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New Zealand Wine Set To Shine At ProWein

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers

Over 60 wineries from New Zealand will be represented, providing visitors the opportunity to discover new wines and taste old favourites. More >>

Making Sleep A Priority: Sealy NZ’s Guide For World Sleep Day 2025

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 1:44 pm | Sealy NZ

With a heritage of more than 140 years in crafting premium mattresses, Sealy Posturepedic has been a trusted name in sleep support, offering innovative, scientifically designed sleep solutions that prioritise comfort and support. More >>

Kiwis Embrace New Property Strategies In A Changing Market

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 1:06 pm | LJ Hooker

Despite the rise of online tools, most Kiwis still see the value of working with real estate professionals, according to a new LJ Hooker study. More >>

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System Operator Launches Review Of Electricity Risk Forecasting Framework

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 12:40 pm | Transpower

Feedback will inform the next steps of the SOSFIP review, including its scope. It will also enable relevant decision makers to progress any short-term actions that can make a difference. More >>

Northland Corporate Group Welcomes Procurement Phase For Northland Expressway

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 12:32 pm | Northland Corporate Group

The Northland Corporate Group (NCG) today said the opening of the procurement phase for the Northland Expressway Road of National Significance was positive news for Northland and the national economy. More >>

Liquidators Appointed To Libelle Group

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 12:20 pm | Deloitte

Libelle Group is contracted by Compass Group New Zealand Limited (Compass) to deliver approximately 125,000 meals daily as part of the Government’s Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunches programme. More >>

Mindful Drinking Reflected In The Stats NZ Beer, Wine And Spirits Consumption Which Is At An All-time Low

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 11:51 am | NZABC

“The consumer trend towards moderation is very real, with more focus on health and wellness”, said NZABC executive director Virginia Nicholls. More >>

Meat And Dairy Product Manufacturing Sales Volumes Up In The December 2024 Quarter

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 11:45 am | Stats NZ

Sales volumes are adjusted for price and seasonal effects. Increased meat exports contributed to the rise in the volume of sales for the meat and dairy product manufacturing industry, economic indicators spokesperson Michelle Feyen said. More >>

Business Employment Data: December 2024 Quarter

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 11:42 am | Stats NZ

Total actual filled jobs in the December 2024 quarter were 2.28 million. In the December 2024 quarter (compared with September 2024 quarter), total seasonally adjusted filled jobs were down 0.3 percent (6,248 jobs). More >>

Former New Zealand Prime Ministers’ Historic Hilltop Property Placed On The Market For Sale

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 11:35 am | Bayleys

An official plaque acknowledging the property’s historic character and notable former owners is affixed to an exterior wall of the dwelling, while a brass bell from the sailing ship Whitby which Captain Arthur Wakefield sailed into Nelson Harbour ... More >>

Pacific Channel Announces Successful Exit Of Quantifi Photonics

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 11:23 am | Pacific Channel

This milestone, which will be Pacific Channel’s eleventh exit, demonstrates the firms strong track record of delivering value to investors through strategic investments in transformative deep-tech companies. More >>

Understanding NZ’s New Wage Theft Bill Has Serious Implications For SMEs - Here’s How You Can Boost Compliance

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 11:19 am | Employment Hero

An important factor to note is that the Bill relates to intentional underpayments, not unintentional mistakes or administrative errors. That means, for example, if an employer accidentally underpays an employee (and can prove that it was a mistake) ... More >>

New Zealand’s First Tyre Recycling Scheme Exceeds Expectations

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 11:15 am | Tyrewise

Tyrewise recently published a report covering September – December 2024, which reveals some 21,100 tonnes of tyres collected, over 7,700 tonnes used in tyre-derived fuel and products, and over 7,000 tonnes of this used in manufacture. More >>

Boomi Launches AI Studio Delivering Comprehensive AI Agent Control

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 10:52 am | Boomi

Boomi is now accepting applications for early access to Boomi AI Studio. A limited number of organisations will be selected to participate in this phase. Early adopters will gain hands-on access to existing features while helping shape future enhancements. More >>

