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Transporting New Zealand Welcomes Moves To Reduce NZTA’s $786 Million Temporary Traffic Management Spend
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 9:42 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand Policy and Advocacy Lead Billy Clemens said that while ensuring safety for all road users was a top priority for the road freight industry, NZTA’s excessive road cone and temporary traffic management spend had been obvious to its ... More >>
Women Gets $40k More After Disputing Insurer’s Decision
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 9:38 pm | Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman
This case shows just how important having reliable, expert evidence is when something like the scope of works is disputed. More >>
Run-down Houses Appearing On The Market
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 9:19 pm | RNZ
Many have been lived in up until recently don't look as if they should have been, Property investor Steve Goodey says. More >>
Effective Digital Strategies Propel Business Growth In Australia And New Zealand
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 6:19 pm | TomMcSherry.com
Professionals like Tom McSherry bring experience & proven track record in digital marketing, providing strategic planning & execution that aligns with business goals. His approach ensures that digital marketing efforts are not only effective but also ... More >>
Nespresso NZ Serves Up A Winning Partnership With The ASB Classic
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 5:01 pm | Nespresso
"We’re thrilled to be the Official Coffee Sponsor of the ASB Classic, an event that captures the spirit of summer and world-class performance," said Stefan Vermeulen, Nespresso Oceania CEO. More >>
A Quarter Of Older NZers Fear Going Online Due To Scam Concerns
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 2:49 pm | BNZ
Up from 13% three years ago, the growing hesitancy among over-65's raises concerns about digital exclusion in an increasingly online world. More >>
Holiday Home Buyers Spark Revival In Waihi Beach Property Market
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 1:46 pm | LJ Hooker
LJ Hooker Waihi Beach reported a noticeable increase in buyer activity, with recent sales a reflection of renewed confidence among those seeking a slice of paradise. More >>
Print Growth For Stuff Group’s Metro Mastheads, Premium Magazines
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 1:30 pm | Stuff
When combined with the audience of their digital subscription news sites, the mastheads now reach an impressive 1.4 million New Zealanders each month. More >>
Drive Mate Continues Expansion With Swathe Of New Hires
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 12:51 pm | Drive Mate
Australia’s most secure and reliable peer-to-peer car-sharing company snags four new management hires and doubles customer service team National Fleet hits critical mass of 2300+ vehicles and 68,000+ guests More >>
New Zealand Pet Owners Turn To Quality Dog Runs For Safe And Secure Outdoor Spaces
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 12:02 pm | Premium Stock Yards
Premium Stock Yards provides a range of modular dog run components, allowing owners to create custom setups suited to various property sizes and dog breeds. More >>
ComCom Decision Puts Rocket Under Energy Efficiency
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 11:23 am | Energy Mad
New regulations announced this week will allow lines companies to invest $92 million in non-traditional spending such as energy efficiency. More >>
Boomi Announces 2024 APJ Partner Award Winners
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 10:42 am | Boomi
The winners were selected based on how they have used the full capabilities of the Boomi Enterprise Platform to enable creativity and innovation, address complex challenges, and create positive environmental and social impacts for their customers. More >>
New Zealand Leads The Way In Investment Gender Data
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 10:36 am | Gender Investment Gap NZ
Having this data is a game-changer. The New Zealand venture capital industry is leading the world by providing access to information that will help us build a more inclusive and equitable investment landscape. More >>
DHL Express Expects A 12% Shipment Increase This Peak Season
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 9:52 am | DHL Express NZ
To support New Zealand businesses as they gear up to send their products to customers around the globe, DHL Express will operate with no Christmas Cut-Off, collecting shipments and running deliveries right up until Tuesday 24th December, unlike other ... More >>
BNZ Cuts 6-month Home Loan Interest Rate
