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Time For Your Annual KiwiSaver Health Check
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 9:14 am | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – and the Retirement Commission – Te Ara Ahunga Ora – are together calling on KiwiSaver members to check their annual statements this year and see if they are on track for their retirement ... More >>
ComCom Clocks 5G Wireless Speeds For The First Time
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 8:38 am | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has released its latest broadband monitoring report which shows, for the first time, performance results for Spark’s 5G wireless broadband service. More >>
PocketSmith: NZ Company One Of Nine Worldwide Selected For Mastercard’s 2024 Start Path Open Banking Program
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 8:21 am | Pocketsmith
New Zealand-based PocketSmith, a market leader in personal finance software, has been selected to join Mastercard’s global Start Path Open Banking and Embedded Finance program. PocketSmith enables Home CFOs to understand their finances and plan ... More >>
SEEK NZ Employment Report - May
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 7:48 am | SEEK NZ
“Applications per job ad, which measures competition among candidates for vacant roles, did not grow or decline in April and remain exceptionally high. This is particularly true for roles in Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, Construction and Trades & ... More >>
Finalists For The YouTube NZ Marketing Awards 2024 Announced
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 5:05 am | YouTube NZ Marketing Awards
Now in their 33rd year, the Awards spotlight marketing excellence, recognising exceptional strategies, campaigns and individuals in New Zealand. More >>
Cadbury Honours Unsung Sports Volunteers With First-of-its-kind Custom Gen AI Video Campaign, Via Ogilvy
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 4:51 am | Cadbury
Australian and Kiwi consumers can now celebrate the tireless and generous efforts of sporting volunteers in grassroots sport through a unique, first-of-its-kind online custom video AI campaign platform, developed for Cadbury by Ogilvy. More >>
Pressing On - Papers Past And Future
Monday, 24 June 2024, 8:00 pm | RNZ
This week Mediawatch looks at a new history of New Zealand newspapers from one hundred years ago up until the new millennium, when digital technology and devices turned the news business upside down. More >>
More Beat Cops Welcome, But At-risk Service Stations Still Need Protection
Monday, 24 June 2024, 7:06 pm | Motor Trade Association
Lee says the solutions for addressing crime are complex and MTA understands and is sympathetic to the challenges faced by police and Government. More >>
China Airlines Brings A New Summer Connection To Auckland Airport
Monday, 24 June 2024, 6:41 pm | Auckland Airport
The new seasonal service starting in December will fly five times a week between Auckland and Melbourne and on to Taipei, providing another option across the Tasman for Kiwi travellers and air cargo space onward into key export markets. More >>
Feedback Sought On Mitigation Measures For Data Transmission Cables
Monday, 24 June 2024, 5:52 pm | Fisheries New Zealand
This feedback will play a significant part in the decision to allow the use of data transmission cables or not,” says Fisheries New Zealand Director Fisheries Management, Emma Taylor. More >>
Foodstuffs North Island Unveils Plans For New PAK’nSAVE In Highland Park, East Auckland
Monday, 24 June 2024, 5:34 pm | Foodstuffs North island
The new store, located on Pakuranga Road, will add nearly 7,000m2 of state-of-the-art supermarket and specialty retail space to the area, enhancing the shopping experience for local residents and creating an expected 250+ new jobs. More >>
South Africa And Spain Influence New Queenstown Hot Spot
Monday, 24 June 2024, 3:24 pm | SUNFIRE
A new Queenstown dining experience is merging the flavours and culinary techniques of South Africa and Spain. More >>
Removal Of Too Many Nuts During Routine Maintenance Cause OfTransmission Tower Fall, Affected Northland Power Supply
Monday, 24 June 2024, 3:11 pm | OMEXOM
Omexom New Zealand is a leading provider of engineering, construction and maintenance services to asset owners in the utility, industrial, commercial, resources, and infrastructure sector. Omexom has more than 25 years’ experience in building and maintaining transmission ... More >>
Harvest Wairarapa Wine Festival Extravaganza- Tickets On Sale Now!
