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Is Zero-Based Budgeting A Good Way To Save Money In A Cost Of Living Crisis?
Monday, 8 July 2024, 2:53 pm | RNZ
First Person: We may have just crawled out of a recession, but times are still tough, Jogai Bhatt writes. Could a TikTok-famous budgeting method help? More >>
Finalists Announced From A Record Field For The 2024 ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards
Monday, 8 July 2024, 2:14 pm | Business Central
The Awards Gala Dinner will be on 1st August at Toitoi Hawke’s Bay Arts and Event Centre and promises to be a highlight of the business year. More >>
Concise Labelling Required
Monday, 8 July 2024, 1:35 pm | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
Food products in Aotearoa have specific requirements for labelling in most circumstances, however missing from legislation is the definition of plant-based, vegan and vegetarian. As a result consumers are becoming increasingly confused as what products are “safe” ... More >>
Petition Launched To Standardise Vegetarian And Vegan Product Labelling In New Zealand
Monday, 8 July 2024, 1:23 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society
In response to the increasing use of vague and misleading buzzwords on food packaging, such as “plant-based” or “less dairy” a new petition has been launched by the NZ Vegetarian Society & the Vegan Society of Aotearoa to advocate for clear & ... More >>
Long-awaited Amendments To The Medicinal Cannabis Scheme Clear The Way For Export
Monday, 8 July 2024, 1:16 pm | NZ Medicinal Cannabis Council
NZMCC notes that whilst the slow progress has been extremely frustrating, the proposals have withstood a change of government - indicating there is now bipartisan support across the NZ House of Representatives for Medicinal Cannabis. More >>
More Accolades For The Star Alliance Los Angeles Lounge, Operated By Air New Zealand
Monday, 8 July 2024, 1:02 pm | Air New Zealand
The World Travel Awards celebrate and recognise excellence across key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Established in 1993, it is one of the most prestigious award programmes in travel and tourism. More >>
Weiti Care: Introducing Aotearoa’s First 6 Green Star Care Home
Monday, 8 July 2024, 11:56 am | Metlifecare
Metlifecare’s new ‘Weiti Care’ building, located at Gulf Rise Village in Auckland’s Red Beach, is the first aged residential care home in New Zealand to be certified with a globally recognise 6 Green Star sustainability rating, by the New Zealand ... More >>
Arvida Celebrates Empowerment With The Launch Of ‘Life Your Way’ Via Thinkerbell
Monday, 8 July 2024, 11:50 am | Arvida Group
Arvida challenges advertising tropes with its new TVC and brand platform, ‘Life Your Way’ with Thinkerbell Aotearoa. The fresh positioning celebrates Arvida’s mission to create communities that give people the freedom to thrive. More >>
Change Of Chair For The Wellington Sculpture Trust
Monday, 8 July 2024, 11:16 am | Wellington Sculpture Trust
The Wellington Sculpture Trust announced today that the Chair for the past 11 years, Sue Elliott, is stepping down at the end of June and Trustee, Jane Black, has been appointed to up the position from 28 June. More >>
Legendary TV Show SportsCafe Is Back-ish On NZME’s IHeart Radio Podcast Network
Monday, 8 July 2024, 11:06 am | NZME
An icon of New Zealand sports television, SportsCafe, has made a triumphant return with its all-new podcast rendition, aptly titled Sportscafe-ish on New Zealand Media and Entertainment's iHeartRadio podcast network. More >>
More Accolades For The Star Alliance Los Angeles Lounge, Operated By Air New Zealand
Monday, 8 July 2024, 10:10 am | Air New Zealand
Star Alliance LAX Lounge (Photo/Supplied Star Alliance’s Los Angeles airport lounge, operated by Air New Zealand, has once again been honoured with the title of North America's Leading Airport Lounge at this year's prestigious World ... More >>
For The Tenth Straight Year, Skinny Wins Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customers | Prepaid Mobile Award
Monday, 8 July 2024, 10:00 am | Canstar Blue
Against stiff competition in a competitive market, Skinny’s prepaid mobile plans have once again exerted their dominance, by winning Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customers | Prepaid Mobile Award for the tenth consecutive year. More >>
OfficeMax Hits Emission Reduction Milestone With Fleet Electrification, Introduces NZ First In-home Charging Solution
Monday, 8 July 2024, 9:43 am | OfficeMax
OfficeMax New Zealand, the country’s leading workplace solutions specialist, has reduced carbon emissions associated with vehicle fuel consumption by almost 40 per cent*, following the transition of its entire vehicle fleet to EVs and hybrids. More >>
Wellington's Tākina: First Two Major Exhibitions Fall Short Of Targets
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 3:45 pm | RNZ
New documents reveal the two first major exhibitions at Tākina in Wellington have either failed to break even or reach their target visitor numbers. More >>
‘Our Lives Don’t Matter’ - Indian Businesses Want Action On Violent Retail Crime
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 3:39 pm | RNZ
A former National Party candidate in South Auckland calls for patience as government pledges to restore law and order. More >>
Tahini Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Salmonella
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
"If you have consumed any of these products and are concerned for your health, contact your health professional, or call Healthline on 0800 61 11 16.” More >>
Three Lotto Players Share $1 Million
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 5:15 am | Lotto New Zealand
Lotto NZ exists to return 100% of its profits to Kiwi communities through lottery grants programmes run by Te Puna Tahua NZ Lottery Grants Board. More >>
Craft Brewers' Financial Troubles - From Costs, Tax, Contracts And More
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 2:32 pm | RNZ
There has been no shortage of well-known breweries hitting trouble in recent years. What's going on? More >>
Ask Susan: Can't The Govt Give 2% Home Loans?
