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AI Adoption Accelerates In APAC, But Consumers Struggle With Trust, Security, And Job Displacement Concerns
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 5:41 pm | F5 Inc
F5 has unveiled research that reveals an AI paradox, where the technology is embraced for productivity and efficiency, but fears around privacy risks, fraud, and employment impact hinder widespread trust. More >>
Extended Support On The Way During The Low Fixed Charge Tariff Phase-Out
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 5:13 pm | ERANZ
We understand that the phase-out isn’t easy for everyone, so ERANZ and ENA members are extending the scheme for five years, putting $1 million per year back into the hands of struggling consumers. More >>
MBIE Publish Mid-Point Review Of The Phase-Out Of The Low Fixed Charge (LFC)
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 4:53 pm | MBIE
The Review concluded more consumers have seen their bills reduced by the phase-out than increased. More >>
OCR Cut, But New Zealand Far From Out Of The Woods
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
If Nicola Willis doesn’t put Full Capital Expensing at the heart of a cost-cutting, pro-growth Budget next month, New Zealand will stay stuck on the path of managed decline. More >>
Good For Wool But What About Wood?
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 2:56 pm | Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association
We now call on the Government to align the wool directive with wood, as to directing consideration by agencies of using wood fibre products in the construction and refurbishment of government buildings. More >>
BNZ Fixed Housing Rate Change Effective 16.04.2025
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 2:52 pm | BNZ
We are updating our Variable Housing rates effective 16th April 2025. More >>
Shear Brilliance: Government Backs Kiwi Wool!
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 2:48 pm | Federated Farmers
Williams says wool’s unique environmental credentials-being biodegradable, non-toxic, and low-carbon-make it a far more sustainable choice for building. More >>
Kiwibank Rate Changes
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 2:45 pm | Kiwibank
Variable business lending rates will decrease by 0.25%. Impacted customers will be notified ahead of their rate changing. More >>
Westpac NZ Moves Swiftly To Pass On OCR Cut
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 2:43 pm | WestpacTrust
Westpac NZ General Manager of Product, Sustainability and Marketing, Sarah Hearn, says the bank is working hard to deliver good value while balancing the needs of borrowers and savers. More >>
ASB Lowers Variable Rates For Personal, Business And Rural Customers
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 2:42 pm | ASB Bank
In response to the OCR decrease, ASB is lowering some of its savings products, including Savings On Call and Headstart, by 25 basis points. More >>
OCR: 3.5% - Further Reduction In OCR Appropriate
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 2:37 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The recently announced increases in global trade barriers weaken the outlook for global economic activity. On balance, these developments create downside risks to the outlook for economic activity and inflation in New Zealand. More >>
Wool Entity “Ccstatic” As Government Unveils New Policy On Woollen Fibre Usage
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 2:10 pm | Campaign for Wool NZ
The strong wool advocacy not-for-profit has been vocal about – and instrumental in overturning – Government agency decisions that had previously excluded wool carpets from being considered for public buildings such as Kāinga Ora housing. More >>
Ultimate Web Designs: Your Digital Growth Partner
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 1:38 pm | Ultimate Web Designs
Helping Businesses Thrive in the Digital Age with Custom Web Solutions More >>
ASX-Listed Elsight Doubles Drone Orders With New Defence Deal
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 1:09 pm | Elsight
Elsight secures A$ 7.1 million (US$ 4.28 million) follow-on supply agreement over next four months for European drone manufacturer. More >>
Nigel Latta Launches Parentland, A Groundbreaking Parenting App
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 12:42 pm | Nigel Latta
The brainchild of renowned New Zealand clinical psychologist Nigel Latta, Parentland is like having an experienced psychologist in your pocket, offering personalised, science-backed solutions when parents need them the most. More >>
Kura Productions Celebrates Its 21st Birthday
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 12:36 pm | Kahukura Productions
Kura Productions has created multiple successful productions, including the award-winning bilingual drama series, Ahikāroa, which is now in production for its seventh season. More >>
Deel Unveils Seven Products To Streamline Global Workforce Management, With AI-Powered Capabilities
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 12:19 pm | Deel