Monday, 24 June 2024, 3:06 pm | Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival
Tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated Provincial Insurance Brokers presents Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival, set to take place at ‘The Cliffs’ Riverside Reserve on Saturday, 15 February 2025. More >>
Stuff Group And MediaWorks Join Forces In Collaboration Like No Other
Monday, 24 June 2024, 2:41 pm | Stuff
The country’s largest digital and print news media group and the leading radio and outdoor media company are collaborating to deliver a full, cross channel offering with an unrivalled audience reach in the critical 25 - 54 market. (From left to right): ... More >>
First Enterprise GenAI Governance/risk Framework Released By Boomi, Connor Group, Academics
Monday, 24 June 2024, 2:24 pm | Boomi
The Enterprise GenAI Governance Framework provides a detailed guide and comprehensive methodology for organisations of all sizes to assess their AI readiness, identify and manage enterprise risks associated with GenAI technologies, and move into responsible ... More >>
New Zealand’s Fairest Telco Puts Its Network To The Test
Monday, 24 June 2024, 2:01 pm | 2Degrees
Fresh from being named New Zealand’s fairest telco, 2degrees is encouraging more people to trial the network millions of Kiwis use daily – and is so confident they will like what they see, the company is offering a money-back guarantee More >>
Statement From Transpower Chief Executive
Monday, 24 June 2024, 1:40 pm | Transpower
We have appointed an external party to undertake a full investigation into the cause of the fallen tower. While not complete, the investigation is now at a point where we can release some information, acknowledging the significant public and media interest ... More >>
Another Step Towards City Rail Link Opening
Monday, 24 June 2024, 12:49 pm | City Rail Link
New CRL signalling systems will be integrated with those already in operation, allowing trains to operate seamlessly and safely between the new tunnels and the existing network. More >>
Exports Reach $7 Billion In May
Monday, 24 June 2024, 11:46 am | Stats NZ
New Zealand’s total exports were valued at $7.2 billion in the May 2024 month, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. This is the first time that monthly exports have reached $7 billion. Trade values are not adjusted for price changes. ... More >>
More Police Welcome But Investment Vital For Ferries
Monday, 24 June 2024, 11:36 am | Retail NZ
Retailers are pleased to see progress in putting more Police on the beat but the grounding of the Aratere raises serious concerns about supply chains for stores across the country, Retail NZ says. More >>
Daniel Smith Has Been Named As New Zealand’s Top Carpentry Apprentice
Monday, 24 June 2024, 11:21 am | New Zealand Certified Builders
The NZCB Apprentice Challenge National Final took place at NZCB’s annual conference in Wellington on 21-22 June, where 20 regional finalists from across the country competed for the top prize More >>
Lifestyle Lawns Elevates Outdoor Spaces Across New Zealand
Monday, 24 June 2024, 11:16 am | Lifestyle Lawns
Lifestyle Lawns continues to enhance residential and commercial properties across New Zealand with high-quality artificial turf solutions, creating low-maintenance, environmentally friendly outdoor spaces. More >>
Work Continues On National Music Centre In Capital City
Monday, 24 June 2024, 11:02 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The vision for a National Music Centre with the refurbished Wellington Town Hall at its centre is already coming to life with the three partners in the venture—Victoria University of Wellington, the Wellington City Council and the New Zealand Symphony More >>
New Zealand's Asbestos Challenge: Safeguarding Environments And Health
Monday, 24 June 2024, 10:23 am | TradieGuide
In recent years, New Zealand has intensified its efforts to combat the hazards posed by asbestos in older buildings. With stringent regulations and heightened public awareness, the focus on asbestos removal has become a key aspect of national environmental ... More >>
AUT Collaborates With Māori Urban Artist For Space Planning Of New Building, Tukutuku
Monday, 24 June 2024, 10:06 am | Auckland University of Technology
Tukutuku, at around 9000m2, is the largest development at the University’s North Campus and will accommodate around 2000 students and 200 staff. It is also AUT’s most sustainable building yet and on track to be the country’s most efficiently ... More >>
Hello Sunshine! Air New Zealand's Seasonal Service To The Sunshine Coast Returns
Monday, 24 June 2024, 8:52 am | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand General Manager International Jeremy O’Brien says the airline is excited to see the seasonal service return. More >>
Jetstar Announces Major Expansion In New Zealand As It Celebrates Its 15th Birthday
Monday, 24 June 2024, 8:41 am | Jetstar
Jetstar plans to significantly grow its New Zealand operations, unlocking more than 240,000 new low fares seats each year and boosting tourism on both sides of the Tasman. More >>
