Hamilton CBD celebrates down by the river
On November 19th a memorable evening was created on the banks of the Waikato River, when Hamilton’s best CBD businesses came together to...
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Backing the Big Buddy cause
Tahana Tippett is a businessman making a big difference in the Big Buddy community, enough to win the Excellence in Community Contribution...
Cybercrime pays off when Kiwi businesses targeted
New independent research paints a stark picture of the cyber security battle New Zealand businesses are...
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NZ’s ingenuity story hits key offshore markets
New Zealand Story has launched an international awareness campaign promoting the unconventional and ingenious elements of the Kiwi psyche...
Marketing the skies wins Westpac Auckland Business award
For one Auckland business, the final day of work when the country entered lockdown in March was unique to say the least – their staff...
Free platform helps small businesses go digital
Described as ‘The World’s Easiest Website’, Tauranga-based Like Your Local is designed to help small Kiwi...
How technology will help redefine the future of work
Now that New Zealand has wholly entered the digital era, we must ensure that our businesses have the right equipment to facilitate our...
New survey finds SMEs tentatively positive
A new survey of New Zealand SMEs is providing a barometer as to how businesses are faring in the new economic environment, as the country...
Q&A: Home is where the mentoring is
Sarah Trotman has returned to her mentoring roots as CEO of Business Mentors New Zealand. NZBusiness asked her what it's like to once...
The rise of the new oil industry
By 2022 the global essential oil market is expected to reach US$11.19 billion. New Zealand’s manuka oil-based cosmetic and medical...
Guide: DIY user experience for small business
User experience (UX) design has often been the domain of large corporations. However, Purple Shirt's Steve Alexander believes that small...
Christchurch Business Club elects first female president
Almost 90 years after it was founded, the Christchurch Business Club now has its first female president, and is looking to grow its...
$1M seed capital for agtech, foodtech startups
Business accelerator Sprout is back for 2021, looking for cutting edge start-ups in the agtech and foodtech sectors to register for...
Skydive Auckland reaches new heights at awards
Skydive Auckland has won the Supreme Business Excellence Award at the Westpac Auckland Business Awards 2020 – North & West...
Higher unemployment no panacea for looming talent shortages
Kiwi businesses should prepare for shortages of highly skilled people in 2021, says Hamish McLachlan, including taking bold steps...
Kiwi wine-tech startup raises $2 million
Dunedin-based tech startup Winely has closed a capital funding round of $2 million to help its mission of bringing revolutionary technology...
Managing employee leave seminar
The minefield that is the Holidays Act keeps even the most experienced managers guessing. Are you sure you are applying the statutory rules...
FBT: Common errors, calculations & ramifications
Do you know what you have to pay FBT on this Christmas? If you’re giving wine by the bottle you might need to, but if it’s by the...
How to prepare your business for sale
Never mind covid, now could be the best time to be buying or selling a business. NZBusiness went to nzbizbuysell’s Richard...
Getting on board with Industry 4.0 Webinar
We are all having to do things smarter and faster to keep up with the pace of change, and Manufacturing is no exception. But where do you...
Starting your own business? Beware these 5 myths
Take everything you think you know about starting a business and throw it away. These all-too-common misconceptions about what it’s like...
Don’t waste a good crisis: Hospo sector’s positive spin on covid
Three leading hospitality and tech companies are collaborating to inspire and help the sector adapt to the new landscape with its...
New deals site set to disrupt market
On a mission to disrupt New Zealand’s deals industry in a positive and sustainable way, Deal Champ is rolling out a...
Making your business stand out in the experience economy
Mark Carter shares five ways to make your business stand out in today’s experience economy. It’s simply a matter of...
Top office dog competition now open
New Zealand’s annual search for the nation’s top office dog is underway, and competition organisers have widened the event to include...
Flipping the cannabis model on its head
As medicinal cannabis start-ups nationwide burn through cash in hopes of being the biggest and the best, Nubu Pharmaceuticals is taking a...
Simon Sinek: The Infinite Game
NZBusiness and Management is delighted to invite you to Simon Sinek – The Infinite Game. Join us to...
Is your wardrobe killing the planet?
Clothing is one of the fastest growing causes of waste in New Zealand. However, a number of businesses in the fashion and textile sector...
Leveraging digital in a post-COVID world
When business’ budgets are tight, you need to make every campaign count. So how do you maximise impact, stretch every penny and create a...
Chucky’s in love with his new studio
Christchurch-based videographer Chucky Najman has grown his business after securing a new studio and says having time to evaluate his...