Announcing that Real-Time Payroll is now available in 53+ markets, including the UK, Brazil, South Africa, Canada, and the UAE, with plans to expand to 130+ markets by 2027. More >>
Diesel Users To Pay For New Standards At The Pump
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 12:16 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie says with diesel consumption expected to decline in the coming years, investment in diesel assets is challenged and may become obsolete. More >>
Restaurant Owner Fined For Selling Recalled Food
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 10:59 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
Restauranteur placed on six months’ home detention, fined $20,000 for selling recalled food More >>
Nintex Unveils New Generative AI Capabilities To Power Business Automation
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 10:58 am | Nintex
The generative AI enables users to generate processes, workflows, forms, and custom integrations into core business systems – all with simple language prompts. More >>
Pak’nSave Tops International Grocery Price Comparison
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 10:52 am | Foodstuffs Co-operative Affairs
The four-week price comparison looked at 20 everyday grocery items, chosen from the Neilsen Top 50. After adjusting for sales tax, currency exchange rates and pack sizes, Pak’nSave North Island came out on top with the lowest average basket price. More >>
Engineering Firms Lose 1,200 People In 12 Months Amid Major Slowdown In Infrastructure
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 10:43 am | ACE New Zealand
The latest ACE New Zealand survey reveals a further 126 people have moved to other roles within New Zealand and 50 to unknown locations, meaning firms have lost more than 1,200 people in the past 12 months. More >>
Snowflake Unveils Apache Iceberg™ Innovations, Giving Enterprises The Best Of Open Data And AI-Ready Performance
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 10:27 am | Snowflake
Snowflake customers can now seamlessly accelerate their open lakehouse strategies, unlocking data access and analysis across open and managed environments in order to build, scale, and share advanced insights and AI-powered apps faster. More >>
Nui Markets Appoints Leon Clement As New Board Chair To Guide Next Phase Of Growth
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 9:27 am | Nui Markets
Leon Clement brings a wealth of experience to his new position, having held senior roles at Fonterra and as CEO of Synlait Milk. He is a professional director and advisor in the food and technology sectors and the board chair of innovative companies Andfoods, ... More >>
Kevin Jenkins Appointed To BRANZ Board
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 9:22 am | BRANZ
“He brings a real strength with his ability to understand the convergence of business, regulation and innovation and how to work across the system to solve problems and capitalise on opportunities,” says Nigel. More >>
Announcing The Winner Of The 2025 REINZ National Auctioneering Championships
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 9:13 am | REINZ
Yesterday, six finalists went head-to-head for the right to be crowned the REINZ National Auctioneering Champion. Congratulations to Robert Tulp from Apollo Auctions, our back-to-back winner! More >>
Alpine Energy Issued With Formal Warning; Commission Secures $16.9m In Customer Refunds + $1.5m For Community Fund
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 8:57 am | Commerce Commission
In deciding on the appropriate enforcement action, Commissioner Vhari McWha says the Commission’s focus was on ensuring Alpine returned the money it had overcharged customers with additional funds committed in recognition of the harm the error caused ... More >>
Proposed Motorhome Change Raises Safety Red Flag
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 8:48 am | Motor Trade Association
“Motorhomes are sizeable vehicles that make up a significant portion of the country’s fleet, around 39,000 vehicles,” MTA CEO Lee Marshall says. “The consequences of an accident involving a motorhome can be catastrophic.” More >>
Angela Walker Appointed As Managing Director Of Dynabook ANZ
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 8:17 am | Dynabook ANZ Pty. Limited
Angela has been a valuable member of the company for over 26 years, holding numerous senior positions, most recently serving as General Manager of Dynabook ANZ. She played a pivotal role in the successful transition from Toshiba Client Solutions to Dynabook ... More >>
NZ Property Market Ends Summer On A Warm Note
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 8:00 am | Trademe
Trade Me Property’s Property Pulse Report shows in March 2025 the average asking price increased by $10,000 (+1.2%) from February to $861,900. Year-on-year prices remain down 2.6 per cent. More >>
Modern Solutions For Personal And Business Finance
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 7:29 am | Hugh Grant
From automated calculators to sophisticated planning tools, the digital transformation of financial services has made managing money more accessible and efficient than ever before. More >>