The Pick Business Ideas Competition Returns To Support Startup Success In 2025

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 10:41 am | Northland Inc

Founded by Northland Inc in 2017, The Pick has become a launchpad for innovation, helping participants transform ideas into viable business models. In 2025, the programme is delivered in partnership with NorthChamber, Whāriki Te Tai Tokerau, and the Ministry ... More >>

Dosh Teams Up With Westpac NZ To Offer Innovative Home Loan Solution

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 10:17 am | Dosh

Leading New Zealand fintech Dosh has launched an innovative new home loan offering, powered by Westpac NZ, that comes with a simple online application process and the potential for customers to get mortgage-free faster. More >>

2degrees Announces Partnership With AST SpaceMobile And Plans For NZ Launch

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 10:08 am | 2degrees Mobile

2degrees chief executive Mark Callander says "This partnership will extend our network reach and provide customers connectivity in places that our cellular network doesn’t serve. Our goal is to provide reliable mobile internet connectivity beyond the limits ... More >>

World Plumbing Day Highlights Need To Attract More Women Into The Trade

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 10:00 am | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ

March 11 is World Plumbing Day and an opportunity to highlight the essential role plumbing plays in protecting our communities and offering fulfilling careers. More >>

Electricity Authority’s Power Innovation Pathway Fast-Tracks Energy Innovation Through Six High-Value Initiatives

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 9:52 am | Electricity Authority

"Following a rigorous assessment, we’ve identified six initiatives from 44 high-potential submissions, representing a wide range of solutions to improve flexibility, system resilience and consumer choice in the energy market," the General Manager Corporate ... More >>

New Zealand’s Largest E-Waste Company Achieves Carbon-Positive Certification

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 9:35 am | Echo

This certification signifies Echo goes beyond neutralising its carbon footprint, actively removing more carbon from the atmosphere than they generate. More >>

Threat Of AI Cyber-Attacks A Top Concern For NZ Businesses, New Research Reveals

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 9:13 am | Kordia

Alastair Miller, Principal Security Consultant at Kordia owned Aura Information Security, says the findings reflect the proliferation of AI technology, resulting in an increase in social engineering and phishing attacks against businesses. More >>

ComCom Takes HelloFresh To Court For Misleading Consumers Over Subscriptions

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 8:15 am | Commerce Commission

Commerce Commission Deputy Chair Anne Callinan says the Commission believes that Hello Fresh breached the Fair Trading Act as the conduct resulted in some cancelled subscriptions being reactivated without the customers’ express knowledge or consent. More >>

Here's How Much Interest Rates Have Fallen

Monday, 10 March 2025, 9:25 pm | RNZ

The extent of interest rate falls can be seen in new data from the Reserve Bank. More >>

Adrian Is Out, With An Orr-fully Abrupt Exit. Let’s Move On. There’s “Opportunity” To Improve Here

Monday, 10 March 2025, 9:10 pm | Kiwi Economics

Our COTW takes a look at the latest retail sales numbers for the end of 2024. An increase in discretionary spend over the quarter saw retail sales up 0.9%, while weaker spending earlier in the year saw sales remain relatively flat over the year. More >>

'Carnage' Expected As More Countries Adopt Electronic Travel Checks

Monday, 10 March 2025, 8:49 pm | RNZ

While it's not a visa, it's another admin step to remember - or forget - in the busy time before a big trip. More >>

National Pet Adoption Month (March 2025)

Monday, 10 March 2025, 6:31 pm | Petstock Foundation

The Petstock Foundation aims to create a better future for all pets More >>

$10,000 Glass Art Award Honours Lyndsay Patterson

Monday, 10 March 2025, 6:23 pm | Lyndsay Patterson Foundation

NZ Emerging Glass Artist Award Finalists on Show More >>

Construction Of Northland Expressway Urgent Says NRC

Monday, 10 March 2025, 5:58 pm | National Road Carriers Association

NRC CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers said the Northland Corridor project is important to enable road freight to serve Northland and grow Northland’s economy. More >>