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 9:49 am | BNZ
BNZ General Manager Home Lending James Leydon says this change supports New Zealanders’ demand for shorter term fixed rates in a falling interest rate environment. More >>
Govt Passes ‘Warrant Of Fitness’ – But Fails On Industry Training
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 9:46 am | Motor Trade Association
But while the overall rating is a pass, the Government gets fail ratings for the prolonged indecision on industry training following the disestablishment of Te Pūkenga, a lack of action on a Warrant of Fitness review, and silence on red tape affecting ... More >>
Consumer NZ Warns Of Rising Electricity Costs After Commerce Commission Decision
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 9:37 am | Consumer NZ
The Commission will smooth the increases over a five-year period. After the first-year's increases (from 1 April 2025), households can expect annual increases of $5 per month in each of the following four years. More >>
Consumer NZ Warns: Don’t Fall For Black Friday FOMO
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 9:34 am | Consumer NZ
Get clear on what you want, what you need, pause and do your research using tools like PriceMe or PriceSpy to make sure that bargain you’re eyeing up is a genuine opportunity for you to save. More >>
Kevin & Co Appoints Joanne Law As Commercial Development Director
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 9:03 am | Kevin and Co
Law brings to the newly-established role her extensive media experience and a proven track record in the development, financing and commissioning of unscripted programming. More >>
Powerball And Strike Roll Over
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 9:29 pm | Lotto New Zealand
Lotto First Division will be $1 million and Strike Four will be $800,000 on Saturday. More >>
Kinleith Mill Closure Shows Need For Industrial Strategy
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 2:27 pm | NZCTU
The closure Kinleith mill in Tokoroa is not just devastating for the 230 workers and their families, it is another major blow to regional manufacturing in Aotearoa New Zealand, says NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff. More >>
Rubrik Delivers Cyber Resilience Solution For Microsoft Azure Blob Storage
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 2:11 pm | Rubrik
Complete cloud repository data security enables customers to securely leverage the cloud for business agility More >>
Yubico Announces Yubico Enrollment Suite For Microsoft Users, A Turnkey Passwordless Onboarding Experience
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 12:57 pm | Yubico
Enterprise users further empowered to be phishing-resistant and go passwordless on day one. More >>
OjiFS Proposes To Discontinue Paper Production At Kinleith Mill
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 12:53 pm | Oji Fibre Solutions
Due to the complexities of operational changes required at the mill for this proposal, the exact number of potential job losses is unknown at this stage. However, we anticipate approximately 230 roles may be affected. More >>
Maximising Visibility: How SEO Is Changing The Game For Healthcare Providers
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 12:23 pm | TomMcSherry.com
A detailed psychology SEO case study highlights McSherry's work with PsychologyCare, where his strategic approach to SEO and Google Ads integration resulted in a 650% increase in organic traffic over three years. More >>
The Warriors Team Up With Rangatahi To Give Back To The Community With Volunteering Session At New Zealand Food Network
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Food Network
The session was organised through the Warriors Community Foundation which is dedicated to driving positive social change, focusing on promoting physical and mental wellbeing and various initiatives with community groups. More >>
Experts Warn Of Missed Opportunities In Company Law Overhaul
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 11:52 am | University of Auckland
Experts say, “The government seems focused on tidying up some archaic bits of the Companies Act but has missed the bigger picture: responsible capitalism. We’re in the midst of an economic and environmental crisis, and the reforms fall short ... More >>
Carbon Tax “Best” For Lower Emissions, Economy
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 10:13 am | University of Auckland
A new study emphasises the value of a carbon tax to effectively decarbonise the economy. More >>
Gen Quarterly Threat Report: Millions Fooled By “Scam-Yourself Attacks”
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 9:53 am | Gen
