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Schneider Electric Named The World’s Most Sustainable Company By Time Magazine And Statista
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 10:16 am | Schneider Electric
Rueil-Malmaison (France), June 26, 2024 – Schneider Electric , the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has topped the " World's Most Sustainable Companies for 2024 " list by Time magazine and Statista ... More >>
Otis Returns Production To NZ World-Class Facility Opens In Auckland
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 9:59 am | Otis Oat Milk
About half a million litres of oat milk produced from premium South Island oats are rolling off a new production line in East Auckland this month - and Otis, the owners of New Zealand’s original oat milk brand, couldn’t be more thrilled. More >>
Celebrating The Growth Of Māori-Owned Technology Businesses In 2024
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 9:30 am | Paua Interface
This year marks a significant milestone for Māori-owned technology enterprises as highlighted in the 2024 Toi Hangarau report. Toi Hangarau presents 85 tech companies employing 1,300 full-time equivalent staff. The top 12 earners have generated revenues ... More >>
Consumer NZ Reveals The Best And Worst Real Estate Agencies In 2024
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 8:07 am | Consumer NZ
For the first time, Consumer NZ reveals the best and worst real estate agencies in Aotearoa. Based on feedback from the public and Consumer members, there were clear winners and losers. More >>
SEEK NZ Advertised Salary Index - May
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 7:56 am | SEEK NZ
The rate of growth in advertised salaries slowed to 0.8% in the quarter to May, from 1.1% the previous quarter. The y/y growth rate has also slowed substantially in line with the labour market, down to 4.4% in the year to May from 5.1% in February. More >>
Government Plan To Gut The Clean Car Standard Would Increase Costs To Kiwi Drivers
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 7:33 am | Better NZ Trust
A new Bill being rushed through Parliament is part of the Government's secretive moves to weaken the Clean Car Standard. That would see New Zealand become a dumping ground for old gas guzzlers other countries don't want, and push up petrol bills ... More >>
PMCSA Report Urges Broader Focus Beyond Household Food Waste
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 7:30 am | NZ Food Waste Champions
The Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor (PMCSA), Dame Juliet Gerrard, has issued 27 recommendations to the government to reduce the billions of dollars of food wasted each year in New Zealand. More >>
Wattie’s Wants Your Recipes For Its 90th Birthday Cookbook
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 5:34 am | Wattie's
The company has been a staple of New Zealand mealtimes since its founder Sir James Wattie opened a canning factory in Hastings back in 1934. In recognition of this long history, Wattie’s is now bringing together the nation’s favourite recipes ... More >>
2024 Scitex Workforce Report Is Released, Unveiling Locally Derived Insights To Shape Future Employment Strategies
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 5:19 am | Scitex
Set to empower local employers in sculpting the future of their workforce, this comprehensive report shares insight and guidance amidst evolving employment landscapes, in the hope of helping employers and employees engineer better Mondays across Aotearoa. More >>
We Climbed Out Of A Recession. But Growth Is Weak.