Investment In Havelock To Restore Channel For Community And Industry Access

Monday, 10 March 2025, 5:05 pm | Port Marlborough

This investment will support the delivery of a $19.8 million project to ensure Havelock Marina remains a fit-for-purpose marine transport hub, supporting the aquaculture industry, Sounds residents, and the wider boating community. More >>

Mākete REO - Te Reo Māori Only Market In Lyttelton

Monday, 10 March 2025, 5:00 pm | Makete REO

Organised by Te Rōpū Wāhine Māori Toko i te Ora ki Rāpaki, the Rāpaki branch of the Māori Women’s Welfare League, the market will be a safe space for all levels of te reo Māori speakers. More >>

Reserve Bank Of New Zealand Welcomes The Release Of Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 Report

Monday, 10 March 2025, 3:35 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand

The Māori economy is diversifying beyond traditional sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with real estate, property services, and professional services now leading growth. More >>

TIA Supports Governments Funding Boost For Business Events

Monday, 10 March 2025, 3:01 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa

Business events and conferences are high impact – they bring talent and ideas to New Zealand and provide opportunities for our own business community to network, learn from and share their ideas with international subject matter experts and business ... More >>

The Infrastructure Pieces Are In Place - Now We Urgently Need To Get To Work, Says EMA

Monday, 10 March 2025, 2:42 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

The infrastructure sector needs government to get the system moving as we continue to lose people at the design, legal, procurement and technical end of the infrastructure spectrum as well as those responsible for actually getting the projects built. More >>

Women Will Make History At National Excavator Operator Competition Final

Monday, 10 March 2025, 12:52 pm | Civil Contractors NZ

The grand finale of 12 regional competitions will take place at Manfeild Park in Feilding on 14-15 March during the Central Districts Field Days, putting finalists’ nerves of steel to the test as they go bucket-to-bucket for New Zealand’s ultimate ... More >>

Site Safe 2025 Evening Of Celebration Award Winners - Celebrating Excellence In Safety

Monday, 10 March 2025, 11:36 am | Site Safe NZ

The annual event, which recognises outstanding contributions in health and safety in the construction industry, showcased a range of inspiring achievements and highlighted the continued commitment to safety excellence within the industry in New Zealand. More >>

James Robbie Takes East Coast Title In FMG Young Farmer Of The Year Debut

Monday, 10 March 2025, 11:29 am | NZ Young Farmers

Participants entered one of three categories based on age, ranging from the AgriKidsNZ competition for primary school pupils, the FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year for High School Students, and the tightly fought FMG Young Farmer of the Year category. More >>

Pharmac Committed To Stronger, More Inclusive Consumer Relationships

Monday, 10 March 2025, 10:34 am | PHARMAC

The report was prepared for the Board following two workshops with advocacy groups representing people with lived experience of health conditions. The Board commissioned the workshops, which were independently chaired by Dame Kerry Prendergast in Wellington ... More >>

GridAKL Drives $424m Annual Boost To Auckland's Economy

Monday, 10 March 2025, 10:12 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited

GridAKL has evolved from an ambitious startup concept to become a cornerstone of Auckland's tech and innovation ecosystem, housing more than 900 employees across 140 businesses. More >>

NFTs Aren't Just Art - They Will Shape Your Future

Monday, 10 March 2025, 9:48 am | Easy Crypto

NFTs today are transforming digital ownership, redefining industries and unlocking new opportunities in gaming, music, finance and many other industries. This year, NFT-based train tickets for the Hindu festival for 400 million people provided a ... More >>

Fonterra Releases Divestment Roadshow Presentation

Monday, 10 March 2025, 9:39 am | Fonterra

Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says the meetings are an important step in the process of testing the merits and value of an IPO, which the Co-op is exploring as a divestment option alongside a trade sale. More >>

Fonterra Lifts FY25 Earnings Guidance

Monday, 10 March 2025, 9:31 am | Fonterra

Fonterra will release its FY25 interim results on 20 March 2025 and will confirm its interim dividend on that date. The Co-op’s dividend policy is 60-80% of full year earnings, with up to 50% of the full year dividend to be paid at interims. More >>

TIA Partners With Grow Tourism And Powrsuit To Accelerate The Careers For Women In Tourism

