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Techion Unveils World-leading Instant FEC Results With FECPAK
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 3:49 pm | Techion Group
The AI software was developed and trained using more than 120,000 FEC tests, analysed by Techion’s technicians from samples submitted by FECPAK customers over recent years. More >>
It’s World Cocktail Day! And Kiwi’s Continue To Drink Better
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 3:41 pm | Spirits New Zealand
The change in drinking habits has been happening for years. A quick flick at the Stats NZ data shows that, per capita, we’re drinking 25% less that we did in the 1970’s and 80’s. More >>
Overseas-Based Student Loan Borrowers' Repayment Increases
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 3:32 pm | Inland Revenue
At the end of April this year there were 113,733 people with student loans who Inland Revenue believes were based overseas. For around 24,000 OBB the debt is more than 15 years old. More >>
Heartbreaking Website Design Fails: What NZ Business Owners Must Know
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 3:27 pm | Ultimate Web Designs
Many New Zealand businesses suffer from poor website design experiences. Learn how to avoid common mistakes and find reliable website design in Auckland and Christchurch. More >>
Verification App To Prove A Game-changer For Identity Checks
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 3:25 pm | Hospitality NZ
Being a government-led tool provides confidence that digital identification will be recognised across other government agencies, and its user-friendly cost-free model encourages widespread adoption across venues and accommodation. More >>
New Course To Meet EWRB Requirements
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 3:20 pm | SCGNZ
E-tec will initially offer the block course from its East Tamaki campus in Auckland, with Christchurch following later in the year. Depending on demand, other centres around New Zealand may also be included. More >>
How Landlords Are Trying To Stand Out In Crowded Rental Market
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 2:40 pm | RNZ
Experts suggest strategy may be needed to 'sell' a property to prospective tenants as listings reach record levels in some areas. More >>
Five New Trustees Appointed To Guide Queenstown’s Technology Sector Development Agency
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 2:25 pm | Technology Queenstown
Deep sector expertise and international talent within the line-up of trustee appointments, announced today by parent organisation Whakatipu Hangarau Trust, will strengthen Technology Queenstown’s strategic focus and extend its reach, says Chair Roger ... More >>
Travelling To Aitutaki? How Tupa Makes Organising Transport Easy
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 1:54 pm | Fabric Digital
Recognising the needs of international visitors who prefer to arrange every detail before their arrival, Tupa has created a user-friendly online booking system. More >>
Airports Day 2025 - Going For Growth
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 1:37 pm | NZ Airports Association
The report offers the most comprehensive snapshot to date of the state of New Zealand’s airport infrastructure, identifying both the gaps that threaten future growth and the investment opportunities that new technologies. More >>
Emerging Tech Entrepreneurs From Southeast Asia To Visit New Zealand This Month
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 12:52 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Asia New Zealand Foundation Chief Executive, Suzannah Jessep, said the visit reflects the best of how the YBLI programme is evolving - bringing in dynamic, cutting-edge innovators to brainstorm and share ideas with their New Zealand-based counterparts. More >>
Tupu Accelerator Continues To Nurture Seeds Of Māori Startup Economy
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 12:44 pm | Tapuwae Roa
Recent research commissioned by Tapuwae Roa found that just 5% of Aotearoa’s 2400 startups have Māori founders. The findings also highlighted key challenges for Māori founders, including limited access to investment, capability-building opportunities, ... More >>
New Crop Of PINZ Award Finalists Named
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 12:24 pm | Federated Farmers
The seventh annual Primary Industries NZ Awards are a highlight of the two-day PINZ Summit taking place at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre 24 and 25 June. Four young women selected as Emerging Leader Award finalists illustrate the depth of talent ... More >>
Auckland Transport’s Plan To Help Ease Afternoon Congestion In Epsom And Greenlane
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 12:05 pm | Auckland Transport