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 5:08 am | Kiwi Economics
The Kiwi economy expanded 0.2% over the March quarter. It might be a positive print, but the details were weak, very weak. More >>
One New Zealand Is Moving To Wynyard Quarter
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 4:59 am | One New Zealand
In late 2025, One New Zealand will be moving its Auckland Support Office to 30 Daldy Street in Wynyard Quarter. More >>
Auckland Lotto Player Wins $1 Million
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 4:46 am | Lotto New Zealand
One lucky Lotto player from Auckland will be dreaming big after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. More >>
Big Win For Christchurch Wine Bar Cellar Door In Major International Awards
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 4:43 am | Cellar Door
At the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards in New York, top Christchurch wine bar Cellar Door was judged to be amongst the best in the world, winning a coveted “Best of” Award of Excellence. US magazine Wine Spectator, considered the world's leading authority ... More >>
17 Lotto Players Win Second Division
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 4:42 am | Lotto New Zealand
Seventeen lucky Lotto players will be in for a treat after each winning $12,438 with Lotto Second Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. More >>
EBC Financial Group Recognised As “Most Trusted FX Broker” And “Best CFD Broker” At World Finance Awards
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 4:24 am | EBC Financial group
EBC Financial Group (EBC) is proud to announce that it has been honoured with two prestigious awards at the World Finance Awards 2024: Most Trusted FX Broker and Best CFD Broker. More >>
Unprecedented ERA Judgement Finds BNZ Acted With Retaliatory Intent Against Whistleblower
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 8:26 pm | Michael O Brien
Mr O’Brien said the ruling by the ERA is unprecedented and highlights the serious consequences of the BNZ’s actions against Ms Bowen. More >>
Transpower Restores Second 220 KV Circuit Into Northland
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 6:48 pm | Transpower
Transpower has restored full security of electricity supply into Northland this evening after installing additional temporary structures and returning the second 220 kV circuit to service. More >>
Kiwi Employers Face Further Barriers To Fill Lower-skilled Roles
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 5:57 pm | Pitt and Moore
Immediate changes made to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Scheme have come as a shock to the country’s employers and migrant workers, says Pitt & Moore immigration lawyer Elly Fleming. More >>
Cost Pressures On Trucking Firms Continue To Rise
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 5:53 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
The Transport Cost Index, prepared for Transporting New Zealand by Grant Thornton, shows road freight costs have risen by 6.03 percent over the past year to March 2024, above CPI at 4.02 percent. More >>
Mobil Latest To Sponsor Northland Rescue Helicopter Service
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 4:41 pm | Mobil Oil New Zealand
A long-term business relationship has reached new heights after nearly three decades, with Mobil Oil New Zealand becoming an official sponsor of the Northland Rescue Helicopter Service. More >>
Three Easy Steps To Entrust Annual Dividend, Two Ways To Be Paid, One Massive Cash Injection For Auckland
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 4:01 pm | Entrust
Entrust is kicking off its dividend payment process this week, that will see 364,000 central, east, and south Aucklanders receive a dividend in September. More >>
TikTok Campaign Aims To Attract Young People To Retail Careers
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 3:14 pm | Retail NZ
An innovative social media campaign aimed at attracting young people to careers in the retail sector has launched this week. More >>
NZ Economy: Slow Grind
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 12:17 pm | Business NZ
BusinessNZ Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says that forecasting out to 2026 shows things may initially get worse before improving slowly. More >>
Flick Wins Canstar Blue’s Electricity Award 2024
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 12:00 pm | Canstar Blue
This year for our award, over 3200 Kiwi power customers were asked to rate their electricity providers across categories including Value for Money, Customer Service and Overall Satisfaction. More >>
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Shipment To Wellington Airport Marks Trifecta Of Decarbonisation Wins
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 11:38 am | Wellington Airport
Wellington Airport is welcoming the arrival of a shipment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for Air New Zealand today, the first time the low emissions fuel has been used in the capital and marking a trifecta of decarbonisation wins for the airport ... More >>
Changes To Bank Disclosure Requirements, Including ‘Dual Reporting’
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 11:37 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
On 30 June 2024, revisions to disclosure requirements for New Zealand incorporated registered banks come into effect. More >>
ASB To Propel Rising Māori Business Stars
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 11:23 am | ASB
To coincide with Matariki, ASB has launched Te Mātahi, a new business lending programme aimed at supporting entrepreneurship and growing the Māori economy. By providing access to capital, the programme will help established Māori businesses to upscale ... More >>
Cloudian Closes $23M Morgan Stanley Financing On Surging AI
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 11:19 am | Cloudian
Cloudian Secures US$23M Growth Financing from Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital, Reports 30% ARR Growth and Achieves Breakeven More >>
TradieGuide Launches New Storage Solution Guides For Tauranga, Whangarei, And Whakatane
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 11:10 am | TradieGuide
Each website provides detailed, practical information on a variety of storage options, ensuring choices that best meet user needs. More >>
New Online Pet Pharmacy Set To Invigorate NZ Pet Medication Sector
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 11:07 am | Petdirect