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 2:17 pm | RNZ
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your burning questions. More >>
Rail To Play Major Role In Future: ARA New Zealand Rail Summit
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 4:36 am | Australasian Railway Association
Rail has an exciting future in New Zealand’s transport network, with record investment and increasing passenger numbers, a rail summit has heard. More >>
State Of Taranaki Business Confidence, International Tourism Growth, And Leveraging Our Global Reputation
Friday, 5 July 2024, 5:39 pm | Venture Taranaki
Taranaki regional development agency, Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, unveiled the latest economic insights and explored future opportunities for the region at sold-out event, Positioning for the Future, on Thursday 4 July. More >>
100 years of Four Square: Visiting all 225 stores
Friday, 5 July 2024, 5:04 pm | RNZ
It's taken Louise Wynn three years, and travel as far as Stewart Island, but today, she ticked off the last one - in Fairlie. More >>
Government Wants To 'Flood The Market' To Make Houses More Affordable - How Will That Work?
Friday, 5 July 2024, 4:43 pm | RNZ
Here's what the Housing Minister is planning - and how it might work. More >>
Antarctica: Lower Cost Plan To Develop Scott Base Released
Friday, 5 July 2024, 4:30 pm | RNZ
Antarctica New Zealand is downgrading its plans for the redevelopment of Scott Base and seeking to extend the life of its current buildings where possible to curb escalating costs. More >>
Accessible Properties Opens 13 New Homes In Te Puke
Friday, 5 July 2024, 2:55 pm | Accessible Properties
Community housing provider, Accessible Properties, opened 13 fully accessible, one-bedroom units in a new development in Te Puke today. More >>
Bay Of Plenty Distillery Picks Up Silver Awards At World’s Largest And Most Influential Spirit Awards
Friday, 5 July 2024, 1:12 pm | Kaimai Distillery
Agatha’s Tears Dark Gin and Emily’s Garden Gin have both picked up silver medals, delighting Kaimai Distillery Owner and head distiller Wayne Chowles and Co-distiller Leah James. More >>
AiOra Launches Boh Runga Winter Wellness Secret: New Supplements Helping Kiwis Go Beyond Vitamin C This Winter
Friday, 5 July 2024, 12:43 pm | Maia Studio
Developed by nutraceutical pioneer Waitaki Biosciences, the AiOra 5th Quarter range contains highly functional products made from freeze dried bovine organs and glands, making it easy for New Zealanders to access the goodness from the most nutritionally ... More >>
NZ Home Renovation Firm Now One Of World’s Largest
Friday, 5 July 2024, 12:09 pm | Impact PR
The Auckland-headquartered firm now has over 170 franchise operations across North America, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Collectively, these franchises generate annual revenues exceeding $100 million. More >>
Publication Of Funding Strategy For The Depositor Compensation Scheme
Friday, 5 July 2024, 12:05 pm | The Treasury
The first funding strategy for the Depositor Compensation Scheme (DCS), known as the Statement of Funding Approach (SoFA), has been published today. The publication of the SoFA is an important milestone towards implementing the DCS in mid-2025. More >>
Tolls The Way To Go For New RoNS
Friday, 5 July 2024, 12:00 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“Safe and efficient four-lane and grade-separated highways are not cheap, yet they are a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to improving New Zealand’s land transport network,” says Infrastructure New Zealand Chief Executive Nick Leggett. More >>
Tatauranga Umanga Māori – Statistics On Māori Businesses: March 2024 Quarter
Friday, 5 July 2024, 11:40 am | Stats NZ
Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: March 2024 quarter presents information on one subset of Māori businesses that contribute to our country’s economy. This release includes data on Māori authorities and related businesses. More >>
RoNS Announcement A Boon For Infrastructure Sector
Friday, 5 July 2024, 11:39 am | EMA
