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Kiwibank's State Of Home Ownership Report Reveals Knowledge Gap Keeping Kiwi Off The Property Ladder
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 8:43 am | Kiwibank
“Navigating the path to homeownership can feel overwhelming, yet it remains the quintessential goal for many Kiwi, offering not just a roof over their heads but security and stability for themselves and their families,” says Steve Jurkovich, ... More >>
How You're Already Paying Tax On KiwiSaver
Monday, 4 November 2024, 9:02 pm | RNZ
Christopher Luxon has claimed a capital gains tax would hit KiwiSaver investors - but they already pay tax. Here's how. More >>
Much More Mayhem In Markets, Maybe. Event Risks All Over The Show
Monday, 4 November 2024, 8:07 pm | Kiwi Economics
Rates markets are pricing in a bit more growth and a bit more inflation over the longer term. Some of that move reflects central bank easing. Cutting interest rates generates more growth and inflation. And some of that move reflects the risk of inflationary ... More >>
New Ticketing Code To Enhance Confidence Of Ticket Buyers And Event Providers In New Zealand
Monday, 4 November 2024, 7:26 pm | Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand
EVANZ General Manager, Sally-Anne Coates, says New Zealand has been operating under the Australian ticketing code of conduct for many years, and while this arrangement had served its purpose, the growing New Zealand events industry needed its own, tailored ... More >>
Report Shows Billions Being Invested In New Renewable Electricity Generation
Monday, 4 November 2024, 3:26 pm | ERANZ
ERANZ Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy says the report shows gentailers have invested heavily in renewable generation since 2010 – despite minimal demand growth due to energy efficiency improvements and the reduction of industrial demand. More >>
Spark Shakes Up The Data For Dollars Ratio In Aotearoa With New Mobile Plan Line Up
Monday, 4 November 2024, 2:32 pm | Spark
SME and Consumer Director, Greg Clark, says recent figures show average monthly mobile data usage grew by almost 30% in the year to June 20231, and the telco’s research shows that data for dollars is valued above everything else. More >>
Softsource VBridge Unveils Major Expansion As It Celebrates 20 Years In IT
Monday, 4 November 2024, 11:50 am | Softsource
This milestone coincides with the opening of new offices in Nelson, part of an ongoing strategic growth plan. The Nelson team, bolstered by over a dozen new hires, will offer specialised local support and a full range of IT solutions, cloud services, ... More >>
Confidence And Activity Return To Auckland Housing Market
Monday, 4 November 2024, 11:41 am | Barfoot and Thompson
“The arrival of spring, the reduction in mortgage interest rates and the fall in inflation created positive expectations, and the Auckland market delivered,” said Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson. More >>
2025 National Adviser Conference - Shaping The Future Of Advice
Monday, 4 November 2024, 11:35 am | Financial Advice New Zealand
As the professional body and voice of advice, Financial Advice New Zealand is implementing a clear knowledge strategy for the sector that reflects the successful attributes of a modern adviser and modern advice practice, balancing practical skills with technical More >>
Geopolitical Tensions Highlighted As Risk To Financial Stability
Monday, 4 November 2024, 11:12 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The findings are being pre-released from our upcoming Financial Stability Report and highlight the importance of proactive risk evaluation and management to safeguarding New Zealand’s financial stability. More >>
Westpac NZ Reports Broadly Flat Underlying Profit
Monday, 4 November 2024, 10:58 am | Westpac New Zealand
Pre-provision profit was up 1% on the prior corresponding period, with net profit rising 10% to $1,055 million, reflecting a significant drop in impairment charges compared to the prior corresponding period. More >>
Broadcaster Nadine Higgins Joins NZME - Launches Personal Finance Podcast
Monday, 4 November 2024, 10:52 am | NZME.
Having built a strong reputation in both journalism and financial advisory, Higgins says the podcast will break down complex financial concepts and make them relevant, interesting and accessible. More >>
Tomahawk Celebrates Thanksgiving With Over $15K In Free Services For Tourism Businesses!
