools to reduce emissions. Announcing the new shareholders at an event at Parliament today (Wednesday ... More >>
Farm Plans Must Be Practical And Cost-effective For Farmers
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 1:39 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers are welcoming the Government’s announcement that the farm planning system will be overhauled as a positive and pragmatic step forward. More >>
Commerce Commission Drives Legal Action Against Beaurepaires
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 1:09 pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has filed seven charges against Beau Ideal Limited, formerly trading as Beaurepaires, under the Fair Trading Act for allegedly selling non-compliant extended warranties without customers’ knowledge or consent. More >>
Chapman Tripp Advises Resolution Life On Acquisition Of Asteron Life For NZ$410m
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:50 pm | Chapman Tripp
Leading global life insurance group, Resolution Life, has entered into an agreement, through its trans-Tasman holding company, with Suncorp Group to acquire its New Zealand life insurance company, Asteron Life New Zealand. More >>
Mobile Mishaps: Millions Paid In Phone Insurance Claims Yearly
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:44 pm | STATE Insurance
New State insurance data reveals New Zealanders lodge an average of 30 mobile phone claims every day. More >>
Wellington Airport Asks Airways To Develop Alternative Options For Northern Flight Paths
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:18 pm | Wellington Airport Limited
Public consultation will be held this year over potential alternative flight path options for northerly jet departures from Wellington Airport. More >>
Warner Bros. Discovery Confirms New Business Model For Free-to-air Business In New Zealand
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 11:28 am | Warner Bros Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery today announced a new business model for its free-to-air operations in New Zealand. The restructure means the closure of all Newshub’s multi-platform news operations and output, including the Newshub website, AM, and the 6pm TV bulletin. ... More >>
The Warehouse Expands Fresh Range To Ten More Stores
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 10:49 am | The Warehouse
The Warehouse is doubling down on providing affordable essentials as it expands its fresh produce range to a third of its stores across the motu. This expansion of 10 stores takes the total to 32 stores, helping consumers buffeted by rising food ... More >>
Pacsoft Launches Cloud Solution To Improve Access And Reduce Costs
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 10:38 am | Pacsoft
Marina management software provider Pacsoft has launched a cloud solution for its software, enabling marina and boatyard operators to run PacsoftNG from anywhere, at any time, fully hosted by Pacsoft. Pacsoft General Manager Sean Cocks says the ... More >>
Queenstown As New Zealand's Gateway To The Bitcoin World
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 9:27 am | Bitcoin NZ
Renowned for its breathtaking vistas of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps, as well as its attraction as a luxury tourist destination, Queenstown could become a premier hub for Bitcoin innovation in New Zealand. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2404/e8c8565bb96f736c2944.jpeg" ... More >>
Purpose Capital Invests $17.4M Into Lodestone
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 9:07 am | Purpose Capital
In March 2024 Purpose Capital led a $7.4M syndicated follow-on investment into Lodestone Energy. The Purpose Capital impact syndicate consisted of Purpose Capital Impact Fund, Tauhara North No2 Trust, Trust Horizon, as well as investors from the Purpose ... More >>
IFPA A-NZ Calls For National Approach To Fruit Sticker Ban
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 9:06 pm | IFPA Australia and NZ
IFPA A-NZ supports a national approach to banning plastic non-compostable Price Look-Up code (PLU) produce stickers and wants to see compostable adhesive excluded from South Australia's proposed 2025 ban until growers, packers and retailers have more time ... More >>
Westland Delivers Strong Profit Result For 2023
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 3:03 pm | Westland Milk Products
Westland Milk Products has delivered a strong profit result for the second successive year. Westland today announced an after-tax profit of $55.9million for 2023, more than double a targeted $20 million annual return. The 2023 profit is above 2022’s ... More >>
Kiwi Employers Will Find It More Onerous To Fill Lower-skilled Roles
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 3:02 pm | Publik Agency
An immigration lawyer says the latest changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Scheme will make it more onerous for Kiwi employers to fill lower-skilled roles, as well as blow out processing times for Job Checks and visa applications. More >>