Petdirect launches 24/7 online vet pharmacy to help pet owners stay on track with medication schedules and improve pet health More >>
Unlicensed Electrical And Plumbing Worker Sentenced For Dangerous Work, Fined
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 10:41 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Graeme Kyle sentenced for negligent work and for working while unlicensed. Sentenced under the Electricity Act 1992 and the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006. Fined $9,000, ordered to pay costs, and $700 reparation to the property owner. ... More >>
Total Realty Continues To Provide Affordable Real Estate Services Across New Zealand
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 10:08 am | Total Realty
Known for its transparent fee structure, Total Realty has carved out a reputation for offering a flat commission rate of 1.5%, ensuring significant savings for property sellers without compromising on service quality. More >>
New Zealand Businesses Shift Focus From Survival To Growth
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 10:04 am | 2Degrees
New Zealand’s business sector appears to be turning away from survival mode and towards growth, according to 2degrees’ latest Shaping Business Study. More >>
Who’s The Boss? Why Couples In Business Are More Likely To Split
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 10:01 am | Team Fusion
Couples in business together are more likely to divorce, often over disputes about who's the boss. More >>
Teletrac Navman Appoints New Chief Operations And Financial Officer
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 8:53 am | Teletrac Navman
Teletrac Navman, the connected mobility platform for industries that manage vehicle and equipment assets has appointed Ricardo Buranello as its Chief Operations and Financial Officer. (Photo/Supplied) Buranello is a seasoned technology executive ... More >>
Pyramid Scheme Promoter Ordered To Pay $5.9m In Record Fair Trading Act Case
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 8:49 am | Commerce Commission
Shelly Cullen has been ordered by the Auckland District Court to pay $5.9m for her promotion of the pyramid scheme ‘Lion’s Share.’ More >>
Air New Zealand Receives 500,000-Litre Delivery Of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 8:27 am | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has this week received a shipment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into Wellington, its first delivery to the nation’s capital city and another small step towards its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. More >>
The Trucking Industry Wants The Government To Close Down Its More-Efficient Rival: Rail
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 6:28 am | The Dog and Lemon Guide
“Truck drivers are not the enemy here. The enemy is a cosy historical arrangement between the trucking industry and the government, that allows the trucking companies to grow rich at the taxpayers’ expense." More >>
Snapchat Announces New Features To Further Protect Users Suite Of Updates Focus On Combating Sextortion And Bullying
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 4:45 am | Snap Inc.
Today, Snap Inc. is announcing new features to further safeguard the Snapchat community from online harms, including sextortion and bullying. The new suite of tools includes expanded in-chat warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, More >>
Sustainability: Grundfos Joins Top 1% Of Companies Globally
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 7:42 pm | Grundfos
This recognition places Grundfos in the top 1% of companies rated worldwide, showcasing its unwavering commitment to sustainable business practices. More >>
Fast-Track Consent For Frankton Worker Accommodation Granted
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 6:48 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The project involves constructing seven to eight buildings with a total of 554 units to be used as temporary accommodation for the local workforce. It will include communal facilities, infrastructure and landscaping. More >>
Italian Chef Gabriele Marangoni Heads Alla Prossima In Upper Queen Street
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 6:32 pm | Alla Prossima
The restaurant sits inside Nigel McKenna’s Abstract Hotel in Upper Queen Street and will serve hotel guests as well as those who enjoy fresh and authentic hand-crafted Italian pasta and other dishes from the region surrounding Bologna. More >>
Northland Consumers Could Be In For Power Outage Payouts
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 5:20 pm | Consumer NZ
According to Consumer NZ, Northland residents who lost power during last week’s widespread outage may be eligible for compensation for losses caused by the outage. More >>
Spike In Shipping Costs Could Pose Inflation Challenge
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 5:12 pm | RNZ
Rates are higher than they were during peak of Red Sea conflict. More >>
WorkSafe New Zealand Chair Announces New Chief Executive, Sharon Thompson
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 4:00 pm | WorkSafe NZ
Sharon will join WorkSafe from her current role as Executive Director, Transformation and Operational Delivery, at the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) where she leads the operations and capability functions. More >>
Simon Lucas' New Silverdale Service Centre Launches 2024 Mitsubishi Triton
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 3:42 pm | Simon Lucas Mitsubishi
Simon Lucas Mitsubishi Recently Expanded Its Reach with the Opening of a State-of-the-Art Service Centre in Silverdale, the Perfect Location for the Launch of the Latest Mitsubishi Triton More >>
NZX Meets Its Market Operator Licence Requirements – FMA Report
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 2:49 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The annual NZX Market Operator Obligations Review, released today, assesses how well the NZX is meeting the requirements for its market operator licence. The report found NZX met all its obligations during the review period from 1 January 2023 to 31 December ... More >>
BNZ Latest Big Name To Invest In AgriZeroNZ
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 2:43 pm | AgriZeroNZ
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) is the latest business to join the growing lineup of private sector companies backing AgriZeroNZ, alongside government, to get emissions reduction tools into Kiwi farmers’ hands sooner. More >>
On A Roll: New Zealand Pastry Supplier Paneton Secures Bigger ‘Slice Of The Pie’ Following Exit Of Edmonds.