Aimer’s World-First ‘Digital Eyes’ Set To Make Dairy Management More Profitable For NZ Farmers
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 7:11 am | Aimer
Aimer Vision’s user-friendly smartphone application eliminates the need for specialised skills, making pasture measurement more accessible and helping to address ongoing labour shortages. More >>
Arrive And Explore Picton With A Local Rental Car This Autumn
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Rent A Car
“Picton is where many journeys begin, and we want to make sure those journeys are as affordable and flexible as possible,” said a spokesperson from the company. More >>
Explore Marlborough With Flexible Van Hire In Blenheim
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Rent A Car
New Zealand Rent a Car offers spacious vans ideal for families, friend groups, or corporate outings. The vehicles are easy to drive, offer excellent luggage capacity, and come equipped for comfort and safety on the road. More >>
Kickstart Your Kiwi Adventure With Cheap Car Rentals At Auckland Airport
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Rent A Car
New Zealand Rent a Car’s Auckland Airport branch offers a convenient pick-up service just minutes from the terminal. Their fleet includes affordable hatchbacks, fuel-efficient compacts, and family-friendly vehicles—all maintained for safety, comfort, and ... More >>
Car Rentals At Nelson Airport Make Arrival Easy
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Rent A Car
New Zealand Rent a Car’s Nelson Airport location allows travellers to collect their vehicle shortly after landing. With a range of rental options available—from small, zippy cars perfect for solo travellers to SUVs for families—there’s something ... More >>
Find The Affordable Car Hire In Queenstown This Autumn
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Rent A Car
New Zealand Rent a Car offers a wide selection of compact and mid-size vehicles perfect for solo travellers, couples, and small groups. All cars are well-maintained and fuel-efficient, making them ideal for navigating Queenstown’s winding roads and ... More >>
Discover Otago With Affordable Dunedin Rental Cars
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Rent A Car
New Zealand Rent a Car’s Dunedin branch provides a fleet of vehicles suited to all kinds of travellers—from students needing a compact car for a weekend away, to families needing extra room for longer holidays. More >>
Affordable Autumn Adventures With Cheap Car Rentals In Christchurch, NZ
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Rent A Car
“Christchurch is one of those cities where hiring a car gives you maximum flexibility,” said a spokesperson from the company. “And with our cheap rental options, we make sure it’s also affordable.” More >>
Explore Off The Beaten Path With 4WD Hire In NZ
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Rent A Car
New Zealand Rent a Car’s 4WD fleet includes modern, reliable SUVs designed for both comfort and performance. Many vehicles offer high ground clearance, extra luggage space, and features like ABS brakes and all-terrain tyres—ideal for mountain passes ... More >>
Travel Made Simple With 10 Seater Van Hire In Auckland
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Rent A Car
The 10 seater minivans are designed with group comfort in mind. With generous interior space, comfortable seats, and plenty of storage for luggage or gear, these vehicles are perfect for short city drives or multi-day trips across the North Island. More >>
Room For Everyone With 8 Seater Car Rental Options This Autumn
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Rent A Car
“Our 8 seater rentals are some of the most popular vehicles for autumn travel,” said a spokesperson from the company. “They’re perfect for families travelling with grandparents, or groups heading out to explore the sights.” More >>
Generate Appoints Marc Grigg As National Investment Distribution Manager
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 4:49 pm | Generate
In this new role, Marc will be responsible for promoting and supporting Generate’s growing portfolio of managed funds with its third-party adviser network of investment, mortgage and insurance advisers, as well as its strategic partners, research houses ... More >>
Green Investment Fund Axing: NZ Fleet Companies Primed For Meeting Climate Goals, Without Taxpayers Footing The Bill
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 4:12 pm | Financial Services Federation
FSF Executive Director Lyn McMorran says members have been actively responding to market demands to meet customers’ climate goals since well before the Fund came into play in 2019, and will continue to do so. More >>
Christian Hawkesby Appointed As Governor Of The RBNZ
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 3:56 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Mr Hawkesby has been acting Governor since 5 March and will be Governor from 8 April for six months while the recruitment of a Governor to serve for a five-year term takes place. Mr Hawkesby’s appointment may be extended by the Minister of Finance ... More >>
If The Government Wants To Spend Up On Defence, Show Us The Savings