Chris Martin, AT’s Road Network Optimisation Manager, says more people on buses need to travel through these main arterial routes, which together make up Auckland’s second busiest bus route following the Northern Busway on the North Shore. More >>
Ampol Exits Retail Electricity, Meridian Takes On Customers
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 9:42 am | Meridian
Flick currently has a 1.81% market share based on ICPs. The acquisition of Flick will increase Meridian’s market share to 18.00%, maintaining the company’s position as the fourth largest electricity retailer by ICP. More >>
NZ Housing Market Conditions Tip In Favour Of First Home Buyers
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 8:11 am | QV HPI
Latest QV House Price Index shows home values rose 0.10% in the three months to April to a new national average value of $914,504, which is -1.33% lower than the same time last year. More >>
Westpac Economic Overview, May 2025 – Rolling With The Punches
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 7:46 am | Westpac New Zealand
“The New Zealand economy continues to show pleasing signs of recovery, notwithstanding uncertainty created by developments in US tariff policy”, Westpac NZ Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold said on the release of Westpac’s May 2025 Economic Overview. More >>
The Many Different Types Of Bedding To Know About
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 7:09 am | Hugh Grant
Silk and satin are types of bedding often associated with luxury and beauty. Both feel soft and cool against your skin. However, they may require more specialized care like line drying to prevent damage to them. More >>
Driver Well-Being A Key Issue In Survey
Monday, 12 May 2025, 8:47 pm | la Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
A total of 78 per cent of respondents in the survey called for more purpose-designed rest stops for drivers, and 72 per cent said it was important for drivers to have a good work-life balance. More >>
Brian Gaynor Initiative Business Journalism Funding Award Moves To Rolling Applications
Monday, 12 May 2025, 8:24 pm | Brian Gaynor Business Journalism Initiative
There will still be an annual request for proposals, but it will be focused on training and educational applications, which the Initiative also seeks to support to upskill journalists who are either already reporting business news or want to move into this ... More >>
Deal Or No Deal: Dealing With The Cards Trump Dealt
Monday, 12 May 2025, 8:16 pm | Kiwi Economics
In some good news, we got the first trade ‘deal’ out of the US last week. The UK was lucky first, and managed to negotiate down the tariffs on steel and autos. Other countries running a trade surplus with the US, however, may not get as good. More >>
Fifth Anniversary Of The SBC Loans - Time To Repay
Monday, 12 May 2025, 3:09 pm | Inland Revenue
Today (May 12) marks the fifth anniversary of the Small Business Cashflow (Loan) Scheme, and the point where loans should be paid off. The loan was made available to business owners from 12 May 2020 to help small to medium businesses affected by ... More >>
Electricity And Gas To Be Included In The Monthly Selected Price Indexes
Monday, 12 May 2025, 3:01 pm | Stats NZ
The April 2025 SPI, scheduled for release on 15 May 2025, will be the first to include the indexes, which will be part of the housing and household utilities group. More >>
Thinking Of Renovating Your Home In Tauranga? Here’s Where To Start
Monday, 12 May 2025, 2:57 pm | Fabric Digital
Home renovations can breathe new life into your living spaces, enhancing comfort and functionality, and significantly boosting your home’s value. But if you're considering renovating your home in Tauranga, knowing exactly where to start can ... More >>
Ready-mixed Concrete: March 2025 Quarter
Monday, 12 May 2025, 10:53 am | Stats NZ
In the year ended March 2025, 3.8 million cubic metres of ready-mixed concrete was produced, down 5.4 percent compared with the year ended March 2024. More >>
Highbrook Facility Officially Opens Boosting Auckland’s Trades Sector
Monday, 12 May 2025, 10:44 am | SCGNZ
The opening was marked with a symbolic wire-cutting ceremony — a nod to the electrical trade — led by 24-year-old student Georgia Rensen who recently qualified as an electrician. More >>
Government Must Sell Entire Stake In Air New Zealand
Monday, 12 May 2025, 10:37 am | Taxpayers' Union
Taxpayers’ Union Spokesman, James Ross, said it’s a farce for the Government to claim this review will be fair and impartial while it continues to hold a majority share in Air New Zealand. You can’t be both referee and player, it’s a blatant ... More >>
What Should I Do With My Payrise? - Ask Susan
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 4:29 pm | RNZ
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions. More >>