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 2:39 pm | Foodstuffs North island
Paneton’s ready-made frozen pastry range, which launched in Foodstuffs North Island supermarkets in November last year has proved to be a recipe for success, helping Paneton grow its frozen pastry business within the supermarket co-operative by 96%. More >>
Rockit Global CEO To Retire In March 2025
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 2:32 pm | Rockit Global
Rockit Global Limited Chairman John Loughlin announced today that Chief Executive Officer, Mark O’Donnell has decided to retire from 31 March 2025. An international search will commence to find a replacement. More >>
JOLT Hosts Transport Minister At Launch Of Its First Wellington EV Charger
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 2:16 pm | JOLT
Transport Minister Simeon Brown today joined electric vehicle (EV) charging network JOLT for the launch of its first free, fast and clean charging station in Wellington. More >>
Star Alliance Named The World's Best Airline Alliance
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 2:01 pm | Air New Zealand
Star Alliance has been honoured with the title of World's Best Airline Alliance once again at this year's prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards. More >>
Venture Taranaki Explores Sustainable Opportunities For A Blue Economy In Taranaki
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 1:43 pm | Venture Taranaki
Taranaki Regional Development Agency, Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki hosted thought-provoking event, ‘The Blue Economy’, featuring lead researchers from Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge. More >>
Westpac-McDermott Miller Employment Confidence, June Quarter 2024
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 12:54 pm | Westpac
The Westpac-McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index (ECI) fell by 13 points from 104.4 to 91.4 in the June quarter. This was the lowest reading since the country was emerging from the first Covid-19 lockdown. More >>
Leadership Change At Auckland’s City Rail Link
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 11:03 am | City Rail Link
Dr Sweeney has resigned today from the City Rail Link (CRL) project to lead the MetroLink project in Ireland’s capital, Dublin. MetroLink’s construction costs are around four times greater than CRL’s and it is six times longer. More >>
Vegetables NZ Thanks Growers For Continued Support (Fresh Vegetable Commodity Levy Referendum Result)
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 11:00 am | Vegetables New Zealand
More than 90% of fresh vegetable growers by value have voted to continue to support the work of Vegetables NZ through the fresh vegetable commodity levy. More >>
Know Your Public Holiday Rights And Responsibilities This Matariki
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 10:23 am | MBIE
This Friday 28 June 2024 celebrates the rising of Matariki and MBIE’s Labour Inspectorate is reminding employers and employees of their rights and responsibilities during this public holiday. More >>
NZ Property Investors Federation Appoints New PR And Advocacy Manager
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 10:20 am | NZ Property Investors Federation
The New Zealand Property Investors Federation (NZPIF) today announced the appointment of experienced communications professional Matt Ball into the new role of PR and Advocacy manager, signalling a new determination to elevate the concerns of property ... More >>
Alchemy Plumbing Advances Home Comfort With Essential Installations
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 10:11 am | Alchemy Plumbing
Alchemy Plumbing is making significant strides in enhancing the quality of living for homeowners in Hawke's Bay with essential home installations aimed at improving home functionality and comfort. More >>
DairyNZ Appoints New Chair Following Decades Of Dedication
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 10:11 am | DairyNZ
Following seven years at the helm and having seen through a new strategic direction for DairyNZ, Chair Jim van der Poel has announced he will step down at the October AGM. More >>