Healthy Snacking Made Easy - Justine’s Rolls Out Keto-Friendly Snack-Sized Protein Cookies At Costco NZ
Monday, 24 June 2024, 8:28 am | Justine's Cookies
The New Zealand Keto Protein Cookie Company, Justine’s Cookies, has introduced a new Keto Peanut Butter Choc Chip Mini Protein Cookie Pouch into Costco NZ. This latest addition offer a delicious option for Kiwis to indulge their sweet cravings ... More >>
Why Investors Are Swapping Lawns For Ledgers
Monday, 24 June 2024, 8:28 am | Easy Crypto
In an era in which the traditional ‘white picket fence’ feels increasingly out of reach for many, a growing number of investors are trading in their ambitions of home ownership for a stake in the digital frontier. More >>
All-Out Win For Paddon And Hudson In Southland Rally
Monday, 24 June 2024, 8:21 am | Hyundai New Zealand
Kiwi rally star Hayden Paddon was back in action on home turf over the weekend with a dominant win at the Southern Lights Rally. More >>
Technology Queenstown Secures Funding Partnerships, Starts CEO Recruitment
Monday, 24 June 2024, 8:15 am | Technology Queenstown
Momentum is building behind the bid to catalyse Queenstown’s burgeoning tech ecosystem, with two New Zealand corporates signing up to back technology development agency, Technology Queenstown (TQ). More >>
Jetstar Announces Major Expansion In New Zealand As It Celebrates Its 15th Birthday
Monday, 24 June 2024, 4:30 am | Jetstar
Jetstar Group CEO, Stephanie Tully said today’s announcement marks the biggest boost to Jetstar’s operations in New Zealand in more than a decade. More >>
How Job Management Software Magnifies Worker Safety
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 6:59 pm | Industrial Safety News
Historically safety documents and certificates have been hard copy paperwork that sparkies need to lug from one premise to the next, which really isn’t practical when safety assessments need to be logged right away on every job, says Fergus founder ... More >>
Report Released On KiwiRail Train Derailment
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 6:56 pm | InfraNews
KiwiRail needs to fix problems with its systems and training for responding to foul weather and stay up to date with how well third parties maintain their waterways in the rail corridor, the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) says. More >>
We May Have Popped Out Of A Double Dip Recession, But We’re Still Struggling…
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 6:23 pm | Kiwi Economics
The Kiwi economy expanded 0.2% over the March quarter. It follows the technical recession over the second half of 2024. We may officially be out of recession, but the economy remains in a soft state. More >>
What Went Wrong For The Warehouse?
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 5:46 pm | RNZ
Is Kmart, high salaries, or something else to blame? More >>
Transpower Completes Temporary Tower Replacement To Restore Further Northland Electricity Capacity
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 3:55 pm | Transpower
Transpower has restored further electricity supply into Northland this evening after erecting a temporary tower and transferring one of its two 220 kV transmission lines (circuits) across. More >>
Momentary Power Losses Possible To Some Areas Of Northland As Transpower Re-livens 220 KV Circuit
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 2:00 pm | Transpower
Transpower advises that there may be a momentary loss of power between 2pm and 2.30pm in some areas from Warkworth north today as it re-livens its 220 kV circuit carrying electricity into the area. More >>
Fixed Physio Offers Comprehensive Physiotherapy Services In Christchurch
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 12:49 pm | Fixed Physio
Specialising in the treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries, Fixed Physio provides personalised care plans that include hands-on therapy, exercise-based rehabilitation, and preventive strategies. More >>
KiwiRail Chair To Retire
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 12:43 pm | KiwiRail
I leave with confidence in a team and an organisation that has dealt with many major challenges and is now in a much stronger and more stable position. More >>
Four Lotto Players Share $1 Million
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 4:34 am | Lotto New Zealand
Four lucky Lotto players from Auckland, Waikato, Wellington and Upper Hutt had luck on their side tonight after each winning $250,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. More >>
17 Lotto Players Win Second Division
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 4:30 am | Lotto New Zealand
Seventeen lucky Lotto players will be jumping for joy after each winning $15,383 with Lotto Second Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. More >>
ANZIIF Announce Outstanding Contribution Awards
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 10:41 pm | ANZIIF
These awards, which were announced at ANZIIF’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), honour individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the insurance industry, and to the mission of ANZIIF. More >>