Today’s announcement from the Government accelerating seven of its Roads of National Significance (RoNS) is a welcome boost for the infrastructure sector and the economy, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA). More >>
Anna Kelland From Constellation Brands Wins 2024 Marlborough Young Viticulturist Of The Year
Friday, 5 July 2024, 11:33 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
“Seeing three bright, young women take out the top places, highlights that viticulture is very much an exciting career option for both women and men” says Nicky Grandorge, who heads up Young Viticulturist and Women in Wine as part of her role at New Zealand ... More >>
Why Bitcoin And KiwiSaver Could Be The Perfect Pair
Friday, 5 July 2024, 11:21 am | Koura Wealth
The low correlation between traditional assets and Bitcoin can enhance portfolio diversification, and the potential for significant returns from a relatively small allocation to Bitcoin can bolster overall portfolio performance. More >>
Calling All Big Kids And Dreamers: WCF’s Chocolate Dreams Returns For 2024
Friday, 5 July 2024, 10:59 am | Wellington Chocolate Factory
If you’ve ever dreamt of being Willy Wonka for a day and creating your own chocolate bar, then it’s time to let your imagination run wild as Wellington Chocolate Factory’s Chocolate Dreams returns for 2024, and this year it’s open to all ages. More >>
Inheriting Excellence; The Progeny Of Royson MG Currency S3F
Friday, 5 July 2024, 10:48 am | Livestock Improvement Corporation
Top all-round Holstein Friesian bull Royson MG Currency S3F has left a different type of currency for his progeny to inherit. Currency is renowned for producing standout udders, fabulous conformation, and tremendous fat and protein levels in milk. More >>
Life-Saving Funding Injection For Much-Loved Shortland Street
Friday, 5 July 2024, 9:13 am | NZ On Air
Shortland Street fans can breathe a sigh of relief, with NZ On Air giving a shot in the arm to the much-loved daily hospital drama. More >>
NZME Celebrates Second Consecutive Media Business Of The Year Win At 2024 Beacon Awards
Friday, 5 July 2024, 8:26 am | NZME.
New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) has once again secured top honours at the annual Beacon Awards, reaffirming its position as a leader in the media industry and being awarded Media Business of the Year for the second consecutive year. More >>
Premium Clean New Zealand To Participate In Auckland Home Show 2024
Friday, 5 July 2024, 8:06 am | Premium Clean
Premium Clean to Offer Exciting Raffle Draw and Special Discounts at Booth 551 More >>
Whittaker’s Celebrates The People Behind Their Chocolate This World Chocolate Day
Friday, 5 July 2024, 4:57 am | Whittaker's
Whittaker’s has been voted New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brand for the past 13 years in a row, and its wide range of products is available in stores nationwide. More >>
The Muse Wine Company Named Finalist For The Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA)
Friday, 5 July 2024, 4:37 am | The Muse Wine Company
The Muse Wine Company is proud to announce its selection as a finalist in the prestigious PIDA awards for Sustainable Packaging Design. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to sustainability through its use of the groundbreaking Liquipure Ultra ... More >>
Whānau Flooded In Wairoa Rehoused At Holiday Park; Tātau Tātau O Te Wairoa Urges Govt For Urgent Social Housing Support
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 6:53 pm | Tatau Tatau o Te Wairoa
The iconic beach-side holiday park, acquired earlier this year, has earmarked rooms to accommodate affected whanau who have been forced out of their homes. Currently there is one whanau of 8 people and a group of Māori wardens who are staying there ... More >>
Wedderspoon Organic Comes Home
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 6:31 pm | Masthead
The Wedderspoon Organic group comprising of entities based in the United States, Canada and New Zealand has been purchased by Florenz, a subsidiary of the Christchurch-based investment company Masthead Ltd. More >>
The Kiwi Currency Continues To Consolidate, With Captivating Carry. We’re Still Targeting 57c.