Monday, 4 November 2024, 9:30 am | Tomahawk
Four lucky winners will each receive a tailored marketing service from Tomahawk’s expert team to help enhance their online presence, improve brand engagement, and increase bookings. More >>
ASB Partners With CMC Markets To Enhance Share Trading Platform
Monday, 4 November 2024, 9:24 am | ASB
Jonathan Oram, Executive General Manager of Corporate Banking, said: “We are proud of our online share trading platform and the fact that we are the only bank in NZ to offer a share broking service, which complements our other investment products ... More >>
Cove Compliance Acquires Compliance Consultants, Enhancing Its Status As NZ’s Top Independent Building Compliance Firm
Monday, 4 November 2024, 9:20 am | Cove Compliance
Property owners face growing demands to ensure their buildings comply with building Act, making it essential to work with compliance partners who have the depth of skills and expertise to navigate these challenges effectively. More >>
Kordia Strengthens Cyber Security Division With New Leadership Appointments
Monday, 4 November 2024, 9:12 am | Kordia
“We’re ecstatic to have Patric and Elaine join the team. Their depth of experience in cyber security and delivering exceptional services to customers will help drive the success of our managed security offering,” says Glen White, Executive General ... More >>
TDDA Launches Imperans Report, A New Quarterly Workplace Drug Use Snapshot
Monday, 4 November 2024, 9:06 am | The Drug Detection Agency
Future reports will serve to build businesses’ understanding of substance use patterns regionally and temporally so that they can anticipate and reduce workplace risks. More >>
Personal Grievances, Law Breaches: The Most Common Reasons For Employment Disputes
Sunday, 3 November 2024, 9:13 pm | RNZ
Allegations of unjustifiable dismissal and arguments over pay drive hundreds of complaints to the Employment Relations Authority each year. More >>
Warning As Online Scams Rise 53% In Lead-up To Christmas
Sunday, 3 November 2024, 9:05 pm | RNZ
The cost of living crisis is making shoppers less risk averse in their search for bargains, expert says. More >>
Four Lotto Players Win $250k
Saturday, 2 November 2024, 10:15 pm | Lotto New Zealand
The winning tickets were sold at New World Whangaparāoa in Whangaparāoa, Moshims Superette in Auckland and Clevedon Superette in Auckland (x2). More >>
NZ Trucking Association Launches Free Transport And Logistics Recovery At Work Programme
Saturday, 2 November 2024, 6:37 pm | NZ Trucking Association
The RAW programme addresses the high incidence of workplace injuries within the transport and logistics sector, which lead to significant time away from work, decreased productivity, and adverse impacts on worker well-being. More >>
Onions NZ Applauds Further Freeing Up Of Trade
Saturday, 2 November 2024, 6:14 pm | Onions New Zealand
While the Gulf region is not high on the list of countries getting in line to buy onions from New Zealand, the region offers scope to other parts of the horticulture industry, including frozen vegetables. More >>
Cruising For Disaster: High Costs Have Cruise Liners Bypassing New Zealand
Saturday, 2 November 2024, 5:45 pm | RNZ
The industry is warning millions of dollars and thousands of jobs could be in jeopardy as it grapples with high costs and regulations. More >>
Hundreds Give Money Back To KiwiSaver After Withdrawing Funds To Buy First Home
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:17 pm | RNZ
Although the process goes smoothly for most, plenty are hitting a problem. More >>
Unhappy Meal? Submissions Overwhelmingly Reject Wānaka McDonald's
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:03 pm | RNZ
The majority of submissions made about a McDonald's restaurant opening in Wānaka are not lovin' it. More >>
Optimism Rises In Housing Market, Yet Stock At Decade-high Shows Sales Yet To Gain Momentum
Friday, 1 November 2024, 7:35 pm | realestate.co.nz
The New Zealand Property Report: October 2024 More >>
Research Shows Ways To Improve Our Stewardship Of Infrastructure
Friday, 1 November 2024, 7:29 pm | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission
The Taking care of tomorrow today: Asset Management State of Play report is a high-level snapshot of New Zealand’s approaches to asset management. It incorporates the findings of independent asset management experts as well as expertise and observations from ... More >>
Safeguardian Launches In New Zealand To Combat Rising Cyber Threats
Friday, 1 November 2024, 7:13 pm | SafeGuardian
"Many New Zealand businesses lack the internal resources to effectively manage cyber risks," explained Paltridge. "Our team, with over 75 years of combined experience, brings world-class capabilities to the local market, wrapped with local expertise." More >>
Auckland Vehicle Rentals Offers Cheap Van Hire Options For Every Need In Auckland
Friday, 1 November 2024, 6:26 pm | Auckland Vehicle Rentals