Two Lotto Players Share $1 Million
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 1:19 pm | Lotto New Zealand
With 50 extra prizes of $20,000 up for grabs in Lotto NZ's Mother's Day promotion, you could send Mum on her dream holiday! All Triple Dip tickets bought between Sunday 27 April, and 7:30pm on Saturday 17 May will be in the draw to win. More >>
Worker’s Fall Off Wet Roof Costs Employer $100k
Saturday, 10 May 2025, 7:24 pm | Industrial Safety News
As winter creeps closer, WorkSafe is reminding businesses to take heed of the risks when operating at height after the sentencing of a Wellington business whose worker fell six metres. More >>
How To Be A Better Infrastructure Client
Saturday, 10 May 2025, 7:20 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
Two new pieces of research from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission | Te Waihanga highlight some failings in our approaches to infrastructure delivery and where we can improve. More >>
Gap Between People And Sheep Rapidly Closing
Saturday, 10 May 2025, 3:20 pm | RNZ
Rise in pine forests driving the decline in sheep, industry claims. More >>
Once-Bustling Newmarket Businesses Closing Over High Rent, State Of Economy
Friday, 9 May 2025, 5:53 pm | RNZ
Retail owners and workers tell RNZ how Auckland's Newmarket is really doing. More >>
Weaponizing Facebook Ads: Inside The Multi-Stage Malware Campaign Exploiting Cryptocurrency Brands
Friday, 9 May 2025, 3:04 pm | Bitdefender
This report unveils how the attackers use advanced evasion tactics, mass brand impersonation, and sophisticated user-tracking methods to bypass conventional defences and maintain a large pool of victims. More >>
How To Choose The Right Outdoor Furniture For NZ Conditions
Friday, 9 May 2025, 1:34 pm | Fabric Digital
When shopping, always test furniture in-store if possible. Comfort is personal, so sitting in chairs or lounging on sofas before you buy can make a big difference. More >>
Government’s Ferry Delays Start To Bite
Friday, 9 May 2025, 12:47 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
CEO Dom Kalasih says truck operators are very concerned about reduced capacity across the Cook Strait, rising freight costs, and the disruption the loss of the ferry will cause to their businesses. More >>
NZ Careers Expo Kicks Off National Tour Amid Record Unemployment
Friday, 9 May 2025, 12:30 pm | Raise Communications
As Aotearoa grapples with record-high unemployment and high numbers of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET), the nationwide Careers Expo is providing a much-needed lifeline, connecting people with real pathways into study, training, ... More >>
IR Uncovers $150m Undeclared Tax
Friday, 9 May 2025, 11:57 am | Inland Revenue
As part of its increased compliance work funded by extra money in last year’s budget, IR has been taking a closer look at the tax affairs of developers, people with rental properties, and those people covered by the Bright-line test. More >>
Revolutionary New Hop Product Stars In Hop Flake Hazy
Friday, 9 May 2025, 11:32 am | Sprig and Fern Brewery
07 May 2025 Wairoa Hop Extracts Flake-it product, with Sprig + Fern's two Hop Flake Hazy beers in the background (Image/Supplied) A new hop product promising lower weight, easier storage, and reduced wastage may soon revolutionise the way hops are used ... More >>
Update On The Pushpay Insider Trading Appeal
Friday, 9 May 2025, 11:15 am | Financial Markets Authority
FMA Head of Enforcement Margot Gatland says, “We were pleased with the Court’s decision to uphold this conviction. Insider trading is a serious offence that undermines investor confidence in New Zealand markets." More >>
How To Make Mother’s Day Memorable Without Breaking The Bank
Friday, 9 May 2025, 10:57 am | Fabric Digital
Crackerjack's curated selection of affordable Mother’s Day gifts is designed to help Kiwis celebrate all kinds of mums in thoughtful, budget-friendly ways. From pet mums to stepmums, Crackerjack has something for everyone. More >>
Legendary Dairy Cow Inducted Into LIC Hall Of Fame
Friday, 9 May 2025, 10:51 am | Livestock Improvement Corporation
Meander FMI April, known as 'April', was inducted into the Hall of Fame at LIC’s Breeders’ Day celebrations in Hamilton yesterday, in acknowledgement of her achievements and profound influence on New Zealand’s dairy sector. More >>
Renters Could Be $700/year Better-Off With Decade-High Rental Stock
Friday, 9 May 2025, 10:22 am | realestate.co.nz
Renters have more money in their pocket and more properties to choose from as latest data from realestate.co.nz shows the supply of rental properties in New Zealand reaches the highest level for any April in almost a decade. More >>
Award-Winning Kiwi Game Silly Qs Brings Laughter And Connection Home
Friday, 9 May 2025, 10:19 am | Silly Play Co.