Report Finds 614% Increase in Scams Where Cybercriminals Go After People’s Desire to Learn about Technology and Problem-Solve, Supporting a Surge in Data Theft More >>
Accenture Expands Generative AI-Powered Cybersecurity Services To Accelerate Clients’ Resilience And Reinvention
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 9:43 am | Accenture
“Modern cybersecurity protects across the entire business—from the digital core to the supply chain—and draws on gen AI-powered and quantum-proof protections, which are vital as cybercriminals ramp up new kinds of attacks using advanced AI ... More >>
Teletrac Navman Survey Finds 70% Of Fleets Impacted By Distracted Driving Incidents; Mobile Phones Are Leading Cause
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 9:07 am | Teletrac Navman
70% of respondents use technology combined with coaching to reinforce safe driving; 80% report positive impact from cameras More >>
FTN Motion Unveils New Third Generation Streetdog50
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 8:59 am | FTN Motion
FTN Motion has unveiled its new 3rd generation Streetdog50 electric motorbike. Engineered over the past 12 months in Hamilton, the Streetdog50 features a host of improvements designed to make it more durable. More >>
Consumer Benefit Key As ComCom Allows Increased Investment In Electricity Network
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 8:52 am | Commerce Commission
Commissioner Vhari McWha says, "Consumers rightly expect a safe and reliable network and greater investment is required to deliver the capacity and resilience Kiwis demand." More >>
STAAH Now Available On Oracle Cloud Marketplace
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 8:32 am | STAAH
STAAH’s innovative channel management solutions harness the power of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to help optimize hotel revenue management and streamline operations. More >>
New Board Chair For Hawke's Bay Airport
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 9:17 pm | Hawke's Bay Airport
Hawke’s Bay Airport’s Board of Directors has a new Chair, with Jon Nichols replacing Wendie Harvey who steps down after five years in the role. Mrs Harvey was appointed to the Board by the Crown (50% shareholder) in July 2016 and has been Chair for the ... More >>
Auckland Taxi Trip Costs Nearly $800 For 19km: Tips To Avoid Being Ripped Off
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 8:40 pm | RNZ
Rogue car companies have been charging unsuspecting passengers hundreds of dollars just to go a few kilometres up the road. More >>
Landlord Paid $4k After $40k Of Damage
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 8:33 pm | RNZ
The landlord says they had to pay 11 separate insurance excesses charged for repairs. More >>
Wellington Businesses Upbeat Despite Hīkoi Hitting Sales
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 8:26 pm | RNZ
Every business RNZ spoke to supported the cause, with staff saying they weren't bothered about the temporary loss of customers - it was for a good cause. More >>
Cloudian Announces Support For NVIDIA GPUDirect Acceleration For Object Storage
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 2:25 pm | Cloudian
Simplifies AI Data Storage with a Cost-Effective, Scalable, High-Performance Object Storage Solution More >>
New Partnership Delivers Real-time Results For GPs
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 2:10 pm | Medtech Global
Sixty-four sites are now live with the new functionality, electronically receiving their patient’s test results - including blood, urine, histology and cytology - in real time as they are reported by the laboratories. More >>
Improving Regulatory Oversight Welcomed
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 1:59 pm | BusinessNZ
"Our members have consistently called for something to be done about poor regulations holding back many businesses from achieving profitability. They know that excessive regulation holds back productivity and wage growth." More >>
The Art Of Portrait Photography Flourishes In Auckland With Local Talents Leading The Way
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 12:03 pm | Jessica Photography
Jessica’s approach emphasises storytelling, aiming to convey the essence of her subjects through each image. This personal touch has earned her a loyal client base and frequent referrals, attesting to her skill and professionalism in the field of ... More >>
Navigating Digital Adoption In New Zealand: Embracing Change For A Bright Future
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 11:23 am | Hugh Grant
Digital adoption is more than just keeping up with the developments in technology; it is a transformation that changes the very core of how businesses operate, communicate, and serve their clients. More >>
Yes, Size Matters!
