Reinventing finance at one of New Zealand’s oldest real estate firms
Barfoot & Thompson CFO Priya Shankar shares the story behind the real estate business’s digital...
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David is Editor of NZBusiness and Managing Editor at Pure 360, owner and publisher of NZBusiness, Management and ExporterToday.
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Embedding AI where it matters most
Appian Founder and Chief Executive Ambassador Marc Wilson says the real value of AI isn’t in flashy tools or side projects, it’s in...
Spacebar Design crowned Supreme Winner at The David Awards 2025
The winners of The David Awards 2025 have been announced via a special online presentation, celebrating the country’s most innovative,...
Evan Goldberg: “AI is about putting power back in people’s hands”
For Evan Goldberg, Founder and EVP of Oracle NetSuite, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) marks one of the biggest shifts in...
AI comes to the back office as NetSuite Next brings enterprise intelligence within reach
At SuiteWorld 2025 in Las Vegas, Oracle NetSuite unveiled NetSuite Next, a generational evolution of the cloud...
Turning data into answers for every business
From custom software to AI-powered insights, SyncHub founder Ben Liebert has built a platform that breaks down data silos for SMEs –...
Lending by people again
MTF Finance is putting people back at the heart of lending. With a growing national network and a strong focus on SMEs, the New...
Smarter funding options to ease cashflow pressure
With cashflow pressures rising and traditional bank lending tightening, SMEs are turning to flexible funding solutions. ScotPac’s invoice...
Echo Tech secures investment to power national expansion of e-waste solutions
Echo Tech has secured a strategic investment from growth equity firm Altered Capital. CEO Patrick Moynahan shares how the company prepared...
NZBusiness Digital Issue – September 2025
Our September digital magazine is all about giving SMEs the insights they need to make smarter financial and funding...
Building better businesses with transformative tech
With AI creating both excitement and uncertainty for Kiwi SMEs, Hamilton-based Igor Matich, Founder of Dynamo6 offers up some pragmatic...
Empowering New Zealand SMEs to embrace the AI revolution
Discover how Spark’s AI Foundations course is equipping New Zealand’s SMEs with the tools and confidence to embrace artificial...
Simon Bridges on AI, SME curiosity, and building billion-dollar niches
Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges shares his reflections on New Zealand’s AI readiness and its potential to transform...
Spring Break Fiji 2.0 – a revamped rite of passage for first-time travellers by Tourism HQ
Spring Break Fiji is re-emerging from the pandemic years with new owners, a major investment, and a sharper focus on the youth travel...
Power shift
Mike Casey, CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, is driving New Zealand’s electrification revolution, proving it’s not just sustainable but smart...
AI that actually works for you
Datacom’s Director of AI, Lou Compagnone, shares practical advice on where Kiwi businesses are getting AI right, what to watch out for,...
How tech, optimism and agility can drive SME growth
On the back of the 2025 Shaping Business Survey by 2degrees, CEO Mark Callander shares how small businesses can turn positive sentiment...
NZBusiness Digital Issue – June 2025
Want to stay ahead of the tech curve? This issue of NZBusiness is packed with practical insights on how to future-proof your business with...
A start-up journey from hip-hop to RTDs
Ho Lee and Mark Callan are reinventing Korea’s iconic soju with Jagiya Soju, a carbonated RTD that sold out its first batch in...
From Nelson to the world
Operating out of Nelson, Jonny Hendriksen has grown Shuttlerock into a global leader in creative advertising solutions, championing...
Breaking the mould
From building one of New Zealand’s top recruitment firms to championing women entrepreneurs, Marisa Fong’s journey is a masterclass in...
Teenage social entrepreneur on a mission to install 100 drinking fountains
When 14-year-old Lilah McDonald set her sights on changing the world, she started with something simple, but vital – drinking...
Compassion in motion
Co-Founder of Driving Miss Daisy Melanie Harper shares how the company's award-winning model empowers both clients and franchisees, proving...
Take control of your cashflow with tax pooling
TMNZ’s CEO Matt Edwards and Chief Commercial Officer Matt Rama explain how tax pooling works and why more businesses should be taking...
Transformative training
We hear from leading education providers and their graduates about the transformative power of professional...
Kiwi nutrition brand Two Islands expands into China
Founder of Two Islands Julia Matthews shares insights into the journey, challenges, and future vision for the brand’s international...
NZBusiness Digital Issue – March 2025
Read the March 2025 Digital Issue of NZBusiness for strategies, insight and advice on driving sustainable business...
The business behind New Zealand’s best burger
How a small food truck in The Catlins won big at Burger Nation 2025, and the husband-and-wife duo behind the thriving...
Got a gap? Hairdresser looks to fill last-minute appointments with new tech start-up
The founder of Got A Gap, a brand-new online platform aimed at filling last-minute appointment gaps for small businesses, shares her vision...
A cut above the rest
Hair Art & Beauty has established itself as a cornerstone of Christchurch’s beauty landscape for over 25...