Created in collaboration with child development experts, Silly Qs was designed for ages 5–10 and their whole family, bringing joy to players of most ages and developmental levels. More >>
DoubleVerify Launches Pre-Screen Safety And Suitability Solution For Google’s Search Partner Network (SPN)
Friday, 9 May 2025, 10:06 am | DoubleVerify
New AI-powered capability enables global advertisers to apply trusted third-party protections across Google’s SPN inventory More >>
How To Build Confidence In The Data You Collect
Friday, 9 May 2025, 8:34 am | Hugh Grant
Due to the proliferation of artificial intelligence tools, there's also the risk that some generated points could end up in a set. That lowers confidence in data, especially for businesses that don't have the money to invest in massive information ... More >>
Corbion Joins The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership As Associate Member
Friday, 9 May 2025, 7:43 am | Corbion
By joining SSP, Corbion aligns with like-minded industry leaders to help shape the future of sustainable shrimp farming. More >>
Activists Protest NZ National Dairy Industry Awards Again
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 7:38 pm | Coalition to End Big Dairy
It’s outrageous for the dairy industry to host an awards night while profiting from systemic cruelty. This is an industry built on the exploitation of vulnerable animals. More >>
TRENZ 2026 Set To Rediscover Auckland As It Farewells Rotorua - The Birthplace Of Tourism
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 7:03 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
As TRENZ farewells Rotorua, TIA is excited to announce that TRENZ will return to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland next year, hosted at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) on 19-21 May 2026. More >>
When Will 33,000 People Who've Lost Their Jobs Get Them Back?
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 5:50 pm | RNZ
The unemployment rate may have plateaued but the downturn has left thousands out of work. More >>
Seafood New Zealand Offers Hope And Answers To The Challenges Of David Attenborough’s Ocean Film
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 5:18 pm | Seafood New Zealand
In Aotearoa, Seafood New Zealand says the film is a deeply moving summary of the impacts of the worst extremes of commercial fishing, but professional fishing in New Zealand has many examples to offer which address Sir David’s concerns. More >>
Navigating The UNC3944 Threat: Strategic Imperatives For Business Resilience
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 4:54 pm | Mandiant
The threat posed by UNC3944 and similar financially motivated actors demands a proactive, strategic, and business-centric approach to cybersecurity. More >>
Wellington Airport Releases Financial Results
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 3:37 pm | Wellington Airport
Strong performance across all areas of the business produced an EBITDAF of $130.2 million, up from last year’s $107.1 million. More >>
Budget Priorities Supported By Business
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 3:32 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says there is a general understanding in the business community that fiscal discipline by the Government is paramount, given the economic conditions it inherited. More >>
ANZCO Foods’ 2024 Financial Result
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 3:24 pm | ANZCO
ANZCO Foods CEO Peter Conley said 2024 was another challenging year for farmers and the red meat sector. More >>
Copeland Ashcroft To Restructure Into Two New Firms
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 3:06 pm | Copeland Ashcroft
The thriving practice, which specialises in workplace law spanning employment, health and safety and immigration, has experienced significant growth over the past decade. More >>
Entries Open For 2025 Sustainable Business Awards
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 1:23 pm | Sustainable Business Network
Finalists of the Sustainable Business Awards form the ‘Next’ list – an annual list of innovators, entrepreneurs, projects and organisations leading us towards a better future. In 2024, there were 95 organisations and people on the list (the ... More >>
Arlo Software Launches AI-Powered eLearning
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 1:16 pm | Arlo
Unlike traditional learning systems that bolt on eLearning tools or require integration with third-party platforms, Arlo offers a seamless end-to-end experience for both training providers and learners. More >>
DoubleVerify Releases Global Insights Report On The State Of Streaming In 2025
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 1:08 pm | DoubleVerify
DV reveals findings from a separate global survey of nearly 2,000 marketers, which explores how advertisers are adapting their streaming strategies in light of these challenges. More >>
F5 2025 State Of Application Strategy Report Reveals Talk Becomes Action As AI Gets To Work
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 12:46 pm | F 5
F5’s 2025 State of Application Strategy Report, which surveys global IT decision makers, found that 96 per cent of organisations are now deploying AI models, up from a quarter in 2023. More >>