With a focus on flexibility, quality, and value, AVR’s van hire service allows customers to choose the van type that best fits their requirements, whether they’re transporting a group, moving household goods, or delivering business products. More >>
Auckland Vehicle Rentals Offers Affordable DIY Moving Truck Rentals For North Shore Homeowners
Friday, 1 November 2024, 6:25 pm | Auckland Vehicle Rentals
For homeowners looking to move locally or regionally, AVR’s rental trucks offer the flexibility and functionality needed to manage everything from furniture and appliances to packed boxes. More >>
Auckland Vehicle Rentals Offers Affordable Minibus Hire For DIY Group Travel Across Auckland
Friday, 1 November 2024, 6:21 pm | Auckland Vehicle Rentals
With flexible rental terms and easy driving options, AVR’s minibuses are designed to make group travel a seamless experience. More >>
Auckland Vehicle Rentals Provide An Update On The Key Features Of Their Truck Hire Service
Friday, 1 November 2024, 6:08 pm | Auckland Vehicle Rentals
Auckland Vehicle Rentals has designed its truck hire services with flexibility in mind, catering to both personal and business customers. More >>
Auckland Vehicle Rentals Offers Truck Hire In Auckland With Up To 100km Free Travel – No Special License Required
Friday, 1 November 2024, 6:03 pm | Auckland Vehicle Rentals
Ideal for residential moves, business deliveries, and DIY projects, AVR’s trucks provide the space, flexibility, and ease-of-use that make any transport task manageable. More >>
Director Sentenced To 9 Months Home Detention For Invoice Fraud
Friday, 1 November 2024, 2:23 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
In 2018, Mr Fitzgibbon’s company entered into an invoice purchasing contract with Canterbury Invoice Finance Limited. That company trading as FIFO Capital. More >>
Kiwi Seafood Sector Delighted By News Of New Trade Deal
Friday, 1 November 2024, 1:54 pm | Seafood New Zealand
Seafood New Zealand CEO Lisa Futschek says this supports the possibility of growing trade with Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. More >>
New Advertising Rules Come Into Effect From Today
Friday, 1 November 2024, 11:27 am | Advertising Standards Authority
The Children's Advertising Code and Food and Beverage Advertising Code are now in full effect More >>
NZIBF Welcomes NZ/GCC FTA
Friday, 1 November 2024, 10:00 am | NZIBF
“The GCC region is New Zealand’s seventh largest export destination” said NZIBF Executive Director Stephen Jacobi. “This new agreement, which has been under development for some time, puts the final touch on the framework for expanding trade ties in ... More >>
Wood Product Exporters Welcome The GCC Trade Agreement
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:45 am | WPMA
‘Wood processing provides multiple benefits to New Zealand, and it is positive to see the government removing unnecessary barriers and implementing new trade agreements of future benefit to our industry'. More >>
Gulf State Trade Deal Unlocks New Region
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:43 am | BusinessNZ
Executive Director Josh Tan says the agreement with the Gulf States will streamline processes to get New Zealand products on shelves in the Gulf sooner. More >>
Jaecoo J5 Reveals A New Standard For Pet-friendly Travel
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:32 am | Omoda Jaecoo
The new vehicle sets a new benchmark in pet-friendly travel, one of the few in the industry to do so. The J5 is designed with extended seating specifically for pets, and its advanced air filtration system ensures a clean, fresh cabin by effectively ... More >>
Gulf State Trade Deal To Grow Economy
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:28 am | BusinessNZ
This deal will help meet the ambitious target set by the Government to double export value by 2034, Chief Executive Katherine Rich says. More >>
Māori Business Programme Kicks Off In Rotorua
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:13 am | IndigiShare
Led by IndigiShare Charitable Trust, with support from the Booster Foundation, Te Aka Matua offers a kaupapa-Māori-led business programme where participants will develop their entrepreneurial ideas through group wānanga and one-on-one mentoring, ... More >>
Hollywood Earnings: NBCU Slips While Apple TV+ And Prime Video Grow Revenue
Friday, 1 November 2024, 8:57 am | Parrot Analytics
In Q3 2024, Netflix jumped ahead of NBCUniversal in corporate demand share — that is, demand for all original TV content produced under a company’s corporate umbrella. This is the first time that Netflix has led a legacy studio in the category. More >>
‘I Wish You'd Get A Job’: The Reality For Small Business Owners
Friday, 1 November 2024, 8:45 am | Team Fusion
For many sole traders in New Zealand, these words signal the toll that running a business takes on relationships, particularly during the high-stress Christmas period. More >>
Will Self-Regulation Lead To More Leaky Homes?