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 11:09 am | Addiction Pet Foods
Addiction Pet Foods knows that when it comes to providing the right food for your dog, it’s not a one size fits all approach. More >>
ZeroJet And Tectrax Merging To Form A New Electric Marine Powerhouse
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 10:54 am | ZeroJet
The merger will establish the combined company as a global leader in next-generation electric drives and amphibious boat systems. More >>
Nintex Apps Enables Businesses & Partners To Easily Build Engaging Applications That Drive Productivity & Innovation
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 10:40 am | Nintex
Nintex Apps connects with Nintex Workflow and Document Automation to streamline complex work and unify data across systems. More >>
SEEK NZ Employment Report - October
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 9:04 am | SEEK
Declines in job ad volumes in Auckland (-2%) and Canterbury (-4%) led the national decline. More >>
Inflation Expectations Up, Net Migration Down, Housing Staggers Sideways
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 8:45 am | Kiwi Economics
The RBNZ has kept the Kiwi economy in a chokehold over the past couple of years to kill inflation. But now, the inflation beast has been slayed. And we need the RBNZ to loosen its grip fast – before doing any more unnecessary damage to the economy. More >>
Business Price Indexes: September 2024 Quarter
Monday, 18 November 2024, 12:22 pm | Stats NZ
Price indices are in comparison to the June 2024 quarter. More >>
SEO Taking A Leading Role In Real Estate Marketing In 2024
Monday, 18 November 2024, 12:22 pm | TomMcSherry.com
By employing a structured SEO strategy, agencies can effectively strengthen their online presence, gain a prominent position in search rankings, and attract a larger client base. More >>
Generate Welcomes Olympians Dame Lisa Carrington And Finn Butcher As Ambassadors
Monday, 18 November 2024, 12:12 pm | Generate
This exciting partnership underscores Generate’s commitment to long-term growth, performance, and a down-to-earth Kiwi approach, values Dame Lisa Carrington and Finn Butcher both embody. Together, Generate, Lisa, and Finn look forward to empowering ... More >>
Decision Inc. Acquires ProQuest Consulting
Monday, 18 November 2024, 11:59 am | Decision Inc
By combining ProQuest’s Salesforce expertise with Decision Inc.'s strengths in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data, new standards of excellence will be set in delivering impactful technology solutions. More >>
Scale Of Scams Exposed
Monday, 18 November 2024, 11:29 am | Netsafe
Digital Scams Exploit Cost-of-Living Crisis, Draining Over $2.3 Billion From Kiwis' Back Pockets In 2024 More >>
Greenpeace Calls On Fonterra Investors To Consider Big Picture With Giant Puzzle
Monday, 18 November 2024, 9:37 am | Greenpeace
Greenpeace is calling on investors to divest from Fonterra’s Shareholders Fund to push the dairy giant into ending palm kernel use on all of its farms. More >>
Datacom Announces New Platform To Help Councils Comply With Local Water Done Well Legislation
Monday, 18 November 2024, 9:35 am | Datacom
Datacom’s ‘Water Asset Intelligence’ platform – WAI – is a ‘ready to go’ pre-configured platform that will support councils that opt to establish a Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) for the planning and management of their water ... More >>
Big Camel, A Local Moving Company Changing The Way Wellington Moves: Delivering Quality Movers At A Better Price Point
Monday, 18 November 2024, 8:23 am | Sponsored
Big Camel is Wellington’s best rated movers, making moving house so simple. From their customer service on the phone, to the movers on the day, all the way to their more affordable prices, it’s an all-round brilliant service. More >>
New Insights On Effective SEO Strategies For Dental And Chiropractic Clinics
Sunday, 17 November 2024, 8:45 pm | TomMcSherry.com
A core aspect of effective SEO for clinics involves optimising keywords that potential patients commonly use in local searches. For dental practices, McSherry recommends not only focusing on primary terms but also considering more nuanced keyword variations. More >>
Waikato Lotto Player Wins $1 Million
Saturday, 16 November 2024, 8:26 pm | Lotto New Zealand
Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $6 million. Strike Four has also rolled over tonight and will be $500,000 on Wednesday night. More >>
Agreement On Climate Change, Trade And Sustainability (ACCTS) Positive For New Zealand Wood Product Exporters
Saturday, 16 November 2024, 2:49 pm | Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association
New Zealand exports over $2.4 billion of wood products worldwide and has a leading story to tell around our sustainable and renewable forests fitting strongly with the core goals of ACCTS. More >>
New Zealand Drivers Seek Reliable Car Repair Services For Quick, Quality Maintenance
Saturday, 16 November 2024, 1:58 pm | Oil changers
The convenience of no-appointment, while-you-wait services has made providers like Oil Changers appealing to customers who need efficient car repairs that fit into their busy schedules. More >>
