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Glenn Baker
Glenn is a professional writer/editor with 50-plus years’ experience across radio, television and magazine publishing.
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BMW supports Charge Net NZ on ‘Electric Highway’
BMW is turning Middle Earth electric after announcing a substantial contribution to the charging network Charge Net NZ. This landmark...
Research highlights Auckland’s thriving innovation ecosystem
A new whitepaper from global real estate firm JLL shows how the evolution of Auckland’s innovation spaces is changing the shape of...
Online ordering a first for wholesale produce industry
T&G Global has launched what it believes is the world’s first online ordering platform for the wholesale produce sector. ...
Innovation Park continues to boost Waikato region
Waikato Innovation Park (WIPL) reported excellent results at its recent annual general meeting. “It’s been a fantastic year both...
Small businesses predicting bumper year
There’s more evidence of a pick-up in the New Zealand economy in the latest MYOB Colmar Brunton Business Monitor survey of more than...
Cambridge night market calls for vendors
Are you a passionate food truck operator or mobile food vendor, looking to cook up a storm and inspire others about your food story? Are...
Balancing baby with business
Kagi Jewellery turns 10 this year. But for its creator Kat Gee, another special little birthday late last...
New inductees for North Harbour Business Hall of Fame
The North Harbour Business Hall of Fame has officially welcomed four new members and also awarded an inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award....
Suffrage Day a chance to reflect
In 1893, New Zealand became the first nation to grant women the right to vote. Suffrage Day (September 19)...
Architects celebrate ten years of carbon-neutral business
Warren and Mahoney, a multi-disciplinary architectural firm with design studios in six locations across New Zealand and Australia, has...
oOh!media wins long-term retail advertising contracts
Out of Home business oOh!media will extend the growth of its market-leading digital advertising network in New Zealand after winning...
An accidental entrepreneur
Ralph Behrens could be described as an accidental entrepreneur who has somewhat reluctantly accepted his...
Grant Alexander stoking Onfire Design
Onfire Design has joined forces with one of New Zealand’s most awarded design specialists, Grant Alexander. Founder and principal of...
Building a bridge to the export economy
Finding new customers in offshore markets can be tough going for Kiwi exporters introducing...
Rod McDonald wines scoop international design award
Hawkes Bay wine company Rod McDonald Wines is the only New Zealand winery and business to win a prestigious prize in the 2016 Harpers...
Good password habits everyone can adopt
Even the most secure application or network is unprotected against a weak or reused password. Despite this, 21 percent of people use...
#WendysWorld
The past three years have seen Wendy Thompson's social media agency gain some serious ‘likes’ from New Zealand’s business...
High tourism numbers lure Hilton to Christchurch
One of the world’s most famous hotel brands has landed in Christchurch with the Chateau on the Park Hotel opposite Hagley Park on Deans...
Macca cracks on with free range eggs
McDonald’s NZ is on the home stretch to serving only free range eggs, having announced that 90 percent of the freshly cracked eggs its...
Wellington hotel installs app for visually impaired
CQ Hotels Wellington has become the first hotel in New Zealand to install an international GPS-app, Blindsquare, to help the visually...
Tauranga’s first Precision Business Summit a resounding success
The first Precision Business Summit, held in Tauranga last week, has been hailed an outstanding success. There were 210 people registered...
Domino’s pushes for drone-delivered pizzas
Domino’s has joined forces with drone deliveries specialist Flirtey to launch the first commercial drone delivery service in the...
Businesses asked to help save Maddie
Business owner Pete Burdon is helping organise a mufti day to raise funds to save a young Christchurch girl’s life, and is calling on...
Tiffany & Co comes to New Zealand
Tiffany & Co., the internationally renowned jeweller, has announced the opening date for its first flagship store in New Zealand. ...
Shopping centre opens at Tauranga Crossing
The first stage of Bay of Plenty’s newest shopping destination is about to welcome locals and visitors to the thriving Tauriko area....
Time to sit in the bath
Brian H Meredith gets to the heart of poor customer experiences, and explains how it takes hard work and a paradigm shift from the CEO down...
The secrets to building a great online reputation
Richard Conway covers the dos and don’ts of managing online reviews and maintaining your online reputation. With the open forum...
Diners avoid dirty bathrooms, forgive slow service
Findings from a nationwide study have revealed that most Kiwi diners (70%) prefer casual dining over a formal setting, and that excellent...
Breathing new life into Timaru’s CBD
A former hotel in the heart of Timaru will make way for a $42 million hotel, apartment and corporate office complex under a proposal...