Essential Mercury Lane Works As CRL Prepares For The Future
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 2:53 pm | City Rail Link
The initial closure starts next Monday, 15 April, at the southern end of the lane, from the southern corner of Cross Street / Mercury Lane, to just above the Wilson parking building entry / exit on Mercury Lane. This section of work is expected to ... More >>
TVNZ confirms outcome for Midday, Tonight and Fair Go
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 2:45 pm | TVNZ
Tonight, Midday and Fair Go will conclude in mid-May. More >>
Two New Directors For The Kahungunu Asset Holding Company Appointed
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 2:42 pm | NGATI KAHUNGUNU IWI INCORPORATED
Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated has appointed Hineatauira Wilkinson and Jonathan Bredin as new directors on the Kahungunu Asset Holding Company. More >>
Scapegrace Recruiting For Best Job In The World
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 12:52 pm | Scapegrace
The position will play a pivotal role in the production of Scapegrace’s portfolio of premium spirits and will be responsible for contributing to the strategic single malt direction for their new world whisky’s. More >>
What Everyday Investors Need To Know About A ‘Bitcoin Halving’
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 11:58 am | Easy Crypto
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2404/66c864076a579a4de021.jpeg" width="720" height="309"> As we head towards mid April, the investment world is abuzz with speculation and hype around the upcoming ‘Bitcoin ... More >>
Molly Woppy Announces Launch Of Artisan Cookies Into Selected Woolworths Stores
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 11:57 am | molly woppy
The range features seven SKUs including: Cranberry Dark Choccy Chunk, Peanut Butter Choc Chunk, Zingy Ginger Delight, Gingerbread Kids, Gluten-Free and Plant-Based Choccy Coconut Ruff, Gluten-Free Milk Choccy Chunk, and Gluten-Free Sticky Date Walnut & ... More >>
Mercury Commits To $1.15m Safety Spend
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 11:22 am | WorkSafe NZ
A self-drive vehicle to enhance worker safety will be trialled by one of the country’s largest electricity providers, as part of a new agreement with WorkSafe New Zealand. Mercury NZ has signed the commitment in response to the uncontrolled release of geothermal ... More >>
Why Your Business Needs React Native Developers From TechAhead
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 10:27 am | Hugh Grant
Hiring React Native developers from TechAhead can propel your business forward, enabling you to leverage the power of this popular framework to build efficient, cost-effective, and highly performant mobile applications. More >>
Consumer NZ Investigates A Suspended Dentist
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 10:04 am | Consumer NZ
“Dr Jacob Goldenberg has been suspended for more than a year because of concerns that his alleged conduct poses a risk of serious harm to the public,” said Chris Schulz, senior investigative journalist at Consumer NZ. More >>
Spark Announces $15 Million Digital Infrastructure Investment In The Waikato
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 9:50 am | Spark NZ
To enable Waikato businesses to access modern and local cloud services, Spark is partnering with the University of Waikato to take over the management of its existing data centre facility and make significant further investment to upgrade and grow More >>
Cut Your Excuses And Sort Your Tax
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 9:41 am | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue’s Richard Philp says if people do the right thing, Inland Revenue will help them. If they don’t, Inland Revenue will find them and start follow-up action. More >>
Dunedin Property Market Takes Off, LJ Hooker Sells 45 Properties In March
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 9:34 am | LJ Hooker
Buyers are returning to the Dunedin property market in force, with strong sales results in the first quarter of 2024. LJ Hooker Dunedin had a strong month, selling 45 properties valuing more than $30 million in March. When compared to the same period ... More >>
Residential Recovery Sluggish In First Quarter Of 2024
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 9:33 am | Quotable Value New Zealand
The latest QV House Price Index for March shows the average home value has increased nationally by 2.2% to $924,734 over the first three months of 2024 – a small increase on the 1.3% quarterly home value increase reported at the end of February. More >>
Types Of Business Insurance You Might Need
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 8:49 am | Hugh Grant
In this article, one of the UK’s top-rated company formation agents, Rapid Formations , highlights 12 types of business insurance you might need. Employer’s liability insurance A compulsory type of business insurance is employer’s liability insurance. ... More >>