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 9:18 pm | Property and Build
Allowing certified building professionals to consent their own work may get houses built faster and for less cost, but insurance implications and the sector’s readiness are among concerns being raised. More >>
Learnings From Victoria On Infrastructure Delivery
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 9:16 pm | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
‘Delivery efficiency’ is an abstract phrase, but an infrastructure consultancy boss says it boils down to using tools and techniques to do things better and remove waste from projects or programmes. More >>
Self-certification Is Putting The Cart Before The Horse
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 8:26 pm | New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors
Self-certification is something that can be worked towards, but the sector’s education processes need to be up to scratch first. More >>
“The Global Battle Against Inflation Is Almost Won”
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 8:15 pm | Kiwi Economics
The IMF made no change to its global growth forecasts. The global economy is still expected to grow 3.2% this year and next, which the IMF describes as “stable yet underwhelming”. More >>
Wonky Box Expands The Fight Against Food Waste With Wonky Pantry
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 8:08 pm | Wonky Box
While Wonky Box is not aiming to compete directly with larger retailers, it simply complements the existing grocery sector by giving local suppliers an additional route to market. More >>
Northland Inc Launches Project To Unlock Land Use And Manufacturing Opportunities In Taitokerau Northland
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 8:04 pm | Northland Inc
The initiative’s vision is to see Northland’s primary sector, people and environment thrive through adaptation and innovation, leading to new commercial opportunities and sustained and resilient economic growth. More >>
60+ NZ Businesses Urge Minister To Improve H&S Regulatory Clarity And Competence
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 7:27 pm | Business Leaders' Health and Safety Forum
The joint submission also calls for a better alignment between key government agencies, saying the current approach is hindering the coordination, leadership and alignment of health and safety performance. More >>
60+ NZ Businesses Urge Minister To Improve H&S Regulatory Clarity And Competence
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 7:01 pm | Business Leaders' Health and Safety Forum
The companies which employ close to 200,000 people across the country and who influence close to 80,000 other businesses through their supply chains have come together with one voice to call for six recommendations as part of the Minister of Workplace Relations ... More >>
Consent Granted For New Zealand’s First Three-person Swing
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 6:47 pm | AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand
AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand has received approval to develop New Zealand’s first three-person adventure swing at Queenstown’s iconic Kawarau Bridge. More >>
Powerco’s Diversity And Inclusion Culture Recognised
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 6:42 pm | Powerco
With a team of 500 based in offices in New Plymouth, Whanganui, Palmerston North, Wellington and Tauranga, Powerco Head of People and Culture Leile Sims says there’s no one project that has led to the recognition. More >>
Governor-General Officially Opens Stage One Of Youth Hub Christchurch
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 6:38 pm | Youth Hub Christchurch
Chair of the Youth Hub Trust Dame Sue Bagshaw says the opening of Stage One is a big step in the journey to build New Zealand’s first purpose-built Youth Hub, complete with supported housing facilities. More >>
Sanitarium And NZFN Celebrate 10 Million Breakfasts - A Team Effort To Support Rising Food Demand Across Aotearoa
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Food Network
Sanitarium’s contribution has been vital for NZFN, which has seen a 30% decrease in the number of people its recipient Food Hubs are able to support over the January to June 2024 period, compared to the previous survey. More >>
PRODUCT RECALL - Hellers Shaved Roast Chicken 200g Packs
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 4:52 pm | Hellers
This recall is related to one specific production date where the wrong ingredient label was applied to the back of pack, resulting in the undeclared SOY allergen. The affected product has a best before date of: 10/12/2024. More >>
Woolworths’ Mini Woolies Double In A Day
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 4:45 pm | Woolworths New Zealand
Education Minister and East Coast Bays MP Hon Erica Stanford attended the Wairau Valley launch, along with local MPs Cameron Brewer (National, Upper Harbour) and Laura Trask (ACT, List), while Labour’s Willy Jackson attended the Sir Keith Park More >>
Past Brian Gaynor Business Journalism Initiative Award Recipient Jonothan Milne Announces 'Powder Keg' Podcast
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 4:22 pm | Brian Gaynor Business Journalism Initiative
Newsroom has today published the first instalment in both print and podcast formats of its “Powder Keg” investigation into Chris Ashenden, the founder of health supplements business AG1. More >>
Last Day To Earn Flybuys Points
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 4:16 pm | RNZ
The scheme - which started in 1996 - is being wound up and customers have until the end of the year to use their points. More >>