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 6:07 pm | Kiwi Economics
The downward glidepath for the Kiwi flyer will eventually help our exporters, with tourism and agriculture in need of a boost. More >>
Business Resilience Project Offers Support To Northland Businesses In Turbulent Times
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 3:28 pm | Northland Inc
The Taitokerau Business Resilience Project has a range of training and workshop opportunities available to businesses across Northland, who are feeling the effects of a turbulent period and disruption to normal trading. More >>
Air New Zealand Ramps Up School Holiday Schedule With 30,000 Extra Seats Across Aotearoa
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 3:20 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is preparing to welcome nearly half a million customers on its domestic network over the July school holidays as travellers look to make the most of a mid-winter getaway. More >>
Businessman Greg Olliver Prohibited From Being A Director For 3 Years, High Court Order Upheld
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:23 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Property developer Gregory Olliver has been prohibited from being a director or promoter of, or from being involved in the management of any company for three years from 20 October 2021 following the Court of Appeal judgment that upheld an earlier order ... More >>
Wind And Solar Power Will Help Meet Booming Demand For Electricity - Ministry Report
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:35 pm | RNZ
Commerce and industry are expected to drive growing electricity demand in the short term. In the 2030s, higher EV uptake will drive the trend. More >>
The Golden Era Of Trade Over And NZ Must Diversify Partners - Deputy Secretary Of Trade
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:32 pm | RNZ
With big powers stepping outside the rules-based trading system, NZ must push hard to diversify trading partners, the deputy secretary of tradesays. More >>
Final Powerball Must Be Won Winner Claims $7.18m Prize
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:04 pm | Lotto New Zealand
“It’s all for them – everything has been.” Powerball-winning Dad celebrates being able to look after his family for generations with multi-million dollar win. More >>
Inland Revenue: Focus On Cryptoassets
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 12:55 pm | Inland Revenue
Inland Revenue is honing in on customers who are actively dealing in cryptoassets but not declaring income from them in their tax returns. More >>
Te Kaha In Christchurch Unveiled As One New Zealand Stadium
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 12:47 pm | One NZ
Now called One New Zealand Stadium, this is an iconic 36,000-concert capacity, roofed venue located in the central city, managed by the Council’s venue and event management company, Venues Ōtautahi. More >>
Pension Assets Lead Rise In Household Wealth
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 12:01 pm | Stats NZ
Household pension assets rose in the March 2024 quarter, and led an increase in household wealth, according to data released by Stats NZ today. More >>
Business Sector Outgoings Higher Than Income
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 11:57 am | Stats NZ
The sector’s gross operating surplus decreased to $16.0 billion in the March 2024 quarter. This is the fifth consecutive decrease since the final quarter of 2022 when gross operating surplus was $18.9 billion. More >>
ASB Household Sector Outlook - Interest Rate Relief This Year Looks Possible
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 11:55 am | ASB Bank
Signs are looking brighter for New Zealand households in 2025, according to the ASB Household Sector Outlook published today, with interest rate relief possible before the end of the year. More >>
Landmark Homes Taupō Celebrates 10 Years
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 11:52 am | Landmark Homes
With around 270 homes constructed and a brand new Showhome in Kinloch, this milestone is a testament to the franchise's dedication and commitment to excellence. More >>
HVMS Secures Canadian Developed Hydrogen Diesel System For New Zealand Fleet Owners
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 11:47 am | HVMS
This initiative marks a significant step towards advancing sustainable solutions within the region's heavy transportation sector. More >>
New Group Ceo Announced For Cover-More Group
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 11:10 am | Zurich Insurance Group
Zurich-owned global travel insurance and assistance provider Cover-More Group announced today that David Fike, current Head of Life, Accident & Health at Zurich Insurance Group’s North America business, will be the new Cover-More Group CEO, effectively ... More >>
Outstanding Commitment To Food Safety And Quality Science Recognised
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 11:04 am | New Zealand Food Safety
New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is pleased to congratulate Dr Pierre Venter for taking out this year’s Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award at the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology Awards last night. More >>
The Packaging Company US Has Got What Your Business Needs
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 10:19 am | Hugh Grant
Packaging Company US provides a holistic array of services designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses looking to increase sales and profits. Their focus on innovative design, commitment to sustainability, cost efficiency and exceptional customer service ... More >>