Port Marlborough Marine Team Assists In Recovery Of Aratere
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 10:22 pm | Port Marlborough New Zealand Limited
The Aratere will now move to a safe anchorage in Picton Harbour overnight to re-ballast and stabilise the vessel before returning to berth at Port Marlborough. More >>
Maritime NZ Statement - Aratere
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 10:20 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ wants to thank those who were involved with safely removing the ferry from Titoki Bay, and for the collaborative approach shown by KiwiRail, the Harbourmaster and Port of Marlborough. More >>
Aratere Refloat Success
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 9:59 pm | KiwiRail
At approximately 9pm tonight KiwiRail, supported by a team of global experts and in collaboration with Maritime NZ (MNZ), Port Marlborough New Zealand (PMNZ), and Marlborough District Council Harbour Master, successfully refloated the Interislander’s ... More >>
Further Global Awards For Kaynemaile: ‘Mesh With The Best’
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 9:44 pm | Kaynemaile
New York’s Architizer INC has awarded Kaynemaile’s RE/8 architectural mesh an A+ Jury Award for ‘Building Envelopes, Cladding, and Roofing’ in its 12th annual awards honoring the world’s best architecture and spaces. Kaynemaile was also the ... More >>
Update On Tower Replacement To Restore 220 KV Transmission Line Into Northland
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 6:16 pm | Transpower
Transpower Executive General Manager Grid Delivery Mark Ryall said that with residents in Northland having sufficient supply to meet weekend demand through the 110 kV circuits, crew safety took priority. More >>
NZCTU: Interislander Grounding A Warning For The Future
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 1:59 pm | NZCTU
These are aging ships that require more intensive repair and maintenance – as we discovered last year when the Kaiarahi service was canceled for days. It's beyond time that they were replaced with safe and efficient ferries. More >>
Napier Enhances Plumbing Infrastructure To Support Community Needs
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 1:12 pm | Alchemy Plumbing
This initiative includes replacing ageing pipelines and incorporating advanced technology for better monitoring and early detection of issues. More >>
Ferry Grounding Shows Importance Of A Resilient Cook Strait Connection
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 1:03 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Interim CEO Dom Kalasih says the grounding of the Cook Strait ferry Aratere on Friday night demonstrates the urgent need for KiwiRail and the Government to replace the aging Interislander fleet, and ensure ... More >>
National Road Carriers Comment On The Awatere Grounding
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 1:01 pm | National Road Carriers
While the grounding of the Awatere ferry is unfortunate, NRC is pleased that everyone involved is safe and passengers have been able to disembark. More >>
Maritime Union Statement On Grounding Of Aratere
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 1:00 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says images of the stricken Cook Strait ferry Aratere aground in the Marlborough Sounds are a shocking conclusion to years of warnings about the ageing ferry fleet. More >>
KiwiRail: Aratere Update #3
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 12:51 pm | KiwiRail
The passengers on the Aratere are now off the ship and some crew members have now been swapped over. More >>
KiwiRail: Aratere Update
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 12:44 pm | KiwiRail
The eight passengers and 12 of the crew on Aratere are safely disembarking now and are on their way to Picton. More >>
NZ Fiji Indigenous Business Leaders Meet To Promote “Solesolevaki” (Coming Together For The Greater Good)
Friday, 21 June 2024, 7:54 pm | Whanau Community Centre
The get-together was facilitated by Fiji’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola. More >>
Challenging Conditions In Banking Sector Create Growth Opportunities For ‘Shadow’ Banks
Friday, 21 June 2024, 7:43 pm | Chapman Tripp
The report predicts that opportunities for alternative providers will be created as the RBNZ tightens its grip on the regulated banking sector to maintain financial stability in an economy that continues to face headwinds. More >>
Financial Advice New Zealand Connect Tour 2024 Launched
Friday, 21 June 2024, 7:25 pm | Financial Advice New Zealand
Hosted by local adviser committee members, the tour focuses on shaping the future of financial advice in Aotearoa New Zealand. More >>
Strong Forecast Returns For Growers Has Zespri On Track For $4.5 Billion Sales Goal
Friday, 21 June 2024, 7:02 pm | Zespri
Forecast per hectare OGRs have increased from last season, with the mid-point of current ranges above last season’s final per hectare returns for all pools. Green and Organic Green forecast per hectare returns are expected to be at record levels. More >>