Monday, 10 March 2025, 9:18 am | Tourism Industry Aotearoa

The Women in Tourism Career Accelerator offers participants practical, on-demand learning via three courses led by accomplished female tourism professionals. Each course is designed to develop skills essential for career progression. More >>

Infrastructure Investors Hungry For Opportunities In New Zealand: New Research

Monday, 10 March 2025, 8:35 am | Northern Infrastructure Forum

Investors want to see the positive signals backed up by a series of well-structured, high-quality projects. If the projects don’t materialise, or if the procurement processes aren’t up to scratch, the glow around New Zealand could steadily fade. ... More >>

Kiwis Prioritise Real Estate, Relatives, Rides If They Win Lotto

Monday, 10 March 2025, 8:02 am | Lotto New Zealand

Some clear national trends emerged, with 94% of respondents declaring they would continue to call Aotearoa home, 97% ready to help their relatives out, and 95% predicting they would splurge on their dream set of wheels. More >>

What's Good Value (And Not) On The Sharemarket At The Moment?

Sunday, 9 March 2025, 7:57 pm | RNZ

Sharemarkets have been volatile this week as the impact of Donald Trump's on-again-off-again tariff war was felt. More >>

Where Do Kiwis Cut Back When We Feel The Pinch?

Sunday, 9 March 2025, 7:56 pm | RNZ

A recent survey reveals how the struggle to balance costs is forcing many Kiwis to make the hard choice between essentials such as food and healthcare. More >>

Mediawatch: Anxiety Over Editorial Policy And A Billionaire On Board At NZME

Sunday, 9 March 2025, 7:27 pm | RNZ

Mediawatch - NZME's top brass now have a billionaire on board who wants control and maybe more far-reaching editorial change. More >>

Two Lotto Players Win $500,000

Saturday, 8 March 2025, 9:26 pm | Lotto New Zealand

Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $8 million. Strike Four has also rolled over tonight and will be $400,000 on Wednesday night. More >>

Researcher Outlines Plan For Higher Tax On Well-Off Pensioners

Saturday, 8 March 2025, 6:21 pm | RNZ

A researcher is suggesting providing NZ Super as a tax-free grant, and taxing other income at higher rates. More >>

Whanganui Wahine Stopped Leaving Pak'n Save Hopes Shoppers Are Aware Of New Tax Policy

Friday, 7 March 2025, 8:43 pm | RNZ

Under tax legislation introduced in 2023, businesses must collect customer details for purchases over $1000 but staff at Pak'n Save Whanganui failed to explain that to Taysha Puohotaua Williams. More >>

Federated Farmers Welcome Support For Drought-Hit Regions

Friday, 7 March 2025, 6:46 pm | Federated Farmers

Northland president Colin Hannah says the declaration is recognition of the growing seriousness for farmers of well-below-normal rainfall. More >>

Critical Infrastructure Investment In Hokitika Airport

Friday, 7 March 2025, 6:44 pm | NZ Airports Association

This investment will ensure the airport is well-positioned to meet future demand and continue playing its critical role in connecting West Coast communities to the rest of New Zealand. More >>

Sky Tower Glows For International Women’s Day

Friday, 7 March 2025, 6:35 pm | SKYCITY Auckland

For the second consecutive year, SkyCity has also maintained its Advanced GenderTick status in New Zealand, reflecting its ongoing dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace. More >>

IAG New Zealand On Standby To Assist Those Affected By Cyclone Alfred In Australia

Friday, 7 March 2025, 6:19 pm | IAG New Zealand

IAG New Zealand team members are standing by to travel to Australia to assess property damage caused by the cyclone. Additionally, New Zealand based teams are also ready to assist affected customers and the IAG Australia disaster response teams behind-the-scenes. More >>

Retail Crime Is Out Of Control – Why Business Owners Can’t Wait For Government Action

Friday, 7 March 2025, 5:57 pm | Hugh Grant

CCTV, access control, security alarms, and high-resolution surveillance cameras don’t just capture crime; they stop it before it happens. For retailers, these systems are no longer an optional expense. They are a necessary investment in survival. More >>