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 1:58 pm | Taxpayers' Union
While the PM has claimed ‘we can afford this’, he has yet to explain where this extra $9 billion of defence spending has been magicked up from. More >>
ProCare And Heidi Health Partner To Ease GP Workload And Boost Patient Care
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 1:51 pm | ProCare Health
Heidi Health is an AI medical scribe that automates clinical documentation, enabling GPs to generate accurate notes in real-time during patient consultations. More >>
From Feed Mill To Plate – Investing In The Future Of New Zealand Livestock Success
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 1:37 pm | NZFMA
With over 20 years' experience, Industry Expert and NZFMA Facilitator Trevor Scoones helped lead the development of the course and has seen continued interest from the feed manufacturers he trains. More >>
Tariffs Mean Need To Announce Full Capital Expensing Now
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 1:31 pm | Taxpayers' Union
We need action—not talk. The Government should announce full capital expensing today to buck the global trend and boost New Zealand’s economy, Taxpayers’ Union Spokesman, Rhys Hurley said. More >>
Regulating Employees And Employers
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 1:25 pm | BusinessNZ
Currently businesses are also required to notify new staff about numerous union membership options that are bringing confusion among new employees who mistakenly think the notification means they have already joined a union. More >>
Farmer Banned, Sentenced For Neglecting 100s Of Sheep
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 1:20 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
An MPI Animal Welfare Inspector and two veterinarians inspected a total of 322 animals. They found 25 recently dead sheep and a number of dead newborn lambs. More >>
Milestone Systems Acquires Brighter AI Adding State-of-the Art Anonymization Technology To Company Line-up
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 1:10 pm | Milestone Systems
The acquisition of brighter AI opens up a range of new opportunities with anonymization capabilities and privacy enhancement, which protects data and enables full data privacy. More >>
When A Pay Rise Is A Pay Cut - Briscoes And Rebel Sport Workers To Strike
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 12:11 pm | Workers First Union
Samuel Gilray, a sales assistant at Rebel Sport in Christchurch who has worked for the company for around 18 years, said workers were frustrated with the Briscoe Group’s approach to pay negotiations and were striking for a better future. More >>
MainPower Community Decarbonisation Fund Open
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 11:53 am | MainPower
MainPower Chief Executive Andy Lester says the fund will be open to not-for-profit organisations and other entities involved in sustainability projects that can demonstrate direct benefits for the North Canterbury community. More >>
Pax8 Names Craig Foster As Chief Financial Officer
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 11:45 am | Pax8
Craig Foster has 25 years of management experience in finance, operations and capital markets, having served as CFO of several public and private technology companies, including Ubiquiti, Bright Machines and Financial Engines. More >>
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall 2.0 Percent In The December 2024 Quarter
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 11:15 am | Stats NZ
Partly offsetting the decrease was an increase in emissions from manufacturing (up 5.0 percent), and transport, postal, and warehousing (up 3.1 percent). Both industries saw increases in GDP during this quarter. More >>
Selected Price Indexes Rental Data For February And March 2025
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 11:12 am | Stats NZ
Actual rentals for housing data were not included in the February 2025 selected price indexes (SPI) as the dataset used to compile this information was incomplete, and Stats NZ was not confident the measure would meet customer expectations. More >>
Labour Inspectorate Swoops On Bay Of Islands
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 10:51 am | MBIE
The five-day operation called Operation Orzo, which started last Monday, included unannounced visits to 58 retail and hospitality businesses in Kerikeri, Paihia, Russell and nearby suburbs like Haruru, Opua and Waipapa. More >>
Fiji Launches Loloma Hour - Happy Hour For The Environment
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 10:51 am | Tourism Fiji
Introducing the world’s first happy hour for the environment. Fiji launches loloma hour to encourage travellers to give back on their holiday. More >>
Consumers Hold Line On Sustainability, Expect Business To Do The Same
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 10:39 am | BusinessNZ
The Kantar and Sustainable Business Council (SBC) Better Futures 2025 report - now in its 16th year, surveyed 1,000 New Zealanders. Results show there are high expectations of businesses to take responsibility for their environmental and social impacts. More >>
